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China’s Pardus makes European push with sub-£4,500 6.7kg carbon road bike

With a new European operation, dealer network and bikes that appear to offer a lot of spec for the money, Pardus is aiming to put established Western brands under pressure

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 15:01
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“A serious risk of injuries”: recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes – months after US recall notice

The Office for Product Safety and Standards says affected Turbo Como SL bikes pose a serious injury risk after a fault was identified that could cause the fork to fail; Specialized first announced a problem in January

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 11:46
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Review ordered into “too wide cycle lane” accused of causing danger and confusion for passing drivers

Residents accuse the council of creating a "dog leg junction" that causes congestion, whilst others say the new layout confuses drivers.

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 10:46
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Are you riding the wrong bike? Ribble thinks so as it launches Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon

The Ultra-Road combines race-bike technology with a higher-stack, shorter-reach geometry aimed at delivering better real-world performance, while the Allroad Carbon targets riders seeking one bike for everything from smooth tarmac to rough country lanes

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 10:30
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“Did they cut through the bike to steal the lock?”: Bike frame snapped in half after years of use; World bicycle day favourites; Mountain battle at the Giro + more on the live blog

Happy world bicycle day! Megan Huws is back again to give you all the news and dramas from the cycling world this Wednesday

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 09:46
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Netcompany-Ineos CEO’s exit confirmed, as Dave Brailsford resumes control of the team

The team will be hoping the management reshuffle enables an upturn in the team's fortunes

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 17:45
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The next big thing in bike manufacturing? Flit claims adhesive bonding helped it to make a lighter and tighter folding e-bike

Flit has unveiled what it claims is the first folding e-bike to use adhesive bonding rather than traditional welds. So, is the future of bike building looking stickier? Flit's managing director certainly thinks so

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 16:25
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Lime U-turns after allowing delivery cyclists to exceed ‘go-slow’ speed limits in busy London parks and high streets

The electric hire bike provider lifted the restrictions as part of an effort to attract cyclists who would otherwise use illegally-modified electric motorbikes

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 12:29
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Pub which “survived two world wars, the Sheffield floods, and the pandemic” risks “almost certain closure” due to active travel plans, according to owner; Managerial merry-go-round; Giro d’Italia Women Mountain TT + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back this very grey Tuesday to bring you all the cycling news and views, and complaints about cycle lanes, from across the internet

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 10:00
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“You’re not worried about the things that come out of nowhere”: Cyclists broadly support England’s first ‘Cycle Street’ but some concerned by £2.4 million “bleedin’ waste of money”

A passing cyclist even heckled the Greenway Manager whilst he was being interviewed

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 18:29
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Ursus wheels with spokes made from “the world’s strongest man-made fibres”, plus more cool things from Mavic, Pirelli, Parcours and Industry Nine

From gravel and aero wheelsets to sustainable designs and premium race tyres, here’s what’s in for review this week

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 17:33
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Tributes paid to French YouTuber who died during major gravel event after being hit by driver

Announcing Stéphane Goyard's death, his brother wrote "My sorrow is immense, we still had so many projects together."

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 17:29
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Was Lorena Wiebes disqualified from the Giro d’Italia because of switch to 1x chainring setup? The mystery surrounding the SD Worx rider’s underweight bike

The Dutch rider was disqualified following a post-stage check that found her bike under the UCI's 6.8kg weight limit, despite the team claiming prior use of the same bike

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 14:30
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“People don’t drive short journeys because they like sitting in traffic”: Fuel price crisis could be UK’s Dutch cycling moment, reckons Chris Boardman; Wiebes’ bike weight controversy rumbles on; Bus crash behind Narváez Giro DNF + more on the live blog

Where’s the sun gone? It’s supposed to be summer now, right? Anyway, I suppose you’re just going to have to spend the day with Ryan Mallon as he catches up on all the cycling news on the first live blog of June

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:36
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Administrators appointed at major cycling distributor Saddleback

The news comes shortly after both Enve and Cannondale announced they would end their agreements with the British distributor

Sat, May 30, 2026 13:39
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Canyon-SRAM drop cryptocurrency sponsor following “breaches of contract” and a criminal investigation

The Polish zondacrypto trading website had joined the team as a title sponsor following Kasia Niewiadoma's victory in the Tour de France Femmes.

Sat, May 30, 2026 11:34
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London recorded lowest level of cyclist deaths since pandemic in 2025, but TFL “deeply concerned” by rise in serious injuries

London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman reiterated his and the mayor's commitment to achieving 'Vision Zero' by 2041, announcing a "refreshed" plan, while the London Cycling Campaign called for opposition to 20mph speed limits in the city to end

Fri, May 29, 2026 17:45
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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
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“Turn her mic off!” Talk TV host Julia Hartley-Brewer has meltdown in bizarre exchange with cycling journalist, claiming cyclists “often go faster than cars”

“We can’t run the entire country around 25-year-olds in Lycra,” ranted Hartley-Brewer, before insisting London shouldn’t be compared to Amsterdam, because Amsterdam “has a population of 75,000”

Fri, May 29, 2026 11:58
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“I fell in Regent’s canal path, and nobody helped me”: Cyclist claims they were knocked into canal and ignored by passersby; Queen stage at the Giro + more on the live blog

With the end of the Giro in sight, Megan Huws is back on the live blog to cover the latest from the cycling world, as she enjoys the cooler temperatures

Fri, May 29, 2026 09:16
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Train station bike parking hub shut for two days after door kicked in by vandals

The damage to the entrance of the cycle hub at Gravesend Railway Station comes a year after another bike storage unit at nearby Chatham station was boarded up for three months following an act of vandalism

Thu, May 28, 2026 17:58
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Specialized says new Crux 5 is “the fastest gravel race bike ever made”

Specialized says the new Crux 5 combines aero gains, low weight and “unparalleled ride quality” to deliver more speed – and you get space for 55mm tyres

Thu, May 28, 2026 17:00
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“Being driven to school cannot become the norm”: Call for better bike routes as car use on school run reaches record high in Scotland (and cycling to class is also on the rise)

The poll, carried out by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, also found that cycling among children dropped significantly as they progressed from secondary to primary school

Thu, May 28, 2026 15:55
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“Shared provision does not work for pedestrians or cyclists”: Plans for 126-metre bike path could lead to conflict, campaigners warn – but council admits “this is as good as we can do”

Councillors say the scheme, which will install a new shared-use path and toucan crossings in Kidlington, “could be better” but has been limited due to funding and land constraints

Thu, May 28, 2026 13:17
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Cinelli and Omnium launch limited-edition Supercargo bike ahead of Cycle Messenger World Championships

Just 120 of the steel Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo bikes will be made, combining Danish cargo-bike practicality with classic Italian design

Thu, May 28, 2026 10:00
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