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Road safety group runs mandatory cycling helmets poll… 85% reject proposal

"It would be fair to say our latest reader survey, on whether cycle helmets should become compulsory, elicited a strong response," the organisation concluded after just 14 per cent of respondents agreed with the proposal

“We get a lot of kids wheelie-ing through”: Police claim danger of “anti-social behaviour” should be tackled with town centre cycling ban

The police force has now called upon the council to extend the pedestrianisation rules to also prohibit cycling through the town centre

Google Maps collaborates with Transport for London to provide cyclists with safer and quieter navigation with dedicated cycling infrastructure

"Hey Google, take me from Brentford to Paddington (without having me go through Kensington High Street, please)"

Conservative MP cites “safety” and attempts to reignite cyclist helmet debate

"If mandatory safety measures are acceptable for car drivers, they should surely be acceptable for cyclists"

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Safety work approved to improve “most dangerous junction in London” for cyclists

In 2015, a cyclist who had worked with the Queen in her role as a designer was killed in a collision at the junction, which will now get protected cycle lanes and early release traffic lights to better protect cyclists

Cycling track where Tom Pidcock won National Cyclocross title “in ruins” with cracking surface and “brambles shooting out of everywhere”

More than 30 riders have required treatment after falling off their bikes in just two events in the last year

“This shouldn’t be normal, but it is”: Chris Boardman blasts “common criminal behaviour” after overtaking driver “almost kills” cyclists – “protected by hi-vis” – on charity ride

The near miss took place during a ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for retired service animals, leaving the charity’s founder “frightened and shook up”

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Council calms critics’ concerns contraflow cycling could cause confusion and chaos

Drivers have reported being "confused and worried" by the new road layout, allowing cyclists to travel against traffic on the one-way street

Spin City: Mauro Schmid’s perfect reply to Patrick Lefevere criticism of Las Vegas trip while his “Garmin was broken”

The Soudal Quick-Step team boss called out his rider for jetting off to the Nevada city after the World Championships

Highway Code: One-in-four drivers still don’t know correct rule on cyclist priority

"The findings highlight how well-meaning changes to the Highway Code still put the onus on cyclists and other vulnerable road users to be aware of drivers"

Near Miss of the Day 875: Red-light jumping driver almost hits cyclist, responds with denial and abuse

UPDATE: Cyclist bemoans "very depressing" police inaction, as officers say no further action was taken as they could not be certain what colour the driver's traffic light was

Councillor urges police to charge “tourist cyclists” coming on cruise liners and “running around unsafe”

The island’s locals have complained of the “hazard large groups of cyclists can pose to motorists”

Jeremy Vine’s lucky escape as bike run over by reversing driver who turned onto cycle lane

"Unbelievable": The BBC and Channel 5 presenter said about the incident in central London this morning

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Charge stops, battery swaps and an awful lot of pedalling: Nick Sanders embarks on round-the-world trip on an e-bike

Man who set the original world record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle sets off again - this time with a motor

Council hails “excellent” solution to “long and dangerous” diversion as cyclists can wheel bikes through university land during route closure

Local riders had questioned why a "safe" diversion has not been directed through University Parks, with it instead visiting a notoriously dangerous roundabout

“If it was important for motorised traffic it would have been done”: Cyclist slams council’s plan to permanently close quiet route and send everyone along busy main road

Calling the delay to repair the storm damage "totally unnecessary", one cyclist explained how they ignored the road closure as "it was much safer than going back and cycling up a busy main road"

“One of the only safe road cycling routes”: Cyclists object to complete closure of “key part” of National Cycling Network

Cycling UK has urged people to oppose the proposed closure, which would force vulnerable road users to use a busy A-road "hemmed in by walls with fast flowing traffic and heavy goods vehicles" as the "only alternative"

Police stop cyclists riding at 39mph in 30mph zone despite speed limits not applying to bicycle riders

"Offered appropriate words of advice": The roads policing unit's social media post about the incident has since gone viral, video footage showing a group ride descending into a village at close to 40mph

“I’ve got a cyclist here!”: Bus driver who tailgated cyclist tries calling the police for “getting on his nerves”

The bus driver tried to overtake the cyclist by speeding, and then on reaching a red light, got out of the bus to aggressively confront him

“Increasingly at risk of fatal injuries”: Danger to cyclists posed by larger, heavier cars laid bare by new research

The study found that for a cyclist hit by a pick-up vehicle, the risk of serious injury increases by 90 per cent; the risk of fatal injuries by almost 200 per cent

Spectator journalist replies to “ridiculous” Jeremy Vine call for driver ban on overtaking cyclists in cities

Vine was quoted in the Sunday papers saying he wants "cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster" and suggested a ban on overtaking cyclists in major urban areas

Jeremy Vine calls for drivers to be banned from overtaking cyclists in cities

"I want cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster"

More safety concerns as Vuelta a España pros left to ride through Barcelona in dark after “ridiculous” opening stage

After a farcical team time trial in heavy rain and dark conditions, more than a few riders took to social media to express their disgust

“Out of control” potholes put cyclists in danger, as councillor blames “glitzy highways projects” for draining budget

The quotes come as the council revealed it had received 6,026 claims for compensation from road users since 2017/18 and paid out £778,671

“Stoking cyclist hate will get him more publicity”: CyclingMikey hits back at Mr Loophole’s latest attack on “snitch society” camera cyclists

"I don't think a lawyer whose rather large income is based on getting bad drivers off their consequences based on technicalities has any moral high ground to be talking about what is right for society"

“The kid can cycle, but can the driver drive?”: Parents demand safer cycling infrastructure as video shows 5-year-old having to navigate traffic and blocked bike lane

The mother cited safety as one of the key reasons why most parents are put off by letting their children ride bicycles, and demanded proper, segregated infrastructure

Council pays cyclist five-figure settlement over “harrowing” pothole crash

"It was an incredibly challenging period in my life," the rider commented on the incident which saw them thrown from their bike, suffering multiple fractures

E-bikes and e-scooters to be banned from part of Thames Path

Hammersmith and Fulham Council says the PSPO will be in effect soon, with exemptions for disabled people using mobility aids and parents transporting children

“Embarrassing and dangerous”: Cyclists’ disbelief at road resurfaced with sea of loose chippings

Aberdeenshire Council responds to cyclist's claim he's "genuinely never seen anything quite like it"

Cyclist “almost ran off the road” by bus driver says they feel lucky to be alive after frightening incident

Carousel Buses has not commented on the incident, during which the driver allegedly told the remonstrating rider, "Well I didn't hit you, did I?"