Pub accused of racism as black cyclists were refused table

Historic seaside pub is accused of racism after staff refused three black cyclists a table – moments before giving one to white customers Julian Konten, 48, was with two black friends at the Captain’s Wife in Glamorgan The teacher, Dale Miller and Chris Harper were told there were no space for them Mr Konten said … Read more

Britain gets its first Dutch-style roundabout that gives priority to cyclists

Britain’s first Dutch-style roundabout that prioritises cyclists and pedestrians has been blasted by motorists as ‘confusing’, ‘a cyclist killing zone’ and ‘an overspend’ after the council blew £2.3million on it. Cyclists have an outer ring on the Cambridge roundabout, with cycle crossings over each of the four approach roads in a contrasting red surface. There … Read more

UK’s first ‘CYCLOPS’ junction which is designed to keep cyclists safe comes into use

UK’s first ‘CYCLOPS’ junction which is designed to keep cyclists safe while making a right turn comes into use First ‘Cycle Optimised Protected Signals’ junction opened in Hulme, Manchester Involves a ‘cycle track’ on the outside of the junction to separate bikes and traffic Dependent on signals, cyclists can make right turn away from traffic in one … Read more

Cyclist’s video of police officer stopping him and accusing him of ‘antisocial behaviour’

Cyclist’s video of police officer stopping him and accusing him of ‘antisocial behaviour’ for riding on the pavement, not wearing a helmet and not having a LICENCE PLATE goes viral with more than 1m views Unnamed man is stopped on a residential street for riding his bike on pavement Police officer explains he is not … Read more

Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton reveals male cyclists try to overtake her when she is on bike

Former Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton reveals macho MAMILS try to overtake her when she’s riding on the roads – and admits she finds them ‘funny’  Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton, 39, revealed problem with male cyclists  Athlete, from Bedfordshire, shared portrait on Instagram with lengthy caption Revealed when she is out cycling, male cyclists will try … Read more

Government pumps £283m into public transport and provides £50 bike repair vouchers for cyclists

Roads, railways, buses and trams are to receive a £283 million funding boost and half a million bike repair vouchers will be made available as part of plans to get Britain moving again during the coronavirus crisis. The Transport Secretary said today the cash injection, divided into £254m for buses and £29m for trams and … Read more

Should cyclists have insurance and a penalty points threat?

Stricter rules for cyclists should be introduced immediately to combat the increased number of two-wheeled law breakers hitting the road due to the Government’s recommendation for people to avoid public transport. Ministers ‘must introduce emergency legislation to tackle a boom in the toxic cycling which has emerged during the lockdown period’ and that ‘for too long bad … Read more

The stunning bike path in Belgium that leaves cyclists feeling like they’re riding through water

If there were Oscars for the most incredible bike paths – this one would surely be in the running for a gong. Behold the unique ‘Cycling Through Water’ experience, a 200-metre-long (656ft) section of bike path that cuts through a vast pond, with the water on either side at eye level. The trail, which is … Read more