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“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”

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 20:00

“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

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 10:46

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"

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 08:52

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"

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:22

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

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 15:03

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

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 10:53

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"

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 16:21

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

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 10:35

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"

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 14:49

Course invader tackled by police at the finish line of stage 17, 2025 Tour de France, in Valence

“Prankster” who invaded Tour de France finish gets suspended sentence and ordered to pay €500 damages to police officer who tackled him

The man in his 30s has also been banned from sports venues for five years, after he climbed over barriers during Wednesday's stage and rode to the finish in Valence moments before the peloton contested the sprint

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 09:06