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“It’s Paris-Roubaix!” Zoe and Magnus Bäckstedt on “blood, mud, and tears”, plus climbing from the lowest to the highest point of each continent (and avoiding arrest) with Oli France on the road.cc Podcast

The most exciting weekend of the cycling year is almost upon us, so we chat all things Roubaix with two of the race’s past and present stars, while an explorer-cum-ultra cyclist discusses his latest record attempt

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 15:58

Raleigh is offering £400 off a whole bunch of e-bikes

British brand cuts prices of some of their urban e-bike range

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 12:10

Cargo bike company Babboe announces replacement programme for 22,000 faulty frames after attempted cover-up of manufacturing defects

The Accell Group-owned Dutch brand has announced that all owners of the faulty models will be offered a new bike

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 12:09

Paris-Roubaix Arenberg Forest ‘chicane’ (Stefano Rizzato)

“Is this a joke?” Mathieu van der Poel slams Paris-Roubaix hairpin ‘chicane’ at Arenberg Forest entrance as peloton divided; Jonas Vingegaard conscious after horror Basque crash, Evenepoel injured; “Wide support” for cycling bans? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 08:58

Shared cycle path along Southway, Colchester

“Why pick on a lone female cyclist?” Cyclist slapped with £100 fine – for riding on a cycle path

The council warden claimed the cyclist was riding on a footway, despite the route being clearly marked as a shared-use path since 2011, enabling the cyclist to successfully appeal the fine for “anti-social behaviour”

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 20:30

Cyclists in London (image: Tomek Baginski on Unsplash)

Campaigners urge politicians to stop dragging cyclists into “phoney culture wars” – after Tory mayoral candidate claims “virtue signalling” bike lanes are causing “havoc”

“The blunt fearmongering is a bit like asking Londoners to fear ice cream, a night out or birdsong – and about as likely to work as that,” the London Cycling Campaign has said

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 15:38

SID Sport Innovation Design slef-inflating bibshorts – 1

Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor

No, it’s not a late April Fools’ Day joke: could self-inflating bib shorts concept be about to blow up big?

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 14:58

Vehicles blocking cycle lane outside Etihad Stadium on Manchester City matchdays (Martin Degnan)

Manchester City fans slammed for “constantly blocking” cycle lane outside Etihad Stadium, as council says it “shares cyclists’ frustration” with illegal parking

“It’s shocking that on a route some of Team GB use to ride home they can put lives in danger like this,” one local cyclist said

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 12:58

Angle grinder bike thief, London April 2024

Latest viral bike theft video as angle grinder used to snatch locked bicycle in seconds; Tour of Flanders organiser hails “record-breaking crowds”, but urges “zero tolerance” for “individuals” who “ruin the image of the sport” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and Adwitiya are on duty for your midweek round-up of all the news, reaction and more across the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 08:27

The Big Issue’s e-bike share scheme pulled from Aberdeen as operator deems it “not financially viable”

The bikes launched in the city in 2022 after the Bristol scheme was stopped due to vandalism

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 17:15

Shimano launches new ESSA entry-level, 8-speed drivetrain for commuter, touring and mountain bikes

Following the launch of the interchangeable Shimano CUES product line-up last year, there's another acronym to get familiar with if you're in need of a simple 8-speed drivetrain for your flat bar bike

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 16:00

Scott Sports embroiled in bizarre “power struggle” as sacked CEO Beat Zaugg claims he’s still in charge

Zaugg said the decision does not come from Scott’s Board of Directors, and his successor Kim Juwon would have “no idea about the European bicycle market”

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 15:58

Silverfish Competition – April 2024 – 1.jpg

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! FIVE sets of Michelin Power Cup TLR pro road tyres + Peaty’s Holeshot sealant worth £157.97 each must be won!

Thanks to our pals at Silverfish, a quintet of winners will be spinning into spring with some of the best road tubeless tyres around, plus sealant to keep them inflated. There are nearly £800 worth of prizes to be won, best of luck!

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 15:16

Council receives £400,000 funding for cycling routes, but no indication of plans leaves active travel future in doubt

Somerset County Council is yet to confirm when and where new and improved active travel schemes will be implemented

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 13:10

Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe delete “disgraceful” podcast section branding Nairo Quintana “a little rat” following backlash; F1 chicanes for Paris-Roubaix?; Remco Evenepoel slams UCI head sock ban confusion; Cycle path or mud bath? + more on the live blog

Easter, April Fools, and the Tour of Flanders may all be over for another year, but don’t despair – Paris-Roubaix is just four days away, so join Ryan Mallon as he counts down the minutes with more cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 08:57

Study finds e-bikes may lead to people giving up cars and says they should be at core of planning

The study in Lausanne, Switzerland also found e-bikes are a great way to continue cycling

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 08:33

Tour of Flanders fan’s Paralympic dream in balance after riders crash into her

Belgian para-athlete Anke Sneyers was watching race from roadside when riders swerved to avoid another spectator

Mon, Apr 01, 2024 18:46

Video: Quick-thinking pro cyclist brings runaway horse under control during race

Lars Daniels, who grew up around the animals, showed impressive bike-handling and horsemanship skills at the Arden Challenge in Belgium

Mon, Apr 01, 2024 13:25

Video: Jeremy Vine shares moment his “drone” was taken out by a bird of prey – and the usual suspects fall for it, plus a round-up of other cycling-related April Fools pranks

Broadcaster’s spoof footage flies over the head of Julia Hartley-Brewer, among others

Mon, Apr 01, 2024 11:16

New cycling race format sees cyclists aiming to ride at exactly 20mph to work around new speed limits

In the unique new event to be held on open roads, the winner will be the rider who completes the course as close to exactly 20 miles per hour as possible, and organisers have come up with some smart ways to keep competitors bang on the limit

Mon, Apr 01, 2024 05:30

Personal trainer to Italy’s Prime Minister fighting for his life after driver crashes into him

Fabrizio Iacorossi, who counts politician Giorgia Meloni and football star Francesco Totti among his clients, is in critical condition in hospital in Rome

Sun, Mar 31, 2024 19:53

Toronto Police SUV (public domain, picture credit Gregory Karastergios)

Toronto police officer sacked after assault on cyclist

Rider sustained injuries including a broken collarbone in incident in 2017

Sun, Mar 31, 2024 16:17

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

York cyclist needed surgery after tree branch placed on cycle track

North Yorkshire Police seek youths who fled scene and want to trace cyclist who helped rider who crashed

Sun, Mar 31, 2024 13:08

Reebok’s doing e-bikes and e-scooters – yes, that Reebok

New range includes electric mountain bikes, commuters and leisure bikes as well as e-scooters and accessories

Sun, Mar 31, 2024 09:15

Video: Electric rickshaw “explodes” outside Buckingham Palace in London

Police cordoned off street outside royal residence as firefighters dealt with incident this afternoon

Sat, Mar 30, 2024 15:07