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While Ireland debates mandatory hi-vis for cyclists, new figures show bike trips up 50% in two years in Dublin

Latest figures suggest more than half a million car journeys a day avoided by walking and cycling

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 16:05
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Cervélo refreshes its Caledonia do-everything road bike, shedding 53g in weight and increasing tyre clearance to 36mm

Some small tweaks to Cervélo's all-road offering amount to a very slightly more feathery ride, the option to fit wider tyres and greater usability, particularly if you're a home mechanic

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 16:00
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‘Cycling only’ road closed to drivers since the pandemic faces pressure to reopen, but council hopeful “safe, accessible and attractive cycling routes” still possible

Council insists any change will look to deliver on "supporting safe, accessible and attractive walking and cycling routes"

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 13:04
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“It’s ridiculous”: UCI’s controversial new handlebar rules see pro cyclist disqualified after 60km solo win, but team insists ‘illegal brake levers’ were bent in crash

Italian rider's team confident the bike was fully compliant at the start of the race and blame illegally narrow brake levers on crash damage

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 10:21
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Cyclocross World Cup announced in Glasgow; Pidcock, Yates and Pogacar included in bizarre Laureus award nominations; Brennan reveals coeliac disease prevented him drinking on Sunday’s podium + more on the live blog

Callum will be guiding you through the internet's best, wondering if he can escape on a ride for a couple of hours himself while the sun shines...

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 09:40
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Work begins on £2.17m removal of controversial cycle lane dubbed ‘Britain’s most-hated’

The cycle lane, which was opened in 2022, had been criticised for causing injuries, and being a “clear getaway” for shoplifters and drug dealers

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 16:43
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“It feels like little shards of broken glass”: 13-year-old girl injured on new cycle lane surface, as council faces safety questions

The family believe that the loose surface of the cycle lane caused the teenager to fall off her scooter, in an incident described as “every mother’s nightmare”

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 13:11
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Cleat-based CycloWatt power meter launches on Kickstarter, promising easy swaps and low cost

Swiss start-up claims its cleat-integrated, single-sided power meter installs in seconds, works with either Shimano SPD-SL and Look Keo pedals, and delivers ±3% accuracy: “the first cleat-based power meter built for everyday cyclists”

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 10:16
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“I immediately felt like my teeth were gone”: Pro cyclist loses front teeth in cobbles crash; “You asked, we did”: Police celebrate £50 fine for driver “boldly using cycle lane as pretend VIP car parking”; Pothole pain + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is still recovering from finding out it's now March, but will be enjoying the rare sunshine on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 09:05
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Could the new SKS Smartgrab be the affordable phone mounting solution we’re all looking for? Plus new Knog Blinder lights, a new 4iiii HRM with huge battery life, self-cleaning water bottles are here (just not for cycling yet) + more

We've got brand spanking new tech, updated tech and complete and utter speculative musings in our latest edition of Tech of the Week

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 11:00
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“Clear anti-cyclist bias”: Lawsuit filed against Toronto police after cop doored cyclist… before ticketing rider over incident

Cyclist's lawyer questions why rider was blamed for "riding too fast for the conditions" and not wearing a helmet

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 17:31
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“If I hadn’t had it on, maybe I wouldn’t be here today”: Zoe Bäckstedt recalls horror crash which smashed helmet “into so many pieces”

British rider, who suffered a broken hand and wrist in the training crash, says she now wears a helmet "everywhere I go"

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 10:16
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“Stop spending money on useless cycle lanes”: local media publishes residents’ angry claims without verification; Hope after all? Surveys show next generation of cyclists back new infrastructure despite safety concerns + more on the live blog

If you're not a politico who stayed up for the by-election last night, you should be awake enough to join Callum through his Friday internet trawl. It's the least you can do...

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 09:50
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“We believe our combination is safe”: Cadex sticks with hookless for new Max 50 WheelSystem and Aero Tyre

The Max 50 WheelSystem and Aero Tyre are said to deliver “a measurable aerodynamic advantage in real-world conditions,” with the 50 mm wheelset weighing a claimed 1,290g and costing £3,499.98

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 17:00
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Council “scaling back underused cycle lane” to allow more cars on busy route and make “best possible use of road space we have”

“There is a lot of pressure on the road network around Reading,” the local authority said, blaming the apparent failure of the bike lane on a lack of funding to connect it to other routes

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 15:42
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Princeton CarbonWorks unveils new Wake 6560 Evolution II, claiming: “fastest UCI-legal wheel we’ve tested”

The sixth-generation flagship wheel from Princeton CarbonWorks features a hooked rim that’s both wider and lighter than previously, and comes with a premium price tag

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 13:00
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“Anyone who thinks one metre is suitable has never been overtaken by a truck”: Drivers in New Zealand could be fined $3,000 for close passing cyclists

Under the proposed new laws, motorists could be fined for leaving less than a metre when passing cyclists, which the government says will balance safety and “efficient use of the roads” – but opponents have branded the move “dangerous”

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 12:47
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“What the hell is the council playing at?”: MP Rupert Lowe claims new cycle lane is “a complete sodding waste of money”; Sport switch? Record-breaking Winter Olympian invited to test with pro cycling team + more on the live blog

The weekend is almost in sight, Dan Alexander putting together your eclectic mix of Thursday news, views, reaction and silliness from the world of cycling today

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 09:08
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“There’s still a long way to go”: 4 in 10 London cyclists still feel unsafe in the city

There are also concerns the Met Police aren't tracking cycling offences as a steep drop is recorded in new statistics

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 17:47
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Cycling doping cases fall, but anti-doping group warns of “grey areas” and “increased medicalisation”

The MPCC also say they're concerned by doping in the lower professional and amateur divisions

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 13:42
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Redundancies at Frog Bikes after popular children’s bike brand files to appoint administrators

The job losses suggest the company has yet to find new ownership

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:57
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Bizarre sprint crash goes viral online… but what caused it?; Komoot backlash over ChatGPT app; Tadej Pogačar cold-called by Radio 1; Opening Weekend excitement (can MvdP defy the history books?) + more on the live blog

There's a strange warm yellow thing and the skies are blue... Dan Alexander is kicking off the Wednesday live blog and doesn't have a clue what's going on, but assumes it will be cold and raining again soon...

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 09:03
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“The perfect endurance bike”: Quirk Cycles unveils two very exclusive framesets, including one developed with Rapha founder Simon Mottram to tackle 220-mile Manchester to London ride

These two limited editions of Quirk's Mamtor and Durmitor framesets will only be available to buy in March 2026, priced at £4,999 and a whopping £9,250 respectively. When they're gone, they're gone!

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 15:40
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Could Tour de France stages soon be raced in the morning? Scientists warn climate change and extreme heatwaves could make afternoon racing too dangerous

"With record-breaking heatwaves becoming more frequent, it is only a matter of time before the Tour encounters extreme heat stress days that will test existing safety protocols"

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 15:27
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Specialized and Trek among major bike brands suing US government to recover Trump tariff costs following Supreme Court ruling

Bike industry joins the queue of companies looking for rebates following the Supreme Court's ruling some Trump tariffs were implemented illegally

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 09:51
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