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Jesse Ewart wins stage four, 2024 Tour of Thailand, and syringe

Is EPO making a comeback? Asia-based Irish cyclist banned for three years as blood booster found in doping sample after Astana development rider’s CERA positive

It was the performance enhancer of choice for Lance Armstrong and his contemporaries, but a recent spate of positive tests suggest EPO is enjoying a revival in cycling’s semi-professional and amateur ranks

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 15:44

Ryan Willicombe (Thames Valley Police), Pierce’s Hill, Tilehurst

Teenage driver who swerved into opposite lane to “scare” cyclists, hitting and killing one, cleared of murder – but sentenced to over a decade in young offenders’ institution and banned from driving for 12 years

The uninsured motorist was found guilty of manslaughter after striking the 19-year-old e-bike rider head-on and throwing him 30 metres down the road, before fleeing to Wales

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 11:29

Rubbee X is another ‘plug and play’ friction drive e-bike conversion kit

Lithuanian brand reckons drive unit can be installed and removed “within seconds”

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 10:00

Cracked bike stem (image: @velohanger on Instagram)

“Dear mechanics”: Cyclist asks bike shop staff to stop “shaming” customers on social media over poorly maintained bikes; Is council’s “painted leaf” experiment an “accident waiting to happen”?; Dutch-style roundabouts reap benefits+ more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog! Adwitiya’s in the hot seat, ready for some news, reaction and more from the cycling world… and the weekend too

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 09:08

“A close pass isn’t an offence and a lot of cyclists don’t realise that”: Police chief’s “odd” claim that cyclists need education on driving offences highlighted as evidence of UK’s current road safety “mess”

Announcing Gloucestershire Police’s participation in Operation Snap, the force’s non-crime unit head said cyclists “get quite frustrated with us” for failing to prosecute close passing motorists

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 16:27

“The premium sector is the fastest-growing part of the cycling market”: Halfords to double the amount of bikes in its range priced over £1,000

The new bigger Halfords bike range will feature models from Carrera, Boardman and Voodoo, with prices up to £3,800

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 15:51

2022 Stages indoor bike trainer, 2024 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1

Giant acquires Stages Cycling brand and assets, months after suing power meter and indoor bike company for £16 million

The bike brand, which manufactured several Stages products before the US-based company ceased operations in April, said the acquisition “enhances our capabilities in both indoor and outdoor cycling”

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 14:23

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line (Fieldhouse Boys/YouTube)

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line… and end up hating Halfords and National Cycle Network; 250 miles, 10,500m of climbing and 50 leg-shredding hills — Yorkshire cyclist’s “mad” day out; Workplace bike sheds + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog... Dan Alexander is trying to remember what day it is and how to be a working adult again after a week off... bear with and you'll hopefully get your usual fix of cycling news

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 08:16

Ribble’s “redefining road” range expands with launch of Allroad Ti featuring 3D-printed titanium tube junctions and 35mm tyres

A new titanium model has been added to Ribble's Allroad range, with prices starting at £3,499 for a full bike. We managed to get a sneak peek ahead of the launch

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 07:59

Head in rig with camera. Credit_ Tomasz Tomaszewski

Are cheaper cycling helmets better than expensive ones? New test and rating system from Imperial College London ranks £45 Specialized lid as safest

Cycling helmet safety is a constantly disputed topic, but researchers from Imperial College London have designed their own testing and safety ratings which show some pretty interesting findings, if the results are to be believed

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 06:00

London bike commuters in Lycra (copyright Britishcycloing.org_.uk)

Solicitor says wearing Lycra or cycling while overweight should be criminal offence, as drunk cyclist knocked off bike by police fined £350

The strange in-court joke came as a 24-year-old man was fined for cycling while double the drink drive limit, possessing cocaine, and failing to stop for police

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 17:44

Brighton cycle hangar (credit – Brighton Active Travel)

NIMBY… Unless I can paint it a nice colour: Petition launched to let locals decorate controversial “giant ugly” bike hangars outside their homes, after storage units branded “a monstrosity”

Residents say they should be allowed to “decorate the hangars tastefully” with mural-like artwork and to reduce the size of the “enormous” chevrons used to alert motorists to the storage units

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 15:51

Leisure Lakes Bikes sale slashes Santa Cruz MTBs by 53%

Is this the sale to end all sales?

