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A38 cycle lane, Birmingham (Birmingham Cycle Revolution)

Active travel campaigners blast “clumsy, unworkable, and discriminatory” plan to ban cycling in Birmingham city centre, which council says will target delivery cyclists “speeding around city without care”

“Unfortunately, the safety of pedestrians and cyclists mixing can be a dangerous combination,” Birmingham City Council said as it announced proposals for new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in pedestrian areas

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 10:35

“Only in Florida…”: Rider with “armed cyclist” jersey, close-passing flags and countless bike lights goes viral… again; Jeremy Vine responds to those “focusing rage” on cyclists; A PROPER turbo set-up + more on the live blog

One more live blog until the weekend! Dan Alexander has the privilege of being in the hot seat for all your news, reaction and more this Friday

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 08:17

Cyclist flung over car by driver on pavement

Drug driver who smashed into cyclist on pavement while twice the legal limit for cannabis, flinging rider through the air and leaving him with life-changing injuries, handed six-month suspended sentence after motorist claimed he “faced impossible choice”

Clive Williams was also banned from driving for two years, but was not charged with any drugs offence, despite doctors telling the cyclist he was “lucky the impact had not killed me”

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 15:22

New York City Marathon pre-race cycle, 2003 (New York Cycle Club) 3

“The streets belong to the people”: Cyclists riding on closed roads before New York City Marathon will be removed from course, organisers say – as locals slam “embarrassing” bike ban

The decision to ban the unofficial early morning pre-race ride, enjoyed by hundreds of cyclists every year, was taken after organisers claimed a pedestrian was injured in a crash before the 2023 event

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 12:25

Decathlon’s longtail e-cargo bike is now cheaper in the UK than in France

R500 was originally priced at £3,499 even though it sold for just €2,799 (about £2,400) on the continent

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 09:25

Tom Pidcock, 2024 Tour of Britain (Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

Anonymous pro cyclist claims Tom Pidcock “a bit of a loner” at Ineos Grenadiers and caused friction in “bizarre” transfer saga (also claims double Olympic champ’s buyout would cost new team €12 million) + more on the live blog

It's your Thursday one-stop shop for all the cycling news worth knowing (and plenty that's not) as the weekend comes into sight... Dan Alexander is on the start ramp, raring to go...

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 08:04

Bedford town centre cycling ban (Google Maps)

“Majority of cyclists are reasonable people and will dismount”: Cycling campaign opposes controversial town centre cycle ban which has seen “738 cyclists fined in last few months”

Town councillor also reported being "inundated with complaints from residents that have been fined dismounting their bikes in the town centre"

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 16:11

Newmarket Road fatal collision sign, Norwich (credit: Peter Silburn)

National Highways to stop calling collisions ‘accidents’, as campaigners welcome “significant step” in recognising crashes are “not random events, but preventable incidents caused by human actions”

"For far too long, the term 'accident' has masked accountability and allowed society to dismiss the daily tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries as inevitable"

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 13:47

Cyclists in London 1 – copyright Simon MacMichael

90% scared of cycling in UK cities — new research suggests fear of collisions, road rage and theft putting people off

Calling the findings a "wake-up call", bike subscription provider Swapfiets said "it's clear that current efforts aren't enough" and urged government "to not only reinstate but increase the active travel budget"

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 11:17

Chris Froome, 2024 Arctic Race of Norway (ARN/Aurelien Vialatte)

“It’s a fantastic pension scheme”: Chris Froome branded “the worst signing in cycling history” and a “half-time clown” by former pro after “undignified, meagre” season; Froome admits “I’m not looking for victories” + more on the live blog

The weather may not currently know what it’s playing at, but at least Ryan Mallon (kind of) does, and he’s here for another daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 11:10

Female cyclist in london red coat on steel road bike -copyright Simon MacMichael

“Those who don’t see themselves may feel cycling is not for them”: Images of cyclists lack diversity and focus on cycling as leisure rather than transport, researchers suggest

Analysis commissioned by climate charity suggests images of cyclists not representative, as group argues: "We simply cannot afford to exclude many people from choosing cycling as an alternative form of transport"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 16:07

Build safe cycling routes to help people ditch cars for local journeys, urges senior doctor “redressing balance” of city’s “polarised” cycling ban debate

Dr Jonathan Leach OBE says if he could prescribe exercise it "would be one of the most effective drugs", the Worcester-based doctor trying to "redress the balance" of "so much negativity locally" from those "vehemently anti-cycling"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 15:00

