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Ford’s doing Mustang and Bronco e-bikes – well, someone is…

Watch out! The Ford e-bike line up threatens to “ignite your senses”

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 09:00

Stolen bikes from Shimano Experience Centre

Raid at Shimano sees “irreplaceable” bikes of Sagan, Van der Poel and Alaphilippe stolen

"The stolen bikes are beyond any monetary value, having played their part in cycling history, at the Tour de France, World Championships, Olympics, and at countless other vital events in the cycling world"

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 08:56

Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Researchers find cycling better for boosting cognitive function than electrical muscle stimulation

"Our results suggest that the relationship between exercise and brain activity is crucial for faster reaction time"

Sun, Sep 01, 2024 11:00

Trek’s blinged up Madone, CHPT3’s new cycling shoe, The ultimate Brompton upgrade, Are tovershoes the new overshoes? + more

Tech of the Week time! With lots of new stuff from Factor, BBB Cycling, Paul components, Nopinz and loads more

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 11:00

Jaco van Gass wins C3 3,000m individual pursuit gold, 2024 Paris Paralympics

GB cyclist wins Paralympic gold just days after flying over car bonnet when driver pulled out and hit him in Paris

“I was heartbroken, I literally thought this could be my Paralympics done,” Jaco van Gass, who suffered injuries to his knee and face before winning gold in the C3 3,000m individual pursuit, said

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 10:34

Ice hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed while cycling by suspected drink driver

Ice hockey star and brother killed while cycling by suspected drink driver who allegedly had “five to six beers” before fatally striking cyclists from behind as he tried to undertake another motorist

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed a day before they were due to be groomsmen at their sister’s wedding

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 17:47

“I’ve rediscovered my love of cycling”: David Millar and James Carnes of CHPT3 on appealing to every cyclist and designing a commuter shoe you can wear with a suit… and down a Swiss mountain

To mark the launch of the CHPT3 Transit 2.0, we sat down with the brains behind the commuter shoe that claims to possess the “power of a pro cycling shoe and the comfort of a luxury sneaker”. But do the shoes work when you’re mountain biking down an Alp?

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 16:19

Cyclists confronted by councillor on British Camp, Malvern Hills

Cyclists hit back at “inaccurate and self-serving” account of “ranting” councillor who claims mountain bikers abused him for pointing out no-cycling zone on historic landmark

The councillor claimed that he was abused by three mountain bikers for pointing out that they couldn’t cycle on an ancient hill fort, but the cyclists say they pushed their bikes along the trail and have reported the politician’s “inflammatory actions”

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 14:52

“They wouldn’t walk onto a road, but a cycle track?” Cyclist badly injured trying to avoid pedestrian calls for greater protection on newly installed bike lane previously slammed as “hare-brained” by opponents

The local council, however, says the seafront infrastructure was “designed with safety as our top priority”, while other cyclists described the lane’s distinction between cycle and pedestrian zones as “gold standard”

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 10:52

Driver leaves cab to warn phone-using motorist

“London’s finest law breakers”: Driver leaves cab in the middle of the road to warn phone-using driver they’re being filmed by CyclingMikey; Roglič lights up GC battle at Vuelta; Jeremy Vine shows cycle lane blocked by 68 cars + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and the last four-day workweek until December (what, Labour could introduce a new law to fix that?), and Adwitiya’s celebrating it with delivering you the cycling news and views on the road.cc live blog

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 09:19

Sheep Street cycling ban (Google Maps/Bicester Bike Users Group)

Allowing “speeding” cyclists to ride on “struggling” high street would lead to “carnage” and “frighten” elderly, say traders opposed to lifting cycling ban in pedestrianised shopping area

A consultation is currently being carried out concerning a proposed 18-month two-way cycling trial, after plans to implement it this year were kiboshed after opposition from outspoken councillors

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 15:17

2024 Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Dynamo wheels

A more sustainable future for the bike industry? Hunt introduces recyclable carbon fibre to new gravel wheelsets and plans to implement tech more widely “over time”

Fully recyclable carbon fibre and resin technology initially to be available on updated 40 Carbon Gravel Race and all-new 40 Carbon Gravel Dynamo wheels

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 14:04

Evans Cycles opens new 3,300 sq ft Bristol store (Evans Cycles)

Evans Cycles set to open two new stores as brand aims to become “go-to destination for cycling”, just weeks after reporting £22.8m loss and slashing bike prices in 70% sale

