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Kashif Khan sentenced to six years in prison

Six years in jail for speeding hit-and-run driver who threw cyclist 100ft through the air during horrific fatal crash before fleeing the country

Kashif Khan was driving at around twice the speed limit when he killed Andell Goulbourne in 2020, the "callous" driver finally being arrested on return to the UK this summer

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 14:10

Tadej Pogačar wins stage 15 of the 2024 Tour de France (ASO/Charly Lopez)

“It’s not like we’re breathing exhaust pipes every day”: Tadej Pogačar confirms carbon monoxide rebreather test (+ reacts to ‘Mou’ team mole rumours); “A massive failure”: Cyclists organise solidarity ride calling for safer roads + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the sun is shining, the profile looks good for another breakaway win at Tour de France, and Adwitiya is back with your daily helping of news and views on the live blog

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 08:43

A38 cycle lane, Birmingham (Birmingham Cycle Revolution)

Local reporter asks if motorists care that cyclists are dying on roads at “alarming rate” – and readers respond by claiming cyclists “think they own the road then suffer the consequences” amid calls for cycling licences, insurance, and mandatory helmets

“If more than 100 people every year were murdered by gangs of madmen wielding chainsaws, the government would make it near-impossible to buy a chainsaw. But when it comes to the deaths of cyclists on our roads, we bury our heads in the sand”

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 17:46

“This will cost lives”: Safety fears as key active travel role axed on same day cycling and walking commissioner resigns

A safe streets campaign group warned the "misstep" will "jeopardise delivery of a vital transport plan" and could see more vulnerable road users injured or killed

Tue, May 14, 2024 16:03

Conservative MP slammed for “incorrectly” claiming that “bankrupt” council is prioritising £10m cycle lane extension over local services

Cycling campaigners have pointed out that plans to upgrade the “existing death trap on-road” cycle lanes are being funded by the government, not the local authority

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 15:58

Cyclists welcome 24-mile cycleway along HS2 as West Midlands mayor aims to enable cycling and walking as “natural first choice for short journeys”

The construction roads and maintenance pathways of HS2 are to be repurposed for a “continuous, high-quality active travel route”

Fri, Feb 23, 2024 11:47

Family of pensioner killed in pavement collision with cyclist on “electric bicycle” call for tougher laws to punish riders who kill or cause serious injuries

The Department for Transport replied saying there are "already strict laws in place for cyclists", as West Midlands Police confirms bike seized and cyclist "assisting with our enquiries"

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 13:07

Worcester and Birmingham Canal (via StreetView)

Police insist regular action taken to tackle violent bike robberies after coming under fire for advising victim to avoid route in future

One cyclist, robbed of his bike by masked thugs who hit him with a hammer, was told by police to avoid the canal path in future

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 10:41

“What sort of message does that send out?” – Cyclist mugged for bike on Birmingham canal advised by police to avoid route in future

Victim was left bloodied after being hit with hammer during “brutal attack”

Tue, Dec 12, 2023 13:32

“There’s always money to make life harder for cyclists”: New gates block cargo bike family from using cycle route

"Forcing me and the kids back onto the road for my commute. Genius."

Tue, Nov 21, 2023 11:11