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Have You Ever Been Knocked off the Bike?

By on November 14, 2012 in cycling

According to a recent survey 1/3 of all cyclists have been knocked off their bike by other road users. In London, this rate rises to 42% -  the lowest proportion is in Wales, at just 25%. (Road CC) I have been knocked off my bike twice by pedestrians. Fortunately, neither was serious. The first occasion […]

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40 mph Speed Limits on Rural Roads

By on July 14, 2012 in cycling

The government have announced plans to make it easier for local councils to introduce 40mph speed limits on rural roads. If implemented and enforced this could contributed to greater safety and lower accidents. The Minister for road safety, Mike Penning, said: “40mph limits should be considered for sections of rural roads where there are many […]

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