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“They’re moaning because they have to drive properly”: Cyclists blast Mail and Sun over “nonsense” claims ‘11ft-wide’ bike lane is “barely used” and “dangerous”; Pogačar’s agent dismisses crypto concerns; Cyclists “an afterthought” + more on the live blog

What do you mean there’s no bike racing on TV today? Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s here to help you deal with the withdrawal symptoms on the Monday live blog. Let’s just hope he can keep a firmer grip on the cycling news than England’s approach to a rugby ball…

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 10:06

“We cannot build more roads”: Cycling campaigners call for “bold” congestion charge to tackle car-dependency in Oxford

“The city will grind to a halt under the weight of car traffic,” the group said, urging the council to make Oxford safer for vulnerable road users

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 16:24

Cyclists call for 20mph limits on all Oxford roads by 2029 – but bus company says lower speeds would lead to congestion, longer journey times, and “less attractive” travel

One councillor also responded to the campaign group’s proposal by calling for a ‘dangerous’ cycling law – despite cyclists causing no serious injuries in Oxford in 2023

Thu, May 22, 2025 16:24

Care company turns to bikes to beat railway station roadwork congestion – and gets a pleasant surprise

Turning to two wheels makes it easier for Oxford-based Bellevie Care’s staff to reach patients – and also provides boost to staff recruitment

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 11:34

Safety concerns after cyclist collision at notorious roundabout, as cycling campaigner remains in hospital after separate incident

Chairwoman of the Cyclox campaign group Dr Alison Hill is being treated for a serious leg injury following last week's incident involving a coach being driven in the city centre

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 16:11

Cycle campaign group says cycling needs to be for everyone, not just Tour de France peloton

"Somehow, we need to get a different message across – that cycling is not the preserve of the super fit but is for (almost) everyone."

Sun, Jul 02, 2023 11:14

Bike parking nightmare before Christmas as cycle racks to be removed for festive market

Cyclists in Oxford have been left "disappointed" as the council warns any bikes still locked on Friday will be removed too

Tue, Nov 22, 2022 17:26

MP urges the government to help make Oxford’s roads safer for cyclists

Lib Dem MP Layla Moran said government money was “desperately needed” to “avoid any more senseless deaths”, after two cyclists were killed in Oxford less than a month apart

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 15:18

“One month, two dead cyclists”: Oxford’s cycling city sign defaced after second death

Last week, campaigners demanded urgent action following the second cyclist death on the city's roads in three weeks

Tue, Mar 08, 2022 11:30

Campaigners call for “immediate changes” after cyclist was killed in Oxfordshire

A university worker in her 40s was killed in a collision involving a lorry while cycling near Oxford Parkway station, on a road described as “an accident waiting to happen”

Wed, Feb 23, 2022 16:33