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RideLondon: it’s all change as cycling festival on closed roads returns

There were notable differences from the last time the event was held in 2019. Here are five thoughts

Published: 2:00 AM

The man challenging anti-cycling trolls to change their ways

Andrew Tierney is part of a new breed of cycling activists tackling a rise in online abuse head-on

Published: 2:00 AM

Has the Times declared war on cyclists?

Peter Walker

Editorial calling for cycling licences and insurance is odd given paper’s previous campaigns for safer roads

Published: 5:52 AM

Published: 5:52 AM

Common myths about what UK Highway Code changes will mean

Cyclists won’t be ‘in the middle of the road’ and there is no new rule on riding two abreast

Published: 5:21 AM

How a myth about London bike lanes and congestion took off

Analysis: delving into news stories linking congestion with cycle lanes shows how troubling myths can escape into the wild

Published: 7:04 AM

The bikelash paradox: how cycle lanes enrage some but win votes

Janette Sadik-Khan and Seth Solomonow

Meddling with drivers guarantees a media storm, but mayors behind ambitious road reclamations are consistently rewarded

Published: 5:00 AM

Published: 5:00 AM

Why aren’t more big bike firms tracking their environmental impact?

Trek’s sustainability report appears to be the first of its kind in a sector that has had a free ride on the issue

Published: 2:00 AM

Green streets Hastily abandoned low-traffic schemes could cost councils funding

Transport minister warns local authorities not to remove cycle lanes or other reduction measures without evidence of their failure

Published: 1:00 AM

Bikepacking and gravel bikes: new concepts in off-road cycling, or marketing fad?

A four-day loop around the King Alfred’s Way gave ample time to test the claims of faster speeds and greater off-road ease

Published: 2:00 AM

Want to turn your bicycle into an e-bike? Here’s just the gizmo

With Swytch, you can clamp a wheel, battery and sensor to any model and enjoy a power-assisted ride

Published: 3:00 AM

The evidence is in: low-traffic neighbourhoods are popular

Julian Bell

The London election proves that measures to make streets safer are a vote-winner, says a former Labour leader of Ealing council

Published: 3:00 AM

Published: 3:00 AM

London mayoral election: which candidate is best for cycling?

Analysis: greater use of bikes can help tackle emissions in the capital, but can the would-be mayors deliver?

Published: 4:40 AM

Opponents of LTNs claim they delay emergency services – but look at the facts

One thing is clear: there is virtually no evidence that low-traffic neighbourhood schemes hold up emergency vehicles

Published: 2:00 AM

Want to make the streets safer for women? Start with cycling

The UK’s cycling infrastructure is hostile to women – and smart new measures in Paris and Lisbon show that it’s time to overhaul the system

Published: 3:00 AM

End of UK lockdown may mean a rise in bike thefts

UK police services to launch national cycle crime partnership while pushing theft prevention

Published: 5:20 AM

Bike blog test ride: are commuter e-bikes worth the price tag?

We look at four e-bikes, from the hi-tech to the conventional, to see which offers the best experience

Published: 5:39 AM

Farage's anti-cyclist article shows car users fear loss of control

Peter Walker

Bike-friendly measures introduced during lockdown have led rightwing populists to revive much-disproved myths

Published: 2:00 AM

Published: 2:00 AM

Despite a loud opposing minority, low-traffic neighbourhoods are increasingly popular

Peter Walker

YouGov poll found positive views on LTNs are three times higher than negative ones

Published: 2:30 AM

Published: 2:30 AM

Why we need media reporting guidelines for road safety

Laura Laker and Martin Porter QC

Language and accuracy matter, as they can contribute to making the roads less safe for non-motorists and how the law is applied

Published: 2:00 AM

Published: 2:00 AM

Road closed or open? The signs revamping low-traffic neighbourhoods

Fearing red signs sent the wrong message, one resident created an alternative – and councils are taking note

Published: 3:00 AM

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