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The Raleigh cycle archive homeless since the closure of the National Cycling Musuem in Lincoln has found a new home

New Labours David Blunkett and Tory Bernard Jenkin in spat over who cares more about early morning traffic congestion and pollution caused by the school run. Labour says it wants to cut the number of journeys to school by car and get kids on bikes instead; Tories say this is unrealistic

Three years ago, Corratec bikes from Bavaria were launched at the NEC trade show. The bikes were exotic, with fantastically different paint jobs. Many of the frames and suspension solutions were also departures from the norm. The importer, however, didnt get very far. Now a new importer has been appointed and, with mark-ups of up to 60 percent, and an IBD target of just 25 stockists, is planning to be around for a lot longer than the first importer

Sustrans has launched a magazine/catalogue combo to promote the National Cycle Network and the charitys growing number of maps

Cyclists who would like to explore Oxfordshire can now arrange their entire trip via the Internet.