Road Safety
Dangerous cycling set to carry tougher prison sentences under new UK laws
The British Government has agreed to change the law so cyclists can be prosecuted like drivers
Project Flock’s new bike light helps cyclists 'to be recognised as a human'
Australian company’s rear light uses Biomotion Lighting technology to illuminate a cyclist's legs, which means they can be spotted up to "5.5x sooner"
Geraint Thomas on Giro d’Italia road condition: ‘That’s definitely not safe’
Ineos Grenadiers rider shocked at rough roads following crash on Giro d’Italia stage 9
‘Do better’: UK government criticised for survey assessing if fines for entering cycle lanes are ‘fair’
In the latest controversy linked to the ‘Plan for Drivers’, the Department for Transport’s survey was met with anger and bemusement
How to handle traffic when cycling
Navigating traffic for the first time on a bike can be daunting so Manon Lloyd and Hank have put together these simple tips to help make it more comfortable
AusCycling calls for greater consistency in helmet laws in Australia
Federal government has approved more helmet standards for sale, but many of them can’t be legally used according to state laws
Why are cyclists often banned from public areas? - The GCN Show
From bike paths being closed to cyclists being barred from pedestrianised areas, Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson consider the dehumanisation of those on two wheels
UK-wide road safety protest taking place this Saturday: who are Safe Streets Now?
We speak to Mat MacDonald, one of the founders of Safe Streets Now, about their upcoming nation-wide protest
Automatic e-bike power cuts to be trialled in Amsterdam
New 'intelligent speed adjustment' technology can actively restrict motors when riding through hazardous areas, as developers liken it to the seatbelt
London’s cycling infrastructure network has quadrupled in length since Sadiq Khan became mayor
London’s Cycleway network is now four times the length that it was in 2016, going from 90km to over 360km
1,000-strong protest for women’s cycling safety takes to London this Sunday
Following findings that nine in 10 women have suffered verbal abuse whilst cycling, cyclists in London are taking to the streets to make a statement
UK ministers consulting on doubling e-bike power limit and allowing throttles
The Department for Transport are proposing the limit go from 250W to 500W, the Guardian reports
How to spot an illegal e-bike
Whether you're buying online or in-person, here's how to work out if an e-bike is legal or not
Is high-visibility clothing effective for cyclists? Debunking myths and misconceptions
Simon Richardson explores the science behind hi-vis clothing and finds out what combination of kit might help make us safer on the roads
What is the best functional bike tech?
It's not always about saving grams and making things more aero, sometimes the best tech is stuff that just works
Cyclist hit by Waymo driverless car in San Francisco
The incident occurred when a cyclist followed a truck through a junction, and has sparked a regulatory review
The Dutch turned the Netherlands into a bicycle utopia. Here’s how we can do the same in other countries
Chris Bruntlett, author of Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint, tells us how the rest of the world can learn from the Netherlands
Fewer children are riding to school, says Bikeability
Bike ownership is also down, according to the official national scheme teaching children to cycle
Cars becoming too big for British roads, leaving less room for cyclists, new research shows
Over half of modern vehicles are too wide for on-street parking, making the roads less safe for cyclists
Seven out of ten people in England never ride a bike, government statistics show
New nationwide survey reveals shockingly low cycling participation and crucially, shows how to fix it
GCN Show: How dangerous is road rage and what can we do about it?
Conor Dunne and Si Richardson discuss the issue of road rage, with expert insight, and ponder what might be done to address the issue
New AI tool recreates streets to be bike-friendly
The tool allows you to 'add a touch of Dutch' to your street
Cycling UK claims that the state of UK roads is costing lives
Findings show that 255 people have been killed or seriously injured in the last seven years due to poor road surfaces
TV's Noel Edmonds opposes a New Zealand cycle trail, saying it isn't safe
After refusing to let the trail pass through his land, the TV star has spoken out for a second time against the Great Taste Trail, this time quoting cyclist safety