cycling

An Italian cyclist was grievously injured in a collision with a truck. File photo: Times of Malta

Cyclist grievously injured in collision with a truck

The accident happened in San Gwann

March 28, 2025| Times of Malta
Neil Cassar cycling ahead of the group as he approaches the end of the cycle. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Neil Cassar, 13, cycles 127km around Malta for charity

Young teenager beats his own cycling record

December 29, 2024| Marc Galdes
Malta needs bolder outreach to promote the benefits of cycling. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Join the dots on transport

The government’s policy decisions imply little consideration is being given to addressing congestion, and car dependency is being entrenched

December 10, 2024| Peter Leonard
The first phase of C-SAM was originally given an end of 2024 deadline. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Works on €35m cycle network to begin in ‘coming months’

Once completed, first phase will establish new routes connecting Msida, Pietà, Blata l-Bajda, Valletta and the Valletta waterfront

November 22, 2024| Daniel Ellul
We need to ask ourselves whether we’re better off sitting in traffic cursing at our neighbour or cycling safely to our destinations. Photo: Godwin Borg/Shutterstock.com

Would you pedal for a payback?

A scheme that balances both financial and safety rewards for cyclists would be hugely beneficial for the country

November 5, 2024| Kristian Zarb Adami
The Netherlands embassy organised its sixth edition of the Orange Bike Ride in collaboration with local NGO Rota. Photo: Embassy of the Netherlands

Cycling is good for society

Cycling can be a fun, sustainable, efficient, safe, and healthy mode of transportation in Malta

October 25, 2024| Djoeke Adimi-Koekkoek
Times of Malta file photo.

Today's front pages – October 3, 2024

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

October 3, 2024| Times of Malta
Transport Minister Chris Bonett said the cycling network project is still on but would not give timeframes. Photos: Matthew Mirabelli/Jonathan Borg

Watch: First phase of €35m cycle network set to miss deadline

Phase one of the plan focuses on connections between Msida, Pietà, Blata l-Bajda, Valletta and the Valletta waterfront

October 3, 2024| Daniel Ellul
Adam Koniuszewski, 53, wants young people to appreciate freedom.

Watch: Birżebbuġa to Berlin - a cyclist’s journey to mark end of Cold War

‘We must cherish freedom, celebrate it and fight for it’

September 2, 2024| Mark Laurence Zammit
The cyclist was taken to Mater Dei, where injuries were certified as serious. File photo.

Cyclist seriously injured in crash with parked car

The incident happened in Attard

August 31, 2024| Times of Malta
43 new licensed motor vehicles are being added to Malta and Gozo’s roads every single day. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Most MEP hopefuls fail cycling test

Only three of the 39 aspiring MEPs turned up to take part in a short bicycle ride from Valletta to Manoel Island organised by Rota

May 26, 2024| Peter Leonard
Rota's members and three of ADPD's candidates starting their ride to Manoel Island. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Only three MEP candidates ride with Rota - and they're all from the same party

The cycling advocacy group invited all candidates to take part

May 18, 2024| Emma Borg
Every bike ridden by a commuter is another car off the road. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The law lets down cyclists and motorists

Failure to install network of properly designed and built cycle lanes across Malta is exposing motorists, cyclists alike to unacceptable levels of risk

May 3, 2024| Peter Leonard
The 21-year-old student said he was feeling some pain when he arrived, but still posted on his Facebook about how his commute saved him time. Later on the pain intensified. Photo: Jordan Galea Pace/ Facebook

Candidate's attempt to promote cycling goes dramatically wrong

Jordan Galea Pace tried to beat the traffic, but it all went wrong at Tal-Balal road

April 11, 2024| Daniel Ellul
The bicycle bus is a way for everyone to cycle together safely on busy, traffic-congested roads. Photo: Karl Andrew Micallef

Watch: 'It's faster': Students beat the traffic on a bicycle bus

While many commuters were stuck in traffic, students tried a different tactic

April 10, 2024| Karl-Andrew Micallef
British cyclist great Laura Kenny has retired from the sport. Photo: AFP

History-making British Olympic cyclist Laura Kenny retires

Won five gold medals for Britain at the Olympic Games

March 18, 2024| AFP
Team Greens came out on top in team time-trial.

Team Greens prevail in windy team time-trial

Birkirkara St Joseph and Mosta CC teams complete the podium

March 15, 2024| Times of Malta
John Camilleri, Luke Borg and Clive Ebejer on the podium.

John Camilleri wins Mrieħel time trial event

Marie Claire Aquilina wins women's race

March 12, 2024| Maria Vella Galea
The VisitMalta contingent poses with the Giro d'Italia trophy. Photo: DOI

VisitMalta renews partnership with Giro d’Italia for 2024 edition

Event to be broadcast in approximately 200 countries

March 5, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Chris Hoy is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with cancer. Photo: AFP

Olympic cycling champion Hoy reveals he has cancer

Treatment going well says cycling legend

February 17, 2024| AFP
Watch him go! Fabio Spiteri, (left) and 12-year-old Neil Cassar, cycling on Tuesday. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Neil Cassar, 12, cycles 100km around Malta in under four hours

Neil took on the daunting challenge to cycle around Malta to raise funds for Puttinu Cares

February 13, 2024| Giulia Magri
Infrastructure Malta intends to revamp and rebuild the Paceville junction.

Plans to revamp Paceville-Regional Road junction disappoint cyclists

Rota notes that Infrastructure Malta renders or plans show no bicycle lanes

February 12, 2024| Times of Malta
Rohan Dennis and his wife Melissa Hoskins. Photo: AFP

Former world champion cyclist charged with causing his wife's death

Rohan Dennis charged by Australian police after wife died on Saturday evening

January 1, 2024| AFP
The Tour de France has announced the first three stages of the 2025 edition. Photo: AFP

Start of 2025 Tour de France to pit favourites ‘shoulder to shoulder’

'First time in a half a dozen years that sprinter can take first yellow jersey

November 30, 2023| AFP
All set and ready to go. Photo: Lifecycle Foundation

Cyclists from Malta take on Thailand, Malaysia to raise fund for renal patients

The Lifecycle Challenge is now in its 23rd edition

November 23, 2023| Times of Malta
The 2025 Tour de France will start in Lille. Photo: Jeff Pachoud/ AFP

Tour de France to start in Lille in 2025

Race to take off in Florence next year

November 14, 2023| AFP
Rota said the consultative document contains some good measures but lacks depth File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

ROTA disappointed with 'vague' cycling strategy white paper

'After all this time, all we got was a 25-page slideshow', NGO says

October 28, 2023| Times of Malta
ADPD called on the transport ministry to reverse its rental e-scooter ban on Saturday Photo: ADPD

Reconsider rental e-scooter ban, Green Party appeals to government

Ban will lead to further bus crowding, more cars

October 28, 2023| Times of Malta
Geraint Thomas has signed a new contract with INEOS. Photo: AFP

'Hungry' veteran Thomas to ride with Ineos until 2025

British rider came second in Giro d'Italia this year

October 23, 2023| AFP
A cycling network that can be followed on Google Maps are also among the government's proposals File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Don't know how to ride a bike? The government may soon be offering lessons

The National Cycling Strategy was published for consultation on Thursday

October 19, 2023| Daniel Ellul