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“I could have been killed”: London cyclist who broke jaw and both elbows after hitting ‘invisible’ plastic cycle lane divider sues council

Greg Simmons suffered the horrific injuries after being 'catapulted' from his bike - Enfield Council is refusing to pay up, claiming that the divider was not defective

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 16:37
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Fabian Hamilton MP with Estarli e-bikes

“A false understanding of the law”: Labour MP demands BBC amends ‘e-bike injury payouts’ article that failed to mention £110m in claims all involved illegal bikes

Fabian Hamilton also called for the BBC to give training to its editorial teams to ensure they are aware of the distinction between illegal electric motorbikes and street legal e-bikes (EAPCs)

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 15:31
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Michael Gove encounter with camera cyclist

Michael Gove vs the disgruntled camera cyclist: Sometimes optics matter more than being in the right

Encountered any life peers that stepped out into your path on the commute recently? Wanted to give them a piece of your mind and upload the footage to a trillionaire’s personal disinformation platform? I’d advise showing more restraint next time...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 10:32
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The most subtle electric mountain bike to date? Plus illegal bike crackdowns, fire department saves lives with e-bikes, Lime rebrands + more

We've got hot new hardware and the latest news in all things e-bike within our latest round-up

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 16:58
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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Cyclists to face education course or fine for 10 new offences — including “dangerous” riding, cycling “without due care and attention” and riding without lights at night

Government to add host of cycling offences to Road Traffic Offender Act, with cycling dangerously, offences in London's Royal Parks, and mandatory light use at night all proposed

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 11:57
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Female cyclist in London with backpack – copyright Simon MacMichael

Does there really need to be a law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Specialist solicitor Mark Hambleton breaks down the stats and offers his take on the controversial recent bill amendment tabled by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:22
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Cycling and the law: Are UK sentencing guidelines tough enough for motoring offences? Explaining Clifford Rennie’s sentence

Following a recent high profile case in which two cyclists lost their lives, specialist cycling solicitor Mark Hambleton analyses the sentencing decision and offers his thoughts

Sat, Nov 27, 2021 12:00
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Scrapping bicycle tyres may be about to become illegal. Here’s how to recycle yours

A new bicycle tyre recycling scheme is due by the end of 2020

Tue, Jun 09, 2020 12:16
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Criminalising wild camping? New Government proposals to make trespass a criminal offence could leave riders with a record

Traveller legislation likely to have broader consequences

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 14:27
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Cycling and the law: How is a judge likely to assess a claim for compensation following an accident caused by a pothole during a sportive? An example from case law

Mark Hambleton, cycling solicitor, talks us through a recent case involving a claim for compensation by a participant injured during a high profile sportive

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 11:00
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