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Boris Bikes

Telegraph claim Jeremy Vine’s “favourite” cycle lane is controversial… for making drivers look both ways at junction; Cabbies welcome free Boris bikes for Knowledge candidates; GC action expected at Dauphiné + more on the live blog

Callum is here, slightly bleary-eyed after abortively trying to watch South Korea-Czech Republic. At least his sleep schedule is now braced for Scotland-Haiti

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 10:00

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‘Treat Boris Bikes with respect’ says TfL after revealing 200 a year are scrapped due to damage

Among other damage, the 11,500 bikes suffered 10,782 broken pedals in a year

Sat, Sep 21, 2019 11:11

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2017 already a record year for number of Boris Bike journeys

With dockless bike share firms targeting the capital, will growth continue in 2018?

Sat, Dec 23, 2017 12:18

Cycling app of the week: Cycle Now

This handy app fixes you up with the nearest bike available to hire and also finds a drop-off location closest to where you're headed...

Thu, Aug 10, 2017 14:10

The new red Boris bike livery (©Steve Bardens:Getty Images for Santander)

Lib-Dem by-election candidate calls for Boris Bike scheme to be extended to Richmond

Independent rival Zac Goldsmith previously branded the ‘anti-cycling’ London mayoral candidate

Sat, Nov 26, 2016 12:50

FREE riding all weekend in London to celebrate 6 years of Boris bikes

Try one out today or tomorrow without paying a penny

Sat, Aug 13, 2016 13:55

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Four men did RideLondon on Boris Bikes after overnight theft

The men were determined to complete the ride after their bikes were stolen from a garage. Transport for London waived the hire fees in recognition of their efforts.

Thu, Aug 04, 2016 14:24

Mystery of Boris Bike returned 18 months late

On New Year's Day 2015 someone hired bike 12626. It was returned yesterday (the giveaway being the Barclays livery, not seen in London since early 2015)

Thu, May 19, 2016 16:25

11 things we’ve learnt this week

Fascinating stuff from the road.cc world

Fri, Oct 30, 2015 16:15

Boris Bikes management – and redesign – contract up for tender

Whoever takes over from Serco will get to develop the "next generation" of Santander Cycles

Thu, Aug 27, 2015 14:50