The bicycle diaries: censorship, nationalism and the Old Man of the Sea in Turkey 2009-06-23, Telegraph.co.uk
	In the latest stage of a cycle ride toward India, Douglas Whitehead encounters memorable characters, a streak of authoritarianism and patriotic zeal in Turkey.
	Michael ready to ride 2,000 miles across Europe 2009-06-23, Cambridge News Online
	Michael Bourne is raising cash for the charity Médecins Sans Frontières. A TEENAGER is gearing up to take on the feat of a lifetime - a 2,000-mile cycle ride from Istanbul to Cambridge.
	What's stopping the bamboo bike from shooting into the mainstream? 2009-06-22, Guardian.co.uk
	Practical and sustainable, it's an ideal material for frames, but bamboo may take a while to become the next big thing Buzz up! Digg it The panda jokes are now a long way from my mind.
	Portway closure plans for Sundays 2009-06-22, BBC News England
	Controversial plans to close the A4 Portway, one of the main routes into Bristol, on summer Sundays are being considered by councillors. Under plans put forward by the Liberal Democrats traffic would be re-routed across The Downs and Whiteladies Road.
	Poor Victoria Pendleton learns the lesson never to stand close to a supermodel like Elle 2009-06-22, Daily Mail
	Imagine the horror of it. You are an Olympic champion cyclist, a gold medal-winning heroine of our times. You are about as fit and as healthy as can be, and you get asked to help promote some free cycling events in Regents Park.
	Bicycles will be stolen in under four hours, finds survey of Britain's cycle theft hotspots 2009-06-22, Telegraph.co.uk
	Bicycle thieves strike in under four hours even in Britains safest cities, according to the results of a test to find where criminals would strike most quickly.
	City's bike ride gets under way 2009-06-21, BBC News England
	Some 5,500 cyclists were expected to join Bristol's Biggest Bike ride though the city on Sunday. They will tackle a range of five courses, from nine to 38 miles, through the UK's first Cycling City, with many roads closed to cars.
	Scottish government missing half of targets 2009-06-21, Times Online
	Website shows it is delivering in only 16 of 33 areas of "well-being...
	SPEEDING CYCLISTS FOILED BY FAKE RAVINE 2009-06-18, Daily Express
	CYCLISTS have been hitting the brakes after coming across what appears to be a gaping crevasse on a popular towpath.
	VICTORIA HUNGRY FOR MORE MEDALS 2009-06-18, Daily Express
	BRITAIN S Victoria Pendleton would welcome the chance to challenge for more medals at the London 2012 Olympics if new events were introduced for women.
	On yer bike - join a cycling club 2009-06-17, Thisisscunthorpe.co.uk
	AS the Tour of Britain heads for North Lincolnshire, there's no better time to be bitten by the cycling bug. Whatever your age or ability, there is something for everyone when it comes to two wheels - whether it be a gentle ride in the country or the thrills and spills of the velodrome.
	Google shortlists tourist spots 2009-06-17, Channel 4 News
	A total of 16 historic landmarks have been shortlisted from more than 10,000 suggestions of places Google should film for its controversial Street View mapping application, the firm has said.
	Duffy ad attracts complaints 2009-06-17, Channel 4 News
	A TV advert featuring singer Duffy riding a bike attracted 18 complaints - because she was not wearing a helmet. In the Diet Coke advert, the singer can be seen singing while cycling through dark streets and into a store, before returning to her concert.
	Supermodel Elle Macpherson says get on your bike 2009-06-17, Channel 4 News
	Supermodel Elle Macpherson has joined Olympic champion cyclist Victoria Pendleton to encourage Britons to get on their bikes. This summer four cities will close many roads to traffic and thousands of people will take to the streets on their bicycles.
	Riding into a town, the £3,000 eco-friendly bamboocycle (that's a bike made of bamboo stems) 2009-06-17, Daily Mail
	It Is the ultimate green statement for commuters worried that even their cycling is damaging the planet. Eco-conscious (but wealthy) people can now buy an organic, biodegradable bike - made from bamboo.
