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Man arrested for dangerous driving after cyclist is killed in Cheshire road accident — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 16-01-2007 15:29

A prominent amateur cyclist has died while out on his bike on a road in Cheshire.

Teenage cyclist dies after Basingstoke collision — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 05-01-2007 07:22

A 12-year-old cyclist who suffered serious head injuries after colliding with a car in Hampshire has died.

Cyclist found fatally injured in Wigan road — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 02-01-2007 06:47

A 41-year-old cyclist has died after being found next to a road junction in Greater Manchester.

Fewer child road accidents in London but more cyclists killed or seriously injured — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 10:43

The number of children killed or injured on London roads fell last year, but the number involving bicycles rose, Transport for London (TfL) has said.

Cyclist seriously hurt in Manchester crash — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 25-09-2006 06:48

A 59-year-old cyclist suffered serious head injuries when he was involved in a collision with a car, police said.

Cyclist found with head injuries in Dorset country lane — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 20-09-2006 07:27

A 56-year-old cyclist has been found with serious head injuries on a country road in Dorset.

Uttoxeter girl injured in cycling collision — by Conrad Murray — last modified 04-09-2006 17:01

An eight-year-old girl is being treated in hospital for head injuries after being knocked off her bicycle.

Teenage cyclist dies after Manchester crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 04-09-2006 07:06

A 14-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car while riding his bike in Greater Manchester.

Cyclist suffers facial injuries in Midlothian hit-and-run — by Conrad Murray — last modified 31-08-2006 06:19

A cyclist suffered facial injuries including a broken cheekbone following a hit and run incident in Midlothian.

Girl cyclist dies after Somerset crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 29-08-2006 04:37

A 13-year-old girl has died in a crash near Wiviliscombe in Somerset.

Four-year-old hurt in Durham cycle crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 26-08-2006 14:51

A young boy was seriously injured when he was knocked off his bike by a car in County Durham.

Road accidents: Cycle death family criticise sheriff for failing to act against speeding lorries — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 13-07-2006 08:27

The family of a cyclist killed when a speeding lorry crashed into him have criticised a sheriff for failing to protect other bikers.

Road accident: Appeal for A458 Middletown cycle crash witnesses — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 12-07-2006 10:59

Police have issued a second appeal for witnesses after an 11-year-old cyclist was seriously hurt in an accident with a car. The girl was injured in Middletown near Welshpool, on 30 May and she has been recovering in hospital ever since. The accident happened at 1710 BST on the A458.

Cycling injury: woman seriously injured but wire trap for cyclists in park could have decapitated victim — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 12-07-2006 06:39

A mother of three who narrowly escaped decapitation after riding into a thin metal wire that had been strung across a path popular with cyclists had been named by police.

Road accident: 'White van man' scientifically proven to scare cyclists and horses — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 08-07-2006 20:48

White Van Man, viewed by many motorists as the unruly road hog at the wheel of a light delivery vehicle, who heckles other drivers for their driving, has been scientifically proven to be more of a danger on the road.

Cycling injury: cyclist hurt by wire strung across Swindon park path — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 07-07-2006 14:42

A cyclist has been treated for serious facial injuries after riding into a wire which was deliberately left strung across part of a Swindon park.

Cycle death in Christchurch: police appeal for crash witnesses — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 07-07-2006 14:45

Police investigating the death of an 87-year-old cyclist have released a picture of him in a bid to jog the memory of potential witnesses.

Road accident: Dead schoolboy named after Wishaw cycle crash — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 07-07-2006 14:47

A seven-year-old who died after he was knocked off his bike has been named by Strathclyde Police.

Triathlete Kearney dies in cycle training road crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 07-07-2006 14:43

Irish triathlete Caroline Kearney was killed in a collision with a car while on a training cycle ride in Montpellier, France on Thursday.

Ride held for Abergele cycle crash victims — by Conrad Murray — last modified 07-07-2006 14:46

Dozens of cyclists have completed a 90-mile bike ride to raise money for the families of four members of a cycling club who died in a crash. The four cyclists from Rhyl Cycling Club were killed in January when a car skidded on ice on the A457 near Abergele, north Wales. Staff at the John Cotton textile factory, near Huddersfield, organised the ride after hearing of the tragedy. Eight members of Rhyl Cycling Club went to West Yorkshire to take part.