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Cyclist in Dublin (image by Alexander Parsalidis via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

“There’s a fear of being bullied”: Cyclists don’t feel “recognised” by other road users, says transport expert

Lack of connected infrastructure and "disregard" for dedicated cycling spaces key factors to Dublin becoming less cyclist-friendly, said the engineer and researcher

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 17:46

Best electric cargo bikes 2023 – bikes to replace your car and carry plenty

The best electric cargo bikes for carrying ‘loads’

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11:36

Drink driver who “ploughed through cyclist” at 60mph before giving police “cock and bull story” jailed for 14 months

Holly Davies was almost double the drink drive limit when she struck doctor Jonathan Bickford last September – before claiming that the damage to her Mercedes was caused by parking on a main road

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 17:46

“Eyesore” cycling junction works leaving homes and cars “permanently covered in dirt and dust”, claim residents

“I’ve had to have the car valeted twice now because it’s driving me mad,” said one local, who argued there was “nothing wrong” with the original roundabout and that the new layout has led to “near misses”

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 11:57

The very long road to Paris — just getting to the start line of the legendary Paris–Brest–Paris bike ride is a journey in itself

Held every four years, Paris–Brest–Paris is a seriously prestigious feather in your cycling cap. Perhaps that’s why it’s such a faff just to enter and sort the logistics of taking on this 1,200km ride, as Matt Page has been finding out

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 15:42

Eurostar bike booking process branded “farcical”

Carriage of bicycles reintroduced on some services after suspension during pandemic – but reserving a place turned out to be far from straightforward for one cyclist

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 12:31

Vitus Mythique 27 VRX trail bike review

Super capable and pedal friendly budget trail shredder that will inspire new riders and surprise more experienced riders with its can-do attitude

£2100.00

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 14:00

MAAP Training Bib 3.0

Pricey but super comfortable and well made, ideal for long training rides

£195.00

Sat, Aug 12, 2023 14:45

Driver who admitted killing time trial cyclist spared jail to care for his mother

Court told that Mark Beresford had smoked cannabis night before crash that claimed life of Darren Maironis, but was below drug-drive limit

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 12:09

Police trace lorry after cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash at London’s Battersea Bridge

Fatal crash comes 18 months after local residents called for “immediate” action to make bridge and its approaches safer for vulnerable road users

Thu, Aug 10, 2023 14:11