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“I’ve done nothing wrong”: Wanted road rage driver “gets away” with assaulting cyclist because he failed to turn up to court

Police say an arrest warrant remains in place for the motorist, who was found guilty of assault after getting out of his car and kicking a cyclist following a dangerous close pass

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 14:52

“Diolch!” Live free-to-air 2026 Tour de France coverage confirmed on S4C and iPlayer; “Left-hooking” driver spared police action after driver doesn’t report incident; Men’s Tour of Britain route + more on the live blog

Happy July! And safe travels to Ryan as he heads to Catalonia for a rather big bike race. Callum is here to tide things over whilst glancing at the profiles of Congolese defenders

Wed, Jul 01, 2026 09:22

“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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

“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