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In a column for The Huffington Post today, the former Olympic track cycling champion wrote: "We need to put ourselves in the shoes of others and show more compassion and consideration to better appreciate the dangers and challenges we all pose each other. As part of the standard driving test, people should also have an experience of cycling on the road.

"As a former professional cyclist I’ve probably spent more time on the road than most people, experienced road rage and know plenty of people who have been involved in accidents. More recently, I’ve taken up horse riding and discovered that being in charge of a 600kg animal doesn’t give you any more consideration or respect on the roads either. I also walk my two dogs along the road and feel a real sense of responsibility to keep all my animals safe.

"There seems to be a lot of anger out there. Recent reports show 47% of British road users have faced aggression and 41% sworn at or insulted on Britain’s roads. Over half of all road users – motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, runners or wheelchair users – have felt intimated.

The roads are for everyone and we all pay taxes to maintain the UK’s road infrastructure. Everyone has a right to be there whether they’re in a car, on a bike, on a horse or simply walking the dogs.

"I think the answer could be more empathy. We need to put ourselves in the shoes of others and show more compassion and consideration. This isn’t just aimed at motorists because cyclists and horse riders aren’t always saints either. And that’s where I come back to my first suggestion. If we can experience what it’s like to be a cyclist, horse rider or even a dog walker, then maybe we can better appreciate the dangers and challenges we all pose each other." 

The new cycleway leading to the biggest bicycle parking in Utrecht is used well in the morning rush hour. It doesn’t lead anywhere else, these people are *all* about to park their bikes! pic.twitter.com/tSwuKHMVUT

— Mark Wagenbuur (@BicycleDutch) February 5, 2019

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We gave you an exclusive preview of Boardman's new 9 Series SLR bikes on Tuesday and now the British brand has released its own promo video to show off the range.

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Some of the bikes are already available at discount prices.

Wilier has given a new iridescent finish to its Cento10Pro aero road bike to mark the launch of the 12-speed SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset. 

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A consumer watchdog in the United States has called for the safety of electric scooters to be reviewed following the death of Irish student Mark Sands who was riding one when he was involved in a collision with an Uber car in Texas.

The BBC reports that Consumer Reports – similar to Which? In the UK – estimates there have been 1,545 road traffic incidents involving electric scooter riders, and says operators need to do more to improve safety.

The scooter Mr Sands was riding belonged to Lime, which is also trialling them in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, although under current laws they are banned from the public highway in the UK.

In a statement, Lime said: "We were devastated to learn of this tragic death here in Austin and our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends during this extremely difficult time.

"We have been in contact with local authorities and will continue to assist however possible."

"At Lime, the safety of our riders and the community is our number one priority.

"That's why every day we're innovating on technology, infrastructure and education to set the standard for micromobility safety."

William Wallace of Consumer Reports said: "Right now, a stunning number of e-scooter users are getting seriously hurt, including with head injuries

"Consumers, scooter companies, cities, helmet-makers, and safety regulators must work together now to improve the safety of these products."