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Halfords ‘Who has right of way post?’ (Halfords, Facebook)

Cyclists blast Halfords for “antagonistic” cyclist v motorist ‘who has right of way?’ post; How to crash on a mountain bike, Peter Sagan style; Road safety “bare minimum” to expect; Fishing worms: the new doping trend?; Pog dancing + more on the live blog

While the rest of the country debates the finer points of Nigel Farage eating kangaroo anus on national TV, Ryan Mallon is spending his Monday keeping you up to speed with the latest updates from the cycling world. I think I know who’s winning…

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 10:11

“But tradespeople can’t carry their stuff around by bike” – oh yes they can! How cargo bikes are changing the way people work

From electricians to plumbers and gardeners, more and more people are using pedal power for work

Sun, Nov 19, 2023 15:33

Croydon cyclist breaks wrist after hitting base of cycle lane wand removed by council

Richard Lander says that hazard is a potential “death trap” for cyclists

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 15:17

Cycloc ceases production, citing impact of Brexit on its business

Award-winning wall-mounted bike storage firm says current trading environment left it with “no choice”

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 12:02

UCI rules? Forget ’em! Is this the most unusual road bike of the year? Plus more tech news from POC, Bianchi, Ortlieb, Santini, Cinelli and more…

Check out Princeton’s ultra-aero wheels, POC’s new helmet for bike and snow, Cinelli’s latest road bike, and “the lightest 3D-printed titanium bottle cage in the world”

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 12:00

Kaitlin Armstrong jailed for 90 years for murder of gravel cyclist Mo Wilson

Killer used Strava to track her supposed love rival’s whereabouts before shooting her dead

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 10:27

Crack on Island Lane, Winmarleigh (Lancashire Coroner)

“Britain’s pothole crisis costs cyclists’ lives”: Campaigners say new funding to fix road defects – which the government claims will alleviate “misery” for motorists – “must not ignore” people on bikes

Cycling UK has called for road maintenance guidance to be updated to make sure potholes which kill or seriously injure cyclists are fixed

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 18:41

“He can talk about his bike position until the cows come home”: Chris Froome’s bike set-up “oversight” claims slammed as “illogical” by team boss

“Does it sound logical that somebody who was winning seven grand tours is claiming that his saddle position is off by a centimetre? Does that sound credible?” Israel-Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams said

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 17:20

Police “refuse” to take cyclist’s statement after near miss with motorist

Police “refused” to take cyclist’s statement after near miss with motorist – because they believed the cyclist was “speeding”

The cyclist was travelling at up to 24mph when a driver pulled out in front of him, with Police Scotland later admitting that the officers were “wrong” to dismiss his report

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 15:20

Whyte bikes launches RHeO urban e-bike with new KMC Kynamic hub motor system

First bike in the UK to feature the KMC Kynamic motor

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 12:48

Rod Ellingworth (picture copyright Russell Ellis russellis.co_.uk via SWpix.com)

Ineos Grenadiers’ deputy chief Rod Ellingworth resigns from British team amid rumours of backroom tension, according to reports

The departure of one of its founding members marks the end of an era for an Ineos team struggling to break out of a prolonged transitional period in recent years

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 12:06

Wish.com bans e-bike chargers and conversion kits… but charity finds they’re still available on the site

Wish says examples “appear to have circumvented our filters due to incorrect tagging from our merchants”

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 10:02

Police crack down on speeding cyclists in Melbourne with £900 fines (via Sunrise News)

Is no pavement-riding rule for cyclists “nuts”? Campaigners in Australia fight to make it legal; Councillor blames police for victim blaming cyclists; Van der Poel wheelies on the beach; National Cyclocross Network; Dream SL8 build + more on the live blog

It’s the end of the week blog on road.cc and Adwitiya is tasked with bringing all the news, reaction and lots more!

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 09:37

HGV driver close passes cyclist, before cyclist is pulled over for ‘phone use’ (Liam, Twitter)

“Can’t the police use Google?” Cyclist mistakenly pulled over by police and threatened with ticket for “using phone” – and then gets lectured by officer for not wearing helmet or hi-vis

The cyclist, who was spotted by the officer saving footage of a lorry driver’s close pass on his bike camera, was told that not wearing a helmet or hi-vis could lead to him being “killed or smushed”

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 18:55

Why the 20mph zone time trial ban could be the “tip of the iceberg” for British racing + Chris Froome’s bike set-up mystery explained

Will 20mph speed limits spell the death of Britain’s venerable time trialling scene? We ask solicitor Jonty Gordon, while bike fitter Luke Craddock dissects one of cycling’s great unanswered questions: What is going on with Chris Froome’s bike?

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 15:53

Clean Cities Stolen Dreams bike storage campaign

“So many people are put off cycling by the threat of having their bike stolen”: Bike theft victims call for more secure cycle hangars as demand soars

Campaigners have placed 1,000 missing bike posters around London as new analysis reveals demand for secure storage has increased by a fifth – but some local authorities still show no signs of installing hangars

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 13:28

Specialized mountain bike in Tesla Cybertruck

“Nothing Spesh about it”: Specialized gets ripped for sharing pic of Tesla Cybertruck unable to fit a bike in the back; Dirty dancing with Primož Roglič; Why cyclists ride in the middle of the road + more on the live blog

Another gloomy Thursday, why not spend it catching up with all the latest shenanigans (and maybe some news too!) on the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:29

Cancer-surviving young cyclist takes on Children in Need charity ride – and gets branded a “selfish a***hole” by motorists for riding three abreast

19-year-old Angelos and riding partner Jermaine Jenas were featured on the BBC’s Morning Live during their charity cycle – but one viewer asked, “Do these egos know no bounds?”

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 18:09

Drink driver who sped through red light and left teenage cyclist with life-changing injuries, before letting wife take the blame, jailed for two years and ten months

Jerzy Jozefiak, who was driving at 48mph in a 30mph zone when he struck the 16-year-old, will serve only half of his sentence in prison

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 15:58

Strava introduces Flyover 3D video maps – years after withdrawing support for similar Relive system

New feature is designed to give you a bird’s eye video recap of your Strava activities

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 14:00

Intermarché-Circus-Wanty riders fined by UCI and ordered to attend educational course after posting racist gesture during race in China

Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen, who shared a photo of the discriminatory gesture to Instagram, were withdrawn from the Tour of Guangxi by the Belgian team last month

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 13:40

Global Cycling Network set to close GCN+ and GCN app in December due to “changing media industry landscape”

The decision to close the streaming service comes as parent company Warner Brothers Discovery prepares to sell the Bath-based Play Sports Network

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 12:31

Cyclist stops for red light… nearly gets taken out by light-jumping driver behind; ‘Keen cyclist’ Anthony Browne the government’s new cycling and walking czar; Cock Lane to Dick Place epic ride; Win the Tour on Heinz sachets? + more on the live blog

It's the middle of the week live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you all the news, reaction and more this Wednesday

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 09:08

Horse-riding hunt participant filmed striking whip at cyclist

The footage was captured by a hunt saboteur, a "friendly and welcoming" hunt group insisting it is "not aware of any incident taking place"

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 17:39

‘Police’ scold cyclist riding with pet cat in basket for not wearing a helmet after moped rider knocks them off (@sigirides/Twitter)

‘Police’ scold cyclist riding with pet cat in basket for not wearing a helmet after moped rider knocks them off bike

The Metropolitan Police has since confirmed the advice came from a plain-clothes officer, who stopped to dish out the unwanted rebuke following the collision in central London

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 13:45

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