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Nathan Piling (Greater Manchester Police) and The Bank pub, Market Street, Bury

Cyclist who punched and killed pensioner during pavement cycling row, before “cowardly” trying to flee scene, jailed for five years

Cyclist Nathan Piling angrily confronted Michael Dawson after the 78-year-old spoke to him about riding his bike on the footpath

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 15:06

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The Scott Silence eRide is a 14.5kg, mid-motor urban e-bike, but it comes at a price

The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 13:34

Binley Cycleway (Coventry City Council) and Sir David Attenborough

David Attenborough encourages boy to stage anti-cycle lane protest, as veteran broadcaster weighs in on plans to “sacrifice 26 irreplaceable trees” for new bike route

More than 1,200 people have signed a petition urging the council to stop the cycling infrastructure project “immediately” – but the local authority says new trees will be planted in their place

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:10

Muriel Furrer, 2024 world junior road race championships

Family of teenage cyclist seriously injured in crash want world championships to continue, as organisers say they are “extremely concerned” about Swiss rider who remains in “very critical” condition

Muriel Furrer suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to hospital after crashing during yesterday’s junior women’s road race

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 09:54

Wales’ 20mph speed limit debate on Talk TV with Donnachadh McCarthy

“Tory proposal to kill more people”: Cycling campaigner slams Conservative’s attempt to reverse 20mph speed limit in Wales; Evenepoel’s mind games with Pogačar and Van der Poel; Could cyclocross come to 2030 Winter Olympics? + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and we’re in touching distance of the weekend — and maybe some sunny rides too… Adwitiya’s your live blog host for the day with all the cycling news, views and more

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 08:59

“I only like cyclists when they get run over,” says controversial Italian politician and Giorgia Meloni supporter, as pro cyclist blasts “disgraceful” anti-cycling comments

Vittorio Feltri, a Lombardy councillor and member of Meloni’s governing Brothers of Italy party, made the inflammatory comments on what would have been Michele Scarponi’s birthday, seven years after the Giro d’Italia winner was killed by a driver

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 19:02

Muriel Furrer, 2024 world junior time trial championships

18-year-old cyclist Muriel Furrer tragically dies after suffering serious head injury in crash during junior women’s road race at world championships

The Swiss cyclist was airlifted to hospital after crashing heavily during Thursday’s junior women’s road race

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 17:05

Driver mounts pavement and ploughs through cycle rack on Upper Clapton Road, London

Driver “spoken to” but not arrested by police after mounting pavement and ploughing through cycle rack, injuring cyclist and snapping bike in two in shocking crash

A woman was taken to hospital with “non-life threatening” injuries after the motorist veered off the road, having allegedly “passed out” at the wheel

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 14:31

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

Cyclist fatalities fall by 4% to lowest ever recorded level, but cycle traffic down 7% and serious injuries higher than 20 years ago, new government figures reveal

87 cyclists were killed on the UK’s roads in 2023, according to the Department for Transport’s latest road casualty statistics

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 12:03

“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