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Hospital staff left “p***** off” after bike thefts become “almost a weekly thing”, with lack of CCTV making it “perfect for thieves”

“NUH encourages you come by bike, there’s a cycle to work programme. How can you if you know there’s been so many thefts?,” said a catering assistant at two Nottingham hospitals described the security for bike storage as “non-existent”

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 16:58

2024 Olympic XCO Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot take home Gold

The Pinarello duo show both a dominant race and one of the most dramatic Olympic XCO races we've seen.

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 16:00

E-bike fires: Retailers refusing to work on unbranded and unknown battery packs

Bicycle Association says shops need to "be ready to explain how reputable products are thoroughly safety-tested"

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 12:45

Mockup of Strand after cycle lane plans scrapped in Torquay

“Is this what anyone wants?”: Council goes back on promise and scraps cycle lane plans without any consultation to move “line of trees closer to kerb”

A cyclist accused the council of being “very sneaky” and hiding the news in a press release, however a Conservative councillor has said that “cyclists will be pleased with what they see when the scheme is finished”

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 11:33

Mauricio Moreira collapses on the side of the road ill at 2024 Volta a Portugal

“Brutal sport”: Shocking scenes as ill pro cyclist collapses on side of the road during race after suffering in heat; “Rubbing’s racing, go all in”: Tom Pidcock wins Olympic mountain bike epic – and is booed by angry French crowd + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and when he’s not flicking through the channels in a desperate bid to watch every single moment of today’s Olympic events, Ryan Mallon will be keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news on the first live blog of the week...

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 09:00

Yee-haw! You can now lease Cowboy e-bikes from Blike’s subscription service

The brand has also announced an update to its AdaptivePower technology for better hill climbing power and less battery usage

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 07:49

Near Miss of the Day 913: “Heart-stopping” moment as cyclist barely manages to make through gap after oncoming car driver follows overtaking van, ignoring cyclist

“I reported it expecting some sort of action as my life had been put in danger and the fact that a car had been forced to stop to avoid a collision but it wasn’t to be, yet again”

Sun, Jul 28, 2024 09:15

Crash chaos at Olympic Games time trials, as GB’s Anna Henderson wins silver before Josh Tarling denied medal by agonising puncture in sodden Paris

Remco Evenepoel and Grace Brown crowned Olympic time trial champions as numerous riders fall in slippery conditions

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 17:08

The £1,000 bike seat is here: all the details on Pogacar’s very pricey new TT saddle, plus 3D printed chamois pads, Specialized 50y Collection + plenty more

Is the future of cycling bib shorts in 3D printing? Find out in our latest Tech of the Week round-up, where we've also got news from Prologo, Specialized, Standert, Brompton and more

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 11:00

Cycling at the 2024 Paris Olympics: All the crucial dates and times for watching the cycling action during the Games

From the velodrome to the road and beyond, there's more than enough cycling action to keep you entertained

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 06:00

BMX style cycle path with bumps in the Netherlands

“Making cycle paths safe AND fun?”: BMX-style bike lane with bumps in the Netherlands to encourage children to cycle; Tom Pidcock calls Paris Olympic MTB track “bland”; Is Jennifer Lopez the perfect advocate to normalise cycling? + more on the live blog

One day until the Olympic Games kick off in Paris (and the weekend), Adwitiya is your live blogger this Friday with all the cycling news and views

Fri, Jul 26, 2024 09:04

Collision site where seven cyclists were hit in Cambridgeshire

Police investigate collision that left four cyclists seriously injured and others with minor injuries

Cambridgeshire Police Road Policing Unit described the crash as "nasty" and confirmed the driver involved remained at the scene and is assisting with their enquiries

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 16:26

Was this year’s Tour de France a bit rubbish? Pogačar’s ghostbusting climbs, podcast poltergeists and Cav’s Vino problem

It's time for our debrief of the 2024 Tour de France, a recording-breaking yet slightly uninspiring edition (according to George anyway)

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 15:48

Stolen bike and Banbury station where it was taken (Google Maps)

Couple cycling from UK to Africa make it to Oxfordshire… before bike is stolen at station

"We were both totally shocked, it didn't even occur to us that someone might take the bike because it is so big and heavy"

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 10:18

“The worst part is he did it for over 500m”: Pro cyclist disqualified for “stickiest of sticky bottles”; Police fine driver with bike on rear mount for hiding licence plate; Wout van Aert goes for double disc wheels; Drunk Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya is back with some more news, views and general chit-chat from the cycling world

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 09:15

Orbea Kemen bifurcates into urban and trekking models and switches to Shimano EP6 motor

Brand's Urrun electric mountain bike also moves to the same motor

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 14:52

Raleigh uncertainty eased as bicycle manufacturer’s warning notice discontinued by Companies House

Late financial accounts meant the iconic bike brand — which has made redundancies in recent times — risked being struck off the register, a late filing that has seemingly been addressed as parent company Accell took the blame

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 14:08

Town where cyclist ordered to pay £1,150 to trial speakers playing ‘no cycling’ message every 15 minutes

Numerous cyclists have been ordered to pay £500 or more since a controversial town centre cycling ban came into effect in Grimsby

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 11:32

Boardman’s new ADV and TRVL gravel bike range offers crazy bang for buck

Electronic shifting and suspension forks for less than £2,000.

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 11:08

Tour de France pro slams “heavier” Look bike for poor performance, but Cofidis team unimpressed and point out same “cutting-edge equipment” has been ridden to numerous big Grand Tour wins

Guillaume Martin revealed he went without a power meter and head unit during the Tour as his "7.7kg" bike was already "one kilo more than the UCI's permitted weight" and he did "not want to make it even heavier"

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 09:39

Vigilante cyclist cleaning up Belfast’s cycle lanes

“Guerrilla gardener” cyclist spends hours sweeping bike lanes… but others warn of council “bully boy” response; Pogačar confirms Urška Žigart’s Olympics omission played role in him pulling out; Roy Keane the Tyre Extinguisher? + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday road.cc live blog — your one-stop shop to all the cycling news, reaction and general chit-chat, with Adwitiya as your host for the day

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 09:11

Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light – copyright Simon MacMichael

Independent columnist downgrades speed of “Lyrca-clad red-light jumpers” from 52mph to 40mph

“These speed freaks make the rest of us good guys look bad – they tarnish the cyclist brand and take away from all the wonderful things about biking”

Tue, Jul 23, 2024 16:46

Cycling campaigners paint fake “free parking” signs on pavement to protest against “anti-social” illegal parking in Dublin… but drivers continue to park over painted signs

The activists took the action to bring to light the council turning a blind eye to letting drivers park illegally with impunity, but the drivers wasted no time in making use of the fake parking bays regardless

Tue, Jul 23, 2024 12:27

Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart, stage 19, 2024 Tour de France (A.S.O./Charly Lopez)

“No Urška, no Pogi”: Tadej Pogačar pulls out of Paris Olympics due to “being too tired” – as fans blame shock Urška Žigart omission for Tour de France winner’s absence; “Cyclists are now being protected to a ridiculous extent” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, we’re well into the post-Tour/pre-Olympics malaise, and Ryan Mallon’s back from a hot, sunny weekend in Nice with more cycling news and views on the live blog. Once he’s sorted out his stash from the Tour’s publicity caravan, that is…

Tue, Jul 23, 2024 09:16

Guava Bikes blasts onto the UK market with Barcelona-assembled gravel bikes

Fancy a trip to Barcelona to collect a new Guava gravel bike?

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 16:11