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Free Wheeling

Where have all the bicycles gone? Plenty of 70s flavour in a government-sponsored film aimed at promoting safer cycling initiatives.

Overview

Bicycle sales were soaring in the 1970s. But so was traffic congestion in urban areas, putting off budding riders. This film, sponsored by the Department of Transport and presented by Rita Carter, makes the case for local councils to provide safer cycling routes. Modern cycleways, reserved areas and bus lanes are among the proposed solutions. Today's cyclists might wonder how much has changed...

Director

Alan Ross

Featuring

Rita Carter

Genres

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