Articles by ‘Mark Hambleton’

One of my biggest fears when I’m riding my bike is that I will fail to see a pothole. If you do hit one whilst riding, the best outcome is generally getting a nasty jolt; the worst is being thrown into traffic.

At the outset, let me be perfectly clear; I consider myself to be a passionate cyclist and advocate for cycling safety. Half man, half bike, I will be amongst the first to defend the rights of cyclists and the values of the lifestyle.

Combined with this, I am also someone who through their profession, has to deal with the realities of accidents involving cyclists on a near daily basis. This unsurprisingly, also makes me an uncompromising and vocal advocate for cycling safety.

Every winter, when the clocks go back and the country is propelled into darkness, we all notice the immediate change. But for those of us that commute by bike, this transition is particularly sharp and when it comes to reduced visibility and our safety, it has the potential to make cycling more dangerous.

Foreign cycling holidays are becoming more and more popular, and although they are a great way to stay active and see the world, cycling accidents abroad do unfortunately happen.

Cycling holidays are becoming increasingly popular. Having recently cycled from Bath to Paris in three days, I know how enjoyable it is to ride through a foreign country and experience a different cycling culture.

If you are thinking about doing a charity event on the continent, a summer cycling holiday or maybe even riding out to watch a professional race, then I’m sure you will have an amazing time. But before you go, it is important to understand how your rights may change the moment your wheels touch foreign ground.

Global Bike to Work Day is about encouraging people of all abilities to get on their bikes, enjoy the outdoors and get fit.

During my time as an experienced cycling commuter and a personal injury solicitor who specialises in accidents involving cyclists, I’ve picked up a few useful examples to follow. So if you are unsure on how to safely cycle to work, then consider these 5 tips for a safe cycling commute.

The Claimant, a manager at Heathrow Airport at the time of the accident, received £65,000 for the injuries sustained in a cycling accident in the New Forest.

The Claimant, a 22 year old semi-professional duathelete at the time of the accident, received £77,500 for the injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in Somerset.

Chris Boardman has offered advice on how best to ride in a group and how motorists can pass groups of cyclists safely. In this blog, I look into what the Highway Code says, what the rules on overtaking are and if it’s acceptable for cyclists to ride two abreast.

Following on from our recent blog about the burden of proof in road traffic accidents involving cyclists, cycling accident expert Mark Hambleton examines a recent case, which highlights the need to protect cyclists as vulnerable road users.

Racing cyclist and Olympic medallist Chris Boardman’s recent comments received widespread press coverage when he called for a change in the law for cycling road traffic accidents. Mark Hambleton, associate in our Personal Injury team, who is a cycling accidents expert and a keen cyclist himself, comments.

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