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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

New ‘dangerous cycling’ law – including potential life sentences for riders who kill pedestrians – granted royal assent, as Labour says move will “make streets safer”

“These changes will mean the tiny minority of cyclists who recklessly disregard others face the full force of the law,” transport secretary Heidi Alexander said

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 14:59

Cycle path blocked for two years – and no one knows why; Dramatic E3 finale; Scottish Labour leader criticised for proposed raiding of active travel fund for road repairs; Goats on the Paris-Roubaix course + more on the live blog

Happy E3 day to all who celebrate! Callum is here to mark the occasion with you...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 09:38

New ‘dangerous cycling’ laws are on the way, but government confirms “no plans” to make speed limits apply to cyclists

Home Office says penalties for "people who cause serious harm because of their bad cycling behaviour" will be brought in line with driving offences and maximum sentence for causing death by dangerous cycling will be life imprisonment

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 14:21

Sacked health minister hoped cyclist asking for more cycle lanes would be “mown down by an HGV” in “disgraceful” WhatsApp messages

Active travel campaigners "appalled" and suggest Labour politician Andrew Gwynne's comments "speak volumes about the contempt some politicians have for road violence".

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:09

Feather Cycle unfinished custom frame (@feathercycles on Instagram)

“It’s s*** you can’t trust anybody to do the right thing”: Independent cycle shop forced to massively discount custom bike frame after being “completely stuffed” by customer who failed to pay; Reaction to Louise Haigh resignation + more on the live blog

Just a normal Friday, no capitalist sinisterness associated to it… Adwitiya’s on duty to bring you the latest cycling news and views (and deals, if the sinister overlords compel him to)

Fri, Nov 29, 2024 10:30

London cyclists (Ayad Hendy via Unsplash)

Conservative government “pursued poisonous culture wars” between cyclists and drivers, says new transport secretary – as Labour vows to “take back streets” for all road users

Louise Haigh was responding to a question from Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse, who argued “road safety is one of the main reasons why young people do not cycle”

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 08:35

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

Labour government to invest “unprecedented levels of funding” in cycling

New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says access to safe cycle routes "essential" for tackling carbon footprint and pointed to the "hundreds of thousands, if not millions" of GP appointments that could be reduced each year through active travel investment

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 10:06

On your bike! How did the politicians who made questionable comments about cycling get on at the general election?

More than a few familiar faces will now be searching for something to fill their time

Sat, Jul 06, 2024 10:00

Kensington Palace Gardens (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by LondonEnte on Flickr).jpg

Banning cyclists and pedestrians from Britain’s “most expensive street” slammed “a selfish and spiteful act” by Labour candidate standing for election in the area

The Crown Estate claimed the decision was made to "prioritise safety and wellbeing" after complaints about "dangerous" cyclists causing "near misses" and putting residents and diplomats "at risk"

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 11:06

Labour shadow secretary for transport Louise Haigh riding a bike

Labour’s shadow secretary for transport rides a bike and offers support for cycling infrastructure… gets accused of photo-op (and for riding without helmet); Eden Hazard climbs Mont Ventoux; Chris Froome denies team power struggle + more on the live blog

It’s World Bicycle Day! Adwitiya’s hoping for better days on his bike (and some sunnier weather) this Monday as he hunts for all the news and updates from the cycling world

Mon, Jun 03, 2024 09:19