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Fri, Sep 11, 2026 11:24

“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

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

Spectator kicks bottle into bunch and causes rider to crash during stage one, 2026 Giro d’Abruzzo

“What on earth have we just seen?” Cycling ‘fan’ kicks bottle into bunch, causing rider to crash; BBC accused of “demonising e-bikes” as cyclist says they’re more dangerous than cars; Telegraph brands middle-aged bike mums “pests” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s probably going to rain, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more news, views, and silliness on your favourite cycling live blog. Well, it beats debating whether to dig out the turbo trainer and winter bike just yet…

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 10:45

Moustache updates Lundi 27 with Bosch’s first hub motor and a slimmer, lighter design

Popular urban e-bike gets a major update with Bosch’s new Hub Line motor and a claimed 3.5kg weight saving

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 09:00

Police oppose new cycle lane amid fears of “a highway for illegal e-bikes on drug runs” – but council insists area will be safer and avoid “mania” of local roads

Despite the police’s objections the proposed cycleway was approved by councillors, who say measures will be put in place to “reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour”

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 18:43

Unreleased Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 pedals break cover with claimed 12.5mm stack height – and a mysterious new SPD-SLR format

Deleted Instagram post appears to reveal Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace pedals, with a lower stack height than today’s PD-R9100 and cleats that could signal a new, incompatible pedal system

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 15:00

“We all have a right to feel safe”: Cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders unite to call for “more care and patience” from drivers days after two cyclists killed by hit-and-run motorist

This year’s edition of the annual ‘Pass Wide and Slow’ event in Kent was held in memory of cyclists Steven Anscomb and Natasha Lewis, attracting a huge turnout as participants told motorists: “the road must be safe for everyone”

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 13:59

La Vuelta 2026 – Stage 21 – Carrefour Granada > Granada (112 Km)

“Extremely frustrating”: Vuelta peloton criticised for neutralising final day circuit that “didn’t seem that bad”; UCI ‘toothcomber’ Jan-Willem Van Schip calls it quits + more on the live blog

It's the day after the Granada night before, and Callum is processing the lack of Grand Tour racing for the next eight months whilst also ruing the damp squib of yesterday's stage

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 09:58

Network Rail removes sign suggesting e-bikes are banned in train stations, admitting “customers can continue to pass through”

The sign caused worry and confusion among some cycling campaigners as a photo of the sign circulated online, particularly following Cycling UK's announcement of a planned demonstration against Merseyrail's ban of e-bikes on trains

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 18:13

Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline

“The problem is fear”: Cyclists sound warning over bikejackers on illegal bikes intimidating riders in Richmond Park

A 12-year-old boy's bike was stolen whilst other riders have reported being threatened by bikers in balaclavas

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 15:25

2026 Hunt 650B Adventure Carbon wheel – front wheel, outdoors

650B’s not dead: Hunt beefs up 650B Adventure Carbon gravel wheels with H_Core reinforcement

The overhauled Adventure Carbon Disc wheelset comes with reinforced rims and a claimed 1,390g weight, with Hunt pitching 650B as a way to fit bigger tyres to existing gravel bikes

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 11:04

Thousands sign petition to “rebalance” active travel schemes away from cycle lanes and focus on safety of “those who must rely on cars” instead; Robot Wars, Bike Edition: Fuming cyclist flings delivery bot into hedge; Vuelta battle + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the weekend is fast approaching, and your resident live blogger Ryan is, unfortunately, feeling a bit under the weather. But he’s still going to try his best to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news… after he coughs over it first

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 10:37

RIP Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles: Doomed cycling retailers’ websites now redirect to Evans Cycles two years after relaunch attempt

After purchasing Wiggle Chain Reaction in 2024 for just £3 million, Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group relaunched the company’s websites as part of its bid to “become the no.1 Sporting Goods retailer in Europe”

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 10:01

Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 13-speed leaked pictures Sept 2026

Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 13-speed: leaked pictures reveal new shifters, rear derailleur and power meter for upcoming groupset

Fresh images appear to confirm Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace will remain semi-wireless – and confirm a new hood button layout and radically revised crank-based power meter

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 16:35

Van Rysel’s new endurance gravel bike impresses, and a new affordable smart training benchmark: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven cycling products

It's time for our latest road.cc Recommends selection. What impressed our reviewers most in August?

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 16:07

Trek unveils lightweight Domane+ SL e-road bike and new Inbound+ electric city bike

New Domane+ SL is Trek’s longest-range e-bike ever, and its lightest too, with models from 11.1kg; Trek also unveils Inbound+ urban e-bike and a new e-bike-certified Charge WaveCel helmet with integrated daytime lighting

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 15:00

Hire e-bikes to feature ‘number plates’ to clamp down on dangerous cycling and ‘problematic’ parking – and ban repeat offenders

ID codes used to unlock Forest's e-bikes are being rolled out in Richmond, though Forest declined to confirm if the policy is a trial or permanent

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 14:36

Illegal electric bike-scooter seized by Ashfield Police

“Looks legit”: Police seize bizarre illegal electric mountain bike/scooter hybrid with “more wiring than the average car” – but “genius motorised penny-farthing” praised; “Do they pay road tax?” Anti-cycling bingo; Crunch Vuelta TT + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s here to reconvene the Matthew Brennan Appreciation Society… and operate your favourite cycling live blog too, of course

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 09:59

Tributes paid to “vital member of the Scottish cycling community” killed by driver during club ride

Iain McTavish was killed, and two of his Johnstone Wheelers clubmates injured, in the crash in Port Glasgow on Tuesday evening

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 18:52

‘E-bike’ riders 41% more likely to suffer head injuries than other cyclists due to “lethal combination” of lack of helmets and alcohol – but cycling campaigners say hospital stats include fast illegal bikes

“E-bikes have been a total game changer… But this comes at a cost. London infrastructure is not set up to deal with the volume of bikes we are currently seeing,” said one of the new study’s authors

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 16:59