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Matt Seaton: The Nazis were the first to develop and promote separate cycle lanes. A historical precedent that should not be pressed too hard, perhaps. After all, the largely liberal Dutch have among the highest levels of cycle use in the world, much of it on dedicated paths
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Matt Seaton: Even for the most dedicated hardware freak, the choice of cycles on the market these days is bewildering. A good selection will be on show at the Cycle Show at Earls Court, London.