	Duffy Coke advertisement draws complaints 2009-06-17, Telegraph.co.uk
	A Coke advertisement featuring Duffy, the singer, cycling in the street without lights or a reflective jacket has drawn more than 20 complaints. Published: 7:00AM BST 17 Jun 2009 The commercial showed the singer coming off stage after a gig and being handed a can of Diet Coke by an assistant who tells her:...
	Britain's 50 best cycle routes: top 25 mountain biking routes 2009-06-16, Telegraph.co.uk
	From classic trails through wild countryside to steep and scary purpose-built "singletrack", we select the best trails guaranteed to get your adrenalin pumping.
	The bicycle diaries: mistaken identity in Turkey 2009-06-16, Telegraph.co.uk
	Douglas Whitehead accepts a basket of cherries and attempts to do something about his saddle sores, on his 6,000-mile cycle ride to India. By Douglas Whitehead Published: 8:00AM BST 16 Jun 2009 The folk at The Daily Telegraph did well when they named these journals The Bicycle Diaries.
	Bike world cup draws record visitor numbers 2009-06-16, The Press and Journal
	The Lochaber economy was given a £2.5million boost after a record number of visitors attended the Mountain Bike World Cup at Fort William. Attendance at the event on June 6 and 7 was up by 25% compared to last year, with 18,519 people thronging to races at Leanachan Forest and the Nevis Range ski area.
	Safety boost for cyclists: junction mirrors to alert lorry drivers 2009-06-16, Times Online
	Mirrors that reveal cyclists and pedestrians hidden in a lorrys blind spot will be attached to traffic lights in an attempt to prevent hundreds of deaths and serious injuries.
	Council praised for prompt repair to danger pothole 2009-06-15, Chester Standard
	HIGHWAYS chiefs have been praised for their prompt handling of a pothole problem in Chester. A member of the public reported an unsafe pothole in a city street to national cycling organisation CTC's Fill That Hole website and within 48 hours the hole was filled.
	Pedal power: what moves you to get on your bike? 2009-06-15, Guardian Unlimited - Environment
	Whether you are a speedy road bike user, an infrequent shop hopper or mountain bike off-roader, this blog is for all who...
	London World Nakede Bike Ride 2009 2009-06-15, Indymedia UK
	| | | | Around 1200 cyclists, mainly naked, rode through the centre of London on Saturday in a protest against oil dependency, celebrating bicycles and the human body and expressing the vulnerability of cyclists.
	Bike Week 2009: Putting York in the saddle 2009-06-15, The Press
	2009-06-15 09:27:24 Bike Week 2009: Putting York in the saddle...
	TEN THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT... BICYCLES 2009-06-15, Daily Express
	This is Bike Week (www.bikeweek.org) promoting cycling as a source of fitness and fun.
	A tenth of children don't know how to ride a bike 'due to parents' fears about strangers' 2009-06-14, Daily Mail
	One in ten children do not know how to ride a bike as worried parents refuse to let them spend enough time outdoors, according to new figures. The number of under-16s unable to handle two wheels has risen over the generations, helped by youngsters now spending more time stuck in front of computer games and...
	Naked cyclists aim to save planet 2009-06-14, Channel 4 News
	Daring cyclists shed their clothes and saddled up to cycle through a city naked to highlight the damage caused to the planet by car dependency. Around 700 cyclists in various stages of undress took part in the Naked Bike Ride in Brighton, East Sussex.
	Living statues chosen for Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth 2009-06-14, Telegraph.co.uk
	An elderly pensioner equipped with semaphore flags and a student part-way through celebrating her 20th birthday will be among the living statues on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.
	Slow travel: 5 flight-free journeys 2009-06-13, Times Online
	Chris Haslam presents five magnificent leisurely journeys, from a bike ride to Paris to a banana-boat hitch to Costa...
	Cycling in the French Alps 2009-06-13, Times Online
	Many Alpine ski resorts now open in summer, offering spectacular routes for...