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Daily Mail hysterical backlash quelled as tree ‘cut down’ to make way for cycle lane successfully moved to new location; Zwift Everesting; Santa Claus is cycling to town! Dan Walker spots a famous festive face using a bike lane + more on the live blog

It's the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander is here all day for your updates on what's happening across the world of cycling

Thu, Dec 07, 2023 09:06
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Cycle Show reportedly cancelled for 2024 due to “current challenges in the cycling industry”

Having celebrated its 20th anniversary event this year the decision to call off next year's comes amid "the current challenges created by overstocking and lack of demand" which "have made running a large scale event not commercially viable"

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 17:51
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London cycling journeys up 20% compared with before Covid pandemic

Figures published by Transport for London show 4.5% of all London journeys are now made by bike, with an estimated 1.26 million journeys per day

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 15:59
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Councillor opposes protected cycle lane plan… because it might damage his sports car, he claims

Murray Chong voted against the proposal as he fears he would not be able to move out the way of emergency services without scraping the bottom of his Chevrolet Corvette on the cycle route's segregation

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 12:17
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65-year-old tandem time trial cyclist banned for two years over anti-doping violation

Having set a new record for the event, John Frey refused to be tested when a doping control officer arrived to collect a sample

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 10:36
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New Grand Theft Auto features bike lanes (yes, really); Locals install homemade 30mph signs to stop drivers “speeding at 70mph” through village; Gordon Ramsay reviews Spesh Tarmac SL8; Contraflow cycleway an “appalling death trap” + more on the live blog

It may be another cold, dark, and damp Wednesday in December, but don’t worry – Ryan Mallon is here to brighten up your middle of the week with more cycling news and shenanigans on the live blog!

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 09:19
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Cyclists warned city’s new e-bike ban will be “clamping down on any cases of reckless behaviour”

The controversial Public Space Protection Order was approved last month, councillors saying e-bike and e-scooter riders were "too fast" and making pedestrians "scared for themselves" and for "the safety of their children"

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 18:08
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Enve bikes join pro peloton with Team TotalEnergies riding the Melee in 2024

Serving not only as a supplier of wheels and finishing kits, Enve's race-focused frame replaces Specialized for the French team

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 15:00
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Quick-thinking police officer borrows bike off passer-by to chase down and arrest fleeing drug dealer

PC Lewis Marks has been praised for his "good old-fashioned policing" in setting off after the suspect on two wheels, leading to an arrest and a three-year prison sentence

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 14:41
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Cycling campaign group bemoans “huge disappointment” as cycle lane and Dutch-style roundabout plans scrapped

"From a cycling point of view, most of the worthwhile elements have been stripped out of the scheme..."

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 11:39
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Cervélo’s first e-bike switches between road and gravel modes… and doesn’t look much like an e-bike

New Cervélo Rouvida comes with a Fazua Ride 60 motor and has interchangeable dropouts that alter the geometry

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 10:55
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Motorist pulls out on bike lane, tells Jeremy Vine to “f*** off”, drives through no-entry signs; Soudal-Quick Step pro almost taken out by quad rider during beach race; Farmer’s bizarre “Lycra-clad” cyclist rant; Hinault for MEP? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, December is creeping along steadily, and Ryan Mallon (who’s still holding off putting those pesky decorations up) is back at the keyboard for another frosty edition of the live blog

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 10:05
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Near Miss of the Day 883: Lorry driver shoves cyclist off the road, but police cannot do anything as the truck is registered in the Netherlands

"It blows my mind that foreign drivers can risk people's lives and have no repercussions"

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 18:15
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Traffic Distribution expands into UK market

The new distributor introduces Bombtrack and Seido brand to the British markets amidst industry turmoil

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 17:25
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Strava introduces messaging – you can now communicate with your friends on the app

The fitness app users can now send messages to their friends and create group chats – and you don't need a Strava subscription (and you can turn it off)

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 14:00
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Man robbed of £3,300 bike on own doorstep by gang of thugs

West Midlands Police are investigating vicious assault which happened in Kingstanding, Birmingham last Friday

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 13:30
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France’s Eclair e-bike promises AI and more sustainable batteries

Eclair e-bike to use same repairable battery system as Paris e-bike share scheme

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 12:53
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Young will be left behind unless their transport needs are met, says new report from Sustrans and UWE

16-24s rely less on cars and use range of travel options, including cycling – but miss out on work, study and social opportunities

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 12:00
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but not in a good way: French officials slammed for sticking Christmas tree in the middle of trans-European bike route; Leknessund shows off icicles on eyelashes in -24C training ride + more on the live blog

It’s a fresh start to the week, Adwitiya on duty for Monday’s roundup of everything going on the world of cycling

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 10:01
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Rat-run bridge will remain open to motor traffic, insists council – despite Cycling UK proclaiming “victory” for cyclists and walkers following legal challenge

The local authority has denied conceding that the decision to reopen the road to motorists was “unlawful”, claiming it reached an agreement with the cycling charity to “avoid further conflict and reduce costs”

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 19:13
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Is that Sven and Thibau Geese? Cyclocross riders forced to avoid pair of ducks chilling out on course during World Cup race

The unexpected obstacles couldn’t put off the unflappable Eli Iserbyt, who secured his sixth win of the winter to extend his lead in the World Cup standings

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 17:16
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“Cameras do not prevent a driver making a mistake”: Teachers and parents urge council to save School Street after motorist nearly hits child on bike outside school where barriers were removed

The local council’s decision to rip out bollards from several School Streets will “endanger the safety” of children cycling, walking, and scooting to school, parents say

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 13:43
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“Grow up”: Police criticised for targeting “incredibly dangerous” cyclists riding against one-way system

Cyclists have been warned they will be fined for riding the wrong way down a city centre street during roadworks, prompting one to question whether “cyclists are the most obvious issue” facing travel in the city

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 11:15
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Wake up to (anything but) milk: Pro cyclists warned not to eat or drink dairy products at cyclocross race after positive doping tests

Both Toon Aerts and Shari Bossuyt have blamed their recent Letrozole positives on contamination while racing in Flamanville, Normandy, the site of Sunday’s cyclocross World Cup round

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 19:01
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Cycling retailers demand changes to “flawed” Cycle to Work scheme that puts “business profits well ahead of cycling development”

The Association of Cycle Traders says Cyclescheme’s recent decision to prevent retailers from charging additional fees on bikes purchased under the scheme was “the straw that broke the camel’s back”

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 16:41
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