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‘Hordes of reckless cyclists’ in Mallorca are speeding in middle of the road, blocking buses, and causing crashes, coach drivers’ union claims

“It’s impossible to work with this stress every day. Some of my colleagues are going crazy,” one driver said, amid calls for tighter regulations which could see cyclists banned at certain times on popular roads like the famous Sa Calobra climb

Fri, May 08, 2026 15:38

“Why, Manchester, why?”: Cyclist blocked from dedicated cycle route as cargo bike won’t fit through barriers; Gruesome 50cm splinter surgically removed from track cyclist’s leg; Flèche Wallonne + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for all your middle-of-the-week updates, including all the action from Flèche Wallonne (and plenty more)

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 09:02

Cycling in Mallorca / Litter on the side of the road

Cycle tourism in Mallorca “an opportunity, not a problem” says minister, despite resident backlash over disruption and littering

Residents say infrastructure is “not prepared for this saturation” and criticise the “manners” of cyclists

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 16:10

I’ve just completed my longest bike rides ever — here are 10 things I wish I knew before starting them

Tired legs, a thousand kilometres, and ten lessons I learned along the way...

Wed, May 21, 2025 10:58

One cyclist dead and three seriously injured after being hit by bus driver in Mallorca

Authorities have suggested a possible mechanical failure of the vehicle which resulted in the crash, with one Pollença resident claiming that the buses are “very unsafe”

Mon, May 05, 2025 15:20

British cyclist dies during Mallorca 312 event

Tributes from North West cycling community after Liverpool Braveheart Bicycle Club member Phil Williams dies during Mallorcan Gran Fondo

Mon, Apr 28, 2025 11:46

Calls for Mallorca 312 cycling event to be cancelled over “abusive” road closures which “violate” locals’ rights to “enter or leave their homes” and turn island into a “theme park”

A dozen groups, ranging from anti-tourism protesters to environmental campaigners, have claimed the popular sportive “does not respond to any social need”, “harms the wellbeing” of residents, and only enriches “certain businessmen”

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 13:40

Six cyclists hit by driver in major Mallorca collision (IB3 TV)

German track cycling team hit by driver in major Mallorca collision, three riders seriously injured

Local reports suggested group ride "run over" by 89-year-old driver, before German Cycling later confirmed their riders were involved

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 17:22

“We used to have a life”: Chants of “no more cyclists” at anti-tourism protest in Mallorca as residents complain of tourists driving up cost of living

As the Spanish island’s residents vow to fight back against record tourist levels and bust the myth of Mallorca depending on tourism to survive, foreign cyclists dropping by for some sunny rides are getting caught in the crossfire

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 15:26

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Driver who hit nine cyclists in Mallorca, killing one, jailed for three years

Anais Marco was sentenced for manslaughter having smashed into a group ride of German cyclists back in 2018, killing one and injuring eight

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 11:24