Latest articles by Laura Laker
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New 60-mile network of quiet cycle lanes for London
Proposals for 60-mile network of cycle routes using quiet roads, parks and canal towpaths in a bid to "de-Lycrafy cycling"
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Spending cuts an "obvious opportunity" for cycling
British Cycling call for greater investment in cycling infrastructure amid a flurry of new cycling statistics
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London goes Dutch: Boris Johnson announces 'cycling showcase' boroughs
Chris Boardman says cycling improvements in capital could change the entire country for the better
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Crackdown on lorry danger to cyclists
Series of measures were announced today to crack down on lorry danger for cyclists and pedestrians in London and across the UK
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Police to meet cycling group to discuss law change for cycling on pavements
Cycling minister Robert Goodwill issues guidance to police that careful cycling on pavements due to fear of traffic should be allowed
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European Parliament votes for lorries that are safer for cyclists
New European standard for lorries reduces blind spots and improves vision for the driver
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DfT cycle safety campaign launced in five cities
London Think! campaign rolled out to other major cities
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Dangerous lorry loophole to be closed to protect cyclists
Cycling minister Robert Goodwill will close loopholes which currently allow potentially dangerous lorries to use city streets
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Boris Bike 24 hours challenge
Ian Laurie, Rob Holden and Matt Winstone challenged themselfs not only to get up Mont Ventoux on a Boris Bike but to also return it to london all within 24 hours
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Reporting motoring offences
It is hard to know what to do when you've witnessed or been a victim of bad driving, Laura Laker makes sense of it all ...
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Police road safety checks not just targetting cyclists
Road Safety Week checks carried out by Metropolitan Police are dealing with all road users in key areas of London, including Bow roundabout
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'UK's most dangerous junction for cyclists' to be improved
Elephant and Castle junction to feature segregated cycle lanes and two-way road
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Why London's cyclists are protesting on Friday
After another death on Cycle Superhighway 2 last week, campaigners are demanding more dedicated space
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London taxi drivers consider legal challenge to superhighway plans
Infrastructure plans could be delayed into next mayoral term if judicial review goes ahead
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TfL make new improvements proposal for gyratory in Wandsworth
Wandsworth High Street is the latest gyratory road system to be marked for improvement, with some roads being accessible only by bicycle and bus
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Dangerous junctions for cyclists to be ripped out and replaced in London
Capital's road junctions that pose a threat to cyclists will be completely overhauled to make them safer in a £300m programme
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Lorry ban during rush hour may not be answer to cycle safety
Parliamentary Transport Committee hears opinions on whether a ban on HGVs during rush hour in London would improve cycle safety
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Chris Boardman: 'The time for nice words is over' to start cycling revolution
Consistent funding and goals set to tackle cycling's problems in Britain are what is needed, says Chris Boardman
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Cycling groups welcome AA's Think Bike campaign
Motoring organisation AA launches 'Think Bike' safety campaign aimed at raising awareness of cyclists and motorcyclists on Britain's roads
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London considers lorry ban to increase cyclist safety
Mayor's office investigating options after another fatal collision this week
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CTC chief executive to become director of Eden Project
Gordon Seabright will leave post as CTC's chief executive in May to take up role at the Eden Project in Cornwall
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Network of cycling routes to be created in Wales
Welsh Assembly votes to create a network of cycling and walking routes delivered by local authorities
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Make cycling a central issue in the next general election, say pro-bike MPs
Lobby your local candidates to nurture pro-cycling councillors to ensure needs of cyclists are catered for in Britain's future
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Over 14,000 penalised by police in London road safety operation
Operation Safeway, run after spate of cyclist deaths in London, sees 14,409 fixed penalty notices and reports for summons issued
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