The cycling retailer is set to open a new 3,300 sq ft store in Bristol, complete with service centre and 150-bike showroom, on Friday, before opening another new shop in Sheffield attached to Frasers Group’s flagship department store

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 12:47

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

Average cycling distances in England fall to lowest levels in a decade: Government urged to deliver on active travel promises as think tank expert slams transport system as “broken and stacked against poorest in society”

According to the Department for Transport’s National Travel Survey, people in England averaged 47 miles by bike in 2023, a 17 per cent drop on the previous year and just over half the distance recorded in 2020, while car trips continue to climb

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 10:58

Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because it’s like a “BMX track”; “It’s a rough sport, but this was not an accident”: Vuelta crash controversy rumbles on; Boardman talks declining cycling distance stats; Must-have tools + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander ready to bring you all your cycling news, reaction and more this Thursday as we inch closer to the weekend

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 08:06

Councillor calls for signage to deter cyclists at historic landmark after being abused for pointing out no cycling zone to mountain bikers, amidst reports of anti-social behaviour and “existential threat” to site from damage caused by riding

“British Camp won’t exist eventually as every time people go with bikes there is further damage”, said a councillor who received verbal abuse and was threatened by three mountain bikers after he told them that they couldn’t ride on the ancient hill fort

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 16:38

“World-first” prosthetic arm for cyclists developed with help of GB Paralympians

UK-based prosthetics company Koalaa hopes its Sarah Pro will be a game-changer for cyclists with below elbow limb differences

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 14:03

Locals urge council to “stop low traffic neighbourhoods and cycle lanes” to help cut down costs, but council claims responses not a “representative sample of residents”

The survey launched by Edinburgh City Council received almost 3,000 responses, with stopping LTNs and reducing active travel the two most-voted suggestions, with 1,300 votes

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 12:24

Local group conducting ‘speed watch’ on cyclists in Oxford (Independent Oxford Alliance)

Volunteer speed monitors accused of “spreading nonsense” after claiming “several cyclists clocked over 30mph” on 20mph street (while ignoring speeding drivers); Want a takeaway? Park in the cycle lane; Football journos on cycling + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional microdose of silliness on the middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 09:22

Roads not more dangerous when cyclists allowed to roll through stop signs, researchers suggest

Oregon State University researchers examined driving and cycling behaviour since a 2019 law saw the state allow cyclists to slow and yield at stop signs, rather than fully stopping as motorists are required to

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 17:09

UK trade authority to review anti-dumping measures on bikes and components from China

Review follows Trade Remedies Authority recently concluding that anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on Chinese e-bikes should be revoked, and keeping them in place would "not be in the economic interest of the UK"

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 14:45

Cyclist in London Trek road bike orange backpack and winter clothing – copyright Simon MacMichael

House of Lords to debate cycling “safety issues”

"Safety and regulation issues involved in the use of pedal cycles on the road network": Debate follows talk of "dangerous cycling" laws and former Met Police chief claiming "dangerous" cyclists "entirely unaccountable" and should have number plates

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 10:05

Chaos at West Bohemia Tour U23 race as riders forced to dodge oncoming drivers on open roads (Patrick Van Staeyen)

Chaos at cycling stage race as riders forced to dodge oncoming drivers “flying down road” at 120kph; Locals laugh as Bristol named UK’s “safest cycling city” – despite “appalling driving”; Did cycling bring Oasis back together? + more on the live blog

After a nice, relaxing long weekend with enough Oasis speculation to last a lifetime, the live blog resumes today, as Ryan Mallon hopes to bring you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views from all around the world…

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 09:20

Gold medal-winning cyclist could miss UCI World Championships after not getting asylum interview for refugee status in the UK despite waiting for almost a year

Trhas Teklehaimanot Tesfay won the Ethiopian road race and time trial championships in 2023 and has been invited to participate in the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich in September

Mon, Aug 26, 2024 16:20

Brandalism Shell and British Cycling ad (Brandalism)

UK Sport warned British Cycling that Shell sponsorship deal could expose them to “legal and reputational risk”, reveals FOI request

The letter was sent to former British Cycling CEO Brian Facer just days before the Shell sponsorship was announced, with UK Sport’s board members expressing “considerable concern” about the deal

Mon, Aug 26, 2024 13:29