Singapore introduces compulsory registration of electric bikes
Beginning on August 14th Singapore’s Land Transport Authority will introduce compulsory registration of power-assisted bicycles. The announcement goes against the
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Cycling Australia passes disc brakes for road racing
In a press announcement issued yesterday Cycling Australia has permitted the use of disc brakes in road races at club,
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Manufacturers and importers advised to check REACH compliance
Manufacturers and importers are advised to check in with a new ECHA document to verify compliance with updated European chemicals
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Tax on bike sales passed in Oregon
Legislation has passed in Oregon that will see a $15 sales tax applied to bike sales sold for over $200
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Welsh Government consultation doc brings “landmark step” for MTB footpath access
Launched on Wednesday, the Welsh Government has published a consultation document that makes some very positive sounds in relation to
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PeopleForBikes urges bike shops to tackle law makers on proposed bike sale tax
Bicycle retailers in Oregon are being encouraged to tackle the state’s lawmakers i relation to a proposal to tax bikes
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People For Bikes: Help us reject President Trump’s bike budget
People for Bikes has launched a letter writing tool in a big to pressure Congress restore funding cuts proposed in
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Belgium’s cycle commuter tax breaks now extend to speed e-bike users
It was announced last week in Belgium that tax breaks available to cycle commuters will now be extended to those
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Portugal drops mandatory helmet study following public backlash
Portugal’s Government has dropped exploratory plans to introduce a mandatory helmet law for cyclists on the back of strong public
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ACT urges: “Enrol your staff into a workplace pension – it’s the law”
Over 800,000 small businesses are set to reach their auto enrolment pension staging date over the course of this year.
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EU Transport ministers sign active travel provision into Valetta road safety declaration
An EU declaration on road safety improvement has today launched, within which a commitment to to take in account cycling
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