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“Our streets have not kept up with the rise of motorized e-vehicles”: Cyclist and electric scooter rider both die following head-on collision on New York bridge

Shocking images show the cyclist's Factor road bike cut in two, while the incident has led to much discussion about the regulation of high-powered electric scooters and bikes in the city

Fri, May 29, 2026 16:37

“The OG of longtail e-cargo bikes”: check out the Tern GSD

With Tern’s electric cargo bikes racking up over a million miles delivering around New York City, here’s why the brand’s GSD – the OG longtail – remains the benchmark if you're thinking about ditching a car

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 21:45

“Someone is going to get killed”: Kite strings across bike path leave New York cyclists with severe injuries, including slashed forehead and throat

The “dangerous” strings are believed to have been left after kite fighting — an activity where participants try to cut the strings of other’s kites using glass-coated strands

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 12:12

“Guess I’ll get the bus then”: Cyclist left stranded after thief with “superhuman strength” rips bolted stand to steal “rusty” bike; NYPD chief’s mum accused of influencing cyclist crackdown; Dura-Ace cranks or pizza cutters? + more on the live blog

Mercury’s crossing 20 and the weekend is almost there… join Adwitiya as he brings you all the latest cycling news, reaction and chit-chat

Fri, May 16, 2025 08:37

Cyclist sues New York Police Department over “malicious and outrageous” fines for jumping red lights, arguing officers are getting traffic law wrong

Lawsuit asks judge to issue injunction against NYPD and ensure damages paid to ticketed cyclists, as rider accuses police of ignoring law that enables cyclists to 'go with the walk' and ride through like pedestrians

Tue, May 13, 2025 14:57

Criminal court summons for cyclists who run red lights “excessive, unfair and offensive”, say New York’s cycling community

Reaction comes after New York police announces crackdown on cyclists, with many suggesting the policy could unfairly target minorities and immigrants, one cyclist even claiming it’s a way “to round up deportees”

Wed, May 07, 2025 12:44

Holdsworth Campagnolo bag with Milk Race sticker on Facebook Marketplace

Battered Holdsworth-Campagnolo cycling team bag from 1970s (with Milk Race sticker) available on Facebook Marketplace… for £450; Wider cycle lanes only for faster e-bikes, not “regular” cyclists, Trump fans say; TNT hits parliament + more on the live blog

Just like Peter Sagan on Slovakia’s version of Strictly, Ryan Mallon’s ready to enthusiastically leap over any midweek lethargy, before descending into a slightly befuddled, if animated jive. That’s a decent metaphor for the Wednesday live blog, right?

Wed, Mar 05, 2025 09:36

Donald Trump/New York cycling infrastructure

“They’re so bad”: Donald Trump promises to scrap “dangerous” New York bike lanes and “kill” congestion charge

President claims "no one's coming to the city" because of congestion pricing, poor "safety and cleanliness in the subway" and "electric bikes at 20mph whacking people"

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 10:53

Napping bus driver blocks cycle lane in New York

“Love to take a nap in my bus that’s illegally parked in a protected bike lane and force cyclists to use the pavement”: Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because there’s a school bus driver sleeping in it; Wout’s worlds U-turn + more on the live blog

January’s nearly done, the cyclocross worlds are fast approaching, there’s road racing on the TV, and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Things are looking good… Apart from the weather

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 09:33

New York may introduce e-bike number plates and registration

Legislation would also affect e-scooters, as well as Citi e-bikes and e-scooters used by food delivery drivers

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 15:02