Collision

Jail for driver who had been on night out and killed cyclist as he rushed to work the next day

Victim’s wife was expecting their second child at the time

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Triple everesting, more road safety woes and beard prejudice. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Chris Boardman urges government to protect all road users as deaths hit five-year high

Latest data from Department for Transport shows progress in cutting fatalities has stalled since targets scrapped in 2010

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London cyclist killed in collision involving tipper truck

Fatal crash happened as rider and lorry driver turned left onto Chelsea Bridge this morning

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Essex police appealing for witnesses after fatal hit and run that saw cyclist knocked into oncoming traffic

Motorist has been arrested and released under investigation

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Suspended sentence for drink driving former Tour winner Jan Ullrich

"I was stressed and wanted to go home as soon as possible" said former champ

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Video: Pro rider takes a nasty fall as handlebars are snapped clean off

The horror fall took place during a time trial at the Tour de Moselle, with the rider falling on his front and skidding for a considerable distance before coming to an agonising halt

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Police appeal for footage after pedestrian hit by RideLondon cyclist dies in hospital

Collision took place in the Parson’s Green area

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9-year-old left blind in one eye after freak cycling accident

Gut-churning accident will have lasting consequences for young sports fan

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Berkshire cyclist died after pedestrian stepped out in front of him, finds inquest

Family question design of junction where collision took place

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Vigil and die-in staged on London ‘death mile’ road with TfL accused of prioritising bus timetables over safety

Campaigners gathered yesterday evening at location on Camden Road where cyclist Ardian Zagani was killed last week

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Unfortunate faceplants, travelling in style and avant-garde bike transportation. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Speeding driver won’t face prosecution over cyclist’s death due to lack of speed limit sign

Cyril Harrison sustained fatal injuries after collision in Norwich on road coroner says presents a "significant risk" to cyclists

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DHL driver denies causing cyclist’s death by careless driving

Also charged with failing to stop

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Cyclist killed in Northern Ireland after driver crashes into club ride

Another rider remains in hospital in a critical condition after fatal crash on Tuesday

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Video: Truck driver loses it with cyclist after collision in London

Warning: video contains strong language

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Audi TT driver arrested on suspicion of causing cyclist’s death by dangerous driving in Wales

Collision took place on Wednesday night

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VIDEO: Cyclist taken out by over-enthusiastic Labrador

Liverpool cyclist considering legal action after dog jumped at him

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Former world champion’s bike destroyed by truck driven on wrong side of road – but she was unharmed

Second time in two years Australian has been hit on a blind bend

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Cycling App of the Week: First Aid for Cyclists by St John Ambulance

This free app from Britain's leading first aid charity gives you useful, cycle-specific medical advice

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72-year-old time trialist killed in Derbyshire road traffic collision during club 10

Event was being run by the club he founded

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Cycling App of the Week: Fill That Hole

Seen a nasty pot on your route? Want it fixed sooner rather than later? Fill That Hole is an app that could make it happen…

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Young club cyclist Joe Guy killed in collision with van

Wolverhampton Wheelers cancelled yesterday evening's track session in tribute to junior member

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Cyclist in Australia survives being dragged 200m behind truck after rope gets caught in spokes

Rod Little was clipped into his pedals and couldn’t free himself

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FDJ pro’s safety plea after driver knocks him off bike in Italy

Davide Cimolai escaped with bumps and bruises – but his bike was destroyed

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Taxi passenger didn’t see cyclist who was doored into path of van

Van driver had moved out to give cyclist space

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BLINK! saddles are the first with integrated lighting and turn signals

A Kickstarter looking to bring the world’s first bike saddles with integrated lighting is underway, with $5000 already raised of the $45,000 target.

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Lancashire police appeal for witnesses following cyclist’s death

Particularly interested in dash and helmet cam footage

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Suspended sentence for Yorkshire driver who killed oncoming cyclist while overtaking

Told by judge he should have waited before attempting manoeuvre

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Boardman dismayed at outcome of Michael Mason case

Believes a review is needed of how the justice system responds to road collisions

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