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Two visions for the cycle superhighways

{ Posted on Feb 22 2010 by Andreas }
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The first few pictures have been emerging of London’s much hyped cycle superhighways. But which of these two visions do you think is more likely to be realised? ...Read More »

Underwater cycling

{ Posted on Feb 11 2010 by Andreas }
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Got your helmet? check, got your cycling shoes? check, got your bike? check, got your dive gear? what! It’s true. The London School of diving have taken a stationary bike, placed it underwater and claimed to have invented: ...Read More »

Cycle through London at night for charity

{ Posted on Jan 21 2010 by Andreas }
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Have you ever walked around London at five in the morning? It reminds me of a scene in 28 Days Later. I always find myself wanting to shout “Hello? Is anyone there!”. Of course when I say I ...Read More »

Guns, burglary and cycling on the pavement

{ Posted on Jan 15 2010 by Andreas }
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I was a bit surprised yesterday when this was put through my door. After discussing gun crime and burglary the local police briefing moves on to the third worse crime known to man. Cycling on the pavement. ...Read More »

Free for first 30 minutes – TfL hire scheme details revealed

{ Posted on Dec 11 2009 by Andreas }
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TfL has today revealed the pricing details of the new cycle hire scheme that is due to be launched next summer. The good news is the first 30 minutes hire-time will be free. After that things don’t look ...Read More »

£100 fines for London’s Cyclists

{ Posted on Dec 07 2009 by Andreas }
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What reward do you get for cycling in London? Well, under new proposals by Westminster Council you could be fined £100 (up from £30) for doing the things cyclists sometimes do. These include: Jumping red ...Read More »

Crowdsourcing bike rack building

{ Posted on Nov 23 2009 by Andreas }
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We already know building bike racks increases the value of properties, we also know there is a big problem with bike parking in London and we now know that people from NYC are getting ahead of London! Test Read More »

Sexual orientation important factor in deciding new bike lane

{ Posted on Nov 15 2009 by Andreas }
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Question 1: Do you like bikes? Question 2: Do you think a new bike lane would be a good idea? Question 3: Are you gay? Uh? At least that is how I imagine the survey read. This ...Read More »

Rise in number of cyclist accidents but why?

{ Posted on Nov 06 2009 by Andreas }
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So the big news that has been making the rounds is the rise in the number of cyclist deaths: Test Read More »

Can we share the road in London?

{ Posted on Nov 02 2009 by Andreas }
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A recent storm arose on Twitter after @LDN, definitely a member of the London Twitterati, provided a link to the Sorry Mate I didn’t See You (SMIDSY) database for cyclists to report bad drivers. Test Read More »

Only 25 MPs currently back stopping Boris from closing the HGV inspection unit – how you can easily help..

{ Posted on Oct 30 2009 by Andreas }
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Well, I never really planned to go down the activist route with this blog but I guess sometimes its too important to ignore. If you don’t live in the UK you can pretty much ignore the rest of this update! ...Read More »

Will the cycle to work guarantee help?

{ Posted on Oct 28 2009 by Andreas }
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The Cycle to Work scheme which has helped many cyclists get serious discounts off their new bikes and accessories is today getting another boost. Companies both public and private are being encouraged to sign up to provide: Secure, safe, and accessible ...Read More »
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