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Factor releases new Ostro VAM as “the benchmark aerodynamic, lightweight race bike”

Updated road bike has better aero efficiency than Specialized Tarmac SL8 and Cervelo S5, according to Factor

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 10:00
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“Just replace the chain, it’ll be fine”: Bike shop horrified by customer’s unbelievably worn drivetrain; Plans for major “game-changer” cycle lane praised; “This fantastic driver should give lessons”: Not Near Miss of the Day + more on the live blog

Halfway to the weekend, folks! Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for your Wednesday ride through the weird and wonderful world of cycling

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 09:35
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Shimano lost £93 million in sales from its crank inspection programme and total sales down 30% on previous year

Detailing "extraordinary losses" shouldered from the recall and inspection programme of its Hollowtech II cranksets, Shimano reported that the debacle cost the company around £14.5 million, eating into its (still healthy) overall profit margin

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 17:51
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“Violent driver” avoids jail after deliberately ramming cyclist into parked HGV, causing spinal fractures

Adam Ruszkowski was described in court as an "inconsiderate, violent driver who wanted to show who was boss" and received a suspended sentence for the "moment of madness" which left the cyclist seriously injured and "a hollow shell of a person"

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 12:09
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Dutch police have a roadside device for identifying illegally fast and powerful e-bikes

247 new roller test benches are in use across the Netherlands

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 10:47
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“Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane?” Driver blasted for claiming cyclists “enjoy playing with traffic”; Cyclist (and pet cat) scolded for riding around car after driver pulls out; Cyclist’s “bizarre” close pass prevention pole + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, views, and general chit-chat on the live blog

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 10:12
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Dad who tracked down daughter’s stolen bike threatened with metre-long samurai sword

The father said his disabled daughter had been "heartbroken" by the theft and replied to an advert when it appeared on Facebook soon after

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 17:48
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“Unfortunately you can’t control every idiot on the road”: Road race organiser frustrated as cyclists almost hit by “inconsiderate” Uber driver

Portsdown Classic organiser hails "huge success" with event staff doing a "fantastic job at keeping the riders safe", one professional driver apparently ignoring their instructions

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 12:58
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Cowboy is offering at-home, on-demand maintenance subscriptions for its e-bikes

"We want to make sure people find it as easy as possible to get up and running and continue to use their bike as much as possible”

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 12:33
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Five cool and innovative things coming soon from Look, Hunt, Fourth Frontier, Flextail and Vallon

The "fastest ever" pedals, a heart rate monitor that records ECG data and recycled sunglasses are included in our round-up of cool things we're reviewing this week

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 12:10
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The Rider Firm is offering huge savings off Privateer and Cairn bikes and HUNT wheels in its Black Friday sale

Save up to 30% on HUNT wheels with smashing deals on Cairn and Privateer bikes this Black Friday.

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 11:31
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Richard Branson bloodied by cycling crash after hitting pothole and falling “hard”

Billionaire businessman left with "hematoma on my hip and a nasty cut elbow" after a crash while riding in the British Virgin Islands

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 10:46
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Unbelievable Jeff (literally)! Former Sky Sports presenter’s car slashed – and some claim bike pedal was responsible; Local press in pro-cycle lane shocker; Extreme weather shortens “mud fest”; Wout the mechanic; Rigo set to retire + more on the live blog

Cav’s off the mark, Pidcock’s back winning on the MTB, and Remco’s already busy Remco-ing – Oh, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. What more could you possibly want?

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 10:31
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Leading fact checkers step in as edited CyclingMikey video posted by viral Facebook page falsely claims Rishi Sunak’s wife was caught using Instagram while driving

The video was initially uploaded to YouTube by the road safety campaigner in 2021, the driver who is not Akshata Murty disqualified for six months after receiving six penalty points for her phone use

Sun, Feb 11, 2024 16:39
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Organised crime gang sentenced for prolific thefts of more than £100,000 worth of bikes

City of London Police says the number of reported bike thefts in the area dropped from 68 in the month of August 2020 to just seven in January 2021 following the arrests

Sun, Feb 11, 2024 14:06
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“It would be sacrilege to take up the grass verges,” claims local, as cycle lane plan with “enormous benefits for the community” met with vocal opposition

Plenty have spoken in support of the project too, the council's head of highways and transportation suggesting it will encourage people to replace car journeys with active travel and "provide a safe route for cyclists, including schoolchildren"

Sun, Feb 11, 2024 11:00
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Man to stand trial and faces up to 25 years in prison over “complex international operation” to steal high-end bikes in the United States

Victoriano Romero appeared in court this week, accused of charges relating to alleged scheme to steal high-value bicycles during night-time burglaries and transport them to Mexico for resale, following an investigation by the FBI and San Francisco police

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 12:59
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Is SRAM’s solar-powered shifting a glimpse into cycling’s future? Plus Lightweight’s £7,700 gold leaf wheels, a tiny electric pump, new KMC cassettes + loads more tech news

Check out the Vingegaard’s Vittoria time trial tyres, new bags from Chrome, Cotic’s latest gravel bike, and the rest of the week’s bike tech news

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 12:00
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“Why would someone do this?”: Police investigate as boy’s neck cut after cycling into wire hung across path next to school

"He rode straight into it cutting across his neck and causing him to fall backwards off his bike [...] we do feel it was a deliberate act set out to cause serious harm."

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 10:17
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BMC applies to cut hours of remaining staff due to falling demand

It is believed the Swiss-based bike brand made some staff redundant in the autumn, and is no longer in the WorldTour after Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale moved to Van Rysel

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 08:44
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Cyclist slams “disgraceful” 12-month driving ban and £540 fine for drink driver who “ruined” his life

“I was so shocked that I wanted to stand up and scream at the judge. He’s ruined my life and he’s essentially got away with it,” says cyclist Ian Gillies, who was left with life-changing injuries after Mark Shields ploughed into him from behind

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 19:56
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“We’ve learnt to normalise rubbish behaviour”: What stops women cycling? Abuse, intimidation, and how to make cycling safe for everyone

On episode 70 of the road.cc Podcast, cycling campaigners Eilidh Murray and Kate Bartlett discuss the recent report on the shocking abuse suffered by women cycling in London, and how infrastructure and education are essential to making cycling safe

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 18:04
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2023 saw the worst bicycle sales in the UK since 1985, reveals Bicycle Association report

The bike industry organisation has warned a “long-term continuum of decline is likely without Government intervention”

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 15:32
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Hit-and run driver who killed London cyclist jailed for 11 years

Jail term handed down to Martin Reilly for killing mother-of-two Gao Gao reflects tougher maximum penalty for causing death by dangerous driving introduced in 2022

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 11:11
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Parents angry that children are being taught to cycle in middle of lane and other “risky behaviour” by cycling instructors, says Bikeability

The national cycle training scheme also claimed record teaching numbers are not converting to regular cycling by families, due to concerns over motorists’ attitudes and lack of protected infrastructure

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 10:27
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