Police & Crime Commissioner defends under-fire force accused of “astonishing victim blaming” by cycling campaign group, after officers raised concerns that installing more bike parking is “not ideal” and could cause “bigger increase in crime”

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber insisted the stance "isn't victim blaming" and argued the concern was simply stating that "if the plans go ahead they should be designed with crime prevention in mind"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 11:00

A103, Haringey, London (Google Street View) and Telegrah article

“Nasty” anti-cycling activists accused of “drumming up hate for safety measures” after claiming new bike lane will make heavily congested road already lined with cars “an open air gas chamber”; Cav’s retirement plans; GB changes + more on the live blog

The days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of cycling news about – and Ryan Mallon’s here again to keep you up to date on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:49

eBay’s banning private e-bike sales – but how well will it police its “eligible business sellers”?

Electrical Safety First says marketplaces should be legally obligated to take “reasonable steps” to ensure products sold via their sites are safe

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:16

Lorry driver who killed Davide Rebellin jailed for four years

Sentence one year short of the five-year term prosecutors in Italy had sought for the German lorry driver

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 16:48

Kristian Blummenfelt, Norwegian triathlete (credit: Kristian Blummenfelt on Facebook)

“Too large gap in payment” blamed for scuppering triathlon star Kristian Blummenfelt’s ambitious plan to win Tour de France by 2028, as coach rues “disadvantage of being the world’s best triathlete”

2020 Olympic champion's coach was outspoken in their desire to focus on cycling full time, the triathlete with highest ever recorded VO2 max reportedly rejecting an initial approach from a team because they let riders enjoy a "few beers" after the Tour

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 15:47

Sick of duck-walking around in cycling shoes? The barefoot-style sock/shoes said to be ideal for bikepacking adventures, plus cool stuff from Uvex, Lezyne, Topeak + Coospo

In our latest round-up of cool things we're currently testing, we have an AI-powered rear brake light, sock shoes, and lots more cycling accessories

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 12:53

“A bike lane doesn’t close a village”: Dame Sarah Storey defends cycle lane blamed for “ruining business” and “killing village”, calls shops closing “a coincidence, not an unexpected consequence”

Traders say scheme has hit business and left "nowhere to park", even though the project saw 80 new off-road spaces created, Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner instead pointing to the cost of living crisis and impact of the pandemic

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 11:46

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists “horrified” by Iain Duncan Smith’s Telegraph column suggesting “dangerous cyclists should be driven off our roads”, as Conservative MP accused of ignoring main road safety issues in latest call for stricter legislation

The former Tory leader believes existing legislation around cycling "is clearly out of date", but has been accused of playing into "culture wars" and deliberately ignoring other road safety issues which cause far more deaths and serious injuries

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 10:18

Tom Pidcock, 2024 Tour of Britain (Elliot Keen/British Cycling/via SWpix.com)

“People around Tom Pidcock don’t help,” says Geraint Thomas, as 2018 Tour de France winner weighs in on Ineos deselection “bull****”; Cyclocross wheel stamp response to “dirty” insults, claims Iserbyt; Subtly terrible cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… The road cycling season’s over, so settle down for some dodgy cycling infrastructure, cyclocross shenanigans, and transfer gossip on the first live blog of the week/winter with Ryan Mallon (though the weather’s not too bad, which is nice)

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 08:37

Cycle ergometry study for critically ill patients

Cycle your way out of hospital: In-bed cycling for critically ill patients found to reduce intensive care stays and improve physical function

According to new rehabilitation research, patients in the intensive care unit who cycled while in bed spent 1.5 fewer days in hospital than those who didn’t

Sun, Oct 13, 2024 12:39

“Perfect” handlebar will be cycling’s “biggest aero advancement” in 2025, claim creators… plus the £200 Ineos-approved recovery socks, a new social media app for cyclists + more

All the hottest new tech that has caught our eye this week, including new wheels, a bicycle pump "revolution", "game-changing" socks used by Ineos Grenadiers and GB Olympians + loads more

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 11:00

Cyclist suffers broken arm after car passenger shoved him off bike in latest shocking unprovoked attack from moving vehicle

The assault in North Yorkshire is the latest in an increasingly long list of attacks on cyclists by car passengers in the UK this year

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 16:17

Cyclists can’t reach proposed active travel route due to town centre bike ban, as “crazy” plans slammed as “white elephant” that will not benefit cycling

“A toucan crossing, by definition, is for pedestrians and cyclists. But there is no way of actually cycling to get there”

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 15:17