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Why our roads got proportionally more dangerous during the COVID pandemic

Why our roads got proportionally more dangerous during the COVID pandemic

Road fatalities dropped, but not as much as they should have. And as for cyclists? The numbers aren't great.

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Chris Boardman promises to take England’s streets back from motor traffic

Chris Boardman promises to take England’s streets back from motor traffic

Boardman is to head up Active Travel England, a new cycling and walking body that will fund, influence and inspect road infrastructure.

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Roundabouts suck for cyclists: here’s why

Roundabouts are great for making the roads safer for motorists. For cyclists? Not so much.

The post Roundabouts suck for cyclists: here’s why appeared first on CyclingTips.

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Close passes keep happening – here’s what we know about why

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Any cyclist who’s spent time riding on the road will know the horror of a close pass. That terrifying rush of wind, the car mirror that seems to pass mere inches from your elbow, the driver either oblivious of their actions or, worse, entirely aware of the distance they haven’t left. For decades now researchers …

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Why you should have cameras mounted to your bike

It was 7am on a Sunday. The sun was starting to shine through the morning mist and the city was still and silent. It was just me and my mate doing our regular Sunday ride through the quiet Melbourne suburbs. Then, suddenly, I heard a loud noise and felt a car come within inches of …

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