Crime & Legal

New South Wales motorist who filmed himself driving on cycle path while swearing at cyclists gets fined

Targets of abuse were off-duty police officers; magistrate describes Thomas Harris's actions as "total stupidity"

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“Hundreds” of drawing pins thrown from moving BMW into cyclists’ path – with car occupants filming aftermath

At least two groups of riders were targeted while riding in Worcestershire on Sunday morning

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Hackney woman told to knock down bike shed – because it’s too tall

Jemima Sharpa had shed built after council declined to put Cyclehoops on street - but only applied for planning permission afterwards

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Tributes to Wisbech Wheelers CC stalwart who died three weeks after collision

Paul Simms "“will be sorely missed by the whole local cycling and racing community" says Cambridgeshire club

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Motorhome driver hit cyclist with wing mirror after words exchanged at traffic lights, court told

George Racz had previously beeped horn at riders before "flying past"

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‘Bored’ workers trying to cremate mouse burn down bike shop

Judge says "sheer stupidity" led to £1.6 million blaze that destroyed Cycle King in Bury St Edmunds

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Near Miss of the Day 276: Thames Valley Police launch operation targeting close passing drivers – but took no action on this shocking example

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

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Former world champion Jack Bobridge found guilty of supplying MDMA

Australian admits recreational drug use while racing in Europe

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Cyclist sues Edinburgh Trams and city council after tram track fall – and more cases could follow if she wins

Court case could pave way for dozens more actions from riders injured in similar incidents

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Avon and Somerset Police highlight horrific crash as close pass operation launched – but not everyone is impressed

“The first time I saw the remains of my bike, I cried,” says cyclist hit by overtaking driver

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Ex-world champion Jack Bobridge admits taking cocaine before races

Retired pro on trial for supplying ecstasy claims other Australian riders also took drug before competing

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Near Miss of the Day 274: Turning driver almost hits cyclist riding in bus lane

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

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Arrest made as Vélo Birmingham & Midlands marshal reportedly run over and left with broken hip

Video shows separate incident in which motorist tried to drive across course of closed road sportive

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Delivery driver who killed cyclist after driving into the back of him at 5mph says he didn’t see him

‘Accident borne of complacency’ says defence

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Former World Champion Jack Bobridge denies supplying MDMA sold in Perth nightclub

Former pro cyclist Alex McGregor says Bobridge supplied him with the drug to sell to others

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Gang attacks leave cyclists in Derby and Manchester with broken bones

Unprovoked assaults by youths took place on popular cycling routes in the two cities

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Near Miss of the Day 273: Driver close passes one cyclist, tailgates another

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

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Swain’s Lane hit and run: man charged with dangerous driving following incident that left cyclist seriously injured

Police arrest man in connection with incident in which a cyclist was seriously injured on one of North London's most popular hills for cycling

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Motorist who cut up cyclist then headbutted him escapes jail

Judge hands Ashley Rogers suspended sentence following incident in Stroud last year

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£9,000 bike stolen from Hertfordshire recovered from Poland

Owner posted pictures to triathlon Facebook groups

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Driver in Northern Ireland admits causing death of cycling club stalwart by careless driving

Motorist crashed into North Down club ride in July 2017

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Horrific hit and run on Swain’s Lane – North London’s favourite road for hill reps (+ link to video)

Medical student Josh Dey was left with bleeding on the brain and a broken nose

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Cyclist slams “joke” sentence for pastor who left him paralysed after driving in to him

Pastor Elaine Adu was given 80 hours' community service and 1-year driving ban after crashing into Mark Millar

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Witnesses sought to cyclist/pedestrian collision on London Cycle Superhighway

Incident that left both parties injured happened near Blackfriars during Monday morning rush hour

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Motorist jailed for causing cyclist life-changing injuries back in prison for flouting driving ban

Emily Brown had been banned from driving for four and a half years after leaving cyclist Stuart Crowther with a fractured skull

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Twitter user’s response to media coverage of cyclist jailed for killing pedestrian is hard-hitting – and heartbreaking

Thread prompted by Charlie Alliston case also highlights how justice system fails vulnerable road users

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Cyclist who suffered brain damage warns of dangers of driver inattention after five-year battle for compensation

Agata Polakowska was hit from behind by a motorist while riding home in 2014

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Round-the-world cyclist continuing after bike theft thanks to donations from supporters

Josh Quigley has mourned his old bike and got a new one

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Suspended sentence for impatient driver who knew he’d caused cyclist’s crash but said it was ‘karma’

Ralph Keemer failed to stop and showed no remorse for triathlete who ended up needing surgery

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Driver accused of causing London cyclist’s death after opening van door dies two days before trial

Professor Maria Bitner-Glindzicz was killed when she swerved into the path of a taxi last September

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