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HS2 construction, Coleshill, Birmingham

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
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

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
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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
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Canal Lock (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“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
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Huddersfield Flanders

“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
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West Midlands Police officers pull over cyclist and 8-year-old granddaughter for riding without helmets

Cyclist and granddaughter, 8, stopped for helmet “safety” advice by police who “sounded their sirens” and pulled pair over “because it’s dangerous”

When asked for comment the officers' police force doubled down on their actions, insisting "road safety is a priority for us and we will always look to educate road users on how they can keep safe"

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 16:27
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Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (17)

“When was the last time we heard of bus users against tram users?” Brompton Bike Hire chief blasts Rishi Sunak’s “cyclists versus drivers” rhetoric as “an artificial construct”

The hire bike company’s managing director says he hopes the prime minister’s pro-motoring “wedge politics” will “blow over given time”

Sun, Oct 08, 2023 16:49
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Motorist aims golf club at cyclist in shocking road rage incident after near miss

Motorist avoids charges despite swinging golf club at cyclist during shocking road rage attack

The driver was ordered to attend an anger management course as part of a Community Resolution following the attack, which took place after he pulled across the road into the cyclist’s path

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 17:19
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Teenage cyclist, after hit-and-run in Birmingham

Father of 16-year-old cyclist demands hit-and-run driver who left his son “for dead” be brought to justice

The teenage cyclist suffered serious head injuries and is now struggling with memory loss and a speech impediment

Sun, Sep 03, 2023 12:38
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West Midlands Police operation June 2023 (Twitter)

“Relentless enforcement of the rules of the road”: Police force crackdown on dangerous driving after cyclist deaths

Aiming to "target the most dangerous drivers", West Midlands authorities have announced new measures to tackle road danger

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 13:46
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