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“There’s not enough money for everything”: Bike lane plans “better late than never”, says politician – but taxi firm slams “pressure on the roads” for drivers

The proposals, which could see the creation of a protected cycle track on one of Belfast’s busiest commuter corridors, have been criticised by Fonacab, who questioned whether spending is “justified” in a “very old city with limited road space”

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 12:38

Coroner highlights lack of “comprehensive cycle path network” during inquest into cyclist’s death, as cycling charity warns collision site “long been regarded as unsafe”

Calls for increased HGV safety measures in Northern Ireland following fatal blind spot collision

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 17:16

“Eyesore” Belfast bike lane barriers installed to prevent ‘optical illusion’ to be removed after more than two years

The temporary plastic barriers were first introduced to prevent an 'optical illusion' between the bike lane and the pavement kerb.

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 14:53

“Do you pay road tax?” GB News host admits he jumps red lights while cycling; Reckless driver avoids sentencing after taking injured cyclist to hospital; Belfast bike-rentals soar; Rwanda Worlds round-up + more on the live blog

Callum's here to guide you through your Tuesday and all the cycling stories it may bring

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 09:04

Spectator causes crash during neutralised zone at 2025 Vuelta Femenina

“When will this stop?” Cycling fan causes crash after tripping and falling into peloton at Vuelta Femenina; “A speeding bicycle is a dangerous weapon,” says former ITV weatherman; Ciccone drives 900km to race due to fear of flying + more on the live blog

The sun’s still out and it’s perfect cycling weather… But that won’t stop Ryan Mallon from staying inside, shunning the bike (for a few hours, anyway), and dedicating himself to the Wednesday live blog

Wed, May 07, 2025 08:56

Is this the UK’s worst city for cycling? Riding around Belfast’s abysmal bike network (and why drivers should be cycling campaigners’ best friends) + Do cycling culture war stories harm the bike industry?

On this week’s podcast episode, we jump on the bike for a freezing wet tour of Belfast’s, ahem, variable cycling infrastructure, and take a deep dive into the state of the industry five years on from Covid (and why anti-cycling tabloid stories don’t help)

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 20:02

“It’s an absolute mess”: Locals furious after no solution to fix “optical illusion” cycle despite spending £11,000 and putting up with “eyesore” orange barriers for two years

After the optical illusion fiasco over the bike lane in Keynsham, this time Belfast has its one of its own — and people are saying that it’s “unacceptable that the location looks like a building site”

Sun, Feb 23, 2025 14:09

Cyclist riding past Belfast cycle lane blocked by parked cars for government cycle to work video

“Taxis using bus lanes only serve to endanger cyclists”: Cycling campaigners slam “hidden” consultation to extend “dangerous” and controversial trial

Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure allowed taxi drivers to use some Belfast bus lanes over Christmas to ease congestion, but campaigners say it "risks making things even worse" by "clogging up" routes "with more drivers"

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 14:05

Belfast cycle lane (Department for Infrastructure) 2

Are “box-ticking” painted bike lanes “more trouble than they’re worth”? Cyclists slam “useless white lines sprayed onto road”; Pogi-Roubaix? Tadej Pogačar teases Hell of the North debut with Arenberg training clip; Bernal’s back + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and with the American sporting snoozefest over for another year (yes, I watch the first five hours of Milan-Sanremo, what’s your point?), Ryan Mallon’s back for another week of cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:18

Stranmillis embankment cycle lane works, Belfast (Sustrans)

Cyclists furious at “easy, non-car disruptive” decision to “do up the one bike path we already have”, forcing riders onto busy road… instead of building new cycle lanes; Bus OK after cyclist crash, police say; Pidcock wins on debut + more on the live blog

After originally planning to spend his Wednesday miserably counting down the days until Eurosport disappears from our screens (taking cycling with it), Ryan Mallon’s decided to distract himself by sharing some news and views on the live blog instead

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 10:02