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How even the most expensive Brompton pays for itself
My Brompton, ready to go “Oh, that’s a nice bike! How much was it?” I’ve been asked this question on numerous occasions since I started to ride a Brompton two years ago. I always feel queasy and try to...
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Is this our “Stop de Kindermord” moment?
Maybe this is just wishful thinking. Maybe, however, the 2nd February 2012 might be seen as a historic day for cycling in London when people will look back in a few years. Today might be remembered as...
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How to deal with lorries as a cyclist
The rider escaped unharmed (Photo courtesy of Steve Biggs) Lorries and other large vehicles are the single most important threat to cyclists in London. Since 2006, 89 riders died on the streets in the...
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Cyclist killed on Bishopsgate was a very experienced courier
According to a report on the website Moving Target and a number of posts on the London Fixed Gear Forum, the cyclist who was killed by a left turning coach at the junction of Wormwood Street and...
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Severe neglect and deep frustration – Cyclists are the least satisfied users...
Boris Johnson likes to label himself as the “cycling mayor” who wants to kick-start a cycling revolution in London. 2010 was supposed to be “the year of cycling”. However, a lot of cyclists have the...
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Cycling in London: What the Yanks can teach us
The safety of cycling in the UK has become a hot topic recently. Even the parliament discussed the dangers for cyclists. This debate was triggered by an impressive campaign “The Times” has launched...
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How the Velib compares to the Boris Bike – a personal account
Velib’, Métro Courcelles, Paris (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I recently was in Paris for a couple of days. I pootled around in the city using Velibs, the French cousin of the Boris Bike. The French scheme...
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Going to the Olympics? Get on your bike!
Free and secure: Managed cycle Parking at the Olympics: Wimbledon Cycling campaigners and influential bloggers have rightly lambasted the organisers of the Olympic Games for not caring enough about the...
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A black day for the Olympics and cycling in London
Yesterday was a fantastic day for cycling in Britain. In the afternoon, after an astonishing performance in the time trial, Bradley Wiggins won the Gold medal while his Team GB mate Chris Froome got...
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Arsenal, Schalke and a bike – cycling from London to Gelsenkirchen
I always love to combine two of my biggest passions, namely football and cycling. Back in Germany, I usually cycle the 28 km / 17.5 miles from my dad’s place to Schalke home games in Gelsenkirchen, the...
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