The historic Wye Bridge, linking Wales and England, has partially reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after being closed for months due to structural cracks. However, it will close again if temperatures exceed 30°C or fall below -3°C, and further deterioration could also lead to closure.
A Swansea University study found that warnings about SUVs' increased danger to pedestrians and cyclists had a negligible effect on purchasing decisions. Researchers suggest financial penalties are needed to reduce the number of large vehicles on roads.
The World Naked Bike Ride in London has ignited a debate about saddle hygiene, with concerns raised about potential infections from shared rental bikes. Organizers emphasize the event's focus on cyclist safety and optional nudity.
The Netherlands is trialing a 12mph (20km/h) cycling speed limit in Houten to address a 14% rise in cyclist deaths and increasing accidents, as diverse road users and e-bikes overcrowd cycle paths.
In 2024, over 40% of 81,780 two-wheeler rider deaths and half of 21,988 car occupant deaths in India could have been prevented with helmets and seatbelts, according to the road transport ministry. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest fatalities due to non-use of safety gear.
Britain faces a severe pothole crisis, with millions of holes and rising damage claims. Despite government funding and political promises, councils struggle with shrivelled budgets and the climate emergency, leading to a cycle of decline. Marsh Street in Bristol exemplifies the problem, with a planned resurfacing offering a glimmer of hope.
Britain faces a severe pothole crisis, with millions of defects on its roads. Despite government funding and political promises, councils struggle with shrivelled budgets and the escalating costs of repair, exacerbated by climate change and increased traffic. Long-term solutions are hampered by short-term funding cycles and strict targets, leading to a cycle of managed decline.
Dashcam footage shows a truck swerving across double lines on a rural Tasmanian road, narrowly missing two motorcyclists. Police are investigating and appealing for information to identify the drivers.
Dashcam footage shows a truck swerving across double lines on a rural Tasmanian road, narrowly missing two motorcyclists. Police are seeking information to identify the drivers involved in the May 2 incident.
700 riders will be in initial testing pool for weekly raceTesting is part of wider programme of integrity measuresFirst came the boom in virtual cycling, with thousands of people from across the globe competing against each other. Then came cash prizes. Now one major online platform has taken the next logical step by launching anti-doping testing for e-racers.MyWhoosh, which hosts the UCI Esports World Championships, has told the Guardian that the top riders in its weekly Sunday Race Club competition will now face random drug tests after they compete. Continue reading...
Some riders hospitalised after Famenne Ardenne ClassicDung may have sprayed on to riders in wet conditionsSeveral cyclists, including riders due to start the Giro d’Italia on Friday, fell ill after a Belgian one-day race, with cow manure on the roads suspected to be the cause.Three Lotto-Intermarché riders suffered from abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fever and vomiting, and were briefly hospitalised, the team said from Bulgaria, where the Giro begins on Friday. Continue reading...
A BBC World Service programme examining how drones and artificial intelligence are being used to map informal settlements in Alexandra, Johannesburg and Porto Alegre, Brazil. The project aims to help authorities prevent the worst impacts of flooding by answering crucial questions about population, building materials, and flood resilience in these vulnerable areas.
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
Paris-Roubaix, dubbed 'Hell of the North', is cycling's most brutal race, famous for its unforgiving cobblestone sectors that challenge even the finest riders. Despite its lack of mountains, the 260km classic tests endurance and resilience, with its unique terrain and unpredictable weather making it a spectacle of human exertion and historical significance.
