Crime & Legal

Pro cyclist left unconscious with broken nose after being beaten up by teenagers during training ride

Arvid de Kleijn said the assault left him "especially sad that young people no longer respect fellow human beings"

Three bikes worth thousands stolen in Facebook Marketplace scam after cyclist tries to sell £60 car lights, allowing thieves to obtain address

"I want to warn others to stay vigilant — these scams are getting more convincing and sophisticated," the cyclist said, after thieves reportedly scaled three neighbouring gardens and several seven-foot fences to gain access to the bikes

The missing Lynskey? US titanium specialist is latest bike brand to file for bankruptcy

Voluntary Chapter 11 filing reveals $59,000 cash reserves against liabilities of up to $10 million as the direct-to-consumer company seeks to restructure

Road rage driver who “pummelled” cyclist in “chilling” assault has prison sentence and driving ban lifted… because Irish jails are “overcrowded”

The motorist was originally sentenced to 10 months in prison and banned from driving for five years after assaulting and threatening to kill the 64-year-old cyclist

Hit-and-run motorist who drove into cyclists while blaring horn blames group for riding “in the middle of the road”

One of the cyclists fractured his spine in the crash, video of which has since gone viral online, as the driver allegedly responsible was arrested and charged with assault, aggressive driving, and close passing

New ‘dangerous cycling’ law – including potential life sentences for riders who kill pedestrians – granted royal assent, as Labour says move will “make streets safer”

“These changes will mean the tiny minority of cyclists who recklessly disregard others face the full force of the law,” transport secretary Heidi Alexander said

“Lunatic” road rage driver jailed for 18 months after “taking exception to being behind” cyclists and ramming rider off bike twice + Community order for driver who killed cyclist as family “disappointed” + Stolen car rampage: road.cc sentencing round-up

The second edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Cyclist “right” to take car keys and throw them away, says judge – as driver convicted of assault following “outrageous” road rage attack

The judge called on the “threatening and aggressive” motorist, who lifted the cyclist’s bike before falling on top of him, to consider “maybe rage management or at least safe driving”, concluding: “He seems to have difficulty when he’s in a vehicle”

Near Miss of the Day 946: £1,000 fine after impatient driver close passes cyclist

The company that owned the vehicle was given the fine after failing to identify the driver

Zero arrests from 106 hit-and-runs on cyclists in London last year, as cycling campaigners slam “completely unacceptable” figures

London Cycling Campaign concerned arrest figures will encourage other motorists to "try and get away with it", while Cycling UK says "fear of being caught is disappearing on our roads"

“The rules apply to everyone”: Number of London cyclists fined for jumping red lights more than doubles in a year, as police warn about endangering pedestrians “for sake of saving a few minutes”

City of London Police says it issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists between April 2025 and March 2026, an average of around 25 a week

Bike-stealing thief attempts to evade police by riding on race course… and gets caught after overtaking peloton

The thief was later caught and now faces up to five years in prison.

“Just a bloody annoyance”: Ex-BBC journalist told Met Police won’t investigate his stolen bike, despite deliberately parking under a CCTV camera

Rory Cellan-Jones says the Met closed their investigation after 20 minutes as he "couldn't pinpoint" when exactly it was stolen

“Stressful but also uplifting”: Ultra-cyclist’s bike returned to her days after it was reported stolen from Leeds petrol station

The bike was reported stolen on Easter Sunday, though Justyna Jarczok says the police were "not involved at all" in its recovery.

Tadej Pogačar could face driving ban for running red light at railway crossing during Tour of Flanders, as train operator criticises riders setting “bad example”

East Flanders public prosecutor’s office takes dim view of incident during early stages of Sunday's race, with riders who ignored the red light at the rail crossing also facing hefty fines if prosecuted

“Everything I own is gone”: ultra-cyclist’s bike and belongings stolen after winning tough race

Polish ultra-cyclist Justyna Jarczok says her belongings have now been found in a park hours after the theft initially occurred near Leeds, but her rare Kona mountain bike is still missing

“If you let it get you down, they win”: Bike shop owner hails “amazing” staff and community as business reopens after £40,000 of stock stolen in ram raid

Burglars drive van into Hampshire bike shop, causing estimated £50,000 damage before stealing £40,000 worth of high-end bikes

Cyclist reports phone-using drivers to police… only to receive warning for “dangerous” riding

The cyclist was warned after riding on the outside of vehicles and stopping at a pedestrian crossing...

Cyclist to sue three police forces for £4.8m at High Court, alleging they covered up driver knocking him off his bike

The Court of Appeal ruled Gijsbert van Buuren can proceed with his claim after having earlier appeals denied

Road rage driver arrested and BMW confiscated after tailgating pro cyclists in bike lane, throwing objects, and ‘threatening to kill’ riders… for squirting water at car

The Californian driver was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon following the incident, a clip of which has gone viral on social media

Drunk driver who killed cyclist while driving 63mph in a 30mph zone jailed for 11 years

James O'Donnell initially pleaded not guilty before changing his mind before trial

Japan bans 1,500 people caught drunk cycling from driving, under first year of stricter traffic rules

Police say anyone caught under the influence on a bike would likely "pose a serious risk of traffic danger if they drive cars as well"

3 years for causing death by dangerous driving, driver who left cyclist in coma avoids prison + ‘legal first’ as cyclist convicted of manslaughter over fatal pavement collision: road.cc sentencing round-up

The first edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Driver set to go on trial for alleged attempted murder of Alejandro Valverde in road rage incident

The driver's lawyer says the incident doesn't warrant such charges and is still trying to negotiate a settlement out of court.

CCTV operators insist catching bike thieves still a priority, despite uncertainty around British Transport Police’s controversial no investigation U-turn

"If there is a crime in action we will communicate with the police... why wouldn't you take an active response to stopping criminals in their tracks?"

“Bike theft in London has become organised and brazen”: Cycling team manager ‘threatened with large knife’ during bikejacking

Balaclava-wearing robbers rip bikes from roof rack in broad daylight on quiet residential street, the cycling team warning bike theft has "crossed the line into violent robbery"

“No longer can cyclists endanger pedestrians with impunity”: British legal ‘first’ as e-bike rider handed suspended sentence for killing 91-year-old while cycling on pavement due to near misses with drivers

"I hope this case illustrates the need for those cyclists who show scant regard for the rules of the road to think again”

Cyclist who knocked over five-year-old girl says “I did nothing wrong” and that he was “psychologically affected” by viral video

The cyclist, the president of a local cycling club, felt that the situation “got out of hand very quickly for something that was very small”

Jeremy Vine shares footage of phone-using taxi driver fined £500, after former MP branded presenter “nasty” for reporting law-breaking motorists

Broadcaster releases footage of incident which saw the taxi driver receive six penalty points and a hefty fine, former MP Kate Hoey having claimed reporting law-breaking drivers is "a nasty thing to do" while telling Vine to "report cyclists rushing through red lights if he wants to play tell-tale"

Father of child knocked over by cyclist wins legal appeal – as court rules viral video “contributed to public debate on cyclists and pedestrians”

The cyclist was also ordered to pay over €2,000 in costs, after it was argued that he could not “provide any evidence that he was insulted” as a result of the clip