log in
register

Belfast

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

Allowing taxis in bus lanes over Christmas a “huge step backwards” that will “put cyclists at risk”, say cycling campaigners

Cyclists say “clogging up bus lanes with more drivers”, as part of attempts to ease congestion in Belfast, will “risk making things even worse” in a city with a “serious lack of safe cycle routes”

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 11:59
16
Cyclist riding past Belfast cycle lane blocked by parked cars for government cycle to work video (Department for Infrastructure) 2

Cyclist passes bike lane blocked by cars… in government ad urging people to cycle to avoid “traffic chaos” – as critics say “at least that part of the campaign was realistic”; Colnago’s £2,000 trench coat; Cavendish SPOTY reaction + more on the live blog

As Ruben Amorim would say, ‘new week, new life’ – and that will hopefully be the case on the Monday live blog, where Ryan Mallon will continue the relentless march to 2025 by keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:12
7
Belfast cycle lane

“I get more abuse on my bike than in my work”: Cyclist death sparks MP to highlight “dire situation of underinvestment” in cycling, urges some drivers to change “irrational attitudes”

Politician Claire Hanna said the fatal collision has left many cyclists "very frightened" and suggested without better infrastructure it will "deter more people" as there are dangerous routes "no matter how cautious or competent the cyclist"

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 11:48
16
Queen’s University Belfast cycle parking facilities

Students claim lack of car parking is harming their studies – but university tells them to try cycling to class

Last month, Queen’s University Belfast opened three new on-campus cycle parking facilities as part of ongoing active travel efforts – but students say they’ve walked into lectures an hour late because “there’s no place to park”

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 17:00
36
Bradley Wiggins, Catchphrase (ITV)

Bradley Wiggins jokes that “odd” cyclists “clog up the roads and are a menace” during surreal Celebrity Catchphrase appearance; “Floating bus stops? We just run the cycle lane through the stop”; Mark Cavendish meets Martin Brundle + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, the world championships are underway, and Ryan Mallon’s ready with all the latest bike-related news and gossip as he prepares to make his own bid for the cycling live blog rainbow jersey. Watch out Remco…

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 08:42
43
Belfast’s Grand Central Station

“Disappointed” cyclists forced to lock bikes on outdoor railings as Belfast’s new Grand Central Station opens with no cycle parking provisions

“This suggests that active travel is not a central part of this new transport hub,” said Belfast Cycling Campaign, as Translink confirms that it’s “sourcing” temporary cycle parking to install

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 17:15
8
Road rage driver gets out of car to threaten cyclists after pulling into bike box

“I’ll knock your f***ing teeth in!” Road rage motorist who got out of car to threaten cyclists after pulling recklessly into bike box was driving whilst disqualified and without insurance

The driver, who warned the cyclist to “move closer to the kerb” before almost hitting the rider and another vehicle, sparking the confrontation, pleaded guilty to assault and will be sentenced in May

Sun, Mar 24, 2024 18:32
33
Motorist hits cyclist in Belfast collision

“Looks like the cyclist deliberately made contact with the car”: Driver pulls across three lanes and hits cyclist – and motorists claim cyclist was at fault

“I honestly can’t see how you can put even one per cent of the blame for that on the cyclist,” the social media user who captured the collision said

Sun, Jan 28, 2024 17:58
39
Chain Reaction Cycles Beflast store

Chain Reaction Cycles announces closing of flagship Belfast store

The ripples of WiggleCRC entering administration continue, with the company launching an ‘everything must go’ sale at the store

Fri, Jan 12, 2024 17:38
5
Boy throwing golf ball at cyclist, Belfast

“Who would want to hurt an older lady cyclist?”: Two boys injure cyclist by throwing golf ball at her

UPDATE: Having viewed the CCTV footage available the police said they would not be able to identify the culprits

Thu, Jan 04, 2024 16:27
9