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New investment a “step in the right direction”, says Boardman

New investment a “step in the right direction”, says Boardman

British Cycling Policy Adviser Chris Boardman has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of additional funding for cycling and walking, hailing it a “step in the right direction” and applauding the commitment to 'Mini Hollands' and tough design standards.

Published on: 11/02/2020

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British Cycling welcomes Bikeability funding announcement

British Cycling welcomes Bikeability funding announcement

British Cycling welcomes today’s announcement that the Bikeability programme will be extended to every child in England.

Published on: 06/02/2020

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General election 2019

General election 2019

With just two weeks to go until next month’s general election, each of the seven major parties have now released their full manifesto. Covering everything from protected cycle lanes to play streets, our Policy Manager Nick Chamberlin has sifted through the manifestos to produce this quick guide to all things cycling.

Published on: 28/11/2019

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Boardman toasts “victory for common sense” as Council withdraw legal action against café owner

Boardman toasts “victory for common sense” as Council withdraw legal action against café owner

British Cycling Policy Adviser Chris Boardman today toasted a “victory for common sense” as Windsor and Maidenhead Council confirmed that they have withdrawn their application for an injunction against the owner of Velolife cycling café. This follows sustained pressure from lawyers Leigh Day, British Cycling and Cycling UK.

Published on: 14/11/2019

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Peak District MTB launches ‘22%’ campaign.

Peak District MTB launches ‘22%’ campaign.

Peak District-based mountain bike advocacy group, Peak District MTB, this weekend launched its new ‘22%’ campaign – which aims to increase the percentage of rideable rights of way in the Peak District National Park to the level currently seen across the rest of the UK.

Published on: 29/10/2019

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Chris Boardman calls on Windsor and Maidenhead Council to withdraw an injunction against Velolife café

Chris Boardman calls on Windsor and Maidenhead Council to withdraw an injunction against Velolife café

The British Cycling Policy Adviser has called an Enforcement Notice, placed on a cyclist café by a local council ‘a shameful waste of scarce public money to prevent an activity they should be strongly encouraging'.

Published on: 08/10/2019

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British Cycling announces collaboration with Playing Out

British Cycling announces collaboration with Playing Out

British Cycling is joining forces with the UK-wide parent-led movement Playing Out to empower mums and dads to take back control of their streets and give their children the chance to play out.

Published on: 11/09/2019

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Start your #CycletoWorkDay journey with CommuteSmart

Start your #CycletoWorkDay journey with CommuteSmart

Today (8 August) at British Cycling we’re celebrating Cycle to Work Day - the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event. If you're ready to ditch the car, bus or train for two wheels, check out our CommuteSmart videos here.

Published on: 07/08/2019

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