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Most drivers wrongly believe cyclists must ride single file, stay close to the kerb, and use cycle lanes – and one in three say they shouldn’t have equal rights on the road, new Highway Code survey finds

The study also found that 74 per cent of drivers feel some frustration around cyclists, though 96 per cent claimed they leave the recommended 1.5m distance when overtaking people on bikes

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Strava 2026 rejects call to remove Richmond Park and Regent’s Park cycling segments, insists critical Royal Parks “have directly acknowledged Strava is not root cause of issues”

As charity that runs London's Royal Parks calls for new laws and stricter rules for cyclists, Strava argued removing segments "would not accomplish" Royal Parks' "intent to reduce cycling competition"

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Wallet-friendlier wheels and bib tight triumphs: a super six of top cycling products from Gorewear, Hunt, Scribe, Galibier, Assos + Lezyne

This month's small but perfectly formed list includes wheels, winter bib tights, a nifty little light set and some sensibly-priced sunnies

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Anti-cycling bingo bonanza: Drivers call for cycling to be banned to make it safer in bizarre social media exchange

According to the comments under an Oxford Mail Facebook post, at least 160 people believe cycling should be outlawed, as well as the usual calls for mandatory insurance and a 'road tax'

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Cycle to work and you’ll need fewer sick days, new study suggests — as researchers find “further reasons for employers to encourage” cycling

Cycling to work linked to up to 12 per cent lower risk of sickness absence days, with study concluding that employers could look to "invest in incentives" for cycled commutes

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Dylan goes electric… and gets fined! Timothée Chalamet slapped with “£65 parking fine” after riding Lime bike to London premiere of A Complete Unknown

The Oscar nominee says he opted to hire one of the dockless e-bikes due to a “traffic jam” in the capital, but claims he was fined for leaving the bike in a ‘no-parking zone’ on the red carpet

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Could this be the best pro cycling paint job of 2025? Meet the new street art-inspired Van Rysel–Roubaix RCR

There's still no sign of the new RCR-F aero bike for Van Rysel–Roubaix, but the 2025 team bike paint job looks like a standout winner

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Locals support ban on “malicious” cycling in town centres where police claim cyclists “rifle through” – but cyclists call for clampdown on “speeding vehicles” and worry PSPO could target safe cycling

Some respondents to the council’s “nuisance” cycling consultation also argued that any ban on anti-social cyclists should be followed by the introduction of safe bike routes in the towns

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Council takes swipe at “cycling groups using media outlets to curtail consultation” on controversial city centre cycling fines, as cyclists slam “pissy, insulting” response

After Birmingham City Council outlined its plans to ban “dangerous, careless, or inconsiderate” cycling, campaigners branded the “watered down” PSPO a “waste of paper” and the “single stupidest thing” the local authority has proposed

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Council insists controversial cycling fines in Birmingham city centre will only target “dangerous, careless or inconsiderate” riders, but campaigners continue to criticise “waste of paper” PSPO

Month on from council promising any order would not be a "ban on cycling", controversial plan appears to soften to continue to allow safe riding — but campaigners argue "no need" and PSPO still fails to address root cause of issues

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£1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV cameras to tackle “wild west” bikejackings that saw cyclists ditch route and feel “safer between buses and cars”

Consultation underway for plans, including widespread CCTV for Bristol & Bath Railway Path, proposals coming just weeks after robber caught by police within 24 hours of council installing a camera at one section

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New cycling route sabotaged with wooden stake and nails, as “hazard” protesting new access granted to cyclists raises safety fears

Local mountain bikers campaigned for 10 years to get permission to ride cliff paths, the first trial ride halted by the concerning incident

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Wahoo officially unveils supersized, £550 Elemnt Ace bike computer with built-in wind sensor… but how big is too big?

The feature-packed future of bike computers, or an overstuffed, bulbous brick for your bars? Our head of video and connoisseur of all things cycling tech got his hands on Wahoo's new flagship device ahead of time to offer some initial impressions

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Strava rejects call to remove Richmond Park and Regent’s Park cycling segments, insists critical Royal Parks “have directly acknowledged Strava is not root cause of issues”

As charity that runs London's Royal Parks calls for new laws and stricter rules for cyclists, Strava argued removing segments "would not accomplish" Royal Parks' "intent to reduce cycling competition"

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Hundreds more cyclists fined by “enforcement officers” under town’s controversial cycling ban, months on from rider ordered to pay £1,050

