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“But remember to dress in hi-vis”: Distracted motorist drives in cycle lane while texting, sparking criticism of “victim-blaming” police campaign; ‘E-bike’ rider steals 8ft nutcracker; Vuelta “doesn’t go well” in Pogačar’s schedule + more on the live blog

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Fri, Nov 28, 2025 09:33

“He waved the axe and told me to give him the bike”: Violent gangs attacking “sitting duck” cyclists in latest bikejacking spree – as victim says he is now too nervous to cycle on roads

Police in Hertfordshire are appealing for information following a spate of bikejacking attempts on cyclists by axe-wielding thieves on mopeds and motorbikes

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 19:00

“A stark reminder”: Cyclist killed by ‘racing’ moped rider cutting through traffic in bike lane, as cycling campaigners call for “immediate and decisive action”

The Met Police have confirmed that the moped rider, who reports suggest may have been involved in a “feud” with other motorcyclists using the cycle lane, has been arrested

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 14:29

“Stop calling them e-bikes”: BBC corrects inaccurate coverage claiming powerful electric motorbike was an e-bike

Fed-up cyclist holds BBC to account after latest incorrect news article claims e-bike rider was involved in collision

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 09:25

Three masked moped-riding teenagers arrested after “horrifying” series of attacks on cyclists

Police have identified 13 incidents this month which saw cyclists pushed from their bikes, leaving one with a broken collarbone, while a woman was sexually assaulted by the moped attackers

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 17:13

Bike stolen during violent attack by moped rider in Regent’s Park

“Copycat” moped mugger kicks cyclist into fence, threatens to stab him, and steals bike in yet another violent bikejacking

The incident, which took place in Regent’s Park, left the cyclist with cuts and bruises, and has been described as a “copycat” attack after a spate of violent robberies targeting cyclists

Sun, Dec 10, 2023 15:28

Britain’s bike theft scourge continues: Brazen thief attempts to steal bike outside Asda in broad daylight – as bystander withdraws cash – and moped muggers target club ride

Two club riders were the victims of a bikejacking in London on Saturday morning, after moped-riding thieves told them to “get off your f***ing bikes” while stopped at lights on a busy road

Sun, Oct 15, 2023 20:33

Moped rider jailed for three years for punching, robbing, and threatening to stab cyclist

19-year-old Luke Elmer and an accomplice targeted the lone cyclist in a “completely unprovoked” attack, breaking his nose and forcing him to hand over his wallet

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 16:28

Cyclist hospitalised after being pushed off bike by pair on moped

Police have appealed for information after “two unidentified males” assaulted the cyclist in Musselburgh

Sat, Dec 03, 2022 15:04

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Moped gang steal junior national closed circuit TT champ’s bike – 12 hours after he won title (+ video)

Thieves stole six bikes after breaking into garage at Mattie Dodd’s family home in Wimbledon last night

Mon, Oct 11, 2021 19:31