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Link to ‘Do better’: UK government criticised for survey assessing if fines for entering cycle lanes are ‘fair’
The UK government is assessing whether fines for illegally driving on cycle lanes, among other motoring offences, are "fair"

‘Do better’: UK government criticised for survey assessing if fines for entering cycle lanes are ‘fair’

In the latest controversy linked to the ‘Plan for Drivers’, the Department for Transport’s survey was met with anger and bemusement

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Link to England Active Travel £225m budget cut challenged in court
Bicycle infrastructure in the UK

England Active Travel £225m budget cut challenged in court

Campaigners say 65% cut to walking and cycling budget is illegal

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Link to ‘Shocking lack of progress’: Charity criticises UK government for latest active travel figures
A cyclists passes a low traffic neighbourhood in the UK

‘Shocking lack of progress’: Charity criticises UK government for latest active travel figures

Findings in the latest Active Lives survey point to growing inequality, while cycling participation continues to plateau

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Link to UK government raises bar for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods amid ‘crackdown on anti-driver road schemes’
An example of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood

UK government raises bar for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods amid ‘crackdown on anti-driver road schemes’

Local governments must now “ensure local people support their plans” and could see their funding cut if they fail to meet the new guidance

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A Low Traffic Neighbourhood in London, UK

Cover-up allegations amid heated debate over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in the UK

The Guardian says the government suppressed a report that backfired and highlighted the popularity and effectiveness of LTNs, but concerns surface again and one scheme in London is suspended

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Link to E-cargo bikes deliver faster than vans in London, new study shows
Cargo bikes can deliver large loads faster than vans

E-cargo bikes deliver faster than vans in London, new study shows

Research from the University of Westminster reveals the range of benefits if just 10% of London's van mileage was replaced by e-cargo bikes

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Link to Cycle to Work: 'Fairer pricing' for customers as Cyclescheme enforces new rules for retailers
Cyclescheme is a popular Cycle to Work scheme

Cycle to Work: 'Fairer pricing' for customers as Cyclescheme enforces new rules for retailers

Popular Cycle to Work scheme updates its partner agreement to prevent retailers from applying additional charges and to ensure availability

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Link to 'Considerable interest' as Wiggle CRC administrators launch sales process
Wiggle logo

'Considerable interest' as Wiggle CRC administrators launch sales process

The cycling retailer is looking for a buyer after filing for administration on October 24

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Link to 'A number of interested parties' in Wiggle CRC as administrators continue search for new buyers
Wiggle entered administration on October 24

'A number of interested parties' in Wiggle CRC as administrators continue search for new buyers

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is rumoured to be one of the interested parties as administrators encourage suitors to contact them

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Link to Frasers Group interested in buying Wiggle CRC, according to report
Wiggle CRC entered administration on Friday

Frasers Group interested in buying Wiggle CRC, according to report

Wiggle CRC entered administration on Friday with administrators looking for potential buyers

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Link to Mountain bikers bump into King Charles in Scottish Highlands
The King of the United Kingdom stopped for a chat with some mountain bikers

Mountain bikers bump into King Charles in Scottish Highlands

The British monarch, who was walking alone, stopped for a chat with YouTuber Andrew McAvoy and friends

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Link to Rapha joins forces with Evans Cycles
Rapha have been a brand associated with performance cycle clothing since 2004

Rapha joins forces with Evans Cycles

British retailer will stock a selection of Rapha clothing online and in store

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Link to Wild camping returns to Dartmoor in court victory
Dartmoor

Wild camping returns to Dartmoor in court victory

After rights were revoked in January, Court of Appeal rules that camping is part of the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985

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Link to Brighton, UK using e-cargo bikes to collect city centre recycling
One of the Zedify cargo tricycles that will be used in Brighton

Brighton, UK using e-cargo bikes to collect city centre recycling

A privately-run service will use bicycles to collect office waste

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