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“I don’t think the cab driver did anything wrong”: CyclingMikey defends taxi driver seen pulling into cycle lane (and attracting cyclist’s anger) to let fire engine pass; Cat Ferguson wins again; Decathlon helmet recall; Cleat chat + more on the live blog

It's another Thursday with the weekend creeping closer... a weekend packed full of World Championships road races no less... Dan Alexander is on live blog duty today, bringing you all your usual news, reaction and silliness

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 08:12

Over 3,000 cyclists waiting for bike hangar space, as council aims to deliver parking infrastructure “suitable for larger bikes and cargo bikes”

Currently, more than 2,300 people are on the waitlist while 1,000 more have requested for a cycle hangar in their area, meaning the City of Edinburgh Council would need to install around 560 hangars to meet the demands

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 17:27

The Elja is Lauf’s first MTB and runs 2.8in tyres

There's hardly a leaf spring in sight and it runs two bottom brackets.

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 15:00

Strava adds ‘Quick Edit’ option to make it easier to edit and customise key details for your ride uploads

If you want to change the title of your Strava upload, or quickly hide the start and end point of your ride (or your pace and amount of calories burned if your stats aren't something to brag about) Quick Edits now makes it much easier to do those things

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 12:59

Cyclists accuse Living Streets of stoking “culture war” over electric bikes, but walking charity claims it is only opposed to “illegally modified e-bikes and riding e-bikes dangerously on pavements”

Living Streets had sent an email to its members asking if anyone had been “negatively affected by an e-bike/e-scooter” for featuring on a segment on Sky News, but cyclists raised concerns over not distinguishing between legal and illegal bikes

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 11:32

Dutch seize huge shipment of illegal ‘fatbikes’ that qualify as mopeds

“You can’t expect young people and their parents to see the difference between a regular e-bike and an illegal one,” says Dutch inspectorate

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 10:32

“Good to see those who don’t pay road tax getting priority”: New “unsafe” Dutch-style roundabout will add 45 minutes to journeys in hilly city where “most people can’t cycle”, confused drivers say + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 09:04

The “easy” Estarli e28.X offers a belt drive and automatic gears for under £2k

British brand takes on £2k price point with new range of e-bikes

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 18:15

E-bikes banned from all government buildings due to perceived fire risk

Bicycle Association says distinction should be made between e-bikes from reputable brands and higher-risk products

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 15:57

Residents “outraged by having to walk an extra few yards from their car” accused of “trying to stoke fear and opposition” against major cycle lane project

The cycle lane plan is one of eight projects that are part of a £17.5m town investment deal, but certain sections of the community have made familiar claims about disruption, lost parking and the impact on businesses

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 15:51

Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path – via Matt Buck on Flickr Creative Commons

Fears cyclists could be “gravely injured” by “speeding” e-scooter gang intimidating users on popular Bristol & Bath Railway Path

Avon and Somerset Police said plans to install CCTV on sections of the route are "being progressed", as path users have reported "people have seen them travelling as fast as 50 miles per hour"

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 13:36

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

Iain Duncan Smith wants cyclists to know “they’re not above the law”, makes latest call for new laws to punish dangerous cycling

Former Conservative leader claims legislation will not deter more people from cycling and insists "small minority" should recognise "that there are responsibilities"

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 10:29

2024 Tour de France Tadej Pogacar yellow bike Zac Williams/SWpix.com

“I would always s**t my pants after races”: Tadej Pogačar says nutrition key to improvement (and claims Shimano power meters “are not so reliable”); Cat Ferguson TT win; Parlee Cycles founder dies + more on the live blog

It’s Commuting Week and we’ve got all your cycle to work reading covered with the latest bike-related news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog kickstarted by Ryan Mallon as Adwitiya takes the reins at lunch

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 10:18

Paddy McGuinness Children in Need Raleigh Chopper challenge

“‘No likey, no bikey’ just isn’t an option”: Paddy McGuinness to ride Raleigh Chopper on 300-mile charity cycling challenge

Raising money for Children in Need's 2024 appeal, the BBC Radio 2 presenter will ride the iconic Chopper from Wrexham to Glasgow over five days

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 16:02

Kashif Khan sentenced to six years in prison

Six years in jail for speeding hit-and-run driver who threw cyclist 100ft through the air during horrific fatal crash before fleeing the country

Kashif Khan was driving at around twice the speed limit when he killed Andell Goulbourne in 2020, the "callous" driver finally being arrested on return to the UK this summer

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 14:10

Five cool things for the commute that we’re reviewing from Muc-Off, Zefal, Moon, Tooo Cycling and H2O Audio

As it's Commuting Week on road.cc, it's only right that we preview commuter-friendly gear in this edition of FCT! We've a front camera/light combo, a carbon fibre mini pump, a 450 LUMEN rear light and plenty more interesting bits of tech

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 13:06

Bosch e-bikes to be compatible with ABS from rival Blubrake

Italian Competition and Market Authority investigation into Bosch concludes after Bosch commit to making their e-bikes compatible with other ABS

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 12:57

Win one of TWO pairs of Challenge Gravine or Grifo tyres as ridden by Tom Pidock!

Leave a comment to put yourself in with a chance of setting yourself up for the CX season.

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 11:00

Schwalbe ONE 365 all-season tubeless tyre Sept 2024

Schwalbe introduces tubeless version of the ONE 365 all-season tyre

Brand's all-year-round tyre gets tubeless upgrade in 28 and 32mm widths

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 11:00

Police Scotland investigate viral footage of cyclist attacked

Police make arrest after sickening footage of cyclist slammed to ground by driver goes viral

Police Scotland confirmed the cyclist was "taken to hospital to be checked over" having been seen lying motionless following the incident

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 09:46

Bradley Wiggins jokes that “odd” cyclists “clog up the roads and are a menace” during surreal Celebrity Catchphrase appearance; “Floating bus stops? We just run the cycle lane through the stop”; Mark Cavendish meets Martin Brundle + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, the world championships are underway, and Ryan Mallon’s ready with all the latest bike-related news and gossip as he prepares to make his own bid for the cycling live blog rainbow jersey. Watch out Remco…

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 08:42

“Why do millions of cyclists have to walk like ducks?”: Could this “walkable cleat” revolutionise cycling shoe design?

One road.cc reader is on a mission to make shoe brands consider making a "third type" of cycling sole, but would it work and what do the shoe companies think?

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 10:00

How the other half inflate their tyres… check out Lezyne’s 18k gold-plated pump, Van Rysel releases loads of new kit at attractive prices, Training tools to optimise your riding + more

All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Van Rysel, Cervélo, Garmin, FSA, Rouvy and more

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 11:00

Cyclists confronted by councillor on British Camp, Malvern Hills (supplied)

No evidence to support cyclists’ claims that “ranting” councillor aggressively confronted them over no-cycling zone on historic landmark, investigation finds – as councillor says “all careful and courteous cyclists are welcome”

The group of cyclists had reported the politician’s “inflammatory actions” to the local authority, after the councillor claimed to the press that he had been abused and threatened during the row on the ancient hill fort

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 08:20

Motorist escapes punishment after alleged hit-and-run (credit – Alan Myles)

Cyclists in Scotland finally set to be able to submit dangerous driving footage to online police portal… by autumn 2025 – two years after road safety tool scrapped amid claims police inaction was making Scotland’s roads “less safe”

The Scottish government has confirmed its Digital Evidence Sharing Capability tool will be rolled out following a successful trial in Dundee, but campaigners have warned it will be less functional than the cancelled National Dashcam Safety Portal

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 18:00