Oxford Mail: 12 danger zones for cyclists in city
Cyclists’ lives are at risk in more than a dozen danger areas across Oxford, according to a city cycling group. In a 13-page report to Oxfordshire County Council, campaigners from Cyclox have identified areas that they say need urgent safety improvements to prevent serious accidents.
The report comes […]

MTI Daily Bulletin: Cyclists remember victim of fatal accident, blame unsafe bike paths
Hundreds of cyclists in Budapest held a memorial ride on Sunday to remember the victim of a fatal accident in the capital last week and to protest against unsafe bicycle paths. The memorial gathering placed a “ghost bike”, a bicycle painted white, by […]

The Oregonian: Cyclists, drivers find safety net in rules - Refresher course - Look alive, and more cyclists likely will stay alive, traffic experts say
The deaths of two bicyclists on Portland streets in recent weeks have heightened the sometimes bitter debate between cyclists and motorists about who owns the roads. Cyclists say Portland police don’t […]

Evening Standard: Cyclists plan Eurostar protest at new St Pancras
Cyclists are aiming to embarrass rail bosses at St Pancras by staging a protest as passengers arrive for the inaugural Eurostar service. They are angry at what they say are poor cycle facilities. Ralph Smyth of the London Cycling Campaign said: “St Pancras will have the […]

Hendon Times: Mayor tells cyclists ‘yes, Ken do’ in pledge to help cause
Barnet cyclists met the Mayor of London this week to discuss the lack of provisions and investment for cyclists in the borough. A delegate from Barnet London Cycling Campaign, which has more than 300 members, met with Ken Livingstone on Tuesday to ask […]

ABC Online: Police continue probe into fatal hit-run
Police say scientific examinations will be carried out today as part of an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run in Bundaberg in south-east Queensland. They say a 44-year-old cyclist was killed instantly when she was hit by a car while riding her bike down Targo Street at 7:00pm AEST […]

Warrnambool Standard: Amy’s legacy
Before her tragic death in a 2005 accident elite cyclist Amy Gillett listed the Great Ocean Road as one of her favourite training grounds. Yesterday Amy’s parents Mary and Denis Safe took part in an emotional ride along the road as part of the inaugural Great Ocean Road Recreational Ride. […]

ABC Online: School leavers get graphic road safety message
A serious road accident can change your life forever, in an instant. That message was graphically delivered to Bundaberg State High School students last week when a simulated drink-driving accident was staged on the school oval. Young actors took on the roles of the driver and passengers, […]

Bundaberg News Mail: Collision kills nurse
A shocking hit and run accident claimed the life of a Bundaberg nurse in Targo Street on Saturday night. Judy Connolly, 44, was cycling along Targo Street after 7pm, when she was allegedly hit by a car and instantly killed. While nearby residents rushed to her aid, a […]

News.com.au: Man questioned over fatal hit-and-run
A man has been questioned by police after a fatal hit-and-run incident on the central Queensland coast. A 44-year-old female cyclist was riding down Targo Street, Bundaberg at about 7pm (AEST) last night when she was struck by a car and died instantly. Police said the car, believed to be […]

SMH: Woman cyclist dies in hit and run in Qld
A cyclist has died in a hit and run in Bundaberg on the central Queensland coast. Police say the 44-year-old woman was riding down Targo Street at about 7pm (AEST) on Saturday night when she was struck by a car and killed instantly.They say the car, […]

Evening Post news: Cycling Project in quest for cash
A Major project aimed at getting more people walking and cycling in Swansea and Port Talbot has moved up a gear.Green transport charity Sustrans has drawn up ambitious plans to create a new network of paths across Britain. Called Connect2, it is one of four rival schemes […]

News24.com: People urged to use bicycles
Johannesburg - Riding a bicycle is cheap and affordable and could help people save money spent on car fuel and public transport, North West MEC for Transport, Roads and Community Safety said on Wednesday. Speaking after riding a bicycle from his home to his office in Mafikeng on Wednesday morning, […]

Brooklyn Paper: Bicycle rider reads riot act
Nearly every morning, in what is for me a supreme effort of willpower, I put on my helmet, unlock my bike, and ride to work. I’m generally allergic to excess movement, but there’s something about bike riding that gets me going. I’m very liberated by the notion that I […]

Tribune de Genève: Ad dispute delays bicycle plan
Geneva’s hopes of copying Paris and Lyon with a free bike rental system are on hold as a US company challenges the city’s way of handling advertising. A plan to launch a free bicycle system in Geneva has been held up by a dispute over advertising. Vélib’ in […]

Katu.com: Recent bicycle fatalities prompt emergency meeting
At least five major accidents involving cars and bikes in the last two weeks in Portland now has some people saying it is time for action. Portland City Commissioner and transportation chief Sam Adams is organizing an emergency meeting Friday afternoon.
In attendance will be city officials, leaders of the […]

Star Tribune: Roadguy: When you’re a Roadguy, going carless isn’t easy
A whole day without driving? Having your own personal No-Car Day can be a challenge. Roadguy loves his car and enjoys driving, especially on any highway that’s free-flowing. But he also knows that driving has costs, both personal and global, so sometimes he challenges himself […]

SMH: City slickers are the new city thickers
Large shopping centres, elevators and the dominance of the car are driving Australia’s obesity epidemic, an Australian report has found. The report, to be released tomorrow by Research Australia, says changes to our physical environment are resulting in obesity.
Professor Anthony Capon, one of 12 researchers who worked on […]

The Herald: We can take lessons from Paris on cycling
This autumn I sampled the Paris cycle scheme. I never realised how small and convenient the centre of Paris is. In 10 minutes I had gone from the Gare du Nord to the Louvre. The Paris Metro and bus system is sophisticated, but for sheer convenience, […]

Sofia Echo: Cyclists in Bulgaria’s capital
On October 25 Sofia candidate-mayor Martin Zaimov signed a document entitled “My promises to the cyclists in Sofia”. He signed and gave the document to Sofia cyclists during the open studio, which took place on the corner of Sofia boulevards Patriarh Evtimii and Vitosha. Cyclists attended the event and spoke […]