Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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⚠️ Warning: Contains graphic images

Martin Wilson set out on a short, familiar 1-km bike ride to collect his daughter after finishing work. Minutes later, he was lying unconscious in the road outside his own home.

Riding slowly on a residential street, Martin struck a small pothole and lost control, crashing into a parked car. He suffered facial fractures, spinal injuries, brain bleeds, and months of recovery.

This is Martin’s story, and a reminder that potholes are not a minor inconvenience. For people who cycle, it can be life-changing.

Read the full story: cyclinguk.org/real-life-stories/martinwilson-potholes

Join our campaign: cyclinguk.org/news/urge-your-council-take-action-and-fix-our-roads-national-pothole-day