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Francesco Mazzoleni

Italian cyclist killed in collision with driver while training

Team confirm 18-year-old rider Francesco Mazzoleni was killed in a collision this weekend "while doing what he loved most"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 10:26
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Judge rejects claim Irish track cyclist missed Olympics because of collision with driver, but rider to receive £55,000 damages for injuries

Marc Potts was hit by a driver two years before the Tokyo Olympics, a judge ruling he is entitled to damages but did not miss the Games because of the collision

Sat, Feb 07, 2026 11:02
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Soudal Quick-Step pro Gianmarco Garofoli struck by driver in alleged 100kph hit and run in Tenerife

Pro cyclist struck by speeding 100kph driver in alleged hit and run – despite being “perfectly visible” with hi-vis jersey and flashing light

“He left me on the pavement, as if my life didn’t matter to him,” Soudal Quick-Step rider Gianmarco Garofoli said after the training crash, which left him feeling “helpless, fragile, and completely overwhelmed”

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 10:49
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B965 Friockheim to Inverkeilor

“My wife’s death should act as warning to drivers”: Widower of cyclist killed by new motorist “driving too fast” a month after passing his test insists lack of prison sentence “sends wrong message”

The couple in their 70s who had been married for almost 60 years were on a cycling holiday in Scotland when they were hit by a new motorist who lost control while "driving too fast for the road" — last month he was sentenced to community service

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 09:34
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B965 Friockheim to Inverkeilor

Community service for new driver who killed cyclist while “driving too fast” on country road, a month after passing his test

A couple in their 70s were on a cycling holiday in Scotland when Aly Albosati lost control of his car and hit them both, Patricia Marshall airlifted to hospital where she died

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:52
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Bikes in Dublin

“I reject any stereotyping of cyclists”: Irish prime minister condemns judge’s ‘nightmare cyclists’ comments, as Labour makes formal complaint to judicial standards body

The Taoiseach's comments join a chorus of dismay following judge James O'Donohue's remarks in civil court during a case which saw damages paid to an injured cyclist reduced by 80%

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 15:11
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Bikes in Dublin

Judge criticised for extraordinary ‘nightmare cyclists’ comments after slashing damages by 80% for Dublin rider who suffered brain injury in collision

Cycling campaign groups "deeply concerned" by court remarks, as report suggests same judge was previously fined €600 after pleading guilty to refusing a breathalyser test

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 11:29
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Ben Jacobs

Driver who hit group of cyclists on country lane cleared of causing death by careless driving, after defence lawyer argues “position of cyclists” was cause of crash

Jury found accountancy chief Thomas Gibbs not guilty following just over an hour of deliberation, the trial having previously heard he had told the cyclists he was 'late for his children's nanny'

Sat, Dec 06, 2025 10:07
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Viral collision video

“Revoke the driving licence of everyone who thinks this was the cyclist’s fault”: Viral collision video does the rounds (again); “Completely oblivious”: Some of the worst worn components to ever visit a bike shop + more on the live blog

If you're running the clock down at work, waiting for the weekend, our Thursday live blog is your place to be, Dan Alexander providing the procrastination in the form of all the news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 09:15
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Collision with Citroen Berlingo video screenshot

“Hardly a deterrent at all”: Cyclist left with injuries and broken bike after being hit by van driver denounces “disappointing” police action and conduct of insurance company

Despite the cyclist wearing lights and high-vis, the van driver didn’t give way – and was sent on a driver awareness course for the offence

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 16:34
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