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Cyclist doored by driver 50% to blame for crash, insurers said – claiming seriously injured victim should have been cycling “further away”

The cyclist, who suffered facial fractures after colliding with a van door headfirst, ultimately received full compensation after lawyers claimed “the duty is on the driver to make sure it is safe before opening their door”

Thu, May 14, 2026 15:51
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Harry MacFarlane wins RTTC National Hill Climb Championship 2025

All’s right with the hill-climbing world as British national championships won on rim brakes (despite Andrew Feather’s 5.4kg disc build); British pro runs super speedy 1:12 half marathon + more on the live blog

The clocks have gone back, leaves are falling and the hill climb season's reached its finale — Dan Alexander taking you into a new week on the live blog and promising not to waste too much time daydreaming about summer

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 09:07
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Level crossing

Cyclist secures settlement from Network Rail after dangerous gap at level crossing “catapulted her over the handlebars”

"The front wheel became trapped in between the rubber mats surrounding the railway tracks. Her bicycle came to a quick halt and she was catapulted over the handlebars striking her knees off the bars and causing injury to her face and shoulder"

Fri, Aug 22, 2025 10:44
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Cyclist crashes into bollard after driver turns across his path in Edinburgh cycle lane

Cyclist who crashed into bollard after oblivious driver turned across cycle lane secures compensation – despite police claiming motorist did “nothing wrong”

The driver’s insurers initially claimed that the cyclist crashed because he was speeding and “looking out for potholes” – before the motorist finally admitted that he hadn’t even noticed the rider at all

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 15:49
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Council settles with cyclist injured in cycle lane crash

Cyclist injured in crash caused by rope tied across cycle lane during roadworks secures settlement with council

Despite lawyers for the cyclist being pleased with the "fair" settlement, they say the "unanswered questions and lack of responsibility from those in charge" is "deeply troubling"

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 08:52
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Scotland’s “unluckiest cyclist” wins compensation – after being knocked off his bike for third time (+ videos)

Rider’s solicitor says “he literally couldn’t have made himself any more visible if he tried” after driver crashed into him at junction

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 14:30
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Potholes in Carnwath

“They didn’t think I would make it”: 80-year-old cyclist wins compensation after horrific pothole crash

Jocky Johnstone hit the ground face first because of the pothole that South Lanarkshire District Council had failed to repair properly despite numerous complaints

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 11:52
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Police to hand out bike lights in Edinburgh as part of #LightUp campaign

Campaign seeks to educate road users about legal requirements when travelling at night

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 16:57
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£17,000 damages for cyclist from insurers of driver who faked photos of crash scene

Liability was initially denied as van driver staged pics to try and wriggle out of claim

Thu, May 26, 2016 19:41
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£100k damages for cyclist injured in bridge crash

David Robinson suffered wrist and elbow fractures in crash in Scottish Borders

Thu, Mar 31, 2016 17:50
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