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A year of getting Britain cycling

Laura Laker looks back at 2013's landmark events and issues for cycling as a mode of transport in Britain

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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"

  By Laura Laker Published 19 December 13

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 27 June 13

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 10 March 14

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 4 September 13

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 16 January 14

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 20 March 14

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  DfT cycle safety campaign launced in five cities

  London Think! campaign rolled out to other major cities

  By Laura Laker Published 22 October 13

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 5 December 13

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 22 January 14

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  Lib Dems adopt Get Britain Cycling recommendations

  Lib Dems become first major UK political party to embrace recommendations to make cycling in Britain safer and encourage more to cycle

  By Laura Laker Published 16 September 13

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  Space for cycling protest to take place in Manchester on Monday

  Hundreds of cyclists expected to take part in Manchester protest, coinciding with Labour Party conference

  By Laura Laker Published 19 September 14

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  London's Archway gyratory redesign to include space for cycling

  The gyratory junction in North London is to be removed, and the redesign will include segregated space for cycling

  By Laura Laker Published 4 November 14

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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 ...

  By Laura Laker Published 2 January 14

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 18 November 13

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 21 August 14

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 11 July 13

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 28 January 15

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 29 October 14

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 26 February 14

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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

  By Laura Laker Published 3 December 13

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  New cycle safety system for HGVs being trialled

  Ealing Council in London launches trial for Cycle Safety Shield system which warns HGV drivers of the presence of cyclists and pedestrians

  By Laura Laker Published 26 November 13

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  More Londoners cycling and walking could create £2bn economic health benefit

  Transport for London estimates that up to 70% of the capital's citizens aged 15-69 could meet physical activity needs by cycling or walking

  By Laura Laker Published 26 February 14

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  Did the Olympics give cycling a boost?

  Has the legacy of the UK's recent sporting success encouraged more people to cycle?

  By Laura Laker Published 26 April 13

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  Labour party pledges commitment to Get Britain Cycling

  Labour's Maria Eagle focuses on encouraging walking, cycling in conference speech

  By Laura Laker Published 24 September 13