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Driver close passes cyclist on blind bend towards oncoming car… and immediately gets pulled over by police officer

“Instant karma”: Driver close passes cyclist on blind bend towards oncoming car… and immediately gets pulled over by police officer, who asks him: “What’s your problem?”; Cycling’s boring war: Is Tadej Pogačar “destroying” racing? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and general nonsense on the live blog. Unless someone mentions the England match, then he’s off…

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 09:51
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John G’s close pass

Driver with 44 driving convictions given 3 month disqualification for “deliberate punishment pass”… after cyclist uses bike box on the road; Albert Einstein’s saddle up for auction; Giro TT coverage + more on the live blog

Happy pan-flat Giro time trial day to all who celebrate! Callum is here riding the Afonso Eulalio hype train...

Tue, May 19, 2026 09:29
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Hit-and-run motorist drives into cyclist in Georgia, USA

Hit-and-run motorist who drove into cyclists while blaring horn blames group for riding “in the middle of the road”

One of the cyclists fractured his spine in the crash, video of which has since gone viral online, as the driver allegedly responsible was arrested and charged with assault, aggressive driving, and close passing

Fri, May 01, 2026 15:31
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Driving instructor close passes cyclist on climb

“This cyclist got triggered”: Driving instructor questions “entitled cyclists” after close pass towards oncoming riders – but standards agency says overtake would be “no issue” during test

“Am I the asshole?” the driving instructor asked

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 13:20
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Close pass operation

“Anyone who thinks one metre is suitable has never been overtaken by a truck”: Drivers in New Zealand could be fined $3,000 for close passing cyclists

Under the proposed new laws, motorists could be fined for leaving less than a metre when passing cyclists, which the government says will balance safety and “efficient use of the roads” – but opponents have branded the move “dangerous”

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 12:47
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Cyclist Alexia Hall in hospital after crashing following a close pass by a driver in Tunbridge Wells

“Most drivers don’t know the rules”: Cyclist left with broken jaw as close passing motorist forces her into pothole before fleeing scene

“Cars go very fast and pass too close. People see someone on a bike and get annoyed. I’ve been shouted at many times just for cycling on the road. It’s terrifying”

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 15:59
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Luke Rowe, 2023 British national road race championships (Zac Williams/SWPix.com)

“Riders always have a big mouth… only after they retire”: Pro cyclist questions Luke Rowe’s ‘make dopers’ lives hell’ rant’; Spectacular home trainer crash; Lazkano denies cheating; “This is not how to pass a cyclist” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week on the live blog, Dan Alexander raring to go with your Monday round-up

Mon, Nov 03, 2025 08:58
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B1253 towards Rudston

“Reckless” van driver passed cyclist dangerously close as passenger “whipped” rider with phone cable

Laughter was caught on video of the “highly dangerous” act, which pair thought was “entertaining”

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 11:19
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NMOTD 938

Near Miss of the Day 938: Recumbent cyclist squeezed by SUV driver passing into path of oncoming car

"This has got to be one of the most idiotic and pointless overtakes of all time."

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 14:09
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Near Miss of the Day 937

Near Miss of the Day 937: Cyclist riding two-abreast with daughter close passed by driver towing caravan who blared horn at riders

"I could have touched the caravan had it not been going so fast... I have no doubt the close pass was intentional"

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 14:47
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