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Judge rejects claim Irish track cyclist missed Olympics because of collision with driver, but rider to receive £55,000 damages for injuries

Marc Potts was hit by a driver two years before the Tokyo Olympics, a judge ruling he is entitled to damages but did not miss the Games because of the collision

Sat, Feb 07, 2026 11:02

Britannia Leisure Centre during construction

Construction firm ordered to pay cyclist £50,000 damages over “serious” crash caused by bollard next to cycle lane during works

Company accused cyclist, who required blood transfusion and surgical plating in his arm, of being "fundamentally dishonest" about impact of crash on his mental health — but High Court judge ruled in favour of injured rider and criticised construction firm

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 16:01

“It would be a tragedy if we abandoned time trialling in Britain because of bad drivers”: Lawyers discuss duty of cycling clubs after rider seriously injured by motorist during time trial – and why cyclists should “expect better” from the police

“It all comes back to the basic rules of the road. Ben could have just been doing a training ride – any cyclist is entitled to ride on the dual carriageway at any time”

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 20:00

Law firm hails “important judgement” for local cycling events after judge throws out claim club was liable for driver seriously injuring time trial participant

High Court judge rules negligent driver solely at fault and club's risk assessment was carried out "properly and sufficiently", the ruling said to provide reassurance and "sensible guidance for those who give their free time to help organise events"

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 14:49

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

Government’s cycling funding cuts unlawful, Court of Appeal rules – as campaigners say “it’s a mystery why Labour continued defending a Conservative cut”

The Transport Action Network says the ruling “sets a new and timely precedent” for cycling funding – but the government is currently seeking to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 11:39

High Court orders Labour council to scrap “unlawful” low traffic neighbourhood as anti-LTN campaigners hail landmark ruling as “wake-up call to councils everywhere”

The judge found the Lambeth Council guilty of “serious failing” and displaying a “masterclass in selective partial reporting”, while also denying it the permission to appeal the “humiliating” ruling

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 15:18

Tree huggers protest Binley Cyclway in Coventry

Tree-hugging campaigners take “destructive” cycle lane plans to High Court, claiming council “won’t listen” to residents

The proposed cycleway has been the subject of months of complaints, protests, and accusations of “misinformation” after residents opposed plans to cut down 26 trees to make way for the active travel route

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 18:37

Cyclist in London cycle lane with bollards – copyright Simon MacMichael

Court of Appeal to reconsider ruling on cycle funding cuts in England, with judge citing “real prospect of success”

The appeal could help “hardwire stability” for sustained cycling funding in England, the Transport Action Network says

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 09:05

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

High Court judge dismisses legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts

Transport Action Network (TAN) says it is "bitterly disappointed" by the judgement and is hoping to appeal

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 15:44

Council cleared of liability after “negligent” cyclist crashed into grass verge on narrow path, breaking neck

A High Court judge ruled that the cyclist “contributed to the accident” by riding at an “excessive” 10mph and failing to “look for defects”

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 16:03