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Lime bike boss proposes adjusting traffic lights “to reward safe cyclists”

Hal Stevenson's comments came in an opinion piece where he also argued London should embrace "green wave" technology

Wed, Feb 04, 2026 17:43

Safety of driverless taxis on London’s “infamously complex, congested, and contested streets remains to be seen”, say cycling campaigners – as ‘robotaxi’ service set to launch this year

US self-driving car firm Waymo said it hopes to be operating in the capital by September, but the London Cycling Campaign has urged caution, insisting that the project needs to boost safety, not “detract from it”

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 09:25

“There’s no climb even close to this tough”: Phil Gaimon takes KOM on 90km Hawaii monster that climbs 4,000m; Is this cyclist right to blame themself for near-collision in busy traffic?; 100% legit Facebook bike… (apparently) + more on the live blog

It's Thursday, which means Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hot seat for another day of rounding-up all the goings on in the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 09:22

“Our safe streets are here to stay”: Mayor’s “dangerous” decision to axe low traffic neighbourhoods deemed unlawful, as campaigners hail “huge precedent for London”

The Court of Appeal ruled the removal of three liveable streets in Tower Hamlets by its mayor Lutfur Rahman failed to implement Sadiq Khan’s transport strategy for London, after years of legal wrangling

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 16:08

Business owner bills Lime £7,600 over parking row, after seizing e-bikes left on his property and taking operator to court

Boss of London building firm charges Lime £10 removal fee and £10 daily storage charge for every bike left on his company's property

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 15:06

“There needed to be a cycle map for London that made safety its focus”: Homemade cycle map racks up a million views; Fans plea for free-to-air coverage of the Grands Départs; Blogger calls out lack of segregated cycle lanes in city + more on the live blog

Callum is here, googling tourist activities in Welshpool whilst bringing you the best of Friday's two-wheeled ecosystem

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:33

Regent’s Park to get new pedestrian crossings as part of crackdown on ‘dangerous’ cyclists

The crossings form part of Royal Parks’ new ‘considerate cycling campaign’, which it says will “enhance safety for all visitors” by forcing cyclists to adhere to a code of conduct and speed limits

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 14:35

“I’m thinking someone’s done some proper research on this”: Cyclist fears thieves used Strava to plan burglary and steal bikes worth £30,000

Cyclist devastated after thieves climb into garden, block lights, pick lock on shed and steal three high-value bikes during evening when owner was in the house metres away

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 16:12

New year, same old anti-cycling ragebait in the media

When it comes to how UK cyclists are portrayed in the wider media, 2026 hasn't got off to the best start according to our columnist George Hill

Mon, Jan 05, 2026 15:28

Cyclists caught running red lights in London will be given the option of watching a film about a serious collision that left a cyclist in a coma

Those stopped by police can choose between a £50 fixed penalty or watch a crash awareness film based on a real collision between a cyclist and a bus after the rider ran a red light

Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:47