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Friday, 20 February 2015

BBC News

• VIDEO: London cyclist killed by tipper truckCycling safety campaigners say vehicles designed for construction sites should be banned from London's roads following the death of a cyclist during rush hour.

The Independent

• Death of cyclist leads to calls for safer roads Cyclists have demanded urgent steps to provide them with better protection on Britain’s roads, following the death of a female cyclist who was crushed by a tipper truck in central London.

London Evening Standard

• David Williams: Protective gear for the stylish biker Sometimes perseverance really does pay. I didn’t like the Resurgence Vintage Brown Voyager motorcycle jeans initially — the nylon/velcro stirrups were fiddly and the Knox Flexiform removable armour seemed bulky.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• CS1 route open for consultationMayor of London Boris Johnson has revealed further details of his plans to create a further cycle superhighway in the capital. The Cycle Superhighway One (CS1) will run parallel to the A10 to connect Tottenham to the City of London. The mayor’s office and Transport for London (TfL) have launched a consultation into the plans to establish the precise route. The overall aim is to make the journey safer and more pleasant than using the main road. It is claimed that cyclists would be able to travel the entire 11 km route in 30 minutes. It would only have eight sets of t...

Green Miscellany

• Stylish and sustainable cycle storageIf you want to freshen up your front garden or shed this spring while at the same time adding some gold-standard bike security, look no further than Velotrove – a British company that offers stylish and sustainable cycle storage design. The Veloplanter is a timber and recycled plastic design that allows the front or back wheel to slot into a planter. The units can… The post Stylish and sustainable cycle storage appeared first on ETA.