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Child safety campaigner demands Naked Bike Ride ban and claims it “allows perverts to be seen”, but World Naked Bike Ride London insists nude events “a lawful public protest for positive change”

Petition asks government to "act on safeguarding children" over "event in public where people expose themselves" — the campaign in the press since a man who called World Naked Bike Ride cyclist a "pervert" and punched him off his bike was spared jail

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 09:35
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No plans to ban bikes from Mountain Road, insists Isle of Man government – after petition urging authorities to stop cyclists using “perilous route” attracts whopping 339 signatures

The petition, which was shared this week by the Isle of Man’s “feel-good radio station”, claims cyclists “cause a backlog of traffic” and “increase risk of collisions” on the famous road

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 15:34
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Isle of Man’s “feel-good radio station” shares bizarre petition demanding cyclists are banned from Mountain Road because “they cause a backlog of traffic” and “increase risk of collisions”

Petition had fewer than 100 signatures when radio station shared it online, the campaign suggesting cyclists should stick to the coast road "without interfering with primary traffic"

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 13:50
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UCI issues “further clarification” on new tech rules including controversial 40cm handlebar width… by printing the same changes again, with some diagrams

The governing body says the changes were made following “extensive consultation” with riders, teams, and organisers, and claims the unpopular 40cm bar rule will allow “all athletes” to compete on “high-performance and safe” equipment

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 17:09
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“Cycling faces a crucial turning point”: Thousands sign petition urging UCI to rethink unpopular new 40cm bar rule

Critics argue limiting all riders to 40cm bars "does not account for variety in body types" and may "inadvertently place riders at risk of injury"

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 10:07
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No more smoke on the peloton? Cycling fan petitions government to ban sale of non-emergency flares, slamming “people choking cyclists with nasty polluting stuff”

“They are polluting, not environmentally friendly, and cyclists who are already on their limits have to inhale the toxic smoke they make,” the fan behind the petition said

Mon, May 26, 2025 20:34
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“No plans” to save free-to-air Tour de France coverage, as fan behind dismissed petition asks: “Does the government truly care about growing cycling?”

Responding to a petition calling for the Tour to be made a ‘Category A’ sporting event in the UK, the government said it “recognises concerns” but noted that broadcasting rights are “ultimately a commercial decision”

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 13:20
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“This is bigger than pro cycling”: Fan petitions government to save free-to-air Tour de France coverage in UK, condemning paywall as “massive missed opportunity” to boost cycling numbers and combat congestion

The petition, launched this week, urges the government to make the Tour a ‘Category A’ sporting event, ensuring it remains free to air like the Olympics, Wimbledon, and the FIFA World Cup

Thu, Apr 03, 2025 10:59
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Petition asks government for drivers to be “presumed liable” for cyclist collisions

The proposal for civil cases would mean motorists would be presumed liable unless they prove otherwise when involved in collisions with vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 17:12
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Locals sign petition asking council to slow down traffic at “dangerous” roundabout where “cyclists nearly die every day”

“I always dream that one day I'm going to have a bus or big lorry go straight [through] here because they’re crazy,” said one resident

Thu, Oct 12, 2023 17:13
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