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George Square fan zone, Glasgow, 2023 world men’s elite road race championships (Thomas Maheux/SWpix.com)

“Unprecedented success” of Glasgow World Championships inspires 80% of Scots to cycle more, independent report finds

According to the report, 82 per cent of spectators used active travel during Scotland’s ‘mega-worlds’, while over half of the non-cyclists who attended said they were inspired to cycle

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 14:08
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Driver in cycle lane, Glasgow

Cyclists bemoan missing bollards and poor layout as footage shows motorist driving down a cycle lane

“You want a design that keeps everyone separate to prevent the worst driver from doing harm and allows the most vulnerable person to cycle safely”

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 12:18
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Police “refuse” to take cyclist’s statement after near miss with motorist

Police “refused” to take cyclist’s statement after near miss with motorist – because they believed the cyclist was “speeding”

The cyclist was travelling at up to 24mph when a driver pulled out in front of him, with Police Scotland later admitting that the officers were “wrong” to dismiss his report

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 15:20
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Wallacewell Road (Google Maps)

Cycle lane segregation blamed for “horror injuries” as locals say infrastructure is a “trip hazard”

One local who broke his wrist and humerus after tripping over a cycle lane 'armadillo' said the cycle lane dividers are the same colour as the pavement, making them difficult to see

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 17:17
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Cycling charity urges food delivery companies to check couriers are using legal e-bikes after cyclist left “terrified” by cycle lane collision

A cyclist injured in a collision with a rider travelling the wrong way along a two-lane cycle path said he regularly sees couriers "come down the cycle lane at full chap", the police admitting that some are "absolutely" not using legal bikes

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 13:13
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Women’s elite road race, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, Glasgow (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Scottish newspaper brands World Championships a “ridiculous decision” and a “vanity project”

The comments come after Scotland's culture secretary blamed inflation and extra costs for the bill for hosting the UCI Cycling World Championships coming in at £8 million over budget

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 09:32
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David Millar outside the Barrowland Ballroom, 2014 Commonwealth Games time trial, Glasgow

Get your rocks off (by bike): Researchers encourage gig-goers to cycle by creating active travel and music map of Glasgow

By linking the bike lane to the mosh pit, the University of Glasgow’s Professor Matt Brennan hopes the Glasgow Music City map can inform conversations about how the city’s cultural life can align with its sustainable transport planning

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 09:14
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How was it having the Cycling World Championships in my home town?

In short, it was amazing.

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 12:45
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Emma Burke Newman (Pedal on Parliament)

Campaign launched for safer junctions in Glasgow after cyclist’s death – and is calling on local road users to share their experiences

Architectural practice where Emma Burke Newman worked identifies three junctions where urgent safety measures are needed

Sat, Aug 12, 2023 14:12
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Rain, rivalries, protests, new bikes and Michael Matthews interviewed: road.cc Podcast live from the Cycling World Championships

We're coming at you from Glasgow for this special edition of the road.cc Podcast, summing up our experiences so far and sitting down for a fascinating discussion with Aussie pro Michael Matthews

Thu, Aug 10, 2023 15:01
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