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Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

“Red-light flouters”: Telegraph columnist accuses cyclists of “terrorising children and the elderly” in strange rant; Cyclist has scary near miss despite double white lines; Giro coverage + more on the live blog

After yesterday's monstrosity of a Giro stage, Callum has just about dried off to make it here, dredging the internet on your behalf

Thu, May 14, 2026 09:23

City of London cycle team police stop and fine cyclist running red light

“The rules apply to everyone”: Number of London cyclists fined for jumping red lights more than doubles in a year, as police warn about endangering pedestrians “for sake of saving a few minutes”

City of London Police says it issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists between April 2025 and March 2026, an average of around 25 a week

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 11:43

Taxi association boss blames “white, middle-class cycling lobby” for “farcical” idea to prioritise cyclists at traffic lights

Hire bike operator Lime this week suggested traffic lights could automatically prioritise cyclists to improve safety and reduce red light jumping

Sat, Feb 07, 2026 08:51

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

Groupama-FDJ riders fined by Spanish police during training camp

“So, you don’t respect the Highway Code?” 10 Groupama-FDJ pro cyclists fined €100 for ‘riding through red light’ during Spanish training camp, according to reports

“€100 a head, he really enjoyed himself,” Ewen Costiou, one of the riders caught allegedly jumping the red light, wrote on Strava

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 09:52

Swan Square, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, from Moorland Road

Taxi driver who left cyclist paralysed after jumping red light avoids jail

The motorist was handed a 19-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after the court heard that he “did not intend to cause harm” and was “spurred by the pressure of a busy junction”

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 15:58

“He’s not going to get anywhere quick doing that”: Pro cyclist can’t get his bike chain back on; London cyclists spot homemade sign asking if they can “tell the difference between red and green”; Einstein’s saddle is for sale + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, and Megan is back to keep you updated with the live blog

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 08:29

“Do you pay road tax?” GB News host admits he jumps red lights while cycling; Reckless driver avoids sentencing after taking injured cyclist to hospital; Belfast bike-rentals soar; Rwanda Worlds round-up + more on the live blog

Callum's here to guide you through your Tuesday and all the cycling stories it may bring

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 09:04

City of London considers stricter punishments for “dangerous and anti-social” cyclists jumping red lights

Police reportedly looking to use Community Protection Warnings to issue tougher penalties than £50 Fixed Penalty Notices, with prosecutions touted

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:54

Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light

“Let’s do better for everyone without wagging fingers”: ITV News reporter “catches” 200 cyclists jumping red lights in one hour – but cycling campaigners say design issues are to blame

“We shouldn’t be accepting cyclists jumping red lights, but we should be working out what the problem is and fixing it”

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 16:07