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Dangerous driver avoids jail despite deliberately knocking cyclist off bike after rider tapped on window to confront motorist for pulling out in front of him

"Reckless" motorist, who was driving without a full licence and insurance, claimed he drove into the cyclist as a "knee jerk reaction" because his pregnant partner was in the car

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 14:21

Litter-picking cyclist told recycling centre is vehicle only

Council U-turn over “ridiculous” bike ban at recycling centre, after litter-picking cyclist told he needs a car to drop off rubbish

"The world's gone mad!": Litter-picking cyclist told he can only visit recycling centre in a vehicle, but council quickly backtracks

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 15:53

“Coward” cyclist allegedly grabbed and punched female walker after dog crossed his path at nature reserve

The walker says she was grabbed by the hair and punched in the arm and ribcage during the “hideous” altercation, which took place on a shared path

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 12:53

Driver who left teenage cyclist “for dead” in horrific hit-and-run is given six-month suspended sentence due to ‘state of the prison service’

"You would rather someone had died than be held responsible for your actions": Judge lambasts driver's "most breathtaking cowardice" in leaving seriously injured teenager at roadside, but gives six-month suspended sentence due to state of prison service

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 15:38

Driver caught speeding past child cyclist at an “eye-watering” 61mph in a 30mph zone outside school

Police confirmed that the driver will be prosecuted, and also identified 280 other offences of speeding and mobile phone-using motorists in one hour

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11:06

Cyclist’s bizarre high-speed crash into bin lorry caught on CCTV

Members of the public rushed to the rider's aid as the recycling lorry continued along a Cornwall road, the driver seemingly unaware of the incident behind

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 10:09

Riding the West Kernow Way, electrified! Taking on the UK’s newest bikepacking route on an e-bike

With the days much shorter at this time of year, was the robust Giant Revolt E+ the thing Dave needed to complete the 230km long West Kernow Way in mostly daylight hours?

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 17:53

“For all he knew I could have been dead”: Cyclist searches for hit-and-run driver

John Spear had lights and was wearing high-vis clothing when a van driver slammed into him before speeding off

Tue, Jan 11, 2022 16:45

£7m Cornwall Cycle Hub, including closed road circuit and BMX track, secures planning consent

Facility near Newquay aimed at riders of all abilities will be a legacy of county hosting start of this year’s Tour of Britain

Mon, Sep 06, 2021 19:16

Cycling UK unveils new 150-mile off-road route for Cornwall

West Kernow Way is fourth long-distance trail devised by the charity and will be ready to ride in September

Fri, Apr 30, 2021 15:22