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Birmingham is cycle to work capital of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Economic Development
Survey by insurance company Cycleguard found 69 per cent of regular cyclists in the West Midlands use their bikes to get to their workplace
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Lawyers cycling up Tour de France mountain for charity
Professional Services
Legal team from Shakespeares to cycle to the top of Col du Tourmalet
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Do the legwork before you buy a bike
Economic Development
Choosing a new bike can be a daunting prospect. Mary Griffin gets the lowdown on selecting the right cycle.
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The Cycle Show launches at the NEC
Economic Development
Cycling is enjoying a boost across Britain and Birmingham is gearing up to join the trend. As the Cycle Show launches at the NEC, Mary Griffin looks at the two-wheeled revolution.
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Off-road cycle routes ideal for the whole family
Economic Development
Birmingham boasts an enviable network of off-road routes that are ideal for commuting or family-friendly weekend biking.
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MPs try to get the wheels turning on safer cycling
Opinion
The standard speed limit for a built up area is 30mph although councils are free to impose a 20mph limit if they wish, and often do so near schools.
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£24 million cycle boost must be 'just the beginning'
Economic Development
Department for Transport cash in the form of a £17 million grant will be combined with £7.3 million from the city council.
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Competition is hotting up to keep nation fit on tight budget
Opinion
There’s little doubt that during extended spells of economic uncertainty, people develop an enhanced sense of budget consciousness.
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Scandal threat keeping the Tour de France cheap for its sponsors
Opinion
Peter Sharkey writes "In Porto-Vecchio on Saturday, the Grand Depart will signal the start of the one hundredth Tour de France, a 212 kilometre opening stage hugging the island’s east coast."
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Trevor Burton to get a star on the Kings Heath Walk of Fame
Economic Development
Birmingham-born Burton, a founder member of The Move, received the honour during a ceremony at the Hare and Hounds pub.
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London 2012 Olympics legacy inspires a chain reaction
Opinion
A greater number of people have taken up cycling, either as social or occasional riders, commuters or holiday cyclists.
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Rich List 2013: No.15 - Sir David Samworth (£490m)
Economic Development
In June this year, teams of employees, clients and suppliers from Sir David Samworth’s Leicester food supply business will be running, canoeing and cycling around a gruelling course in the Scottish Highlands – all in the cause of charity.
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Security guard cuts his fuel bill - and kayaks to work instead
Economic Development
A Birmingham hospital security guard is sailing through the credit crunch with his innovative way of getting to work.
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