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“London’s cycling boom shows no sign of slowing”: Daily bicycle journeys up 43% on pre-Covid levels as Transport for London hails the impact of high-quality cycle lanes

"There's no doubt that London is fast becoming a cycling city"

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 13:45

Lime contractor dismissed over bike-throwing video

Worker sacked over video showing Lime hire bikes being hurled out of transport van

Lime calls incident "totally unacceptable" as photos taken the next morning reportedly showed damage to hire bikes

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 17:28

Is riding a Lime bike Traitor behaviour? Celebrity Traitors star accused of nearly running over pedestrian while cycling; “Give space to people, not cars,” says Stephen Fry; Bizarre crosswind crash; Liverpool’s hi-vis/lights advice + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the Traitors is on the telly tonight, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the usual news, views, and nonsense on the midweek cycling live blog

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 09:39

“Absolutely ludicrous”: Residents furious over new cycle lane but council doesn’t have money to fix it; Sumo wrestler cycles after missing bus; “If I didn’t care I’d be on Bora Bora”: Primož Roglič dismisses retirement rumours + more on the live blog

Having seen off the worst of a common cold this weekend, Callum is back in fighting form to dredge the internet for you this fine Tuesday.

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 08:57

Cyclists injured in crashes caused by “faulty” Lime bikes that “fell apart” file 12 compensation claims

"Some of these injuries are serious and in all cases were avoidable if the bikes had been in working order," says law firm investigating claims electric hire bikes had mechanical issues such as brakes that "stopped working"

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 10:39

In the aftermath of tube strike chaos, 28% of Londoners say they are now more likely to cycle in future

Bike hire firms admit spike in cycle traffic "exceeded expectations", as campaigners urge politicians to deliver on cycling's "huge untapped potential as a safe, healthy transport mode"

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 14:44

Ex-UFC announcer assaulted schoolboy over Lime Bike blocking pavement outside £1.6m west London house… before turning up to court on one of the hire bikes

Andrew Friedlander claimed he "felt a civic responsibility" due to the large number of dockless e-bikes parked on his street, the court hearing he grabbed a 14-year-old boy by the neck during dispute over a bike knocked over outside his home

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 09:51

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

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

Lime Bikes parked outside Lemonia restaurant, Primrose Hill

“Why are they ruining an outdoor space with bikes?” Restaurant owner threatens legal action after business “besieged” by hire bikes, claiming new parking bay “brings down atmosphere”

“Highways teams need to figure out spaces where the bikes can go without disrupting people – such as near traffic light crossings,” the owner of the popular celebrity haunt in London’s Primrose Hill said

Mon, May 26, 2025 13:58