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Cycling on the edge: the effects of edge lines, slanted kerbstones, shoulder, and edge strips on cycling behaviour of cyclists older than 50 years

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Pages 769-786 | Received 21 Jan 2019, Accepted 04 Apr 2020, Published online: 23 Apr 2020

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