Government advised against reforms that could obstruct compensation for injured cyclists

Justice Select Committee has advised against revisions to the Civil Liability Bill which could limit cyclist's ability to claim after injury

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An Australian motorbike organisation has called for cyclists to wear identification numbers

The Justice Select Committee has joined forces with both Cycling UK and British Cycling, to oppose the inclusion of vulnerable road users (VRUs) - such as cyclists - in reforms that could make it difficult to claim compensation following a collision.

Both the national cycling charity, Cycling UK, and the national governing body, British Cycling, were outspoken in their opposition to the changes to personal injury claims that were designed to reduce the number of fraudulent and exaggerated whiplash claims.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.