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UCI Cycling World Championships could be disrupted by council strikes, union warns

Pay talks with council leaders have broken down, Unite calling on the Scottish government to intervene to avoid a ballot for strike action.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 09:17

Major cycle lane closures during works a “death trap”, according to cyclist who fears “matter of time before serious accident”

The Glasgow cyclist said it is "ironic that in the year the city is hosting the UCI Cycling World Championships those commuting by bike are being treated as second-class citizens"

Wed, May 24, 2023 14:00

Van Aert goes on TT bike + Strava post from Glasgow

Wout van Aert takes time trial bike to Scotland for World Championships recon —then rides an OVO bike on Glasgow’s “risky” streets

The Jumbo-Visma star claimed two KOMs in Stirling which will host the World Championship later this year, before trying to stay alive on Glasgow’s streets on a rental bike

Fri, May 05, 2023 17:33

2023 Tour of the Gila women’s podium Austin Killips (image credit: Tour of the Gila)

UCI to make “eventual decision” on transgender policy in August and will “take into account all elements” of heated debate

Cycling’s world governing body previously said its transgender policy was “based on the latest scientific knowledge”, but has agreed to debate it and make a final decision in August following Austin Killips’ win

Fri, May 05, 2023 10:12

“Society has accepted death as a cost of getting from A to B”: Parents of young cyclist killed in collision call for change

"There is more than enough space, we just have to commit to making it safe for all who use it"

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 17:17

2023 World Championships Glasgow road race potholes

Cyclist raises alarm over “dangerous” potholes on 2023 World Championships road race routes

Pictures from the Scottish roads to be used for the elite men and women's road races paint a concerning picture six months out from the showpiece event

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 10:50

Hills Road separated cycle lane, Cambridge (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpeg

“Like playing Russian roulette”: Blind people raise concerns about ‘floating’ cycle lane bus stops

A campaigner joined the National Federation of the Blind and 162 other disability groups to hand a petition to Downing Street calling for the abolition of the bus stops separated from the pavement by cycle lanes

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 15:12

“Game changing” device allows cyclists to control traffic lights so children stay safe

“We still want safe segregated infrastructure but until then this will help so much,” says Shawlands Bike Bus, the system’s first users

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 15:05

Discover gravel routes in and around Glasgow – from windfarms to the West Highland Way

If you're after a new route to test in the west of Scotland, we've got you covered

Mon, Jul 04, 2022 14:30

Glasgow City Council orders an “unacceptable” bike shed to be dismantled

Glasgow council ruled the shed be removed after receiving eight complaints

Thu, Jun 02, 2022 09:18