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Finlayson Street, Nanaimo via Google Street View

Cyclist hit by runaway truck that rolled downhill

Vehicle’s handbrake is believed to have disengaged while owner locked up garage

Sat, Dec 17, 2022 13:05

Cyclists ticket police in Victoria BC (via Free Beer on Twitter)

Cyclists ‘ticket’ police after officer doors bike rider (+ video)

Police in Victoria, British Columbia are investigating incident that saw rider taken to hospital

Sun, Nov 13, 2022 13:40

Vancouver cyclist struck by motorist has to pay damages

Cyclist suffers broken arm after being struck by motorist who drove through stop sign – then has to pay $3,700 to repair damages to car

Ben Bolliger, who was adjudged to be equally at fault for the collision, says his case highlights the flaws and anti-cycling bias in British Columbia’s no-fault insurance system

Sun, Apr 03, 2022 12:09

‘Indiana Jones’ cyclist survives being dragged under lorry for half a kilometre

Ladislav Cumpelik held onto brake line after he ended up underneath truck on his commute

Fri, Sep 04, 2015 11:43

Canadian police warn motorists to look out for suspected cycling fraudster

Same cyclist linked to 12 incidents in 18 months involving collisions with cars and demands for money

Thu, Apr 12, 2012 13:13

Man in Canada reunited with bicycle – 28 years after it was stolen outside pub

Owner hopes to get bicycle back in working order then give it away

Thu, Feb 02, 2012 11:20