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City of London cycle team police stop and fine cyclist running red light

Fake police officers scamming cyclists in Japan with ‘fines’ for jumping red lights and failing to signal

The rise in police impersonators targeting cyclists comes after Japan introduced a new ‘blue ticket’ system imposing mandatory £25 penalties for cycling without lights, riding through red lights, and cycling while wearing earphones or holding an umbrella

Thu, May 14, 2026 13:17

Japan bans 1,500 people caught drunk cycling from driving, under first year of stricter traffic rules

Police say anyone caught under the influence on a bike would likely "pose a serious risk of traffic danger if they drive cars as well"

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 14:38

Meet the Fukushima brothers, past stars of Asian road racing

Shinichi and Koji Fukushima were amongst the biggest stars and characters in early 2000s bike racing in Asia, and yet their great achievements and stories seldom made page space in western cycling media. This is their beguiling story...

Fri, Dec 26, 2025 12:00

900 cyclists caught drunk cycling banned from driving cars in Japan, as authorities say offenders “likely to pose a significant danger when driving”

The clampdown on cycling while drunk in Japan comes after stricter laws were introduced concerning phone and alcohol use by cyclists, with more measures, including a ban on holding an umbrella on a bike, set to come into force next year

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 13:38

2022 Dauphine – Ineos Grenadiers Pinarello Dogma F 2

Shimano profits plummet despite modest sales growth, as components giant blames cycling industry challenges, inventory issues, and foreign exchange losses

The Japanese company’s operating income dropped by a quarter in the first nine months of 2025

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 16:00

2025 Shimano CUES U6000 – crank detail.jpg

“We take this seriously”: Shimano pays subcontractors compensation over fair trade violation affecting 121 companies

Japan's Fair Trade Commission highlights concerns over outsourced manufacturing terms, as components giant apologises and confirms steps to rectify situation

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 12:02

Cyclist in London on the phone – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists caught looking at phones in Japan could face up to six months in jail, as new stricter cycling laws take effect

According to the new law, cyclists could also be sentenced to three years in prison and fined £2,500 for riding under the influence of alcohol

Fri, Nov 01, 2024 10:57

Japan to make cycle helmets compulsory for all cyclists from next April

All riders will be required to wear a helmet from 1 April – but there will be no sanction for not wearing one

Wed, Dec 21, 2022 11:51

Bike at bedtime 2022 Yukiya Arishiro Merida Scultura Credit FSA,iimiwa

Bike at bedtime: Yukiya Arishiro’s Japan National Championship Merida Scultura

Check out the newly crowned National Champion of Japan's custom painted Merida

Sun, Sep 04, 2022 20:45

Bike ‘thief’ in Japan walks free from court after convincing judge he was only borrowing it

Defendant, who had previous conviction for theft, repeatedly took a bike from housing complex where he lived

Sun, Oct 04, 2020 19:59