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Female cyclist in London on Lime hire bike

“I see at least one patient a week”: Doctor claims surge in ‘Lime bike leg’ injuries linked to tourists and inexperienced riders

A London-based doctor said that first-time users, with “little to no safety instruction before riding,” misjudge the weight and speed of the hire e-bikes, with injuries ranging from fractured shins to serious knee injuries

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 12:37
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Lime bikes from Nottingham discarded in Gedling

“Nightmare” for residents as “unlocked” Lime Bikes dumped outside city boundary – “blighting” area where “people pay a lot of money to live”, claim councillors

Lime has described the “criminal abuse of our bikes” in Nottinghamshire as a “recent phenomenon” which the company is “moving at pace to address”

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 10:59
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Cyclist in London riding Lime bike

One in 10 Lime bikes have dangerous mechanical issues including malfunctioning brakes, report suggests

Bike mechanic raises alarm about safety concerns with hire bikes, with 12 per cent estimated to need to be taken out of service due to "high-risk" maintenance issues including flat tyres, missing parts and malfunctioning brakes

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 17:59
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Timothée Chalamet parks Lime bike at London premiere of A Complete Unknown

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

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 12:10
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Paris cycle lane and Times bus journeys headline

“Cars never seem to be the problem”: Cyclists slam Times article blaming Paris cycle lanes for slower bus journeys – but ex-transport officer claims “bikes prioritised over everything”; Chalamet cycles; Montmartre 2025 Tour finale? + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week, it’s the middle of January, and Ryan Mallon’s back with some hopefully not so middling cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:18
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Lime bike on a pavement (Unsplash)

“Pissed off” residents use angle grinders to chop up Lime bikes abandoned by “thoughtless” cyclists in private car park

“Overcrowding highlights the need for more designated parking locations,” Lime said in response to the news, after residents sent them pictures of the hacked up bikes to be collected from the private property

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 17:39
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Sainsbury’s bike parking stand, Alder Hills, Dorset

“Hey Sainsbury’s, what kind of hell is this?” Cyclist slams supermarket’s “impossible” new cycle parking; Lime bikes ban backlash; Wiggins back on his bike for first time in 3 years; Council throws party for unfinished cycle lane + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the sun’s out, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 08:53
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Gomi speaker

Old Lime e-bike batteries to be used in Bluetooth speakers made out of old plastic bags

Lime announces $50m expansion plans with new bike that will use same battery as its e-scooter

Mon, Mar 08, 2021 11:12
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Pedal Me

Free e-bike rides to and from Covid-19 vaccinations (including as a passenger)

A safe, socially distanced way of travelling to and from vaccine appointments for anyone who needs it

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 10:31
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