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Cyclists “increasingly fearful” after death of “very experienced” rider in collision, as police increase patrols and urge near miss reporting to “deter dangerous driving and protect cyclists”

Police Scotland faced questions from cyclists over “measures being taken to protect vulnerable road users”, the force stating that it would increase patrols and take reports of close passes “seriously” following the death of a “very experienced” cyclist in a collision last month.David Lang was hit in a collision involving the driver of a car in Eaglesham, a village … Read more

National junior 25-mile TT champion killed in collision while training

Tributes have been paid to a talented young cyclist who was killed in a road traffic collision this weekend while on a training ride with friends in Lancashire. Aidan Worden, who won the National Junior 25-mile Time Trial Championship last year, died following a collision with a car being driven in Hoddlesden, near Darwen, at around … Read more

20mph speed limit “single most significant change we’ve ever seen,” says Cycling UK as data reveals 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads since change – but Conservatives slam “confusion and frustration for drivers”

The news that around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on 20 and 30mph roads in Wales in the first full year since the Welsh government’s introduction of widespread 20mph speed limits has been branded “proof that slower speeds on our roads save lives” by Cycling UK.The national cycling charity also called on the … Read more

UCI confirms imminent ban on carbon monoxide rebreathing “outside a medical facility”, citing health reasons

The UCI has confirmed that a ban on the “repeated inhalation” of carbon monoxide “outside a medical facility” will take effect from 10 February 2025, claiming that the controversial method of measuring an athlete’s haemoglobin can cause chronic health problems if used frequently. Cycling’s governing body proposed its plans for the ban in December last year, … Read more

“Much more than any hi-vis”: A cycling jacket that’s black by day but wild by night, Ritchey retires rainbow stripes (due to UCI), Catlike tones down Whisper lid’s iconic holes + more

We’ve got loads of tech news and fun new stuff to bring you in this week’s Tech of the Week, including a jacket that’s rather eye-catching (but only at night), new tools and tech, and some other big announcements from across the bike industry. Let’s dive straight in…“Much more than any other hi-vis”: A cycling jacket … Read more

Cyclist who flew over handlebars and “nearly broke neck” after uninsured SUV driver pulled out confronts motorist at home demanding $13,000 – but pensioner says “there’s no way I’m bloody paying that”

A cyclist who lost control of his bike and flipped over the handlebars, landing on his head and “nearly breaking” his neck, after an uninsured driver pulled out of a parking space – allegedly without indicating – directly into his group’s path, confronted the motorist at her home to demand almost $13,000 to repair the … Read more