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Paul Varry (Paris en Selle) and Boulevard Malesherbes

“We have reached the bottom”: SUV driver charged with murder after cyclist’s road rage death leaves French cycling community “deeply shaken”

The cyclist was allegedly crushed following a roadside row when the motorist cut across an unprotected cycle lane, as mayor says “it is unacceptable to die in Paris while riding a bike” and activists call for “end to road violence”

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 15:32
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Police Scotland investigate viral footage of cyclist attacked

Police make arrest after sickening footage of cyclist slammed to ground by driver goes viral

Police Scotland confirmed the cyclist was "taken to hospital to be checked over" having been seen lying motionless following the incident

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 09:46
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Cyclists and horses (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 on Flickr by Michael Podger)

Drivers “surprised and happy” to see horses on the road – but “frustrated, angry, and anxious” when overtaking cyclists, new road rage study finds

The report, which examined mindfulness when overtaking cyclists and horses, found that one in three motorists often or always feel frustrated towards cyclists on the road, and that 70 per cent believe cyclists “don’t obey road rules”

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 10:47
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Shaldon Road, Bristol

20-year-old female cyclist followed and assaulted by road rage driver after gesturing for him to give her space

The motorist allegedly followed the cyclist before attacking her, kicking her bike, and shouting obscenities at her, police have said

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 15:21
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Road rage driver gets out of car to threaten cyclists after pulling into bike box

“I’ll knock your f***ing teeth in!” Road rage motorist who got out of car to threaten cyclists after pulling recklessly into bike box was driving whilst disqualified and without insurance

The driver, who warned the cyclist to “move closer to the kerb” before almost hitting the rider and another vehicle, sparking the confrontation, pleaded guilty to assault and will be sentenced in May

Sun, Mar 24, 2024 18:32
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Road rage motorist

Road rage motorist who tried to punch cyclist and threw bike fined £600, given six penalty points and ordered to pay for repairs

The road.cc reader involved decided to "go the restorative justice route" rather than a court case, the driver arrested soon after trying to hit the cyclist and damaging his bike

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 12:40
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Muswell Hill assault

Road rage motorist arrested for dangerous driving after knocking cyclist over and throwing bike away

"He deliberately shoved me into oncoming traffic, then used his vehicle to drive over the poor cyclist who'd come to help me, and then he pushed me..."

Sat, Jan 13, 2024 11:33
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Philippe Gilbert celebrates winning Stage 18 of 2015 Giro d’Italia (picture ANSA, Dal Zennaro)

Philippe Gilbert and Loïc Vliegen found guilty of assaulting motorist following “dangerous overtake”

The former world champion was also convicted of carrying and using pepper spray during the 2016 training ride altercation, while the driver was convicted of intentionally obstructing traffic

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 13:09
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Motorist aims golf club at cyclist in shocking road rage incident after near miss

Motorist avoids charges despite swinging golf club at cyclist during shocking road rage attack

The driver was ordered to attend an anger management course as part of a Community Resolution following the attack, which took place after he pulled across the road into the cyclist’s path

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 17:19
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Parkside, Darlington

“Callous” road rage driver, who left cyclist lying in road with life-changing injuries after deliberately slamming on brakes, jailed for 21 months

The uninsured and disqualified motorist, branded a “danger to other road users”, close passed the cyclist before weaving across the road and causing him to smash into the rear of his vehicle

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 12:33
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