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Pick up a new Giant Trance X2 mountain bike for just over £2k at Cyclestore

Cyclestore is offering 43% off of Giant's staple trail bike!

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 16:47

Free virtual riding app MyWhoosh lets users transfer levels and ratings over from Zwift profiles

Could this free-to-use indoor training platform be a serious rival to Zwift following its latest update?

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 15:22

20-year-old female cyclist followed and assaulted by road rage driver after gesturing for him to give her space

The motorist allegedly followed the cyclist before attacking her, kicking her bike, and shouting obscenities at her, police have said

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 15:21

RideLondon Classique peloton at Embankment, May 2023 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“A sad day for women’s cycling”: RideLondon Classique cancelled for 2025 as UCI “unilaterally” moves dates “without consultation or prior warning”

The organisers announced that the UCI’s decision to push the stage race to the following week has made it “impossible” for it to be held in London, though the RideLondon-Essex sportive will go ahead as planned

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 12:50

Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cyclists riding “at excessive speeds” and causing crashes prompt Royal Parks to review cycling policy, as charity cancels time trial events because “they directly encourage cyclists to go faster than speed limit”

“Following several cycling-related incidents, it is our duty to take action to minimise the risk of accidents and our priority to ensure the safety of all cyclists together with other visitors,” Richmond Park’s manager said

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 09:59

“So of course, who do people take their anger out on?”: Facebook group learns of driver’s crash, blame cyclists…; “Wooden that be fun to ride”: Definitely not the new Trek — but cyclist’s DIY Madone is rideable…(apparently) + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog, your one-stop shop for all things cycling as we head towards another soggy weekend. Don't you just love British summertime

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 08:14

Raleigh owner Accell’s credit rating downgraded for fourth time in a year, as group’s cargo bike company slammed for “shambles” recall of faulty frames

According to Fitch Ratings, which has downgraded Accell Group’s rating to CCC-, the company’s “weak operating performance, tight liquidity, and negative free cash flow results in unsustainable credit metrics”

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 16:17

Bianchi launches e-Oltre: an 11kg ebike that feels like “a true road bike” (says Bianchi)

The impressively light e-road bike, priced from £4,299, is powered by the newest Mahle X30 motor and boasts top-of-the range spec

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 16:12

Scott Peden, who lost his family in an e-bike fire, backs calls for independent third-party certification

“If my story doesn’t show the desperate need for a change in regulation, then I don’t know what will"

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 14:14

Police unsure if driver’s “lack of vision” or hi-vis and no helmet to blame for “unavoidable” collision that saw motorist pull out and kill cyclist, inquest finds

The motorist claims she wasn’t aware of two cyclists approaching until she heard the impact – as police say the crash “could not reasonably have been avoided”

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 13:45

Pfadfinder 2024_Photo by Marius Müller_Outdoor Shoot_06

Revamped Standert Pfadfinder all-road endurance bike gets full internal cable routing and is handmade in the Czech Republic

New Pfadfinder combines timeless appeal of steel with 3D printing tech and the latest design trends to promise added aero gains and extra versatility

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 13:00

Richmond Park 04 copyright Simon MacMichael

Royal Parks cancels Richmond Park time trials over fears cyclists will break 20mph speed limit, after inquest into pedestrian fatality in “speeding” cyclist collision “brought this activity to people’s attention”

The races will be paused as the parks’ management “evaluates our position” – but “fuming” organisers say decision has been clouded by “very irresponsible journalism” and that the alternative is “busy roads and fast-moving cars”

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 10:47

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (6)

Local politician tries telling Facebook followers why more people cycling is a win for everyone… has to close comments “within minutes”; Should TT bikes be banned?; Pro to miss Tour de France after collision with driver + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be taking you through the day with all the news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 08:12

GCN sold back to founder by Warner Brothers Discovery, website to close

The sale comes six months on from the closure of GCN+ as race coverage moved to Discover. The closure of the GCN website will lead to numerous job losses

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 17:15

Zwift Ride with Kickr Core – save 20% with the code ROADRIDE20 An all-in-one indoor riding setup

Zwift’s £1,199 Zwift Ride smart bike with singlespeed frame, Kickr Core trainer and Zwift Cog system is now available to buy: how does it ride?

Zwift didn't stay away from hardware for long, unveiling a new smart bike/smart trainer hybrid in collaboration with Wahoo featuring smart controls

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 15:00

Anti-doping (CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED by Richard Masoner / Cyclelicious)

UCI concerned new drug “ten times more powerful than tramadol” could be used by professional cyclists to mask fatigue during races, report suggests

The governing body has reportedly already told representatives of pro cycling teams of its "concerns about a new substance", the "very powerful" painkiller usually prescribed in cases of severe osteoarthritis and bone cancer

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 09:45

Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets trial, Exeter (Heavitree and Whipton Liveable Neighbourhood Group)

Cyclists blast Mail’s “appalling lie” that LTN stopped doctors visiting patients; Yellow cards introduced to pro cycling to clamp down on dangerous riding and driving during races; Keir Starmer: Labour is “on the side of drivers” + more on the live blog

We may be smack bang in the middle of party manifesto week (perhaps that’s why it’s dragging along so slowly?), but hey – at least the Tour de Suisse is on and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news on the Wednesday live blog. That’s something, right?

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 08:49

L’Étape du Tour cyclists ride a climb in the Alps

Frustration as last-minute L’Étape du Tour date change due to French election leaves thousands of cyclists with logistical headache

The major sportive that is using the route of stage 20 of this year's Tour de France has been brought forward a day to Saturday 6 July, leaving many of the 15,000 riders taking part with travel and accommodation concerns

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 07:37

22024 Specialized Crux DSW alloy gravel bike

The Specialized Crux DSW is “the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made”… and it costs £2,300

Aluminium is making a comeback to the Specialized gravel line-up, as Crux gets an aluminium frame option

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 16:00

Cube’s Kathmandu Hybrid electric bike gets a carbon frame, rigid forks and Bosch SX motor treatment

The new e-bike will be available in both a classic diamond shape and an ‘easy entry’ design and priced from £4,199

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 15:45

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

High Court judge dismisses legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts

Transport Action Network (TAN) says it is "bitterly disappointed" by the judgement and is hoping to appeal

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 15:44

Ducati takes aim at bikepacking market with Futa All-Road electric bike

The Futa All-Road e-bike is a more versatile version of their e-road model

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 11:37

Roseburn off-road path popular with cyclists and walkers in Edinburgh (by Richard Webb/CC BY-SA 2.0/ Geograph)

“Trams should replace cars, rather than people cycling”: Fears new tram route will be built on popular active travel path

There has been disagreement over the most suitable site for the new transport link amid concerns "a fantastic green space and active travel corridor" might be impacted

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 11:29

“You’re just confusing drivers with this nonsense”: Cyclists blast road safety group for warning “never attempt to undertake on the inside, even in a cycle lane”; Time for an Ineos women’s team?; Dog walker nearly wipes out Hirschi + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to continue his Tour preparations with more high-altitude cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 09:26

Head Street cycle lane, Colchester (Essex Highways)

Cycling levels up and “positive” reaction to new cycle lane celebrated by council, one month on from outspoken critics claiming it was “accident waiting to happen for pedestrians” and would “cause carnage on the roads”

The infrastructure, built in the same city where a cyclist was recently incorrectly fined £100 for riding on a shared-use path, could "revolutionise people's journeys" according to a local cycling group

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 16:24