Cycling in the UK has never been more popular, with more people opting for bicycles as a means of getting around, getting fit and getting a kick out of doing it! Yet, with this rise in cycling comes an increase in cycling-related accidents, highlighting the dangers cyclists face on UK roads...
Cycling advocacy is more than just a push for better bike lanes or safer streets—it’s a movement aimed at transforming the way we share roads and ensuring the safety of everyone, from cyclists to pedestrians and motorists. In the UK, where cycling is rapidly growing as a mode of transport a...
We all love cycling. What better way to get around, to stay fit, to reducing your environmental footprint and of course, to experience the sheer joy of the open road. But as more and more people turn to cycling, safety has never been more crucial. By adopting safe cycling practices, you can...
Cycling is an excellent way to stay fit, reduce your carbon footprint, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. However, here in the UK, the weather isn’t always on our side! Adverse weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow, and extreme heat can turn a pleasant spin into a challenging and p...
Cycling is excellent exercise, good for the environment, and a healthy, reliable way of getting from point A to point B. However, like any mode of transportation, it requires proper care to ensure safety and longevity on the road. Proper and regular maintenance lets you avoid sudden breakdo...
Cycling is one of the great joys of life. It provides a ...
It's with great pleasure that we announce our most recent success story. Our dedicated legal team secured a substantial six-figure settlement for a foreign exchange trader involved in a cycle accident legal case in London. This case highlights the...
Cycling is a fun, popular, and eco-friendly mode of transportation. However, unfortunately, it comes with its fair share of risks. In this post, we’re providing a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing cycling injuries. This guide features exclusive ...
New Death by Dangerous Cycling Law Change: A Disproportionate Focus?
Cows and bees—don’t ask me in which order—kill more pedestrians each year than cyclists. It’s a stark but accurate statistic that illustrates how rare these tragic events are. Yet...
Tried to persuade my 17 year old daughter to do some sport with me for around 5 years, suggested squash, parkrun, tae kwon do, aerobics ,okay I knew that last one was unlikely to fly!
Finally settled on group cycle or spinning as it sometimes known, went last...
A feature of ageing, I'm the wrong side of a half century , is that you are more rarely surprised in life , sometimes in a good way and sometimes not so good!
I was genuinely staggered to find a few months back when cycling a Santander/ Boris bike to the ...
I try to never write about negatives on a bike since they are so obviously outweighed by the brilliant things.
The other day, however , I was chilled to the bone by a car that flew past me inches from my right hand side as I rode along. There was no previous ...
Cycle Legal's personal injury solicitors are so pleased to report a recent victory for a client cyclist involved in a brain injury claim. This unique case involved Cycle Legal actually challenging...
Really exciting start to the year at Cycle Legal when we overcame the might of the insurance industry in a ten month battle over legal costs in Chappell v Mrozek.
The decision was picked up extensively by the legal press because it is one of real importance i...
Encouraging to hear a former Top Gear presenter this am on the radio supporting 20mph speed limits in urban areas. London, where I live and work, is virtually 20mph everywhere and this is increasingly the case nationwide.
It certainly seems to be where the mo...
I deal with the police in every single case we act in , they attend every serious cycling accident as part of their job as they do every serious road accident of course of any kind.
I have a great deal of respect for the wonderful and traumatic job they have ...
We have noticed a definite and concerning upturn in cases coming into the firm from road rage in the last few months, horrific leg injuries caused by alleged deliberate targeting of cyclists.
The most recent in the last few weeks has been the most alarming, a...
I spoke the other day to my client who was the victim of an ebike cargo rider a few months ago. Together, we have been pressing the police to do something following a serious accident.
One of the options that they often go for to avoid a criminal prosecution ...
Been a busy 10 days or so at Cycle Legal with all the media action because of legal changes afoot (and threatened !) in the cycling world.
Saturday afternoon 6th August I was cross examined (sorry, interviewed !) by the lovely Sangita Myska from LBC ; t...
There is something so special about cycling in the extreme heat , when it seems too hot to sit still, walk or run. A gentle cycle is the perfect traveling pace , to chase , meet and to feel the breeze .
There are minor caveats, hills are best avoided unless y...
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