For about 4 hours on 2 September 2013, about 100 MPs debated the actions needed to get more people in Britain to choose to cycle for everyday outings – that is, utilitarian cycling, as contrasted with sport cycling (although that too was encouraged). The debate arose out of the recommendations found in the All Party…
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Get Britain Cycling
Motorists’ Champion to look out for cyclists and walkers?
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Today’s report ‘Action for Roads: A network for the 21st century‘ contains more details behind the UK government’s spending review a few weeks ago, specifically as it relates to the billions of pounds being poured into road building. Many will be pleased, no doubt, that rough roads will be made smooth, potholes filled and that…
Get Britain Cycling
I am cross.
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The UK government this week made announcements about its spending plan and investment in transport infrastructure. This is also the day, one year ago, that the Olympic rings were made visible on London’s Tower Bridge. The motto for the Games was “Inspire a generation”. Much of that inspiration came from the superb results the cycling…