Casualty

Serious crashes involving cyclists up by 14% but number of cycling fatalities falls once again on UK roads, new government figures reveal

According to the Department for Transport’s latest road casualty statistics, people on bikes are responsible for less than one per cent of all pedestrian fatalities and four per cent of pedestrian casualties

Pro boxer Hannah Rapp killed while cycling by road rage driver who deliberately reversed into her, police in Texas say

26-year-old Rapp, who challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight championship last month, was riding her bike when a motorist passed her, stopped suddenly, and reversed into her

“It’s just generally scary that a car can do that to you so easily”: EF pro cyclist Lukas Nerurkar seriously injured after being hit by driver on training ride whilst visiting family back in UK

His team doctor recommends 6-8 weeks of recovery but the Brit wants to be on the turbo trainer in a fortnight

Fans injured after driver crashes car into Tour de France finishing straight

The local prosecutor has opened an investigation into the incident

Talented 16-year-old cyclist Shane O’Brien killed in collision with parked lorry during training ride

The Irish teenager raced for British junior team Camsmajaco, the feeder squad for Netcompany Ineos

Tributes paid to French YouTuber who died during major gravel event after being hit by driver

Announcing Stéphane Goyard's death, his brother wrote "My sorrow is immense, we still had so many projects together."

London recorded lowest level of cyclist deaths since pandemic in 2025, but TFL “deeply concerned” by rise in serious injuries

London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman reiterated his and the mayor's commitment to achieving 'Vision Zero' by 2041, announcing a "refreshed" plan, while the London Cycling Campaign called for opposition to 20mph speed limits in the city to end

“Our streets have not kept up with the rise of motorized e-vehicles”: Cyclist and electric scooter rider both die following head-on collision on New York bridge

Shocking images show the cyclist's Factor road bike cut in two, while the incident has led to much discussion about the regulation of high-powered electric scooters and bikes in the city

Spanish pro cyclist moved from intensive care to specialist neurological injury centre almost two months after collision with driver during training ride

Caja Rural rider Jaume Guardeño was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following the crash, spending more than in two weeks in critical condition

British cyclist dies after suffering heart attack during Liège-Bastogne-Liège sportive

Tributes have been paid to Colin Moses, who was taken to hospital on Saturday morning during the amateur event, with the Three Peaks Cyclocross organisers describing the Yorkshireman as “one of our own”

Polish MP killed while cycling after being hit head-on by driver who allegedly fell asleep at wheel

Tributes have been paid to 36-year-old politician and animal rights activist Łukasz Litewka, whose death has sparked calls for improved cycling infrastructure in Poland

British cyclist dies during Tour of Flanders sportive

Man from Britain riding event with his son dies after suspected heart attack

“No chance to avoid it”: Elite junior cyclist’s bike left in pieces after being ‘cut off’ by driver

The incident is the latest in a string of training crashes caused by drivers.

Investigation into Muriel Furrer’s death finds no wrongdoing, but sparks claims it took “an athlete dying for the UCI to kick into action” on GPS tracking

The 18-year-old Swiss rider was not found until 85 minutes after her crash at the 2024 Road World Championships in Zurich, but the investigation found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing

“A very sad moment”: Two killed and six injured as driver of race vehicle veers off road into crowd at Tour of Rwanda

“This accident reminds us of the importance of road safety and always remain vigilant, whether driving or cheering on the riders along the race,” Rwanda’s sports minister said

Italian cyclist killed in collision with driver while training

Team confirm 18-year-old rider Francesco Mazzoleni was killed in a collision this weekend "while doing what he loved most"

“This is a footpath completely unsuitable for cyclists”: Councillor criticised for ‘disrespectful’ post about mountain biker killed after hitting low-hanging branch at night

The cyclist was tragically killed in January when he collided with a tree stretching across an Oxfordshire trail

“My wife’s death should act as warning to drivers”: Widower of cyclist killed by new motorist “driving too fast” a month after passing his test insists lack of prison sentence “sends wrong message”

The couple in their 70s who had been married for almost 60 years were on a cycling holiday in Scotland when they were hit by a new motorist who lost control while "driving too fast for the road" — last month he was sentenced to community service

Coroner highlights lack of “comprehensive cycle path network” during inquest into cyclist’s death, as cycling charity warns collision site “long been regarded as unsafe”

Calls for increased HGV safety measures in Northern Ireland following fatal blind spot collision

Could an electric bike be the ultimate rapid response unit? Ambulance service to trial using e-bikes to respond to medical emergencies

Acute Ambulance & Medical Services in Milton Keynes will trial using electric bikes as part of their ambulance fleet

Number of cyclists killed on Irish roads doubles in three years, as safety group calls for “sustained political commitment” to protect vulnerable road users

14 cyclist fatalities were recorded in the Republic of Ireland in 2025, the fourth highest number this century, while one cyclist was killed in Northern Ireland

“Most drivers don’t know the rules”: Cyclist left with broken jaw as close passing motorist forces her into pothole before fleeing scene

“Cars go very fast and pass too close. People see someone on a bike and get annoyed. I’ve been shouted at many times just for cycling on the road. It’s terrifying”

Demi Vollering slams motorists who “didn’t even ask if I was okay” after “kissing tarmac” in training crash

“It gives me a lot of confidence in humanity. Not. Just very thankful to the one cyclist who stopped to check with me,” the 2023 Tour de France Femmes winner posted following her crash in Alicante

“Hardly a deterrent at all”: Cyclist left with injuries and broken bike after being hit by van driver denounces “disappointing” police action and conduct of insurance company

Despite the cyclist wearing lights and high-vis, the van driver didn’t give way – and was sent on a driver awareness course for the offence

“I’m in a pretty bad way”: Pro cyclist struck head-on by driver says he came “within a hair’s breadth of being in a wheelchair” after breaking back in 30mph training crash

“For almost four hours after, it's a complete blank. I have no recollection whatsoever,” Arkéa-B&B Hotels rider Thibault Guernalec, who also broke a finger and suffered concussion in the crash, said

Why have deaths and serious injuries in collisions involving HGVs being driven in London halved since 2019?

The number of people walking, cycling or motorcycling who were killed or seriously injured in a collision with an HGV driver in London has fallen from an average of 71 people per year to 35 since last decade — why?

“We cyclists don’t have much to protect us”: Pro cyclist urges drivers to “be careful” after being “hit hard” by motorist who failed to give way during training session, leaving her in “pain everywhere”

Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert Riberolle required stiches for a deep upper leg wound following the crash, which has ruled her out of her upcoming races

Bike lanes crucial to preventing cycling near misses, major new study suggests

Analysis of London commuters' cycle journeys suggests majority of dangerous incidents happen during rush hour and on roads without dedicated cycling infrastructure

Cyclist gets new 3D printed face after drunk driver left him with severe facial burns

The cyclist was trapped under car and the side of his face, including his eye, nose and part of his neck, was burned by the exhaust

“Miracle” 77-year-old cyclist falls down ravine in France – and survives for three days drinking wine from shopping bag

The pensioner missed a bend in the road while cycling home from the supermarket, falling 130 feet, and was trapped in the ravine for three days before finally being spotted by road workers