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“It’s so important for drivers to slow down”: Mum of junior time trial champion killed in “split second” collision urges motorists to “be very aware” of cyclists on roads

A coroner’s inquest found that 18-year-old Aidan Worden’s back wheel “kicked up” causing him to cross the white line and into the path of an oncoming driver, who was cleared of any fault for the fatal crash

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 11:50

“We face enough hatred as it is”: Cyclists thank police for pointing out 750W motor-powered vehicle with throttle up to 28mph is “not an e-bike”; “Take it easy over Cipressa”: Caleb Ewan’s advice to Pogačar for Milan-San Remo + more on the live blog

February is almost over? Guess what, so is this week! Adwitiya’s back on the live blog to see you off into the sunset with all the latest cycling news, views and reaction

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 10:04

National junior 25-mile TT champion killed in collision while training

Lancashire Police are appealing for information after promising young cyclist Aidan Worden died in a collision on Saturday morning

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 10:29

“The worst part is he did it for over 500m”: Pro cyclist disqualified for “stickiest of sticky bottles”; Police fine driver with bike on rear mount for hiding licence plate; Wout van Aert goes for double disc wheels; Drunk Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya is back with some more news, views and general chit-chat from the cycling world

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 09:15

Police’s “road safety culture” questioned as motorist escapes punishment for allegedly abusing and swerving at female cyclist

Lancashire Police say the cyclist’s report was mistakenly closed, with the subsequent delay “causing difficulties” in investigating the “fast and terrifying incident”

Wed, Dec 20, 2023 13:06

CCTV footage shows horrific crash as cyclist sent flying by driver overtaking at traffic lights

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care, and driving with excess drugs

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 14:00

Lancashire Police and Preston City Council launch campaign urging cyclists to dismount on pavement

Councillor slams cyclists riding “at breakneck speed” on pavement, as police officers increase patrols targeting people on bikes during road closures

According to the council, there have been “many reports of people being injured or near misses” due to cyclists failing to follow diversion signs

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 10:40

Wife of “much loved” cyclist who died after wheel got stuck in nine-inch pothole says government must do more to repair “woefully inadequate” roads

84-year-old Harry Colledge, a lifelong member of Cleveleys Road Club, was thrown from his bike in the crash and later died in hospital

Sun, Jan 08, 2023 18:05

Cyclist in his 80s died after wheel got stuck in cracked road

Police in Lancashire confirmed the man "suffered serious injuries" and died later in hospital after "the front wheel of the bike became lodged in a crack in the road surface, throwing him off"

Wed, Jan 04, 2023 16:56

Near Miss of the Day 301: Police accuse cyclist of “cycling into the path of the van”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it's Lancashire

Fri, Aug 30, 2019 13:26