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Cyclist killed by distracted lorry driver on London bridge “sadly contributed to her own death”, says judge as driver avoids prison

Shane Gibbs didn't realise he had collided with Bianca Dos Santos until he was stopped by police. He was distracted by his cab and console and was on a phone call at the time of the incident

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 10:14

Is the Tube strike turning London’s cycle lanes into “mosh pits on wheels”? Cyclists claim commute is “carnage” due to red light jumpers and hire bikes – but others say increased demand proof that better, wider cycleways needed + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog! Ryan Mallon’s back with your midweek round-up of all the latest cycling news, views, and maybe, just maybe a proper finish at the Vuelta (though I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one)

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 08:58

Commuter in a segregated cycle lane 6.jpg

If you can commute by bike, savour it

While George Hill appreciates the beautiful country lanes around his new local area, the option to commute by bike safely is something he finds himself longing for whenever life takes him back to the Big Smoke

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 13:27

Regent’s Park Outer Circle by Hanover Terrace

Cyclist who fractured pedestrian’s skull while riding laps of Regent’s Park fined £500 over group ride collision on wrong side of crossing

Victim called sentence "paltry and insulting" as cyclist's lawyers blamed "build up of traffic" for rider taking "evasive action" on the wrong side of a pedestrian island

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 10:58

Davontay Higgins sentenced for attacks on cyclists

Thug who kicked cyclists off their bikes and shared footage of targeted attacks on Snapchat jailed for 18 months

Davontay Higgins broke down in tears as he was jailed for intentionally injuring two cyclists in unprovoked attacks

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 10:44

Ex-UFC announcer assaulted schoolboy over Lime Bike blocking pavement outside £1.6m west London house… before turning up to court on one of the hire bikes

Andrew Friedlander claimed he "felt a civic responsibility" due to the large number of dockless e-bikes parked on his street, the court hearing he grabbed a 14-year-old boy by the neck during dispute over a bike knocked over outside his home

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 09:51

Suspected mobile phone thieves confront CyclingMikey

“I will finish you”: CyclingMikey confronted by suspected “horrible” mobile phone thieves on illegal e-bikes

The camera cyclist said he had to wait to call the police after he was surrounded by two balaclava-clad men riding Sur-Ron e-bikes as they could’ve stolen his phone too

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 16:18

Female cyclist in London on Lime hire bike

“I see at least one patient a week”: Doctor claims surge in ‘Lime bike leg’ injuries linked to tourists and inexperienced riders

A London-based doctor said that first-time users, with “little to no safety instruction before riding,” misjudge the weight and speed of the hire e-bikes, with injuries ranging from fractured shins to serious knee injuries

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 12:37

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Mr Loophole accuses CyclingMikey of “using his bike as a weapon” after safety campaigner’s bike run over by motorist

“He is controlling the bike… he may be guilty of dangerous cycling,” the lawyer said, commenting on the viral video of CyclingMikey trying to stop a motorist from ignoring road closure and driving through the wrong side

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 13:29

No No Cycling sign on Bluston Parade to Queensway footbridge

“Why can’t they use the roads?” Tory councillor questions why disabled cyclists can’t push their bikes and asks, “How common is this condition?” during ‘No Cycling’ row; 20mph limits don’t slow cars; Chain trauma; Pidcock on Vuelta + more on the live blog

The temperatures are still rising, so get the factor 50 ready, crack the windows open, and join Ryan Mallon for another day chock-full of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 08:49