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 14:00

Bat colony (Paislie Hadley, Creative Commons Licence) and Festival Way, Bristol

Bats to be given twice as much space as cyclists and pedestrians on “incredibly popular” shared path, as campaigners say new layout will be “too narrow” and “create safety issues”

Under the current plans, a six-metre-wide bat corridor will be created next to a new development, while a key traffic-free commuter route will be narrowed to three metres

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 12:54

“I don’t think it should be open for cyclists”: Reaction to Oxford Street’s cycling ban (including Ned Boulting); Women duo make new LEJOG record on tandem; Wout van Aert’s “contract till eternity” with Visma-Lease a Bike + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week live blog and Adwitiya is your host to bring you all the news and views from the cycling world

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 09:34

Oxford Street (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Oatsy40 on Flickr).jpg

Cyclists to be banned from Oxford Street as part of Sadiq Khan’s pedestrianisation plans, but could be allowed to cycle at night

Mayor of London’s office has confirmed that it’s working to provide “alternative routes and enhanced provision” for cyclists, in a bid to transform the high street into a “beautiful public space”

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 15:31

“For the city and beyond” – Brompton Electric G Line rolls in on 20-inch wheels

Folding brand’s latest electric model promises greater versatility than its smaller-wheeled siblings

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 14:20

2024 AbsoluteBlack Hollowcage Titanium oversized pulley cage 2

AbsoluteBlack will only let you buy its “extraordinary” titanium oversized pulley cage if your bike is good enough

Priced at £839, the Hollowcage Titanium is for Shimano Dura-Ace 9250 groupsets and "the finest bicycles" only

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 13:53

Machete-wielding men on electric motorbikes attack teenage cyclist, chasing him into “busy” Tesco in attempted bikejacking

The 16-year-old cyclist suffered cuts to his arm and was chased into the store which had several customers in it, with the police issuing an appeal for witnesses

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 12:42

Locals call for “immediate pause” to “completely bonkers” 5-mile cycle lane that will threaten the area’s “unique aesthetic and character”, while raising questions over “need for the bike route”

Concerns have been raised over the degradation of ecology and the lack of consultation by the council, but the council claims to have conducted plenty of consultation and considered the potential impact on the environment

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 10:34

Sainsbury’s bike parking stand, Alder Hills, Dorset

“Hey Sainsbury’s, what kind of hell is this?” Cyclist slams supermarket’s “impossible” new cycle parking; Lime bikes ban backlash; Wiggins back on his bike for first time in 3 years; Council throws party for unfinished cycle lane + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the sun’s out, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 08:53

Cyclists in London at traffic lights in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

Almost 2 million people on low income or not in employment want to cycle, but are “effectively excluded” due to high costs and lack of discounts like Cycle to Work, finds Sustrans research

“To include those at all economic levels in this is a priority, or we risk leaving two million people to the dangers of transport poverty,” said the Sustrans CEO, calling for a new voucher scheme to end “cycling inequality”

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 15:32

2024 Ram Air Fairing Pioneering Bike Backpack

An air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag and “enhance safety” is about to hit Kickstarter

The “next level of cycling safety and performance” weighs under 300g and even has an integrated airbag, claim its ambitious creators

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 12:58

Man pushes cyclist off bike in Nottingham

“This is why we run cameras”: Cyclists share horrifying stories of assault after rider pushed off bike by man in passing van, as police label act as “despicable random attack”

The “nasty unprovoked assault” took place in Nottingham in March, leading to cyclists questioning why the driver and the passenger haven’t been arrested yet

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 10:35

Are the “world’s first” wrapper-free bars the ultimate jersey-friendly fuel for cyclists? Plus more cool stuff from Oakley, Kask, Coros + Connex

These five cycling accessories are currently being tested by our experts, with full reviews landing on road.cc soon

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 10:24