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Cyclist crashes into bollard after driver turns across his path in Edinburgh cycle lane

Cyclist who crashed into bollard after oblivious driver turned across cycle lane secures compensation – despite police claiming motorist did “nothing wrong”

The driver’s insurers initially claimed that the cyclist crashed because he was speeding and “looking out for potholes” – before the motorist finally admitted that he hadn’t even noticed the rider at all

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road.cc Podcast episode 112

“It would be a tragedy if we abandoned time trialling in Britain because of bad drivers”: Lawyers discuss duty of cycling clubs after rider seriously injured by motorist during time trial – and why cyclists should “expect better” from the police

“It all comes back to the basic rules of the road. Ben could have just been doing a training ride – any cyclist is entitled to ride on the dual carriageway at any time”

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Lizzy Banks

“I never want anyone else to go through the same thing”: Former pro cyclist details “psychological torture” of challenging positive doping test, as ban upheld despite UK Anti-Doping ruling “no fault or negligence”

Lizzy Banks' two-year battle to clear her name ended with the Court of Arbitration for Sport upholding her suspension

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Council settles with cyclist injured in cycle lane crash

Cyclist injured in crash caused by rope tied across cycle lane during roadworks secures settlement with council

Despite lawyers for the cyclist being pleased with the "fair" settlement, they say the "unanswered questions and lack of responsibility from those in charge" is "deeply troubling"

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CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by “selfish and dangerous” driver who ignored road closure as safety campaigner tried to stop motorists running no entry sign

"He just smashed the bike out of my hands and left the scene of a collision"

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Close pass driver back in court for harassment

“It’s cost him over £1,000”: Driver’s court date for close passing cyclist ends with bonus harassment conviction… after he abused victim on the train home

Three penalty points and £400 fine for driving offence turns into harassment conviction, compensation and a four-figure bill, after driver spotted cyclist on train home from court and repeatedly hurled abuse

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A11 near Roudham

Van driver who “engaged with phone” for 10 seconds before killing time trial cyclist cleared of causing death by dangerous driving

Shayne Hill has already admitted a lesser charge of causing death by careless driving and will be sentenced in the autumn over the death of cyclist who was taking part in an organised time trial event on a Norfolk dual carriageway

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Near Miss of the Day 934: Cyclist told video reporting portal now “so successful” team can no longer keep up with bad driving

Cyclist says they were told driver would previously have received a warning letter but "the team is no longer able to manage the demand submitted by the public"

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Police Officer of the Year borrows bike to chase down burglar

Cop who borrowed passing cyclist’s bike to catch thief wins Police Officer of the Year award

Footage of pursuit went viral and was even featured on Gogglebox after PC Paddy Connell swapped his squad car for a drop bar

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A689 Hartlepool Road

Law firm hails “important judgement” for local cycling events after judge throws out claim club was liable for driver seriously injuring time trial participant

High Court judge rules negligent driver solely at fault and club's risk assessment was carried out "properly and sufficiently", the ruling said to provide reassurance and "sensible guidance for those who give their free time to help organise events"

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