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“The UCI hates innovation”: Cycling fans brand Jan-Willem van Schip’s latest disqualification a “petty personal grudge” over rule applied “incredibly inconsistently”; Google shows “shocking” handlebar set up in new Fitbit promotion + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back on the live blog with cycling news, views and plenty of distractions while we await election results and the start of the Giro d'Italia

Fri, May 08, 2026 09:55

Expecting driverless taxis to respect bike lanes “too high a bar” – because customers want to be dropped off in them, autonomous vehicle firm Waymo tells cyclists

The Google-owned company, which officially launched its self-driving fleet in London earlier this month, has reportedly told cycling campaigners that it is “normal practice” for their taxis to veer into and block cycle lanes

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 11:02

Safety of driverless taxis on London’s “infamously complex, congested, and contested streets remains to be seen”, say cycling campaigners – as ‘robotaxi’ service set to launch this year

US self-driving car firm Waymo said it hopes to be operating in the capital by September, but the London Cycling Campaign has urged caution, insisting that the project needs to boost safety, not “detract from it”

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 09:25

Cyclist ‘doored’ by passenger of driverless taxi illegally parked in bike lane sues Google-owned company after tech failure caused “violent” crash

The San Francisco cyclist, who slammed into another cycle lane-blocking self-driving car after being hit, suffering brain and spine injuries, says Waymo knows its cars are dooring cyclists

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:59

Google Maps collaborates with TfL for better cycling routes

Google Maps collaborates with Transport for London to provide cyclists with safer and quieter navigation with dedicated cycling infrastructure

"Hey Google, take me from Brentford to Paddington (without having me go through Kensington High Street, please)"

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 14:13

Google Maps unveil new ‘lite navigation’ system specifically for cyclists

Google announced the introduction of the lite navigation as part of a wider push for more 'green' projects

Sat, Oct 09, 2021 14:04

Endurance Sports TV release thousands of hours of event coverage and documentaries for free

Usually subscription only, now documentaries and event coverage is free

Mon, May 25, 2020 09:08

Endurance Sports TV release thousands of hours of event coverage and documentaries for free

Usually subscription only, watch documentaries and event coverage

Mon, May 25, 2020 09:00

Video: Waymo self-driving car lets cyclists pull out of blocked cycle lane

Google’s self-driving car project working to ensure vehicles understand cyclists’ unique behaviour

Sat, May 04, 2019 18:32

Google is losing up to 250 bikes a week from California HQ

Local residents admit treating bikes meant for employees as a 'free' public bike share scheme

Sun, Jan 07, 2018 20:44