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Police “refuse” to take cyclist’s statement after near miss with motorist

Police “refused” to take cyclist’s statement after near miss with motorist – because they believed the cyclist was “speeding”

The cyclist was travelling at up to 24mph when a driver pulled out in front of him, with Police Scotland later admitting that the officers were “wrong” to dismiss his report

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 15:20
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HGV driver close passes cyclist, before cyclist is pulled over for ‘phone use’ (Liam, Twitter)

“Can’t the police use Google?” Cyclist mistakenly pulled over by police and threatened with ticket for “using phone” – and then gets lectured by officer for not wearing helmet or hi-vis

The cyclist, who was spotted by the officer saving footage of a lorry driver’s close pass on his bike camera, was told that not wearing a helmet or hi-vis could lead to him being “killed or smushed”

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 18:55
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Illegal e-bikes (Police Scotland/Twitter)

Police crackdown on dangerous delivery cyclists after cycling charity urged companies to do more following cycle lane crash

Last week, a cyclist said he had been left "terrified" by food delivery riders using illegal e-bikes at high speeds in cycle lanes, Cycling Scotland calling on companies to check the bikes they ride "are legal and road worthy"

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 10:55
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Lunan Bay Road, Angus

Cyclists allegedly punched by passing white van passenger in hit-and-run assault, police say

A man reportedly reached out of the van window on a rural road, hitting a man and woman riding their bikes, before the driver fled

Sun, Nov 05, 2023 21:04
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Just Eat cyclist.PNG

Cycling charity urges food delivery companies to check couriers are using legal e-bikes after cyclist left “terrified” by cycle lane collision

A cyclist injured in a collision with a rider travelling the wrong way along a two-lane cycle path said he regularly sees couriers "come down the cycle lane at full chap", the police admitting that some are "absolutely" not using legal bikes

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 13:13
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Christina Mackenzie at the Tour of Cambridge (Twitter)

Christina Mackenzie says she has “no hope” that hit-and-run driver who left her motionless will ever be found

The time trial specialist said that while she has recovered physically, Police Scotland's failure to trace the SUV driver have compounded her insecurities

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 11:18
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Red light operation

‘Vulnerable Road User’ operation sees police fine cyclists for jumping red lights

Four cyclists and one driver were fined during the operation, which police say also saw cyclists, drivers and pedestrians "spoken to and given advice"

Sun, Sep 24, 2023 13:59
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Anthony Parsons (picture via Police Scotland).PNG

Drink driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

Alexander McKellar admitted culpable homicide related to the death of 63-year-old Tony Parsons, while his brother Robert was also sentenced to five years and three months in prison

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 13:51
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Anthony Parsons (picture via Police Scotland).PNG

Motorist admits killing charity cyclist in drink driving collision and burying body

Alexander McKellar pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of culpable homicide relating to the death of cyclist Tony Parsons, while he and his twin brother Robert admitted attempting to defeat the ends of justice

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 17:14
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Anthony Parsons (picture via Police Scotland).PNG

Trial to begin of twin brothers accused of murdering charity cyclist after drink-driving collision

Tony Parsons was reported missing in 2017 while on a charity bike ride, his remains found near a farm on the Auch Estate more than three years later

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 12:41
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