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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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“Make everyone else visible so drivers can be dangerous”: Road safety authority’s “insane” hi-vis campaign criticised for “forcing industry level PPE” on children cycling to school; Cyclists vs Footballers (again) + more on the live blog

Just four sleeps ‘til Opening Weekend… It’s the most wonderful time of the year (if you watch cycling), there are classics and cobbles on the horizon, and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you while away the hours on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 09:49
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Halfords freezes bike prices for 2026: the Carrera Vanquish road bike is still under £500 and 12-speed carbon stays comfortably under £2k

Halfords has released its 2026 cycling range, and while there are few major updates, many bikes and accessories return at the same prices

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 16:47
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Worrying start to 2026 for Giant as bike brand’s revenue slumps by 22% in January

Giant’s weak opening month of the year follows a turbulent time for the Taiwanese manufacturer, which was the subject of a prolonged embargo by the US government over forced labour allegations

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 16:16
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“Watch out for those doors, they’re quite sturdy”: World champion breaks hip after “getting smoked by car door” in training, ruling him out of Cape Epic mountain bike race

Despite racing just days after being ‘doored’ by a driver, Keegan Swenson admitted he was still “struggling to walk”, scans later revealing that the American off-road specialist had fractured his iliac crest

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 13:30
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“A very sad moment”: Two killed and six injured as driver of race vehicle veers off road into crowd at Tour of Rwanda

“This accident reminds us of the importance of road safety and always remain vigilant, whether driving or cheering on the riders along the race,” Rwanda’s sports minister said

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 11:04
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“How to go from clean licence to six points in under a minute”: Cyclist tells drivers to put their phone away when driving, after motorist ordered to pay £1,727 because of rider’s camera footage + more on the live blog

Your Winter Olympics distractions are over so feel free to join Dan Alexander in diving back in to the live blog for all your cycling-related procrastination needs this Monday

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 08:59
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“It has caused chaos”: £1.3m cycle lane dug up for the third time

Businesses say that the repeated roadworks on the Manchester cycle path is “a bit of a nightmare” and are causing a drop in trade

Sun, Feb 22, 2026 10:41
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Inventor of hand-worn cycling indicator thinks new brighter lights will win cyclists round after dim start to crowdfunding campaign — plus some very bling bars and… a speedsuit for gravel?!

Our weekly tech round-up, including new stuff from Pinarello, Castelli, Vittoria, Strava, Reserve Wheels and more

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 12:00
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Concerns for vulnerable road users as Met disbands specialist cycle and motorcycle safety units

The commercial vehicle unit and dedicated cycle and motorcycle teams will be merged into a new “road danger reduction” unit

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 08:52
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Police receive record number of camera submissions in 2025… most of them from cyclists (again)

11,282 journey cam reports of road safety incidents were submitted to Avon and Somerset Police in 2025, with 7,674 coming from cyclists

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 19:21
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Cyclists outnumbering drivers at rush hour on busy Glasgow road, as campaigners hail “colossal” impact of safe cycle lanes

Cyclists account for over 16 per cent of all journeys on Victoria Road in the south of Glasgow, according to a traffic survey conducted by Cycling Scotland, who say the figures “wouldn’t look out of place in the Netherlands”

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 15:47
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UCI calls for “clear regulatory framework” to govern rider airbags

Cycling’s governing body says it is aiming to broaden the development of the safety tech to the “greatest number of manufacturers possible”, after Aerobag unveiled their system last month

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 11:17
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‘It’s unfortunate and absurd we have to challenge this’: Cycling club launches lawsuit after New York City lowers bicycle speed limit in Central Park; Albert Bridge shut to motorists + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog, Megan Huws is here to keep you up to date with all the news, views, reactions, opinion and silliness from the world of cycling today

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 10:36
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Fizik brings back the Arione… but did it ever go away?

Still nearly a foot long, the Arione is reworked with modern materials – including models with 3D-printed padding – with prices from £99.99

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 16:59
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“Driving a bus is difficult enough”: Bus drivers’ union says mandatory hi-vis jackets for cyclists would “make roads a safer place” and hits out at “poor visibility” of people on bikes

Ireland’s National Bus and Rail Union told parliament that issues on the roads have increased due to the “proliferation of faster vehicles, electric scooters, and electric bikes”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 15:43
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The fitness tech boom continues: Garmin reports record revenue for 2025

“Looking forward, we anticipate building on this momentum with many exciting new product launches throughout the year,” the company’s president and CEO Cliff Pemble said

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 13:06
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The ultimate bike industry boom and bust disaster story? Private equity firm that invested huge sums in Raleigh’s parent company has lost over £1 billion

Accell, which also owns Lapierre, Babboe, and a host of other bike and e-bike brands, says it has secured new financial backing as part of its latest restructuring process, which it claims will “fundamentally transform the business”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:25
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“But why aren’t cyclists in the cycle lane?”: London rider stunned by this “awesome infrastructure” closed at one end… and blocked by a van at the other + more on the live blog

What's o-curling? Sorry, Dan Alexander heard the Winter Olympics commentator drop that in last night and is looking for any excuse to use it... yes, he is aware it's got nothing to do with cycling or Thursday's live blog...

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 09:07
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Komoot launches ChatGPT app to provide instant AI-powered route planning via “natural language prompts”

Outdoor navigation platform Komoot has unveiled new ChatGPT integration that lets you discover tailored routes using simple text prompts, and send them straight to the Komoot app

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 14:49
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Abuse and harassment continuing to deter women from cycling, as campaigners launch new “safety audit”

Consultations and community mapping will contribute to recommendations for local leaders

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 13:55
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Safety work to be carried out on “North Korean style” cycle lane after complaints of a “pilot scheme that has no pilot”

The safety work will take place before the Rás Tailteann uses the road in May

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 10:43
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“When your grandpa has secret watts”: Pro cyclists joined by Converse-wearing local stylishly flying up climb aboard steel beauty; But cyclists don’t ride in the cold; Pro cycling’s new monster climb + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the Wednesday live blog everyone! Dan Alexander is back on duty for all your news, reaction, UAE Tour updates, Winter Olympics distractions and more

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 09:17
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British Cycling restores free YouTube coverage for National Track Championships following controversial cyclocross paywall

Governing body confirms "uninterrupted action and expert commentary" available free on YouTube this weekend, but streaming of future events and races remains under review and "determined on a case‑by‑case basis, reflecting the unique nature, costs and practicalities of each of our disciplines"

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 14:59
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