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Review of possible cycle contra-flow on one way section of ring road goes ahead.


OTHER CYCLING NEWS

In brief . . .

SUPER Redways

Seen in Val Gardena in the Dolomites (Northern Italy)

Another Redway system!


Cyclism

An interesting article from the Cambridge Cycling campaign on what the author calls 'Cyclism'.
About the effects riding a bike have as far as putting us in a social group, open to hostillity and prejudice on the road, and identifying us as 'different'.

http://www.camcycle.org.uk/newsletters/53/article11.html

 

Compensation claims and personal injuy

Two articles from the Cambridge Cycling Campaign on legal advice and compensation in the event of an accident whilst cycling.

http://www.camcycle.org.uk/newsletters/55/article6.html

http://www.camcycle.org.uk/newsletters/55/article7.html


Safety in Numbers,

Data from the Department of Transport shows that cycling casualties fell by 11% in 2002 while the amount of cycling increased by 5%. The trend is consistent with research by Peter Jacobsen, published in Injury Prevention* , that the likelihood of a cyclist being struck by a motorist varies inversely with the amount of cycling.
New research on the relationship between cycle use and casualties is being planned by the DfT.

* Safety in numbers ; more walkers and bicyclists, safer walking and bicycling, PL Jacobsen, Injury Prevention, 2003;9:205-209

 


 

The MK WEB cycling home page

Some interesting pages about cycling in and around MK.

Cycling myths . . .

An interesting page from the above mentioned Milton Keynes 'MK web' site on some cycling myths and truths.

 

 

 

 

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Last updated on 11/20/2008