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No plans to force Isle of Man cyclists to wear helmets, insists minister – three months after calls to ban bikes from “perilous” Mountain Road rejected

The island’s infrastructure minister, however, has said that the situation “will continue to be monitored, as the safety of cyclists and all road users is a priority to the department”

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 10:56

Cyclist stopped by police while riding on Isle of Man Mountain Road

No plans to ban bikes from Mountain Road, insists Isle of Man government – after petition urging authorities to stop cyclists using “perilous route” attracts whopping 339 signatures

The petition, which was shared this week by the Isle of Man’s “feel-good radio station”, claims cyclists “cause a backlog of traffic” and “increase risk of collisions” on the famous road

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 15:34

Isle of Man’s “feel-good radio station” shares bizarre petition demanding cyclists are banned from Mountain Road because “they cause a backlog of traffic” and “increase risk of collisions”

Petition had fewer than 100 signatures when radio station shared it online, the campaign suggesting cyclists should stick to the coast road "without interfering with primary traffic"

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 13:50

Speeding driver who broke cyclist’s back while trying to overtake handed suspended sentence and four-year driving ban

The motorist was reported to be driving with defective tyres, and claimed he had to pull out of the overtaking manoeuvre on the bend because he didn’t see an oncoming van

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:03

Mark Cavendish at Nick Corkill Memorial Handicap road race (Manxmanphotos)

Mark Cavendish rocks up at Isle of Man road race and finishes 29th

The race's organiser called it a "real joy" to see Cav "showing no airs or graces and just slotting back into his club cycling roots"

Wed, Mar 27, 2024 17:00

Cyclist stopped by police while riding on Isle of Man Mountain Road (credit – Chris Glencorse)

Cyclists criticise police’s “lack of road user equality” after rider stopped on foggy climb due to motorists’ visibility complaints

The road.cc reader was stopped three times by Isle of Man Constabulary who told him to put his bike in their van following a "load of complaints"

Mon, Mar 20, 2023 12:04

Cyclist stopped by police three times and “told to put bike in van” after a “load of complaints” from motorists on foggy climb

Isle of Man Constabulary says officers were “dispatched to check on the welfare of the cyclist” after several reports of near misses with drivers

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 12:26

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Isle of Man police warn cyclists not to ride on TT course for their own safety

Riders from Leeds and Swindon arrested after ignoring warning signs

Fri, Jun 10, 2022 12:26

Helmet Row (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Updated: Isle of Man NOT looking to make cycle helmets compulsory

Members of Tynwald's lower house had expressed concerns over cycle helmets being made mandatory

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 09:48

Mark Cavendish goes for gold for Isle of Man at Commonwealth Games – but Peter Kennaugh will be missing

Bora-Hansgrohe's new signing from Team Sky will be riding Ardennes Classics instead

Wed, Jan 03, 2018 17:25