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APPG for Cycling & Walking

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We are a cross-party group of Parliamentarians working to promote the benefits of active travel.

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Amazon urged to ban sale of ‘unsafe’ e-bikes Report by committee of MPs highlights illegal use of modified vehicles in the gig economy by couriers wanting to speed up deliveries thetimes.com/business-money…

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Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers All-party group concerned about hazards caused by bikes, with focus on use by delivery drivers and risk of fire theguardian.com/news/2025/jun/…

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Illegally modified e-bikes are causing havoc in our towns, cities and communities. Battery fires, antisocial behaviour and the exploitation of workers in the gig economy are increasing due to the lack of regulation on e-bikes. I spoke to BBC Leeds about our report APPG for Cycling & Walking.

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🚴‍♂️ Pedalling Progress in Parliament! 🚶‍♀️ Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the APPG for Cycling & Walking 2025 Parliamentary Bike Ride - a brilliant way to kickstart the day and champion active travel! We were led by Lillian Greenwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the

🚴‍♂️ Pedalling Progress in Parliament! 🚶‍♀️

Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the <a href="/APPGCW/">APPG for Cycling & Walking</a>   2025 Parliamentary Bike Ride - a brilliant way to kickstart the day and champion active travel!

We were led by Lillian Greenwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the
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Today, PeopleForBikes have launched their City Ratings for 2025. They show that the UK is still falling behind Europe on cycling. Whilst London continues to outperform the rest of the country, overall progress is stagnant. cityratings.peopleforbikes.org/uk

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Criminals tearing up our roads and disguising their numberplates are getting away with joke penalties when they should be facing lifetime driving bans. WATCH our full interview with Sarah Coombes for West Bromwich

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Mayors across England are committing to getting 20m people more active by creating more than 3500 miles of safer walking, wheeling and cycling routes. Including transforming the school run. Find out more 👉 activetravelengland.gov.uk/news/englands-…

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Cycling activity logged by women has risen by nearly 20% since 2019, with more women riding for both commuting and leisure, according to data from Strava bikebiz.com/strava-data-re…

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Eight people have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police in connection with an alleged conspiracy to destroy Ulez cameras. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

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Culture war-based coverage of cycling based on stereotypes of middle-aged men in Lycra could harm the nation’s health because it shifts focus away from the people and communities who benefit from physical activity, Chris Whitty has said. theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/j…

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Subsidising e-bikes instead of cars could really kick the electric vehicle transition into high gear theconversation.com/subsidising-e-…