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South City Way cycle lane, Victoria Road, Glasgow

Cyclists outnumbering drivers at rush hour on busy Glasgow road, as campaigners hail “colossal” impact of safe cycle lanes

Cyclists account for over 16 per cent of all journeys on Victoria Road in the south of Glasgow, according to a traffic survey conducted by Cycling Scotland, who say the figures “wouldn’t look out of place in the Netherlands”

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Tadej Pogacar cyclocross, Slovenia 2021

“He would start racing right away”: race organiser blames UAE for not letting Tadej Pogacar race cyclocross; “Stop active travel ideology” says Reform ex-MP “Residents divided over planned cycle lane to replace “death trap” + more on the live blog

Callum is here bemoaning the lack of Oier Lazkano news as he brings you the internet's best and worst related to the humble bicycle.

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Kiko Galvan bunnyhop

Pro cyclist caught bunny-hopping across raised lane divider into oncoming traffic during training ride ‘disciplined’ by team; London e-bike fires “worryingly common”; Israel-Premier Tech withdraw from Italian classics + more on the live blog

Woohoo! It's Friday and Callum's here, dredging through the internet to gently inform and entertain you

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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"

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Sports broadcaster criticises group of cyclists for holding up traffic (Randy Scott, X)

“Sports broadcaster moans about people doing sport. You couldn’t make it up”: ESPN presenter slammed for filming group of cyclists while driving and claiming “these monsters must be stopped”; Eddy Merckx jersey sold for £16,000 + more on the live blog

It’s lovely and sunny, there’s bike racing in Flanders, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the Wednesday live blog. What more could you possibly want?

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Cyclist films close pass and phone use (magnatom/YouTube)

“Justice needs to provide protection”: Cyclist close passed by wife of ex-Scotland footballer, before filming driver use phone and run red light, criticises Scottish courts’ “very obvious issues” after “ludicrously lenient” punishment

The wife of the former Rangers and Scotland footballer received six penalty points and a £255 fine having agreed a deal with prosecutors to only be punished for a mobile phone offence

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Cyclist films close pass and phone use (magnatom/YouTube)

Wife of ex-Scotland footballer scores hat-trick as cyclist films close pass, running red light and phone use… but rider left frustrated by “ludicrously lenient” punishment of £255 fine and penalty points

Cyclist accuses courts of "poor protection of vulnerable road users" after driver only punished for mobile phone use having accepted deal with prosecutor

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Dibden Purlieu cycle lane

New cycle lane has “ruined village”, made it more dangerous for drivers, and leads to cyclists “nearly taking children off their feet”, angry locals say; “People with penny-farthings need parking too!”; Massive fancy dress helmet + more on the live blog

It may be another grey November Monday, but don’t worry – there’s still plenty of cycling news and nonsense knocking about, and Ryan Mallon’s busy keeping track of it all on the live blog

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Auchenhowie Road, Milngavie, Glasgow (Google Maps)

Locals call for “immediate pause” to “completely bonkers” 5-mile cycle lane that will threaten the area’s “unique aesthetic and character”, while raising questions over “need for the bike route”

Concerns have been raised over the degradation of ecology and the lack of consultation by the council, but the council claims to have conducted plenty of consultation and considered the potential impact on the environment

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New bollards and drivers parking on cycle lane on Byres Road, Glasgow (Jonesy Evens)

Drivers ask “Where do we park now?” as new bollards installed on bike lane always blocked by cars; Police fine cyclist for “flagrantly” jumping two red lights, but some say move “should be legal”; Olympic team pursuit drama for GB + more on the live blog

Like a good team pursuiter, Ryan Mallon is dialled in, focused, and as aerodynamic as possible for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog… When he’s not distracted by all the track cycling on TV, that is

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