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Ride to work and take the strain out of buying a bike
With fuel prices rocketing, there has never been a better time to turn to pedal power. And moving into the cycle lane could be even more appealing if you make the most of ride-to-work tax incentives. Under a government initiative to reduce pollution and improve people's health, you could get your hands on a new bike and all the necessary paraphernalia completely tax-free. (20/06) MoreYou may also like
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Bicycle Retailer | 17/04/08 
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Bike Europe | 04/04/08
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Guardian | 15/12/06
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Copenhagen Capacity | 28/12/06
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Brightcove.com | 15/02/07
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BusinessDay | 03/08/07
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The Independent | 07/06/07
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SciFi.com | 05/07/07
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The New York Times | 03/07/08
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WalletPop | 03/07/08
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Canada.com | 06/06/08
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Gothamist | 29/05/08
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Google Earth Blog | 23/05/08
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Lancashire Evening Post | 03/04/08
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Yorkshire Post | 29/03/07
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Manchester Evening News | 18/01/07
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Journal Sentinel | 22/02/07
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The New York Times | 19/10/06
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American Chronicle | 24/05/07
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The Guardian | 12/04/07
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The Sydney Morning Herald | 11/01/07
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