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Driver set to go on trial for alleged attempted murder of Alejandro Valverde in road rage incident

The driver's lawyer says the incident doesn't warrant such charges and is still trying to negotiate a settlement out of court.

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 11:23

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Jasper Philipsen survives last-minute on-the-fly shoe switch to sprint to victory; Prince William joins Greg James on the Comic Relief tandem; Pidcock wins; Bike lane moaning; The end of bike shed planning sagas? + more on the live blog

Enjoying the sun? Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your live blog updates this Wednesday, mainly while wondering if the factor 50 is needed this afternoon (yes, he might be getting ahead of himself)

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 09:01

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

“Everyone gains when more people cycle”: New report suggests cycling saving the NHS more than £72m per year

Major report into UK active travel levels suggests equivalent to 1.6 million GP appointments saved through cycling, with nearly 6,000 serious long-term health conditions avoided each year

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 17:24

CCTV operators insist catching bike thieves still a priority, despite uncertainty around British Transport Police’s controversial no investigation U-turn

"If there is a crime in action we will communicate with the police... why wouldn't you take an active response to stopping criminals in their tracks?"

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:46

2026 Mathieu van der Poel aero handlebars

Mathieu van der Poel spotted testing mysterious new aero handlebar – is this more evidence to suggest a new Canyon Aeroad is coming?

Mathieu van der Poel has been seen on Instagram with new aerodynamic handlebars, while updates spotted at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad hint that Canyon’s Aeroad could be getting a refresh

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:15

Council backs town centre cycle hub… only to reject its own proposal over fears of “conflict” between drivers and cyclists

Idea for cycling hub followed 86 per cent of King's Lynn residents stating that cycle storage could be improved, and facility would have also featured e-bike charging, lockers and a repair station

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 11:59

Shimano agrees $11.5m penalty to settle crankgate failings with US government agency

Settlement would resolve charges that Shimano knowingly failed to immediately report “substantial” crank issues which put customers at “unreasonable risk of serious injury or death”

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 10:03

Picture by Charlie Forgham-Bailey-SWpix.com 09-08-2018 – Cardiff, Wales – Geraint Thomas’ Tour de France Homecoming © SWpix.com

Geraint Thomas admits he hasn’t cycled for six months as he gifts iconic ‘shades to Greg James; Council receives £16m active travel funding but says “almost no money” for rural cycle lanes; TfL weighing up new charge on SUVs + more on the live blog

Callum's back to steer you through a Tuesday, possibly without sinking into a state of Milan-Sanremo analysis paralysis

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 09:28

“A line in the sand”: Cycling club joins campaign to keep controversial LTN closed to drivers, warning ‘reopening’ will lead to scrapping of other active travel schemes

The suggestion active travel funds could be used to reopen a ‘cycling only’ road closed to motorists since the pandemic was last week branded a "disgrace" by campaigners

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 08:35

Rapha’s Core Rain Jacket impresses, Berk’s feathery 100g saddle stands out, and a 10/10 cycling jacket from Q36.5: road.cc Recommends updated with six great cycling products

Our February round-up has it all from rain jackets and a 10/10 long-sleeve jersey, to a feathery saddle, a powerful helmet light, and two standout bikes

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 16:58

Concerns wrong handlebar width rules being enforced at British road races, as Dan Bigham questions “disappointing” lack of communication from British Cycling over UCI’s controversial new rules

Confusion reigns amid video of commissaire measuring riders' brake hood widths at race this weekend, raising questions about British Cycling's own rules

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 15:42

“They’re moaning because they have to drive properly”: Cyclists blast Mail and Sun over “nonsense” claims ‘11ft-wide’ bike lane is “barely used” and “dangerous”; Pogačar’s agent dismisses crypto concerns; Cyclists “an afterthought” + more on the live blog

What do you mean there’s no bike racing on TV today? Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s here to help you deal with the withdrawal symptoms on the Monday live blog. Let’s just hope he can keep a firmer grip on the cycling news than England’s approach to a rugby ball…

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 10:06

Bikejacking targets British cycling team in London

“Bike theft in London has become organised and brazen”: Cycling team manager ‘threatened with large knife’ during bikejacking

