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“It will be difficult to find a faster bike in the peloton” – Cannondale updates SuperSix Evo: lighter, more aero, same race-everything brief

Pitched as the ultimate do-it-all race bike, the fifth-generation SuperSix Evo has lower drag than its predecessor and boasts Cannondale’s lightest disc frameset ever, with complete bikes starting at 6.4kg. There’s a new SuperSlice TT bike with 14% less drag than previously too

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 14:00
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New report slams “shocking inaction” on bike theft, with just 2% of stolen cycles likely to be recovered

“London’s bike thieves know they face virtually no likely repercussions"

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 12:46
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“It’s not fair”: Bolt claims rival companies deliberately moving e-bikes to get them seized for bad parking

Hire bike companies deny sabotage, after Bolt accused rivals of moving its e-bikes at night

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 11:06
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Telegraph litter e-bikes to highlight “what companies really do to deter dangerous parking”; “A criminal f***ing offence”: Outrage as pro causes major injury; Doddie Weir’s widow joins epic ride; Evenepoel unstoppable + more on the live blog

Not even Nordic Combined could distract Callum from the drama of early season Spanish racing. He's here bringing you that and whatever else takes his fancy...

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 09:44
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Concern criminals “making a business” out of targeting cyclists selling bikes online

“The people involved in these kinds of crimes are taking quite sophisticated steps to pose as the buyer"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 16:07
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Q36.5’s “game-changing” pedal and shoe system, Van Rysel’s £300 rain jacket, plus more pro-level kit from Vittoria, SRM and Deda

The latest pro-level cycling kit we have in for testing, from shoes and pedals to tyres, handlebars and rain jackets

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 14:06
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Police investigate “deliberate” dooring which seriously injured cyclist in his 80s

West Yorkshire Police report rider was travelling past queuing traffic when a car door was opened into his path "in what was believed to be a deliberate act"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 11:49
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Italian cyclist killed in collision with driver while training

Team confirm 18-year-old rider Francesco Mazzoleni was killed in a collision this weekend "while doing what he loved most"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 10:26
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“There is no road space dedicated to cars”: Tory peer says “disproportionate” space dedicated to cycling, as cyclists blast “disgraceful, untrue” claim; Are phone drivers sociopaths?; UAE dominance continues; Giant founder dies + more on the live blog

Step away from your makeshift skeleton sled and the snowboard, because there’s road racing on the TV and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick another week off with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the Monday live blog

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 09:53
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“A moment of carelessness can change lives”: driver told he will ‘effectively not drive again’ after collision left cyclist in medically induced coma

The cyclist spent 15 days in hospital with serious injuries, including fractures to his pelvis and spine

Sun, Feb 15, 2026 08:30
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“The bike you’ll reach for most” (if you can afford it): Ventum claims its revamped NS1 is the ultimate all-rounder; plus a 109g Selle Italia saddle, a cargo bike for kids + more

There's plenty of new tech to tell you about from our inbox and from IceBike, one of the UK's biggest cycling trade shows

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 11:00
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Cycle to Work scheme uptake remains steady despite political scrutiny

The scheme “continues to support everyday commuting” and reports modest year-on-year growth, despite political scrutiny over spending cap

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 09:42
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Cyclist told he “contravened Human Rights Act” by riding no-handed has charges dropped day before court date

"I’m annoyed that the police have been able to waste my time and taxpayers' money pursuing something so trivial"

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 17:43
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New study suggests arm signals are cyclists’ most effective communication with motorists… as long as drivers aren’t on their phone

Research explored how drivers interpret cyclists' signals and found that arm use was more effective than head movements or road positioning... but only if the driver is actually concentrating

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 15:14
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“An absolute disgrace”: Paris-Roubaix moves women’s race to clash with men’s edition and changes name; Amateurs won’t be deterred by snow, pros deterred by wind + more on the live blog

This Friday means two things: a weekend countdown and trying not to be too distracted by curling. Callum's doing his best...

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 09:37
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Why did Tadej Pogačar share his power data on his latest Strava upload? Won’t it help his rivals?

It's unusual for a Grand Tour contender to be this open about their numbers - what's Pogacar's game here, then? We asked a coach to offer some possible explanations

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 14:33
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Jim Ratcliffe “sorry” claim that UK is “being colonised” by immigrants “offended some people” – as Ineos Grenadiers stay silent on owner’s controversial comments

Keir Starmer described Ratcliffe’s remarks, which have angered many within cycling, as “offensive and wrong”, as well as “inflammatory and divisive”

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 13:50
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SRAM drops appeal against Zipp aero wheel patent infringement ruling, as Princeton Carbon Works “validated” over wavy rim design

The component giant’s decision to withdraw the appeal, almost three years on from the initial ruling, brings the long-running dispute over the undulating rim design finally to an end

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 11:23
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“Do you wait two minutes or show me the middle finger?”: Tadej Pogačar hits out at “spoiled” fans after bizarre confrontation – and reveals rare glimpse at power data

The world champion’s negative encounter comes after his Tour de France rival Jonas Vingegaard was injured in a crash allegedly caused by a fan following him too closely on a descent

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 10:06
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“Make selfish cyclists wear a licence plate,” says frothing Telegraph columnist in bizarre piece claiming drivers are terrified by “egomaniac” cyclists going against Margaret Thatcher with “absolutist green agenda” + more on the live blog

It's Thursday, which means Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty taking you one day closer to the weekend with your favourite cycling-related procrastination station

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 09:12
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Shimano profits slashed in half despite slight sales rise as company blames “weak demand” and rising geopolitical risks

The Japanese manufacturer's fortunes echo those seen across the bicycle industry

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 17:34
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“Lack of action means more people killed cycling”: Campaigners demand change as latest stats show cyclists seriously injured in London up 14%

The rise in dockless e-bike usage has been attributed to the rise in injuries but TfL say it's too early to draw conclusions

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 14:22
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Driver described as “otherwise decent individual” spared jail after driving into cyclist following road rage argument

Cycling used to be "a major part" of Wadea Taibi's life but he's now left with constant back pain and bouts of dizziness

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 11:33
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“We’re here to ride bikes, not to be politicians”: Biniam Girmay “doesn’t care” about NSN Cycling’s history as Israeli team; “This isn’t a war on motorists”; Could Winter Olympics star switch to cycling?; Rapha’s RideLondon idea + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday live blog time, Dan Alexander stepping in for the middle of the week round-up of all the news, views, reaction, opinion and silliness from the world of cycling today

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 08:53
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RideLondon is no more: sportive placed on “indefinite pause” following “operational and financial considerations of event’s future”

"Indefinite pause follows operational and financial considerations of the event’s future direction"

Tue, Feb 10, 2026 14:38
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