‘War of the roads’: Cycling fines in Manchester plummet but safety concerns remain
Figures obtained through an FOI request to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) show 121 fines were issued from June-December 2014 compared to 147 the previous six months.
Figures obtained through an FOI request to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) show 121 fines were issued from June-December 2014 compared to 147 the previous six months.
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MM caught up with Rapha’s 49-year-old CEO Simon Mottram a fortnight ago in London to find out just what makes him tick, and tick, and tick, and seemingly never get tired…
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