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Police officer speaks to driver at Bank Junction (picture courtsesy Bikesy.co_.uk).jpg

Cyclists “incredibly disappointed” as councillors vote to reopen formerly notorious junction to taxis – despite casualties dropping to “virtually nil” seven years since restrictions introduced after cyclist’s death

“There’ll be increased road danger for those walking and cycling, and we’ll see fewer people ambling, sitting, snacking and a wall of cabs instead,” Simon Munk from the London Cycling Campaign said in response to the proposed trial at Bank Junction

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 18:57

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

Cyclists continue to be “most at risk” alongside pedestrians and motorcyclists, together making up 80% of all people killed or seriously injured on roads in 2023, reveals Transport for London

TfL claimed that cycling trips have safer overall with fewer deaths compared to 2014, but drivers cars still the main vehicle type involved in collision causing 68% of all London casualties

Thu, May 30, 2024 11:43

Telegraph front page/ cyclists in Richmond Park

Telegraph journalists told “check your research” after front page claims cyclists hit 52mph chasing London Strava segments… despite that being faster than Olympic track cyclists

"Clearly they've found a bad GPS glitched segment and taken that as hard fact": Newspaper ridiculed after reporting that London commuters are cycling to work faster than Tour de France sprinters

Fri, May 17, 2024 12:00

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Outer Circle near Hanover Terrace (via Google Street View)

Strava asked to remove popular segment after pedestrian death in cyclist collision

The Royal Parks said it would also be working with police and cycling groups as it considers further safety measures

Mon, May 13, 2024 16:53

Cyclist struck by Mini driver pulling across him into no-entry road (Piggy Stardust, X) 4

Cyclist hit by driver turning into no-entry road “should be prosecuted”, says Mr Loophole – but Jeremy Vine claims motorists who believe cyclist was at fault “should have their driving licence rescinded”

The clip showing the cyclist being struck by a turning motorist – who was allegedly attempting a U-turn to avoid traffic – has sparked a fierce debate on social media

Tue, May 07, 2024 20:42

Drivers on C3 Cycleway, London (credit: John Sword)

‘How to beat the rush? Use the bike lane’: Motorists, including driving instructor and cab driver flood cycle path — and refuse to give way to cyclists; Free Lime bikes to poll stations; Joy Division album or Giro d’Italia stages? + more on the live blog

It’s a poll day edition of the live blog this Thursday, with Adwitiya bringing you all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world

Thu, May 02, 2024 08:54

Holland Park roundabout improvements (Transport for London)

Cyclists slam report by “notorious anti-cycling group” claiming proposed bike lane on “one of the most dangerous junctions” will lead to more collisions and 800% increase in congestion

The scheme’s opponents also questioned Transport for London’s findings that 14 cyclists and pedestrians were injured at the roundabout in the past three years – but cyclists have dismissed the opposition as “faux outrage”

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 16:26

Knife-wielding moped muggers assault cyclist in latest “very targeted” attack at bikejacking hotspot

The 6ft 7in cyclist was pushed into a fence and held down with a knife during the early morning attack last week

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:59

Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light – copyright Simon MacMichael

Almost 1,000 cyclists fined for jumping red lights in last nine months since City of London Police introduced “Cycle Response Unit”

"The majority of cyclists are safe and obey the Highway Code, however, we are educating, engaging and where necessary enforcing those road users who go through red lights, putting themselves and pedestrians at risk"

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 08:15