Longer lorries in UK will increase fatal accidents, warn road safety groups

Frederika Whitehead: Cyclist groups condemn plans to allow the length of articulated lorries to increase by 2.05m

On the road: Velorbis Victoria Balloon

It's big, heavy and expensive, but there's a lot to love about this Dutch-made bicycle, says Helen Pidd. For one thing, it's nigh-on indestructible. For another, it's a real beauty

How London bike hire users can cut the scheme’s carbon emissions

Laura Cox: Serco's fleet of vehicles used to tow trailers of bikes have been involved in road accidents and create emissions

On the road: Kansi 9twenty folding bike

Helen Pidd gives the Kansi its day in court

In search of the famous ‘war on motorists’

George Monbiot: The only transport war being waged in this country is by motorists – against pedestrians and cyclists

Why regulating cyclists is unnecessary and harmful

Peter Walker: Why don't cyclists have compulsory licencing, training and insurance? Because it would be utterly pointless

Does the law treat killing a cyclist seriously enough?

Anna Leach: Blame is hard to prove, but campaigners argue trifling penalties gives little incentive for drivers to change their behaviour

London bike hire scheme on road to be only public transport system in profit

TfL expect the project will cover operating costs within three years and will then go on to meet implementation costs

On the road: Cooper T250 Aintree bicycle

Don't be fooled by the way it looks – this is a new-fangled bike masquerading as an old one, says Helen Pidd

In praise of … reclaiming cities

Editorial: Clearing our cities of cars for a day bring a breath of fresh air in more ways than one

Is driving into a bike zone actually illegal?

James Randerson: Motorists frequently ignore protected bike zones at junctions. Even the police give out mixed messages about whether they are breaking the law