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Linthorpe Road cycle lane set to be removed in Middlesbrough

“You need a degree to work out the system”: Local business owners welcome decision to rip out “absolute disaster” cycle lane which led to “lots of customers” getting parking tickets

A consultation to remove the controversial bike lane, the scene of several injuries to cyclists and pedestrians tripping over separators or dodging parked cars, begins this week, with one local mayor describing the infrastructure as “hated” and “hideous”

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 16:17

2022 Dauphine – Ineos Grenadiers Pinarello Dogma F 2

Shimano sales fall by 21% in first half of 2024 – but components giant says key European market remains “firm” despite serious delivery problems

While the latest report is more positive than the company’s previous forecast, Shimano says “the outlook will remain uncertain” due to high inventory levels and unfavourable weather conditions

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:49

Kristian Blummenfelt and Victor Campenaerts

“Kristian Blummenfelt is not to be messed with”: Tour de France stage winner backs 2020 Olympic triathlon champion’s plan to win Tour by 2028 and says he’ll “immediately claim his place” in peloton

“Mentally he is unmatched, he means business”, Victor Campenaerts said after Ironman record holder Blummenfelt confirmed his plans to become a professional cyclist next year – despite turning down contract offer because team “allowed riders to have beers”

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 09:34

Locks from stolen bikes at UCL (via LCC on Twitter)

Insurance company admits “mistake” after cyclist’s stolen bike claim declined as “no evidence” of damage to lock… because thief took it too; First Transcontinental finishers; GB Olympic cycling medals continue + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from a few days off and straight into the live blog mix, triathlon and BMX freestyle giving us our Olympic cycling fix today, while we'll also have all the other cycling-related goings-on in the world this Wednesday

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 08:14

Ram-raiding thieves arrested after completely destroying bike shop front and stealing two bikes

The thieves allegedly fled the scene in “high-powered” cars, with people offering sympathies for the Beverley Car & Cycles owner who was described as a “lovely man who absolutely didn’t deserve this”

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 17:44

Cyclist LTN planter, Hackney London (by Adwitiya Pal)

More than 30 new low traffic neighbourhoods could be implemented in London as LTNs remain a “key part” to improve public health by encouraging active travel

Transport for London said that it will continue to support boroughs’ implementation of LTNs with both “funding and technical support”, after a poll showed 58% Londoners support them with only 17% in opposition

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 16:41

Kristian Blummenfelt, Norwegian triathlete

Triathlon star with highest ever recorded VO2 max Kristian Blummenfelt reveals ambitious plan to win the Tour de France by 2028

“We won’t go to cycling to retire, but to win”: The 2021 Ironman champ and 2020 Olympics triathlon gold medal winner is rumoured to be in talks with UCI WorldTeam Jayco-AlUla, but can the 30-year-old Norwegian topple the likes of Pogačar and Vingegaard?

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 09:45

Tom Pidcock’s race-winning move, 2024 Olympic MTB cross-country race

“They didn’t boo the rock that made me puncture”: Tom Pidcock says “it’s a shame” French crowds booed epic Olympic win – as rival insists divebomb “part of racing”; Ex-pro tells Lance Armstrong to “keep his mouth shut” over Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is away off for a quick swim in the Seine, before keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 08:53

Cowboy suspends “completely absurd” e-bike race game after criticism from Amsterdam mayor

“Amsterdam is not a race track and safety is not a game,” says city council member

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 18:45

Linthorpe Road cycle lane (Middlesbrough Council)

Political spat between Conservative and Labour mayors finally comes to an end as both reach agreement to remove “unpopular” cycle lane that “simply hasn’t worked”

The four-week long consultation period to remove the £1.7 million bike lane in Middlesbrough is set to begin this week seeking views on plans to reinstate the road’s previous layout

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 18:15

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