Driving

Britain has poured billions into subsidising electric cars and charging points, but electric bikes receive no support. With cycling projects returning £5–13 in benefits for every £1 spent, are we backing the wrong horse?

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Close passes are the bane of British cycling. They’re frightening, often dangerous, and the single most common incident reported by riders. New research shows why drivers misjudge them — and how enforcement, education and culture change could finally give cyclists the space they need.

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A four-day London tube strike pushed thousands onto bikes, with Lime rentals up over half. If you’re one of them, here’s how to keep your wheels turning through autumn and winter.

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We imagined a fourgonette-style runabout; instead we got a perfectly ordinary folder. Car brands entering the bike market can do better. Here’s how bikes with real safety, load capacity and family-first design could replace short car trips - will an auto brand ever take bikes seriously?

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Helsinki’s year without a single road death was no accident. Slower speeds, enforced by cameras, saved lives - just as they once did in the UK. The challenge is whether we have the political courage to do it again.

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