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Driver convicted after colliding with cyclist in Baker Street, Brighton
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
On 12th August 2010 Shuab Choudhury was found guilty of Dangerous Driving at Hove Crown Court.

traffic_jam.jpgIn August 2009, cyclist Jacob Skinner was hit twice by Mr Choudhury in Baker Street, Brighton after failing to move out of his path at the lights on Union Street. After swerving in front of the cyclist and slamming on his brakes, causing the bike to collide with his car, Mr Choudhary then accelerated after the cyclist and hit him from behind causing major damage to the bike. The rider was unhurt by the collision.

Mr Choudhury has been released on conditional bail to return to court on 8th October 2010 for pre-sentencing. A conviction for  Dangerous Driving carries a maximum prison sentence of 2 years and mandatory disqualification from driving until an extended driving test is passed.

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Two cyclists die in Brighton and Hove during July
Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Sadly there have been two cycling-related deaths in Brighton and Hove this month.

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Cycling In Brighton - Bike Week 2010 Video
Monday, 21 June 2010
Brighton and Hove have released a Bike Week 2010 video on YouTube. The film launches Bike Week, a week of free events organised by the city council from 19-27 June 2010 to celebrate cycling. The week incudes free breakfasts if you cycle to work, a pop up photography studio 'changing gear' where you can have your photo taken with your bike (in fancy dress if you wish!), Bike film at the Duke of York's cinema, live music and lots more. Visit www.journeyon.co.uk More...
Will Bike Week ever amount to anything useful in Brighton and Hove?
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Team Green Britain Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life. Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, the week aims to get people to give cycling a go, join in events, rethink their everyday journeys and switch to cycling as the most convenient way to get around. More...
Cycle counters set for launch in Bike Week
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Two cycle counter display units have been installed by Brighton & Hove City Council on Lewes Road and London Road. They will be officially launched during Bike Week (June 19-27). More...
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