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“I was treated as someone not entitled to use the road”: Cyclist injured after “aggressive” road rage driver brake checks group – for riding two abreast towards oncoming traffic

The motorist, sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work, also blasted his horn continuously before passing the cyclists, but denied braking deliberately

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 14:58

Lockhaugh Rd ahead of Sherburn Park Drive turn, Rowlands Gill

Council warned “future deaths could occur” unless speed limit is lowered on road where cyclist was killed by overtaking minibus driver

A minibus driver overtook the cyclist before a bend on a 40mph residential road, resulting in head injuries that resulted in his death three weeks later

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 13:28

Tyne and Wear Metro operator allowing bikes on board for trial period

No issues with folding bikes so rules have been broadened to include non-folding bikes too

Sat, Nov 05, 2016 12:48