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Saturday, 28 November 2015

BBC News

• 'Coffin' protest over cyclists' safetyCoffins are placed outside Transport for London office in a protest by cycling campaigners calling for more investment on cycling infrastructure.

Mail Online

• Stop Killing Cyclists protest Transport for London's HQ over road deaths Members of the action group Stop Killing Cyclists lay down next to coffins to stop traffic outside TfL's headquarters. They demand that 10 per cent of its budget be spent on cycling infrastructure.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Deaths of two cyclists within a year prompts safety measures at danger bridge, inquest told SPECIAL safety measures are to be made at a notorious bridge which has claimed the lives of two cyclists within a year.

London Evening Standard

• Cyclist die-in: Campaigners stage protest outside TfL headquarters in SouthwarkCycle safety campaigners lined up coffins outside TfL’s headquarters and lay in the street to put pressure on bosses to spend more on cycle provisions.

Wales Online

• Hundreds of campaigners expected to cycle to the Senedd on Saturday, calling for a 'fair global deal on climate action' The Wales Climate Action Day is organised by Stop Climate Chaos Cymru

Green Miscellany

• Four million reasons why the world should commute by Piaggio Wi-BikeThe Piaggio Wi-Bike is a glimpse of how the world should get to work. If you are one of the four million British commuters who travel less than three miles to work by car, and you're unable or unwilling to ditch four wheels in favour of a conventional bicycle, electric assist offers an ideal alternative. The post Four million reasons why the world should commute by Piaggio Wi-Bike appeared first on ETA.
• Curve: Stylish and cheap bicycle lightsThe Curve rear light is the latest offering from Bookman - specialists in stylish and functional bike accessories. The completely weatherproof light promises to keep you visible through rain, hail or snow. The post Curve: Stylish and cheap bicycle lights appeared first on ETA.

Other News Sources

• Funding signed off for Brighton and Hove Boris bike scheme A BORIS bike-style scheme for Brighton and Hove is set to become a reality after �1.16 million of funding was signed off.