Balaclava-wearing robbers rip bikes from roof rack in broad daylight on quiet residential street, the cycling team warning bike theft has "crossed the line into violent robbery"

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 10:05

Maes Loonskie mountain bike freeride track

“Backyard of dreams” mountain bike track built without planning permission deemed illegal, as councillors claim site has “scarred countryside”

Planning officers say the track, which was built by mountain bikers Sam Hodgson and Vero Sandler, hosting a popular freeride event for the past two years, creates an “alien topography which is at stark contrast to the existing landscape”

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 18:02

Jessica Disley breaks the UCI Derny Hour Record, 2026

“It was pretty wild”: Jessica Disley smashes women’s UCI Derny Hour Record by 8km with mammoth 60.16km ride – and even beats Magnus Bäckstedt’s motor paced mark

British rider Disley, a five-time gran fondo time trial world champion, set the new derny-paced benchmark in Newport velodrome

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 15:29

London cycle lane Cycleway 4 (image via Transport for London)

“Bold” bike lanes and ultra-low emission zones help London slash air pollution by over 20% since 2010, new report finds – as capital aims to double cycle network and deliver “greener, safer streets”

London is among 19 cities around the world to have achieved “remarkable reductions” in air pollution over the last 15 years, analysis by Breathe Cities has revealed

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 12:22

Cyclist’s footage of terrifying cliff crash goes viral; Tirreno-Adriatico rider run over by race motorbike; Bike shop urges other cycling businesses to not sell or repair e-scooters + more on the live blog

The weekend's just around the corner so let's all run down the clock until 5pm on the live blog, Dan Alexander back in the hot seat for all your news, views, reaction, racing updates, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Friday

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 09:11

Local Bike Shop in London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Is the cycling industry back on track? UK bike market returns to growth for first time in four years, new report finds

According to the Bicycle Association’s annual report, the total market value for the UK cycling industry is up five per cent year-on-year – the first time that’s happened since 2020

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 17:23

Clifford Cage cycling on pavement moments before hitting Jim Blackwood

“No longer can cyclists endanger pedestrians with impunity”: British legal ‘first’ as e-bike rider handed suspended sentence for killing 91-year-old while cycling on pavement due to near misses with drivers

"I hope this case illustrates the need for those cyclists who show scant regard for the rules of the road to think again”

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 16:16

Last chance to buy the Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2 for just £899.99, matching its lowest ever price!

You can save £200 on a dedicated indoor training setup with the Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2, now £899.99... but you'll have to be quick, because stocks are running low and the offer ends on 31 March!

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 14:59

“Half of UK cyclists admit to not wearing a helmet due to worries like bad hair”… Halfords claims; Bizarre meltdown over cyclist not using bike lane… even though it’s still being built; Wins for MvdP and Vingegaard + more on the live blog

After the live blog took a day off while we all ate pizzas in Bath yesterday, it's back in its usual slot this Thursday, Dan Alexander manning the keyboard for all your updates

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 09:05

Southgate Street Gloucester screenshot 2024

Free 20-minute parking “pitstop” proposed to solve “lethal” problem of drivers “constantly” blocking cycle lane

Gloucester city council's willingness to address the issue is progress compared to the historic infrastructure planning in the county, but no timetable has been proposed

Wed, Mar 11, 2026 12:57

Giant CEO lobbies Trump administration to lift bike import ban after forced labour allegations

The bike manufacturer insists there are "no abusive practices" or "debt-bonded labour" and that the company "remains firmly committed to human rights and regulatory compliance"

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 11:48

“Three miles in a car is naff all”: Angry locals claim bike path works have “escalated” round trips… by minutes; Vingegaard “banging head against wall” on safety; Is cycling “relentlessly promoted”?; Tirreno thriller; Ineos win TTT + more on the live blog

Where did the sun go? As Ryan Mallon laments spring’s sudden disappearance, at least there’s plenty of bike racing on the TV to keep him busy. And the Tuesday live blog too, of course…

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 09:29

“Everyone is upset about it”: Plans to build cycleway paused despite supporters urging council to “get over the hill of hysteria”

The scheme would convert the busy three-lane road in Salford into single lanes with segregated cycleways

Mon, Mar 09, 2026 16:01