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Trump’s tariffs might just tip the bike industry over the edge

Aside from our little April Fools' prank yesterday, there is potentially very serious consequences for cycling if President Trump gets his way, argues George Hill

Wed, Apr 02, 2025 13:33

“How to stay alive as a cyclist in North America”: Florida man spotted riding with ‘Armed Cyclist’ jersey, close passing flags and countless bike lights sparks cycling safety discussions

James Whelan says he’s just on a cycling trip across the country, but the reaction to his choice of attire and accessories has ranged from respect to uneasiness that such a set-up might be necessary to feel protected

Sun, Aug 06, 2023 07:01

Cycling in Copenhagen (picture credit Ty Stange via Copenhagen Media Centre)

Middle class Danes cycle because they “can’t afford to drive a car”, claims former US ambassador to… Denmark

Carla Sands has been ridiculed for failing to realise why Danes might actually want to choose cycling over driving, despite living in the country for a number of years

Sun, Jun 12, 2022 16:05

John Legend producing new film about black cycling champion Marshall Walter ‘Major’ Taylor

The 'Black Cyclone' charts the legendary rise of Taylor, once called 'the fastest man in America'

Sat, Jul 03, 2021 08:54

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Driver jailed for 18 years for killing two cyclists

"Even if he had been sentenced to 98 years in prison it would not have been an ‘eye for an eye.’"

Sat, May 08, 2021 08:23

Driver in America arrested for using vehicle as deadly weapon after trying to run cyclist off road

He allegedly had a gun in a holster when he made the threats but it was his vehicle that officers classed as the deadly weapon

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 15:24

Electric hire bike bursts into flames while being ridden

Maybe it's just easier to stick to a normal hire bike

Sat, Jul 27, 2019 14:36

Still from Eyewitness news cop pulls gun on cyclist

Video: US cops caught in heavy handed cyclist altercations

Two separate incidents, in Florida and New York City, show officers releasing a dog and brandishing a gun on cyclists for apparently minor infractions

Wed, Jun 15, 2016 09:59

Lucky cyclist survives tree branch impalement 2cm into neck

The branch impaled the unidentified man's neck, narrowly avoiding his windpipe and a major artery

Wed, Aug 12, 2015 16:44

40-stone American rides across America to lose weight and get his wife back

Eric Hites inspired by Proclaimers' '500 miles' hit song

Sun, Aug 09, 2015 10:32