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Nick Freeman

“All bikes should have the same laws as motorists, like helmets”: Did Mr Loophole call for drivers to wear helmets in latest anti-cycling rant?; Katie Archibald retirement tributes; Starmer’s not ‘on his bike’ yet; Giro coverage + more on the live blog

Callum is here, and would like to join the choir in wishing Katie Archibald a very happy retirement!

Tue, May 12, 2026 09:27

“Very, very few people can break the speed limit on a bike”: James May slams Mr Loophole’s call for clampdown on ‘speeding’ cyclists, claiming problem is with illegal e-motorbikes and “nothing to do with cycling”

“30mph on the flat on a bicycle is Tour de France stuff… These campaigns always demonise ‘speeding cyclists’,” the former Top Gear host said

Fri, Mar 06, 2026 15:29

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Mr Loophole accuses CyclingMikey of “using his bike as a weapon” after safety campaigner’s bike run over by motorist

“He is controlling the bike… he may be guilty of dangerous cycling,” the lawyer said, commenting on the viral video of CyclingMikey trying to stop a motorist from ignoring road closure and driving through the wrong side

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 13:29

“Not interested in truth, just lining his pockets”: Cyclists react to Mr Loophole’s “no-brainer idea” of speedometers on bikes to bring “legal parity with all road users”; London’s Terracotta Army; Protected bike lanes, not wands + more on the live blog

After a week of trotting away on rented bikes in different cities, Adwitiya is back to man the Tuesday live blog with loads of cycling news, views, reaction and more

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 09:25

TalkTV segment follows sentencing of drunk cyclist for injuring pedestrian

Suspended sentence for drunk cyclist who knocked pedestrian unconscious, as Mr Loophole uses case to call for new laws and bicycle number plates

Carwyn Thomas admitted two charges of causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving and was sentenced to 14 months in jail, suspended for two years for the pavement collision

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 17:18

Cyclist struck by Mini driver pulling across him into no-entry road (Piggy Stardust, X) 4

Cyclist hit by driver turning into no-entry road “should be prosecuted”, says Mr Loophole – but Jeremy Vine claims motorists who believe cyclist was at fault “should have their driving licence rescinded”

The clip showing the cyclist being struck by a turning motorist – who was allegedly attempting a U-turn to avoid traffic – has sparked a fierce debate on social media

Tue, May 07, 2024 20:42

“Allowing cyclists to ignore 20mph zones makes a dangerous situation so much worse”: Mr Loophole calls for “kamikaze cyclists” to be forced to adhere to 20mph speed limits and wear number plates; The great garish TT helmet poll + more on the live blog

Did anyone hear some rumours about a new time trial helmet design? I could have sworn I saw something… Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s back with more helmet (I mean cycling) news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 10:19

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Mr Loophole makes renewed call for cyclist number plates, but gets shut down by Jeremy Vine show panel

There was a lukewarm reception and criticism for the lawyer's latest cycling legislation appeal, two years on from his petition that scraped across the 10,000-signature threshold, only to be emphatically rejected by the government

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 12:45

“Stoking cyclist hate will get him more publicity”: CyclingMikey hits back at Mr Loophole’s latest attack on “snitch society” camera cyclists

"I don't think a lawyer whose rather large income is based on getting bad drivers off their consequences based on technicalities has any moral high ground to be talking about what is right for society"

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 11:56

Mr Loophole tells drivers to make giving cyclists more room their New Year’s resolution

Things we didn't expect to read today...

Mon, Jan 09, 2023 09:58