The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Calls for legislation to protect cyclists on Swiss roads Vehicles should be required by law to give cyclists 1.5 metres of space when overtaking, says Matthias Aebischer, President of the Pro Velo cycling group and Social Democrat Party politician. https://www.thelocal.ch/20181015/calls-for-legislation-to-protect-cyclists-on-swiss-roads-from-aebischer Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:12:36 +0200 calls-for-legislation-to-protect-cyclists-on-swiss-roads-from-aebischer Bern top Swiss city for bike theft <p>Cyclists in the Swiss capital would be well advised to invest in a sturdy lock after a study found that Bern is the second worst city in German-speaking countries for bike theft.</p> https://www.thelocal.ch/20111122/1835 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:47:38 +0100 1835