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Fri, Sep 11, 2026 11:24

Intriguing new tech that makes your mechanical shifting electronic, and a more affordable take on the radar light: Five Cool Things from the CIN Show 2026

A selection of the most interesting things we saw at the CIN Show, now in its second year with quite a bit more going on than last year's inaugural event

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 17:18

“The equivalent of upgrading a single A-road junction”: National Cycle Network set for £104m investment as transport secretary promises to go “hell for leather on active travel” – but campaigners are unimpressed

“It’s not about pitting one mode of travel against another. No one is declaring war on this or that. And you definitely won’t find me leading a charge of the Lycra brigade. I simply want to give people greater choice in their lives,” Heidi Alexander said

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 16:40

Seth Dunwoody, 2026 world TT championships, Montreal

“This isn’t suffering. Suffering is when you lose your little brother on the bike”: Irish champion puts crash-marred worlds time trial into perspective with emotional tribute to teammate whose brother was killed in training collision

“Crashing in a worlds isn’t real hurt. I’ve learnt a lot from my friends like Liam, who went through real stuff,” 20-year-old Seth Dunwoody said

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 14:42

Seff Van Kerckhove with bronze medal, 2025 junior world time trial championships

“It didn’t look good right away”: Leading junior racer struck by driver during time trial training, forced out of world championships

18-year-old Belgian Seff Van Kerckhove was set to take part in this week’s junior world time trial and road race championships in Montreal before the crash, the second time he’s been hit by a motorist in under a year

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 11:53

Simon Jordan cyclists rant talksport screenshot

“Sanctimonious swines”: Talksport presenter accuses cyclists of taking “diabolical liberties” in bizarre rant; “Seriously flawed”: Met Police speedy e-bike checks criticised for lack of rigour; Woman dramatically stops bike thieves + more on the live blog

After a brief escape from urban dwellings, Callum has returned to shepherd you (beloved reader) through a day of e-bike discussions, World Championships updates and occasional bouts of silliness

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 10:07

London cyclist with face mask (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“Nobody wants to wear a mask but they can help”: Scientist tells cyclists they should cover nose and face when riding in high-polluting heavy traffic

The suggestion was made as Cycling Scotland published data showing cycling's popularity was continuing to grow in several urban areas, and has even overtaken cars on one street in Edinburgh

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 18:06

Council claims more people cycling causing budget shortfall, despite car park income increasing

It's unclear why cyclists appear to be blamed for the budget shortfall rather than the council's own estimations

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 14:43

“A sledgehammer to crack a nut”: Campaigners protest Merseyrail’s blanket e-bike ban as train company insists “safety must always come first”

The operator added they were open to further consultation discussing what led to the decision, but did not suggest they would be lifting their ban

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 12:10

Anger as “tone-deaf” Traffic Scotland tells cycling groups “courtesy goes a long way” and to “be mindful of traffic behind you”, days after cyclist killed by driver during club ride; The most stylish man at the worlds?; SNL x Lime + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, Remco Evenepoel’s enjoying his day off in Montreal, and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of news and nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 10:38

Leon Kaiser wins Sea Otter UCI Gravel race on unreleased 32-inch wheels and bike

It's a big day for big wheels and tyres

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 18:01

Want to bling your Brompton? Hope has you covered with unreleased products for G-Line bikes

Hope teases unreleased products for G-Line bikes

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 12:53

Has Focus reimagined its Mares cyclocross bike as a gravel racer? Mysterious new gravel bike with space for 55mm tyres pops up at Sea Otter

Big tyres and racy intentions... it looks like Focus has revived a classic, but the name is likely to be the only familiar thing

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 16:40

Trek and Scott debut prototype 32-inch XC bikes at Soldier Hollow World Cup

32-inch wheels have arrived to Solder Hollow in force, and there's a little extra thrown in for good measure

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 16:31

32-inch gravel tyres officially enter Schwalbe’s range with two models and two widths

Schwalbe's 32-inch gravel rubber is here, and the brand reckons that this is just the tip of the iceberg

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 12:06

London cyclist in traffic near taxi and bus

Taxi boss who called for cyclists to pay road tax owes over £20 million to HMRC; Lifting town centre bike ban will “endanger people”, Reform claims; Women’s team coach banned for 10 years for abuse; Bottle kid joins junior squad + more on the live blog

Hallelujah! It’s finally, finally Friday and Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you gently into the weekend with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the live blog

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 10:29

Pinarello expands Dogma XC range to include new ‘affordable’ models, with bikes starting at £6k

Marathon and downcountry comes for Pinarello's Dogma XC full suspension platform with new, more affordable bikes, and yep, a very, very expensive build, too

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 13:00

Golf cart driver tries to ram cyclist off trail in Pennsylvania

Manic golf buggy driver chases cyclist and tries to ram him off trail while shouting “we’re going to go for a ride” in bizarre video; “Women are tired of that”: Demi Vollering slams Sydney Sweeney ad; Pogačar still up for Roubaix + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily round-up of all things cycling… as long as nobody mentions the football

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:17

Shimano introduces SPD-SLR clipless pedal system Sept 2026

Shimano introduces SPD-SLR clipless pedal system for the road, with a completely redesigned pedal platform and cleat

Component giant promises a lower stack height, faster engagement, lighter weight and simplified adjustments on updated Dura-Ace and Ultegra pedals, and there are new S-Phyre road shoes too

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 08:00

“Many cyclists are out to prove a point and deliberately get in the way”: Daily Mail readers rush to defend unrepentant driving instructor who struck grandmother from behind at 55mph before shouting “fing aholes”

Jon Dick, who was banned from driving for two years, has allegedly never apologised to the seriously injured cyclist and insists he did nothing wrong

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 17:49

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Urška Žigart and Tadej Pogačar, ‘Do Not Disturb’ jersey

“Pogi earns his millions, while I earn my own ‘loose change’”: Urška Žigart hits back at Pogačar income ‘praise’; Tadej back on bike after Vuelta crash; Rider cleared over doping; Andy Murray’s Lego bike; Cycle lane investigation + more on the live blog

Apparently it’s only Wednesday, but Ryan Mallon is willing and able to set aside that grim realisation to bring you more cycling news and views on the middle of the week live blog. Wednesday, really?

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 09:59

The most luxurious bike seat money can buy? Brooks B17 Utmost edition, plus more cool things for your commute from Look, Batribike, Topeak and SKS

All of these things look like they would do very nicely for riding to work, and our reviewers are busy putting them through their paces

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 17:34

Specialized’s Diverge 4 gets the S-Works treatment, boasting internally routed Future Shock and shedding 200g from the frame

For the lofty sum of £11,999, Specialized's flagship gravel bike gets a posher carbon layup and the most uncompromising build kit

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 17:00

49-year-old pro cyclist Oscar Sevilla victim of an armed robbery whilst training in Colombia

It's not the first time the veteran has been violently apprehended whilst training in his adopted homeland

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 15:35

Lime and Human Forest bikes lined up in the hire bay

Plans for London-wide e-bike hire licences delayed by impending public consultation

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has planned to replace the borough-by-borough contracts with a city wide scheme since as early as 2017, but has been delayed by Department for Transport regulations

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 12:19