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“Revoke the driving licence of everyone who thinks this was the cyclist’s fault”: Viral collision video does the rounds (again); “Completely oblivious”: Some of the worst worn components to ever visit a bike shop + more on the live blog

If you're running the clock down at work, waiting for the weekend, our Thursday live blog is your place to be, Dan Alexander providing the procrastination in the form of all the news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 09:15

Fire engines delayed in Shrewbury’s gyratory

Local politicians claim cycle lane is “putting lives at risk” amid reports of fire engines being forced to use it — but resident claims complaints are from those who “obviously don’t want the cycle paths”

A petition with over 6,000 signatures asks for the floating bus stop, which is narrower than government guidelines, to be moved to outside the train station

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 15:42

“Absolutely ludicrous”: Residents furious over new cycle lane but council doesn’t have money to fix it; Sumo wrestler cycles after missing bus; “If I didn’t care I’d be on Bora Bora”: Primož Roglič dismisses retirement rumours + more on the live blog

Having seen off the worst of a common cold this weekend, Callum is back in fighting form to dredge the internet for you this fine Tuesday.

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 08:57

Speeding driver who screamed at cyclist after hitting and leaving him with life-changing injuries spared jail

The driver got out of his car and screamed at the injured cyclist, "What the f*** are you playing at?", who is now unable to get on his bike

Mon, Oct 09, 2023 12:14

Cycling track where Tom Pidcock won National Cyclocross title “in ruins” with cracking surface and “brambles shooting out of everywhere”

More than 30 riders have required treatment after falling off their bikes in just two events in the last year

Sun, Oct 01, 2023 11:31

“In a rural county the car is the most used and most important mode of transport,” replies councillor to family bike ride organisers

More than 250 people, including families and children, rode through Shrewsbury to celebrate cycling and call for more action to improve safety for all

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 16:35

2014-15 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup (copyright British Cycling).jpg

Shrewsbury hosts National Cyclo-Cross Championships this weekend

Elite races to take place at Shrewsbury Sports Village on Sunday

Sat, Jan 09, 2016 10:57

Battle lines drawn over bike and pedestrian-friendly features in York and Shrewsbury

York residents back retention of new cycle lane, but Shrewsbury's cabbies slam pedestrian crossing

Thu, Dec 02, 2010 12:52

£1 million cycle plan for Shrewsbury slammed

Councillors say scheme could cause problems

Sat, Jan 02, 2010 16:16

Shrewsbury children inspired to cycle

Radbrook Primary host cycling event for Bike It project

Tue, Nov 10, 2009 12:17