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“He didn’t give a s**t”: New York police officer drives into bike lane and hits cyclist… before claiming rider “came out of nowhere”

“I asked him to apologise and he said, ‘I would, but I don’t like your attitude’,” the cyclist recalled

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 16:43

“There wasn’t a real danger to cyclists”: New cycle lane making road riskier than ever, locals say amid claims money could have been spent on “something more important”

The council says the new two-way protected cycle route adheres to national safety standards and that plans were widely publicised, despite concerns the work started “out of the blue”

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 17:06

Drivers pulling across new cycleway in Cheltenham

“The car park has been there for 30 years”: Car boot sale given go-ahead despite safety concerns over “high speed” cyclists on new bike path

Highways officers opposed the market’s request to continue using the Cheltenham site, normally reserved for coaches visiting the racecourse, due to fears over congestion and drivers crossing the newly installed two-way cycle lane

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 14:28

Abington active travel project, Northampton

Reform UK accused of causing gridlock “chaos” and forcing rat-running drivers to “bomb” through narrow streets thanks to new cycle lane works

The party says the new cycling infrastructure will “make a positive difference to how people get around this part of Northampton by creating safer and more accessible routes”

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 10:54

“It looks like it’d fail to meet the minimum handlebar width for the UCI”: bike lane narrower than its own cycle symbol branded “absurd”; Vauquelin suggests Netcompany Ineos sacrificed stage win to wait for Oscar Onley + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday! Megan Huws is here to bring you all the cycle news and views from across the internet

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 09:37

Cyclist riding on road beside Methil cycle lane

“How traumatic”: Drivers fume at cyclist for ignoring new cycle lane… blocked by barriers because motorist drove into bollard; BBC answers three “biggest cycling questions” and two are about helmets; Fancy staying at Pinot’s farm? + more on the live blog

After a rainy weekend spent watching bike racing on the telly, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the new week in style with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the Monday live blog

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 10:19

“It’s not the best thought through plan”: MP calls for cycle lane plans to be reviewed

Labour MP has called for plans to build a cycle lane along Southport’s promenade to be “reviewed and improved”

Sat, Jun 06, 2026 14:36

Review ordered into “too wide cycle lane” accused of causing danger and confusion for passing drivers

Residents accuse the council of creating a "dog leg junction" that causes congestion, whilst others say the new layout confuses drivers.

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 10:46

“Shared provision does not work for pedestrians or cyclists”: Plans for 126-metre bike path could lead to conflict, campaigners warn – but council admits “this is as good as we can do”

Councillors say the scheme, which will install a new shared-use path and toucan crossings in Kidlington, “could be better” but has been limited due to funding and land constraints

Thu, May 28, 2026 13:17

Great Yarmouth First/Restore Britain Cllrs

Newly elected Restore Britain councillors demand review into cycle lane Rupert Lowe branded a “complete sodding waste of money”

The £500,000 infrastructure has become a lightning rod for criticism from the political right in recent months

Wed, May 27, 2026 09:26