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Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline

“The problem is fear”: Cyclists sound warning over bikejackers on illegal bikes intimidating riders in Richmond Park

A 12-year-old boy's bike was stolen whilst other riders have reported being threatened by bikers in balaclavas

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 15:25

Cambridgeshire Police apprehend illegal e-bike rider

BBC criticised for reporting police apprehending “e-bike driver” without mentioning the machine was illegal; Sadiq Khan reps Rapha on latest mouth-frothing ride for social media + more on the live blog

After a week split-screening bike races, Callum is grateful for the gentler rhythm of correcting press reporting and social media dredging that the live blog typically entails

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 10:21

Deliveroo rider’s illegally modified e-bike

Banned drug driver convicted again… for riding illegally modified 58mph bike (and not wearing a helmet)

After being disqualified from driving earlier this year, Wayne Collison bought a modified Carrera bike with a twist throttle and 2,000-watt electric motor “off Amazon”

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 13:37

PSNI crackdown on illegal bikes and scooters in Lurgan and Craigavon

Police sergeant claims “under current legislation e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles” after targeted crackdown on illegal “nuisance” vehicles

When approached by road.cc for comment, the sergeant clarified that “some e-bikes should be regarded as motor vehicles and hence require insurance and tax”

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 18:24

“No place on our roads and pavements,” says government as number of illegal bikes seized by police soars by 83%

7,049 illegal bikes were confiscated by police in the UK between May 2025 and May 2026, with Labour MP Julie Minns warning that they are the “perfect accessory to phone theft, mugging, and drug dealing” while endangering pedestrians and drivers

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 17:13

E-bike testing compact dynamometer (speed tester)

No mention of electric motorbikes? Police seize “illegal e-bikes” which can reach 72mph; Le Col write off £8 million in debt; First Minister wants Wales to be “world-leading destination” for cyclo-tourists; Tour de France sprint + more on the live blog

One more day at the Tour for Ryan = One more day on the live blog for Callum.

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:28

“Young people don’t give a damn about a sign”: Amsterdam set to trial 20kph speed limit on cycle paths to clamp down on fast illegal e-bikes – but lack of fines slammed as “pointless”

The trial comes as the Dutch government also attempts to introduce minimum age and helmet requirements for fatbike users

Mon, May 25, 2026 16:21

“You’re far more likely to see a car and predict how they move”: One in 12 cyclists fear illegal e-bikes more than motorists, new survey claims – as just 18% say they feel safe on UK roads

“Our research suggests the traditional cars-versus-cyclists narrative may no longer tell the full story of where riders feel most at risk,” Cycleplan’s CEO said

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 13:24

Car passenger films driver and e-motorbiker travelling at 50mph in 20mph zone

“Is that the Telegraph’s famous 52mph cyclist?” Car passenger films illegal e-motorbiker ‘cycling’ at 55mph – but cyclists slam driver for speeding in 20mph zone; Cycling UK “gobsmacked” by police refusal to investigate bike thefts + more on the live blog

After a week scoping out next year’s Tour de France route (and enjoying the sun) in Spain, Ryan Mallon’s back to dust off the live blog cobwebs and keep you up to speed with all your Monday cycling news and views

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 09:12

Suspected mobile phone thieves confront CyclingMikey

“I will finish you”: CyclingMikey confronted by suspected “horrible” mobile phone thieves on illegal e-bikes

The camera cyclist said he had to wait to call the police after he was surrounded by two balaclava-clad men riding Sur-Ron e-bikes as they could’ve stolen his phone too

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 16:18