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The French car maker admits that motorists are wasting their time in jams. Britain’s rush hour motorist is spending up to half the journey at a standstill, claims Citroen today.

The 408-store group reports "strong growth in cycles and in-car technology products.

The nationally negotiated teacher's contract was amended last week to allow local authorities to start 'Cycle to Work' schemes for teachers.

Headlined as a 'revolution' the bicycling boom is described thus: "Britain is in the grip of a cycling revolution as clogged roads, concern at global warming caused by air pollution and the quest for improved fitness persuade millions to opt for pedal power."

In today's Independent the actor Nigel Havers takes a Kate Hoey-style sideswipe at cyclists. He accuses them - all of them - of being "bastards" because they break the law by running red lights. He told the Independent this while sitting in a traffic jam in his car. Does he have a hands-free phone? If not, will be getting a £30 fine for conducting a call while driving?