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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga Moves Closer to Becoming a Cycling Capital – When Will the Bicycle Paths Be Completed?

Riga is developing its bicycle infrastructure to promote cycling, but many paths are still incomplete or problematic, causing safety concerns for riders.

Mar 22 • 22:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A train collides with a bicycle at a railway crossing: A figure seen leaving the scene two minutes earlier in surveillance footage

A train collided with a bicycle left on the tracks at a crossing in Sakai City, Japan, while a figure was seen leaving the scene shortly before the incident.

Mar 22 • 02:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man beaten with a gun butt rides bicycle to UPA in Caruaru and dies

A 35-year-old man died after arriving at a health unit in Caruaru on a bicycle following a severe head injury from an assault.

Mar 21 • 14:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man riding a bicycle on BR-251 dies after being hit by a vehicle

A 60-year-old cyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle on BR-251 near Francisco Sá, with the details of the accident still being investigated by authorities.

Mar 19 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boy is hit by car while riding a bicycle in the interior of SP; video

An eight-year-old boy in Pereira Barreto, Brazil, was hit by a car while riding his bicycle but suffered only minor injuries.

Mar 17 • 20:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Outbuilding on fire in the school yard in Helsinki

A bicycle shelter is ablaze next to a playground in Helsinki, with firefighters responding to the scene.

Mar 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Video: expert shares advice on how to prepare a bicycle for riding after winter

An expert provides tips on preparing bicycles for the riding season after winter, emphasizing maintenance and safety checks.

Mar 16 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Fire hits electric bicycle store in Vila Velha

A fire broke out at an electric bicycle store in Vila Velha, Brazil, destroying several bicycles but resulting in no injuries.

Mar 13 • 16:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Beware of bikes disguised as bicycles: Points to identify them

Tokyo police are investigating cases where motorcycles are misrepresented as electric bicycles, leading to legal actions against the sellers.

Mar 13 • 05:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: cameras capture bicycle theft in front of restaurant in Iguaba Grande

Security footage captured a man stealing a bicycle parked in front of a restaurant in Iguaba Grande, raising concerns about safety in the area.

Mar 12 • 21:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sexual assault on the street: she was riding a bicycle and a motorist groped her

A woman was groped by a motorist while riding her bicycle in Morón, Argentina, leading to a police investigation.

Mar 11 • 11:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Tuesday, three cyclists and two pedestrians were injured in road traffic accidents

On Tuesday, three cyclists and two pedestrians were injured in various road traffic accidents reported across Latvia.

Mar 11 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple dies and child is injured after car hits bicycle in Greater Fortaleza

A couple died and their child was injured when a car struck their bicycle in Maracanaú, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 09:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City in RS installs bike lane in sections with tactile paving for the blind and ramp for wheelchair users; see images

A new bike lane in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, has faced criticism from residents, cyclists, and individuals with disabilities due to safety and accessibility concerns.

Mar 5 • 15:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Criminal Court: Two-Meter Giant Allegedly Kicked, Bit, and Spat at Police Officers

Antonino W., a 34-year-old man from Munich, faces charges for allegedly attacking a passerby and police officers, including throwing a bicycle and physical assaults.

Mar 5 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Lidl-Trek team of Ayuso, clear about the recklessness of Aleix Espargaró on a bicycle: "It does not reflect our values"

The Lidl-Trek cycling team has publicly criticized Aleix Espargaró for recklessly overtaking vehicles in a video that has circulated on social media.

Mar 5 • 09:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

M-1 Champions Takurou Learn Bicycle Rules, Fine 'High Even with Prize Money'

The comedy duo Takurou, winners of the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, participated in a bicycle safety class organized by the Osaka police, addressing the importance of understanding new traffic laws and fines for violations.

Mar 4 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LETTER TO THE READER ⟩ The woman from Lihula who was hit by a car regrets her silence: I rode my bike home and didn't document the accident; now I will be in pain for the rest of my life...

A woman from Lihula reflects on her decision not to report a traffic accident that left her in chronic pain after being hit by a car while riding her bike.

Mar 3 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Retiree rode a bicycle through a red light in Ostrava, was hit by a car at a cyclist crossing

A retiree was struck by a vehicle while cycling through a red light at a designated cyclist crossing in Ostrava.

Mar 3 • 13:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Forest Walking Path, Prohibiting Bicycle Traffic 'Pedestrian-Only' Promotion

Seoul City is planning to designate paths within Seoul Forest as pedestrian-only to enhance safety and prevent accidents caused by bicycles.

Mar 1 • 01:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cyclist accidents in Natal increased by 46% in 2025, says STTU

Bicycle accidents in Natal surged by 46% in 2025, with three fatalities reported, according to local urban mobility authorities.

Feb 28 • 16:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Fit for Spring: What to Look for When Checking Your Bicycle

As spring approaches, cyclists are advised to conduct annual checks on their bicycles to ensure safety and performance, with expert tips on DIY and when to seek professional help.

Feb 28 • 14:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ready for Spring: What’s Important for the Bicycle Check

As spring approaches, an expert provides a step-by-step guide for bicycle maintenance and advice on when to seek professional help.

Feb 28 • 14:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Ready for Spring: What’s Important for Bicycle Checks

Experts emphasize the importance of checking bicycles annually, especially before the spring riding season.

Feb 28 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman seriously injured after collision between car and bicycle in the North Zone of Teresina

A 42-year-old woman was seriously injured in a collision involving a car and a bicycle in Teresina, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 12:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Collisions Between Pedestrians and Bicycles: 99.9% of Violations Are Committed by Cyclists; Decrease in Strict Penalties for Drinking and Distracted Riding

A report reveals that 99.9% of traffic violations in pedestrian and bicycle collisions involve cyclists, with an increase in such accidents noted.

