Crime & Legal

Near Miss of the Day 568: “Too dangerous” – close pass van driver’s response to cyclist who invited him for a bike ride

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Buckinghamshire

Widow of cyclist killed by driver aged 93 calls for annual testing of older motorists

“If the driver in this case had been tested we believe that Simon would still be with us,” says Linda Jones

Near Miss of the Day 567: Rider who received close pass from lorry driver told by firm that it receives “numerous complaints” from cyclists

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's West Yorkshire

How active are bike thieves in your area? New online bike theft tracker helps you find out

Tool from specialist insurer Bikmo calculates number of bikes reported stolen per 100,000 population, broken down by local authority area in England & Wales

Near Miss of the Day 566: Royal Mail van driver nearly hits pedestrian then cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's southwest London

13-year-old raises £9,000 for hospice in virtual Everesting ride

Theo Hester had received messages of support from Mark Beaumont and Geraint Thomas

Near Miss of the Day 565: A very aggressive white van man

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Lancashire

Cyclist uses bike to smash COVID conspiracy theorist’s car window

Anti-mask campaigner had been leaning out of the window haranguing passers-by with a megaphone. The rider may face charges for his actions

Near Miss of the Day 564: “You’re on camera – I suggest you leave it!” – cyclist intervenes in road rage incident

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Dorset

Near Miss of the Day 563: Two close passes from bus drivers in quick succession

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's southeast London

Kids threatened with fines for cycling in London park

Richmond Cycling Campaign says children have been riding bikes on path on Sheen Common for more than four decades

April Fools! Face masks made compulsory for cyclists in England

Legislation was announced by the Health Secretary this morning, sending shockwaves through the cycling community

Near Miss of the Day 562: Three blokes in a van speed through chicane, forcing cyclist riding uphill with priority to swerve

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Kent

Cyclist killed after falling into path of oncoming car, inquest hears

Coroner says motorist was “presented with a situation she could not avoid” when Huw Jones lost control of his bike

Shimano steps up efforts to beat counterfeiters

Hard-to-copy packaging design and unique QR codes among measures being taken to beat the fakers

French police sting finds suspect linked to hundreds of bike thefts working at Russian Consulate

Investigation reveals that bikes worth total of €100,000 may have been stolen in Strasbourg

Group rides of up to 15 cyclists now allowed in England – but clubs are urged to treat it as “a limit, not a target”

Organised sport returns as lockdown restrictions eased – for other rides, the Rule of 6 applies

Near Miss of the Day 561: Tractor driver towing trailer makes close pass … then shakes head at cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Shropshire

Government rejects “Ryan’s Law” petition on killer hit-and-run drivers

Petition called on failing to dial 999 or to render aid to be incorporated within causing death by dangerous driving

Cyclist run over by Addison Lee driver sues cab firm for £2m

Sophie Donovan's leg was crushed in July 2018 incident that she says left her with PTSD and unable to work

Near Miss of the Day 560: Overtaking driver hits cyclist’s elbow – and has no idea (includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Kent

Near Miss of the Day 559: Horse box driver gives cyclist the finger

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Northamptonshire

Near Miss of the Day 558: Van driver makes punishment pass on cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's West Sussex

‘Look – No hands!’ mobile phone pick-up truck driver can’t be prosecuted, say police (+ video)

Loophole caused by 2019 High Court decision is due to be closed but Cycling UK says force could have taken other action

Cyclist seriously injured as wire strung across Edinburgh cycle path

“Tying wire across a path is a completely reckless thing to do,” says Police Scotland

Driver who destroyed GB rider’s lifelong Olympic dream escapes with fine

Lauren Dolan, who has given up cycling, was seriously injured just 48 hours after winning bronze at UCI Road Worlds in Yorkshire

Drunk hit-and-run driver who hit cyclist was on bail for previous drink driving offence

Sonal Shah was four and a half times over the legal limit when she hit cyclist from behind, breaking the rider's leg

Cyclist on trial for killing pedestrian denies riding through riding through red light on purpose

Ermir Loka has pleaded not guilty to charges including manslaughter in relation to the death last year of Peter McCombie

Near Miss of the Day 557: Trucking hell! Tipper lorry driver in fast close pass

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's South Yorkshire

Gang rob two cyclists of their bikes on West Midlands canal

Police step up patrols following incidents on Birmingham to Fazeley Canal towpath