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Sam Barker riding shot

Perhaps my helmet did save my life — but that doesn’t mean you need to wear one

Sam Barker still lives with the after-affects of severe concussion following a collision ten years ago. While he'll never be able to conclude if his bike helmet saved his life that day, he has concluded that they shouldn't be mandatory

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 08:00
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Van driver allegedly shoves cyclist to the ground in road rage confrontation after collision in Carmarthenshire

Road rage van driver caught on bike camera allegedly shoving cyclist to ground – but police say footage “did not capture assault taking place”

The confrontation was sparked when the cyclist hit the van’s wing mirror on a narrow road, police officers later informing the rider that he should have tried to get the driver to confess on camera

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 16:20
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Aidan Worden

“It’s so important for drivers to slow down”: Mum of junior time trial champion killed in “split second” collision urges motorists to “be very aware” of cyclists on roads

A coroner’s inquest found that 18-year-old Aidan Worden’s back wheel “kicked up” causing him to cross the white line and into the path of an oncoming driver, who was cleared of any fault for the fatal crash

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 11:50
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Cyclist killed in Calpe collision

Cyclist killed and 14-year-old son seriously injured after Calpe group ride hit by driver, man arrested

Driver accused of hitting 20-rider group near popular Spanish training destination on Easter Sunday

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 11:34
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Drug driver Ryan Elsender jailed

Drug driver who killed teenage cyclist while speeding at 70mph in 30mph zone jailed for eight years

Police investigation found "incredibly reckless" driver was at more than twice the speed limit and had cocaine and cannabis in his system at the time of the collision

Mon, Feb 24, 2025 16:52
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Barton Park junction on the A40, Oxfordshire

“It’s going to take a fatality for something to finally happen”: Cyclists call for “complete rethink” of “very dangerous junction”, after father and child hit by driver on bike lane in shocking collision

The footage was captured on a camera set up by a resident concerned by the frequent collisions at the junction, with the council now agreeing to review the “unacceptable”50mph speed limit

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 14:03
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Distracted driver Sophie Waugh

Distracted driver who sent 18 messages on Facebook and Snapchat before killing “clearly visible” cyclist in “wholly avoidable” collision jailed for six years

Witnesses challenged dangerous driver's claim she had not seen 71-year-old cyclist Ian Morris who "was riding normally and clearly visible" in a high-visibility jacket and with a flashing rear light

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 17:28
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Aidan Worden

National junior 25-mile TT champion killed in collision while training

Lancashire Police are appealing for information after promising young cyclist Aidan Worden died in a collision on Saturday morning

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 10:29
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Six cyclists hit by driver in major Mallorca collision (IB3 TV)

German track cycling team hit by driver in major Mallorca collision, three riders seriously injured

Local reports suggested group ride "run over" by 89-year-old driver, before German Cycling later confirmed their riders were involved

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 17:22
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oxon travel cycle lane picture 2 – via twitter.PNG

£2m settlement for cyclist who suffered “traumatic, life-changing brain injury” in collision

Rider was cycling to work in Somerset when he was knocked off his bike and suffered "serious damage to his skull and brain" — a law firm having now secured a seven-figure settlement

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 15:54
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