# Mayor of Como bans bicycles from city centre after being hit by one

The mayor of Como, Italy, has banned bicycles from the city centre after being struck by a cyclist, whom he described as "one of these beasts." The measure restricts cycling in the historic centre and has sparked debate over urban mobility.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/lake-como-italy-mayor-bans-bikes-city-centre-after-being-hit) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:21 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8n077vxd7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:53:20 GMT