Council behind much-criticised ban warns "there are consequences to your actions"... although it has cut the 'no cycling' speaker message to twice an hour because "it was too repetitive"

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“This is not a ban on cycling”: Council insists controversial proposal to “stop or limit” cyclists in Birmingham is “merely a reflection of how cycles are used in the city centre”

Birmingham City Council suggested stopping the "use of illegally modified e-bikes" and those who are "cycling with disregard to other people" are the main priorities

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Telegraph publishes “dossier of collision data” involving “rogue cyclists” in London parks, as Royal Parks continues campaign for new laws to prosecute ‘speeding’ cyclists

The charity that runs London green spaces such as Richmond Park and Regent's Park has asked the government to amend legislation to let it "set speed limits for cyclists" in its parks and for riders above 20mph limit to be prosecuted

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Property developer deploys “security patrols” to stop cyclists riding across ‘no cycling’ bridge at new £3bn London neighbourhood… that is designed to “enable sustainable transport and reduce car use”

British Land says it wants to create a "welcoming environment for all", with "security patrols" and signage communicating cycling ban "already in place"

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Controversial cycling ban that saw cyclist ordered to pay £1,150 has “rejuvenated” town centre, claims councillor behind it… just days after ‘no cycling’ speaker message cut to twice an hour because “it was too repetitive”

Ron Shepherd said the bike ban had "brought back a lot of" Grimsby's "café and street culture"

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Driving instructors less likely to believe collisions “are usually the cyclist’s fault” and that cyclists are “nuisances” after cycle awareness course, new government pilot study finds

89 per cent of instructors who took part in the study said they would teach their students differently about how to drive around cyclists safely after the course

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Town where cyclist ordered to pay £1,150 for riding on shopping street cuts ‘no cycling’ tannoy message down to twice an hour because “it was too repetitive” – as councillor says residents can “park their bike up and walk in”

Campaigners claim town centre cycling bans are making cycling “more dangerous” and “cutting off” entire areas from people who ride bikes

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James May forced to complete charity cycle in car after “busting wrist” in bike crash – and drives into bollard

“At my age, this sort of thing takes much longer to heal,” the former Top Gear presenter said after falling off his bike near Hammersmith Bridge

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Active travel campaigners blast “clumsy, unworkable, and discriminatory” plan to ban cycling in Birmingham city centre, which council says will target delivery cyclists “speeding around city without care”

“Unfortunately, the safety of pedestrians and cyclists mixing can be a dangerous combination,” Birmingham City Council said as it announced proposals for new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in pedestrian areas

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“The streets belong to the people”: Cyclists riding on closed roads before New York City Marathon will be removed from course, organisers say – as locals slam “embarrassing” bike ban

The decision to ban the unofficial early morning pre-race ride, enjoyed by hundreds of cyclists every year, was taken after organisers claimed a pedestrian was injured in a crash before the 2023 event

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“Majority of cyclists are reasonable people and will dismount”: Cycling campaign opposes controversial town centre cycle ban which has seen “738 cyclists fined in last few months”

Town councillor also reported being "inundated with complaints from residents that have been fined dismounting their bikes in the town centre"

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90% scared of cycling in UK cities — new research suggests fear of collisions, road rage and theft putting people off

Calling the findings a "wake-up call", bike subscription provider Swapfiets said "it's clear that current efforts aren't enough" and urged government "to not only reinstate but increase the active travel budget"

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450km a day, sweltering heat and headwinds, and dodging kangaroos and truck drivers: Lachlan Morton completes epic 14,210km lap of Australia by bike in 30 days and 10 hours – over a week faster than previous record

“Trying to complete the route and also not get run over was a challenge in itself”

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“No war between cyclists and drivers”, say road safety campaigners, as apologetic BBC backtracks after “inappropriately” describing camera cyclist as “vigilante”

“I’m not a fan of this war between cyclists and motorists. There should be no such thing. We’re all the same human beings”

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Council says “we’d rather cyclists did not ride up” Snake Pass “construction site”, but people on bikes “welcome” to use one side of infamous road during landslip works (before turning around at the top)

Derbyshire County Council also says it has “no plans to permanently close the road”, after reports this week that the A57 could be shut for good due to constant landslips

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Cyclist made to feel like a “second-rate road user” after “out of order” driver mounts car on pavement to overtake oncoming rider on the wrong side of road

“They didn’t want to wait a few more seconds for a resolution, which would have been me dismounting and walking along the pavement myself,” the cyclist said

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