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New prototype 750d wheel size spotted at SBT GRVL

Is this the next big thing for gravel bikes?

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 18:29

Near Miss of the Day 873: Impatient driver overtaking tractor close passes cyclist and narrowly avoids oncoming HGV

The motorist involved was due to appear in court but accepted a fine and penalty points

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 16:24

“Out of control” potholes put cyclists in danger, as councillor blames “glitzy highways projects” for draining budget

The quotes come as the council revealed it had received 6,026 claims for compensation from road users since 2017/18 and paid out £778,671

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 14:55

Pro cyclist suspended for shoving rival in heated post-race confrontation

Valentina Scandolara has also been fined for the incident

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 11:46

Would you wear an inflatable bike helmet? Plus SRAM Red sneak peek + new shift button, a base layer designed for riding over 30mph, Brompton x Bear Grylls + more

Check out loads of new stuff from Trek, Suplest, Chrome Industries, Rouvy…

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 11:00

Giant warns bike buyers of scam website and is working to get it removed

The bike brand said it "can't be sure that no consumer has been affected" by the scam

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 09:59

“Desperately disappointing”: Cycling group urges council to stand firm after legal challenge puts active travel project “in jeopardy”

The local authority has paused the project after a property firm claimed it would damage businesses in the town, while a Conservative MP called it a “dead scheme”

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 17:08

Emily Bridges racing for British Cycling (Instagram)

Emily Bridges set to mount legal challenge against British Cycling’s transgender policy

“While I have learned not to attach my entire self-worth to cycling, I’ll still be fighting British Cycling’s decision in the courts and the streets,” Bridges recently told Vogue

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 15:46

Italian brand Golden Ride comes to the UK offering e-bikes, e-mopeds and (eventually) e-scooters

Flagship store opens in Stratford

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 14:40

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Drink driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

Alexander McKellar admitted culpable homicide related to the death of 63-year-old Tony Parsons, while his brother Robert was also sentenced to five years and three months in prison

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 13:51

U23 Paris-Roubaix winner Tijl De Decker dies after “crashing into car” during training ride

Lotto Dstny, the team the 22-year-old was set to turn professional with in 2024, confirmed the sad news following Wednesday’s crash

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 11:43

Trek launches “fastest and lightest Madone SL ever” with trickle-down IsoFlow tech from top-end SLR model

New models use the same IsoFlow technology as the Madone SLR introduced last year – designed to reduce drag and improve comfort – but prices start from 'just' £5,652

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 10:04

“Sad day for the humble motorist”: Cyclists rejoice as barriers finally installed on ‘car park’ bike lane; Lidl-Trek go shopping for fruit (+ swimming pools); Chris Hoy finds 31-year-old splinter in bum; Near Miss, cyclist edition + more on the live blog

The Vuelta a España and a bank holiday weekend are both just around the corner! Adwitiya will be trying to pepper this Friday live blog with some Spanish fiesta

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 08:38

Cyclist in Dublin (image by Alexander Parsalidis via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

“There’s a fear of being bullied”: Cyclists don’t feel “recognised” by other road users, says transport expert

Lack of connected infrastructure and "disregard" for dedicated cycling spaces key factors to Dublin becoming less cyclist-friendly, said the engineer and researcher

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 17:46

Estarli e-bikes added to Blike subscription range

Blike’s cancel-anytime scheme provides riders with e-bikes for a monthly fee with insurance and servicing included

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 14:30

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Drivers who kill cyclists in Scotland more likely to receive tougher sentences, with taking life of vulnerable road users considered an “aggravating factor”

Cycling UK in Scotland welcomed the new guidance, which might see a tougher penalty also be imposed if the death resulted from aggressive driving, such as tailgating

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 13:26

Driver caught speeding past child cyclist at an “eye-watering” 61mph in a 30mph zone outside school

Police confirmed that the driver will be prosecuted, and also identified 280 other offences of speeding and mobile phone-using motorists in one hour

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11:06

Pavel Sivakov, 2023 Giro d’Italia (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“We’re just numbers, pawns at Ineos,” says Pavel Sivakov after Vuelta snub; Government finally trials bolt down barriers on car and bin-filled cycle lane; U23 Paris-Roubaix winner in coma after “hitting back of car hard” + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, and Ryan Mallon is here to inch us ever closer to the weekend with another fun, fun, fun edition of the live blog

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 08:44

Drink driver who “ploughed through cyclist” at 60mph before giving police “cock and bull story” jailed for 14 months

Holly Davies was almost double the drink drive limit when she struck doctor Jonathan Bickford last September – before claiming that the damage to her Mercedes was caused by parking on a main road

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 17:46

Near Miss of the Day 872: Close passing van driver banned for 12 months and ordered to pay over £700 in costs after narrowly missing cyclist and oncoming motorist

The motorist, who was convicted last week of dangerous driving, was also sentenced to 100 hours of community service

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 15:39

2023 Women’s Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix (Craig Zadoroznyj/SWpix.com)

British Cycling appoints task force to “support revival” of domestic racing scene

“I’m passionate about ensuring that other riders can benefit from the same opportunities as me in the future,” says the task force’s chair Ed Clancy

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 13:45

“Eyesore” cycling junction works leaving homes and cars “permanently covered in dirt and dust”, claim residents

“I’ve had to have the car valeted twice now because it’s driving me mad,” said one local, who argued there was “nothing wrong” with the original roundabout and that the new layout has led to “near misses”

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 11:57

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Are we ready to ditch our cars? BBC Today programme asks… (but little mention of cycling); Tom Pidcock gets a telling off from fans for launching himself off moving boat; Old but gold — bike lane-blocking edition + more on the live blog

Last day of hot summer sun (according to the forecasters) and stuck at work? Join us on the Wednesday live blog where Dan Alexander will be counting down the hours until that evening bike ride

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 08:11

Bike hangars look like “pigsties” and are “discriminatory to the disabled”, disgruntled residents claim

The council project, backed by the police who hope it will help protect against bike theft, has not gone down well with some locals

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 15:00

2023 Driven Technologies Orbit Drive – 6

Driven seeks crowdfunding for fully-enclosed Orbit Drive e-bike system

Innovative design that’s completely hidden away from the elements grew out of CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain concept

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 13:50