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Cyclist catches driver watching adult film and ‘spanking the monkey’ in heavy London traffic

“How is this one for a ‘distracted’ driver... We have to share the roads with these people FFS!”

Thu, Nov 09, 2023 11:31

Father of toddler who lost finger after getting it stuck in drivetrain brands dockless hire bikes a “menace”

The one-year-old boy got his finger trapped when he touched the chain and inadvertently put pressure on the bike's pedal.

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 15:42

Cyclist endures epic 22,500-mile journey around the world in 430 days… has bike stolen outside London pub

"I went for a drink with a couple of friends who I was in the army with, just catching up... I came out and the bike was not there"

Mon, Oct 16, 2023 16:21

Google Maps collaborates with TfL for better cycling routes

Google Maps collaborates with Transport for London to provide cyclists with safer and quieter navigation with dedicated cycling infrastructure

"Hey Google, take me from Brentford to Paddington (without having me go through Kensington High Street, please)"

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 14:13

Safety work approved to improve “most dangerous junction in London” for cyclists

In 2015, a cyclist who had worked with the Queen in her role as a designer was killed in a collision at the junction, which will now get protected cycle lanes and early release traffic lights to better protect cyclists

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 16:27

Van driver trying to pass cyclist and son on a School Street

“He’s going to school”: Impatient van driver honks and swears at cyclist and his son on a School Street closed off to motor vehicles

“If you can’t wait five seconds and endanger me and my six-year-old, you are not fit to drive, let alone professionally”

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 13:16

Jeremy Vine’s lucky escape as bike run over by reversing driver who turned onto cycle lane

"Unbelievable": The BBC and Channel 5 presenter said about the incident in central London this morning

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 11:33

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Tailgating London bus driver (Twitter: Rendel Harris)

Bus driver disciplined by employer for tailgating cyclist before calling police for rider “getting on his nerves”

Bus operator Go-Ahead London apologised for the incident and said the driver had been identified and "dealt with formally, in accordance with our company's disciplinary procedure"

Mon, Sep 04, 2023 14:24

“I’ve got a cyclist here!”: Bus driver who tailgated cyclist tries calling the police for “getting on his nerves”

The bus driver tried to overtake the cyclist by speeding, and then on reaching a red light, got out of the bus to aggressively confront him

Sun, Sep 03, 2023 15:28

“Huge cost”: Repair bill tops £850,000 for councils fixing vandalised low-traffic neighbourhoods

One local authority has spent almost £400,000 on repairs since 2020, with councils across London left to foot the bill caused by vandals

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 10:13