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tragedy in Mendoza: A Driver Ran Over and Killed a 12-Year-Old Boy Riding a Bicycle

A tragic accident in Mendoza resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy who was hit by a car while riding his bicycle.

Feb 25 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies in accident between electric bicycle and car in Montes Claros

A 49-year-old woman was killed in an accident involving her electric bicycle and a car in Montes Claros, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Road incidents in Klaipeda: a drunken man was caught riding a bicycle at night through the snow

Recent traffic incidents in Klaipeda County have seen multiple drivers caught for drunk driving, with alcohol levels ranging from 0.43 to 0.95 promille.

Feb 23 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

13-year-old boy dies after touching wire while riding bicycle on street in SC

A 13-year-old boy tragically died in São Bento do Sul, Brazil, after suffering an electric shock from a fallen power line while riding his bicycle.

Feb 23 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cyclist who got lost on a trail sent audio to wife informing he would be late for barbecue: 'I'm still in the woods'

A 62-year-old man from Morungaba, Brazil, sent an audio message to his wife notifying her that he was lost on a bike trail but was safe and would be late for a family barbecue.

Feb 23 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man attacked on a busy street in the Federal District; perpetrator fled

A man was fatally stabbed in a busy street in Santa Maria, Federal District, with the assailant fleeing on a bicycle.

Feb 22 • 16:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New bicycle took a life, fifth-grade student dies after falling into an open drain

A fifth-grade student in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, tragically died after falling into an open drain while riding his new bicycle.

Feb 20 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bicycle battery caught fire at college: 'When we arrived, a couple of hundred people were almost without clothes'

A bicycle battery exploded and caught fire at a college in southwestern Copenhagen, prompting an evacuation of hundreds of people due to smoke spread.

Feb 19 • 06:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Diver Jonathan Paredes accuses police of nearly running him over: 'He threatened me, I'm scared'

Mexican diver Jonathan Paredes publicly accused a police officer of aggression after the officer nearly ran him over while he was biking in Naucalpan, Mexico.

Feb 19 • 01:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retired man on electric bike dies after being hit by pickup truck, in Serra

A 62-year-old retired fisherman in Espírito Santo, Brazil, died from injuries sustained when his electric bike was struck by a pickup truck.

Feb 17 • 18:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"I am lucky not to have broken"

Helga Sigrún Sigurjónsdóttir was injured after colliding with an electric scooter left on a bike path in Laugardalur, prompting her to call for regulatory changes regarding electric scooters.

Feb 15 • 10:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A girl riding a bicycle was gruesomely bitten by a dog: the owner is forced to pay compensation

A court ruling in Å iauliai, Lithuania, found a dog owner liable for the severe injuries caused to a young girl by her poorly supervised dog, resulting in over 14,000 Euros in compensation payments.

Feb 13 • 11:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic Planning: Bad Tölz Designates Bicycle Streets

Bad Tölz is implementing a master plan to designate bicycle routes in the city to better accommodate cyclists and improve safety.

Feb 12 • 14:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Suspected of Not Attending Bicycle Course, Sent for Documentation: Took it Lightly Despite 50 Reminders

A man in Osaka has been sent for documentation for failing to attend a mandated bicycle safety course after receiving multiple reminders over 1.5 years.

Feb 12 • 07:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who is obligated to clear snow from pedestrian and bicycle paths?

The article discusses the legal responsibilities of property owners in Poland regarding snow and ice removal from adjacent pedestrian and bicycle paths as per the relevant law.

Feb 11 • 16:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

"The boy got away with little" - An adult man intentionally ran over a schoolboy

A 36-year-old man was sentenced for intentionally running over a 14-year-old boy last September during an altercation over a suspected bicycle theft.

Feb 10 • 19:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The wife of the German Chancellor fell from a bicycle

The article reports an incident involving the wife of the German Chancellor who fell from her bicycle, although details are limited due to a loading issue with the page.

Feb 10 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident in Ottobrunn: Lifeless man found next to bicycle

A 57-year-old cyclist was found dead on the street in Ottobrunn, Germany, with no indications of foul play.

Feb 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident with electric bicycle kills 5-month-old baby being carried in a carrier by mother in MT

A five-month-old baby was killed after an electric bicycle, carrying her and her family, was struck by a pickup truck in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil.

Feb 9 • 19:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another robbery at the roundabout of the Hipódromo in Mar del Plata: this time they took a bicycle from a recognized elite athlete coach

Renowned elite athlete coach Leonardo Malgor was robbed of his bicycle at gunpoint by two assailants in Mar del Plata.

Feb 8 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Radio host Juarez Vieira dies after being hit by a car in DF; driver was drunk, says DER

Radio host Juarez Vieira tragically died after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Taguatinga, DF, on Saturday morning, with the driver found to be intoxicated.

Feb 7 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teenager run over on her way to school is buried in Pompéu

Anna Luísa Monteiro Malaquias, a 13-year-old girl, tragically died after being struck by a truck while riding her electric bicycle to school in Pompéu, Brazil.

Feb 7 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident leaves one injured in Suzano

A 28-year-old man was injured in a collision involving a bus and a bicycle in Suzano, Brazil.

Feb 7 • 13:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Speed Limit: What the Electric Bicycle Bill Says in Florida

Florida legislators are advancing new rules for electric bicycles, requiring riders to slow down near pedestrians to enhance road safety.

Feb 6 • 19:37 UTC

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