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Fairmile Road, Christchurch

Pensioner cyclist “punched in face” by lorry driver after dangerous overtake which forced him onto pavement says investigation was dropped because police “are not interested”

The driver eventually turned up to a voluntary police interview, but no officers were available to take a statement at the time, with the investigation later downgraded then ultimately dropped

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 11:04
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broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Cyclist died after falling into storm drain, inquest hears

Coroner calls for safety barrier to be installed at junction near Christchurch

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 11:46
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truck and cyclist video from christchurch – via UpRide on Facebook.PNG

Shocking video of light truck driver ramming cyclist off bike sparks ‘debate’ online

Some observers and a tabloid news website have suggested that the cyclist may be somewhat to blame, simply because there is a narrow cycle lane next to the main carriageway

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 10:19
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Keagan Girdlestone Vlog – image via Keagan Girdlestone YouTube.PNG

Keagan Girdlestone racing again 10 months after horror crash

An incredible recovery from a severed jugular vein & brain bruising sees the 19-year old racing again in hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand

Sun, Mar 26, 2017 12:00
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Barrington Street (bottom left) and Roker Street (top right) in Christchurch, NZ (source Bing Maps).PNG

Houses may be demolished in New Zealand to make way for cycleway

Christchurch City Council says alternative routes would mean taking away parking places

Sun, Nov 06, 2016 12:48
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Christchurch road rage suspect.jpg

Angry cyclist steals driver’s keys and cycles off – police appeal for witnesses

Photo of the suspect released

Sat, Dec 19, 2015 16:49
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Ghost Bike.jpg

NZ city rejects ghost bike plan for fear ghost pedestrians & ghost motorcycles might follow

City proposes white crosses as alternative way to reinforce road safety message

Tue, Feb 08, 2011 08:32
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