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Article: Cyclists to welcome Eurostar with protest at new St Pancras ; LOCAL LONDON

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The Evening Standard (London, England)
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October 25, 2007
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CYCLISTS are aiming to embarrass rail bosses at St Pancras by staging a protest as passengers arrive for the inaugural Eurostar service.

They are angry at what they say are poor cycle facilities. Ralph Smyth of the London Cycling Campaign said: "St Pancras will have the worst provision of any major UK station." The station has only 30 bike stands.

Campaigners say they are not fixed to the ground, can damage front wheels and are several minutes' walk from platforms. Bikes cannot be taken on

Eurostar unless they are dismantled or checked in a day early for Pounds 40. There are ...

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