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Jeremy Vine Ends Cycling Video Campaign Following Death Threats and Abuse

The broadcaster cites escalating online harassment and personal safety concerns, including two police-investigated threats, as reasons for halting his popular road safety advocacy videos.

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Overview

  • Jeremy Vine announced he will no longer share cycling footage online due to relentless trolling, including death threats currently under police investigation.
  • His helmet-camera videos, which garnered over 100 million views, highlighted dangerous driving and sparked heated debates about cyclist safety in urban areas.
  • The decision follows the theft of his bike last week and years of receiving abusive messages, with some wishing for his harm or death.
  • Vine stated his goal was to raise awareness about the dangers faced by cyclists, but the emotional toll of the backlash has led him to continue cycling privately without public sharing.
  • This development underscores broader tensions between cyclists and motorists in London, where cycling has risen sharply, making up 56% of peak-time traffic in some areas.