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“It’s too dangerous to cycle on the roads”: Conservative councillor’s call for cycling infrastructure in new housing developments branded “pathetic” by fellow party members

A councillor opposed to the cycling plans said: “There is no way I would get on a bike… If you weren’t run over by a HGV being driven illegally through the village, a speeding car charging round the corner would get you”

Fri, Aug 04, 2023 10:45

“If you don’t like cyclists going through red lights, support cycling infrastructure”: Cyclists jumping lights spark debate; Van der Poel’s terrifying uphill sprint; Doughnut shop can’t open due to World Champs; Creepiest bike + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Adwitiya will bring you all the latest news from the cycling world before the weekend

Fri, Aug 04, 2023 08:44

Rishi Sunak is “on the side” of drivers – What happened to Britain’s “golden age for cycling”? Plus THAT cargo bike parking row on the road.cc Podcast

We discuss what the Prime Minister’s pro-car agenda could mean for active travel in the UK, while a Bristol family ask why their cargo bike is deemed by the council to be less important than a car parking space…

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 15:59

Driver jailed for killing cyclist sent text message 34 seconds before 999 call, phone analysis shows

Alexander Martin has been jailed for five years having hit 65-year-old Stephen Lawrence before continuing for 70 metres with the bike under his car

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 15:54

West Midlands Police operation June 2023 (Twitter)

“Relentless enforcement of the rules of the road”: Police force crackdown on dangerous driving after cyclist deaths

Aiming to "target the most dangerous drivers", West Midlands authorities have announced new measures to tackle road danger

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 13:46

VanMoof back from the dead? Micromobility.com bids to take over bankrupt e-bike brand

The Dutch e-bike brand was declared bankrupt on July 17

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 12:28

2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Glasgow

Disruption warning as staff at arena hosting track cycling events strike as World Championships begins

Parking wardens and staff at the Emirates Arena, home to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, have walked out over a pay dispute

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 10:15

California ‘e-bike licence’ law in the pipeline

Proposed legislation will also effect a blanket ban on under-12s riding e-bikes

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 09:49

“A hotel or a circus?”: Peter Sagan opens a cycling resort based on his career; Wales’ First Minister cycles to work and tells everyone “Don’t forget your helmets!”; Team GB crash out of World Team Pursuit qualifying at Glasgow + more on the live blog

It's Cycle to Work day! Join Adwitiya on the biggest cycling live blog on the day of the biggest cycling commuting event in the country (one of those superlatives could be a hyperbole)

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 09:07

“We wanted to stop the race”: Tour of Poland camera motorbike rider crashes into fans, four taken to hospital

"What happened with the motorbike shook us all," Matej Mohorič said after stage five

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 08:59

Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman facing doping ban after declining to defend himself against charges

Freeman was charged by UKAD with two breaches of anti-doping rules after being struck off the medical register in 2021

Wed, Aug 02, 2023 18:48

Furious locals blast “absolutely ridiculous” decision to close car parks for UCI Cycling World Championships time trials

Historic Environment Scotland says that shuttle buses and additional vehicular access are being provided to allow tourists to continue visiting Stirling Castle

Wed, Aug 02, 2023 16:20

Drivers parking in Duke Street cycle lane, Darlington

New ‘protected’ contraflow cycle lane opens on one-way road – and drivers immediately begin parking in it and crashing into bollards

“It used to be a two-way road. I turned the corner and I heard a car beeping… and that is when I hit the bollard”

Wed, Aug 02, 2023 14:34

Biniam Girmay winces on the Giro podium (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Biniam Girmay’s teammates reportedly refused UK visas, as Eritrean star pulls out of Glasgow world championships citing injury

Update: Reports suggest that three members of the Eritrea team have been denied visas, as Girmay – who sources say was issued his visa last week – cited a crash at the Clasica San Sebastián on Saturday as the reason for his withdrawal

Wed, Aug 02, 2023 10:50

Amsterdam bike parking (CC licensed by Paul Frederickson via Flickr).jpg

“Poor countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany?”: Chris Boardman leads the way as cyclists school David Frost on claim rich countries don’t use bikes; Irn-Bru paint job steals the show ahead of World Championships + more on the live blog

Join Dan Alexander for Wednesday's live blog round-up of everything worth knowing in the cycling world... plus the usual flood of less important stuff, of course

Wed, Aug 02, 2023 08:18

2023 Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Demi Vollering A.S.O.-Thomas Maheux – 1

Check out the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 that Demi Vollering rode to Tour de France Femmes victory

Dutch rider took the race away from her rivals with a powerful display on the Tourmalet

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 20:45

Specialized Tarmac SL8: leaked details of “the world’s fastest race bike” appear online

Documents say new model features a ‘Speed Sniffer’ nose cone for aero gains with the S-Works frame weighing just 685g frame and complete bikes starting at 6.62kg

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 17:17

Locals slam “disgrace” of “100-mile diversion” to cross town during UCI Cycling World Championships Gran Fondo

Road closures will hit parts of Scotland during the World Championships, with the finish of the Gran Fondo already moved due to complaints

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 16:37

Bike racks unscrewed Edinburgh (Edward Tissiman)

Cyclist raises theft fears as bike rack easily unscrewed… but council says cycle parking “meets design requirements”

The council said it was not aware of any reports of a bike being stolen and said the rack "uses standard fixtures"

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 14:09

A56 cycle lane (@jbizzleymcbizzl/Twitter)

Council proposes cycle lane bollards after easily removed cones repeatedly targeted by vandals

Last month the "systematic theft" of cycle lane cones was reported to the police as exasperated local cyclists repeatedly called for proper infrastructure

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 10:33

Tour of Poland team car pile-up (Tygodnik NIE)

Bike change sparks three-car pile-up at Tour of Poland; Can the Cycling World Championships help “clean up” Glasgow?; Christoph Strasser wins second Transcontinental; Michael Storer loses sprint… then crashes across finish line + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, apparently it’s August already, and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 08:45

2023 4iiii power meter with Apple Find My

4iiii creates world’s first power meter featuring Apple’s Find My technology

Will this collaboration help to keep your bike safe? 4iiii launches Precision 3+ power meter with Find My technology built-in plus an app for Apple Watch

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 08:00

Tadej Pogačar smashes famous Col de la Madone Strava KOM

The Slovenian's appearance at the World Championships in Scotland was today confirmed, two days after he beat Richie Porte's 2016 benchmark by 30 seconds

Mon, Jul 31, 2023 15:23

Fuel up — five nutrition products for your rides from Torq, Skratch Labs and BACX

Here are five fuelling products we're currently reviewing, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Jul 31, 2023 12:30

Glasgow pothole repairs before World Championships

Anger as “dangerous” potholes repaired on World Championships route while other roads nearby remain “abysmal”

Member of the Scottish Parliament Graham Simpson called the selective repairs a "kick in the teeth for motorists"

Mon, Jul 31, 2023 12:05