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This week in London a speeding driver mounted a pavement before running down and killing a teenager. By the time you read this, the hand wringing by politicians will be over. Until next time. Which, in the case of London is probably sooner than you think. There are over 7,000 hit-and-runs in the capital every year.

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Quickguard mudguards use a polycarbonate blade and weather-proof aluminium anodised single stay to keep you free of road muck. Best of all, they don't rely on your bike being fitted with eyelets.

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If you buy from a reputable online retailer or high street outlet, it’s highly likely you’ll be sold what is known as an EPAC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle). However, an increasing number of e-bikes are too fast or powerful to be road legal without jumping through regulatory hoops, so it pays to be sure.

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The rules governing e-bikes in the UK can be complex. However, if you're riding an electric bicycle supplied by a reputable online retailer or high street shop, it’s more than likely you won’t need to concern yourself with them. Problems arise because of an increasing number of e-bikes and DIY kits that are too powerful for road unless correctly registered.

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Ten English counties experienced their wettest September on record last month, but however damp the weather, there's rarely any need to stop cycling - as long as you're properly togged up.

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eBay has introduced new rules to improve e-bike safety, especially around the sale of batteries and charging kits.

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53 years ago a little Dutch girl of about the same age was killed by a dangerous driver. The needless death of 6-year-old Simone Langenhoff lit the touch paper for a protest movement that forced radical improvements to Dutch transport planning.

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If you've ever braved Paris's périphérique, you'll know how it can feel like the chariot scene from Ben Hur. However, from this month, drivers on the busy ring road are now limited to 50 km/h (30 mph).

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Since the LED panels were embedded in the road, 94 per cent of vehicles now yield to pedestrians, a 27% improvement. Additionally, 55% of vehicles stop at least two metres before the crossing, also a dramatic improvement on driver behaviour prior the flashing feature being fitted.

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Riese and Muller already makes some of the world’s best utility bikes, but few at The International Motor Show Germany last month expected them to unveil a pedal-powered fire engine.

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