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Synapse Neo goes Allroad for adventure and commuter e-biking

Cannondale has developed an all-terrain version of its Synapse Neo, targeting riders who value the potential of a dropbar e-bike for gravel touring and commuting.

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 14:00

Netherlands to close e-bike speed modification loophole

Riders have been able to sidestep fines by switching installed speed boosters off

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 11:14

Paris Roubaix 2024 Josh Tarling and Florian Sénéchal

Bianchi bike sounded like it was “becoming cardboard” on the cobbles, says Paris-Roubaix pro who changed bikes four times due to “technical problem” and “carbon noises”

Florian Sénéchal thought his fork or stem was "starting to give out" on the cobbles

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 11:10

“Is it drivers’ responsibility to keep cyclists safe on the roads?” asks Good Morning Britain as motorists urged to ‘think bike’; Fuming journo mistakenly buys Adidas cycling shoes (because of Rishi Sunak); Is cycling pretentious? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon – still recovering from a tough weekend on the Paris-Roubaix cobbles – is back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 09:17

BBC journalist corrects cargo bike critics, points out it “replaced my car” and saved “£1,000 in fuel”

"Using my bike costs the BBC nothing": Anna Holligan also "set the record straight" over incorrect claims her employer "has somehow indulged me" by paying for it

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 16:30

Ampler launches new Curt Anyroad electric bikes, with wider tyres and fork mounts

The Estonian brand aims to target bikepackers and commuters with their latest Curt update

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 15:01

Mornera sit device AI-generated ‘bike-board’ saddle

Will this AI-designed, cheese-inspired ‘sit device’ consign bike saddles to history? Swiss inventors claim wide and weird creation eliminates rear discomfort

The DAIMON 'bike-board' - of which one variation is fittingly dubbed the Emmental - is said to do wonders for your pelvic region, with its creators even boasting that you won't need to use padded shorts any more

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 11:51

Police appeal over “serious assault” that saw cyclist pushed from bike by car passenger

The cyclist was pushed into a ditch and needed hospital treatment for her injuries

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 11:43

Fair Cycle’s Drop Best boosts saddle adjustment and looks rather odd

The Drop Best adds positive and negative offset to any seatpost.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 11:00

Mathieu van der Poel cap incident at Paris-Roubaix 2024

Paris-Roubaix spectator’s lawyer insists “never any intention to harm” to Mathieu van der Poel and confirms she has contacted riders’ union

The Belgian woman, a regular Paris-Roubaix spectator and Van der Poel fan, says it was never her intention to “harm” the world champion, and that she has contacted the riders’ union, which said it would take action

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 10:37

Jeremy Clarkson on bike BBC News video still

Jeremy Clarkson calls CyclingMikey a “sneak” and claims “using a phone in a car that’s not moving is as dangerous as knitting”… is then seen walking a bike in Copenhagen because his “anus is broken”; How about that Paris-Roubaix? + more on the live blog

Au revoir to Roubaix, allons y to Ardennes, Adwitiya will be kicking off this week with a Monday live blog bringing all the latest cycling news to you

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 08:55

Cyclist crashes with illegal e-scooter in London 0-13 screenshot

Not-so-Near Miss of the Day 899: Illegal e-scooter rider crashes into cyclist – but police refuse to try and track down culprit

Victim in south London crash was left with a broken shoulder which needed a metal plate to be inserted

Sun, Apr 07, 2024 15:04

Josh Tarling Paris-Roubaix 2024 sticky bottle

Josh Tarling disqualified from Paris-Roubaix for taking tow from team car (+ video)

Ineos Grenadiers rider’s ‘sticky bottle’ moment was caught by TV cameras, as Mathieu van der Poel takes second straight Roubaix win, in fastest ever edition of the Hell of the North

Sun, Apr 07, 2024 12:33

European Flags outside Commission building

Campaigners hail “historic” EU cycling declaration

“Monumental milestone” reached as “most ambitious EU initiative” related to cycling is officially adopted

Sun, Apr 07, 2024 11:45

Five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Induráin gets his nicked bike back

Turns out that legends of our sport can also experience that heart-punching moment when their bike has been stolen

Sat, Apr 06, 2024 17:21

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Bioracer says it can make clothing that reduces the impact of crashes – but pro cyclists don’t want it

Belgian firm underlines protection offered by innovative fabrics and airbag tech, but says top riders prefer comfort and aerodynamics

Sat, Apr 06, 2024 14:20

Say hello to ‘HelloFresh for bikes’… plus, Hunt revamps carbon wheel range, new Canyon, gravel kicks from Quoc and Specialized, Hope offers FREE files to 3D print tools, and that’s just a taster of this week’s top tech news

We’ve also got “air conditioning for your head” from Specialized (yes, it’s a helmet), “the perfect rain cover” for inclement commutes (claim creators), cool watches from Bravur, limited edition Kask/MAAP collab lid + more

Sat, Apr 06, 2024 11:00

Devonshire Tunnel, Bath, closed due to flooding

“If this was a road it would have been fixed months ago”: Cycling tunnel closed (again) due to flooding – as Sustrans says fixing drainage issue “could take some time”

The Devonshire Tunnel, part of Bath’s Two Tunnels circuit, was closed in early January after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a nearby drain, but reopened again in late March with cyclists advised to “take care”

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:26

2024 Paris Roubaix Israel Premier Tech Factor Ostro Gravel – 1

Israel-Premier Tech to race gravel bikes at Paris-Roubaix

Factor’s Ostro Gravel gets the nod over the brand’s road bikes for the Hell of the North thanks to increased comfort and greater tyre clearance

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:19

Real-world aero, outstanding alloy and mechanical shifting FTW: road.cc Recommends updated with products from Orro, Mason, Shimano + more

Four bikes made the road.cc Recommends cut in March, along with Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical, a handy workstand from Topeak and plenty of clothing

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:00

Police called to Scott Sports HQ over “dispute between managers” as corporate power struggle continues

The incident, which police say involved “nothing serious”, comes in the same week CEO Beat Zaugg refused to accept the board’s decision to dismiss him

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 14:25

Castelli calls new Gabba R “the ultimate foul-weather jacket”

Italian brand claims revamped Gabba provides the protection of a rain jacket and the aerodynamics of a speedsuit

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 11:40

National Cycle Route 7 (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Shirokazan)

“Speeding” cyclists equally to blame for serious collision on bike path, judge rules

According to the judge, both cyclists “completely failed, for no good reason, to take the steps necessary to observe the presence of the other until the collision was inevitable”

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 10:56

2023 Tour de France Vingegaard Cervelo S5 Zac Williams-SWpix.com – 1.jpeg

Jonas Vingegaard warned about descent of Basque Country horror crash months ago, but organisers “never gave an answer”, claims Safe Cycling; Peta Cavendish joins Adam Hansen in calling out “voyeuristic” filming of crashed riders + more on the live blog

One more sleep for Paris-Roubaix, until then, Adwitiya’s here to bring you all the latest news and chit-chat from the cycling world this Friday

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 08:56

“What are they going to do to keep my children safe?”: Active travel campaigners accuse council of ignoring report and listening to “bullies” after removal of Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial

Despite the council’s report showing a reduction in traffic volume and speeds due to the LTN, campaigners say that the decision to remove it was taken before even the report was published

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 16:12