Crime & Legal

Manchester bike thieves are targeting top riders, says Paralympic tandem pilot

“We are being watched," says Lauryn Therin

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Met says thieves target mass-market commuting bikes – because they are easier to sell

Specialized Allez among most commonly stolen bikes, as figures reveal 10 per cent drop in reported thefts in 2013/14

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Apple patents technology to stop texting while driving – but 6 years on, it’s still not live

News of patent filed in 2008 comes as Nottinghamshire Police launch crackdown against mobile phone use at wheel

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Thick as Thieves – Man who stole £2.5k e-bike phones owner for help in recharging it

Bike was stolen in Hackney from Ben Jaconelli - who happens to be GoCycle's authorised dealer for East London

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Video: Houston cyclist uses flagpole to enforce often-ignored passing law

Want drivers to give you three feet? Here's how to remind them

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Kent motorist branded “a danger to cyclists” by judge is jailed for 10 months

Anger at cyclists riding two abreast led to Martin Hook knocking one off bike, causing him and fellow rider broken bones

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Video: White van man loses job, convicted of assault, after road rage incident caught on cyclist’s helmet camera

Plea changed to guilty after aggressor learns of existence of footage

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Drink-driver who killed two cyclists sentenced to 10 years 3 months in jail

Alexander Walter already banned, over twice alcohol limit, doing 70mph in a 30mph zone when he killed John Morland and Kris Jarvis

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Milkman who carried on round after leaving cyclist with brain injuries guilty of careless driving

Victim Paul Reynolds needs round-the-clock care; jury acquits David Reid of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

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Police go door-to-door in hunt for New Forest sportive saboteurs

National Park and councillors condemn locals "taking the law into their own hands"

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Bristol bicycle thief caught in police bait bike operation

Man charged after police launch initiative following series of bike thefts in city

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Saboteurs attack Wiggle New Forest Sportive (again)

Nails on road cause punctures for over 20 riders in third attack on New Forest sportive

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“Incredibly light” sentence for driver who killed Sheffield cyclist

John Parkin died on first ride out on new bike

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Been involved in a road crash in Manchester? Your police commissioner wants to know what you think of his force

How did GMP handle the aftermath of your crash?

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Coventry driver escapes jail after killing cyclist on pedestrian crossing

Defence slapped down by judge for implying cyclist should not have been there

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Widow of cyclist killed by drink-driver says he should have been jailed for life

Eight year sentence and ten year ban for driver at least three times over limit who left scene

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Bike thefts slashed and thief jailed in Southport police clampdown

Plain clothes operation results in man being stopped after stealing £700 mountain bike

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64 year old cyclist found to be carrying knife, air gun and nunchucks after being hit by car

Cyclist said he had been pushed off his bike by youths; recieved suspended sentence for offensive weapons

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Actor from TV series Shameless has bike stolen hours after Sport Relief ride

Ciaran Griffiths left bike outside shop - if you see it, call The Bill

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Wife of cyclist severely disabled by Met police car answering 999 call sues police force – who say they weren’t at fault

High Court battle to force police force to take responsibility for permananent brain damage sustained by Guardian journalist

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Video: Helmet camera footage leads to aggressive driver pleading guilty to four charges

Motorist who twice brake-checked YouTube user Dave Brennan was already serving a driving ban

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Police identify driver who unleashed torrent of abuse on Sussex cyclist (+ video)

Caution: Contains swearing. A LOT of swearing.

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Darlington man reunited with bike stolen 12 years ago

Bike stolen so long ago, owner had forgotten about it

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Team Sky’s Sergio Henao removed from race roster over test value concerns

Colombian rider to undergo “an altitude research programme” after tests raise concerns

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London woman reunited with stolen bike – after police stop pavement cyclist 13 miles away

Officers say case highlights value of registering your frame number on database

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Dave Rayner Fund rider’s bike stolen from parents’ garage in Norfolk

Tom Fitzpatrick fears theft of bike days before he heads to Belgium may wreck pro dream

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London Bike Show heist: TriUK’s bikes still missing, £100k reward unclaimed

West country dealer was victim of "professional, targeted robbery"

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Video: Gone in six seconds — thief with no tools yanks bike off railing

"Get a D-lock" say Norfolk police

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Pinarello Dogma stolen from sportive bike park by thief in cycling clothing

Quick police action leads to bike recovery

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Team Sky ride Tour du Haut Var despite overnight theft of 16 bikes

Team staff dash to training base in Nice to pick up replacement bikes and equipment

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