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5 more cool things from Eurobike 2023: £3k carbon monocoque gravel wheels, Shimano’s Q’AUTO shifting concept, new Thule gear + more

Here’s a quintet of intriguing things we happened across browsing around the humid halls of Eurobike

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 16:10

“Go and protest properly!”: Cyclist pushes Just Stop Oil protestors off the road to make way for traffic

The enraged cyclist was seen dispersing people by aggressively pushing and shoving them in London, but Just Stop Oil have said that they “need everyone, including cyclists” to join them

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 13:33

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Tour de Gwent sportive pushes date by two weeks after clash with Tour of Britain

The organisers of the Welsh cycling event said that they had to make the ‘difficult decision’ but welcomed others to celebrate the Tour of Britain coming to Caerphilly

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 10:46

10 tech highlights from Eurobike 2023

From Campagnolo to Continental, from kids’ bikes to dog trailers, the biggest cycling trade show in Europe had it all…

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 10:31

Lance Armstrong says he is “all too familiar” with being cancelled as he enters trans athletes row; “Just not good enough”: Buses, motorbikes, and parked cars spotted on British nationals course; Is HGV advice “victim blaming”? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a weekend spent getting horrifically sunburnt at the national champs, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off a big pre-Tour week on the live blog

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 09:14

Fred Wright wins 2023 British national road race championships (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Fred Wright takes emotional victory at British national road race championships, as Pfeiffer Georgi reclaims title with powerful late attack

The Bahrain Victorious rider dedicated his maiden national road race title – and the first pro win of his career – to the memory of late teammate Gino Mäder

Sun, Jun 25, 2023 20:19

Lorry driver denies causing death of cyclist who was killed while riding in bus lane

Appearing in court via video link from his truck cab, James Lindsay pleaded not guilty to causing the death of university worker Ellen Moilanen by careless driving

Sun, Jun 25, 2023 15:59

88-year-old motorist avoids jail after causing the death of a cyclist who she hit “without noticing”

The “genuinely remorseful” pensioner was disqualified from driving for ten years following the death of mother-of-two Jacqui Witham

Sat, Jun 24, 2023 17:04

Halfords remains “very, very confident” about cycling market, despite overall annual profits falling by 55 percent

“Cycling still hits the sweet spot in terms of climate change… We still think it’s the right place to be,” says the retailer’s chief executive Graham Stapleton

Sat, Jun 24, 2023 15:09

2023 World Championships Glasgow road race potholes (Liam McReanan)

Cyclists blast last-minute “crude patch-up” of potholes ahead of Cycling World Championships, as Tadej Pogačar’s team reportedly say Scottish roads are “worst they’d ever seen”

An intensive repair programme is currently underway on sections of the road race and time trial courses, but some local cyclists have branded it “a mess”

Sat, Jun 24, 2023 13:59

Is this £14,500 3D-printed titanium superbike a glimpse of the future? Plus more tech news from Oakley, Rapha, POC, Ere Research & loads more

Check out new clothes, wheels, glasses, shoes, and saddles with a button for adjusting flexibility on the fly

Sat, Jun 24, 2023 11:00

Drink-drug driver who killed cyclist jailed for seven and a half years under tougher sentencing law

Paul Watson, who admitted causing death of Terrance Keye, faced life imprisonment following change in law last year

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 19:37

Emilia Fahlin wins rejigged 2023 Swedish national road race championships

Swedish National Championship road races moved to motor racing circuit after claims they would endanger children

Update: This weekend’s races have been moved to the Tierp Arena, which hosted the event in 2020 and 2021, after Sweden’s highways agency withdrew permits for the original course following complaints from residents

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 17:57

15 standout e-bikes and bits of tech from Eurobike 2023

We trawled the vast halls of Eurobike so you don’t have to

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 16:10

TfGM Bee Network bikes (picture via TfGM)

Vandalism hits Greater Manchester’s cycle hire scheme again

Transport for Greater Manchester issues plea to respect bikes so others can enjoy them

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 15:46

Chris Froome blames “equipment” after being left for Tour de France, insists he will race in next year’s race

The four-time Tour champion claimed his bike set-up prevented him from performing at his best so far this year, after Israel Premier Tech announced its lineup

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 11:56

Chris Froome disc brake wheel change screenshot 1 – via Instagram Reels

“Same Chris, it’s the darn bike holding me back!”: Fans react to Chris Froome’s “equipment” blame-game; Are taxis public transport? Cyclists “disappointed and angry” as Oxford LTN allows taxis; Cycle hangars blocked by parked cars + more on the live blog

Just a little more than a week to the Tour, and just a little under a day to the weekend, Adwitiya will try his best today to execute a perfect leadout for y'all

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 09:26

Cycling staircase, Plymouth (Brian Taylor, Facebook)

Council says ‘Danny MacAskill’ staircase cycle path is an “interim measure” as it looks to secure funding to extend scheme

“We had a decision to make — do the scheme, put in the stairs and the ramp as an interim measure — or risk losing the funding and not do the scheme at all” says Plymouth City Council

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 16:53

Pinion’s mid-drive and gearbox combo a hit with e-bike brands

Nine premium brands offer 2024 e-bikes with super low-maintenance Pinion MGU tech

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 15:50

Driver who “tried to scare cyclist” but ended up running him over jailed for using car as “highly dangerous weapon”

The cyclist had asked the driver to drive carefully, but the driver replied saying, “F*** off or I’ll f*** you”

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 15:14

“It’s going to cause unspeakable damage”: Cycling campaign slams Aldi and council for putting cyclists and pedestrians in danger and “only thinking about drivers”

A new Aldi supermarket is opening in Norwich — but despite agreeing to plans, the supermarket has been blamed of “trying to avoid obligation” and pull out of building the crossing

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 11:50

2023 Eurobike li-on children’s bikes – 3

Are these new li:on kids bikes from Marcel Kittel and Tony Martin the safest ever?

German bikes feature oversized lighting system integrated into the frame and glowing paint

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 11:17

Cargo e-bike cyclist with SolarPoint charging pillar

BikeFlex to provide renewable solar e-bike charging with Solarcycle

The e-bike leasing company has partnered with Solarcycle UK, which offers an off-grid, solar ‘in a box’ EV charging solution

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 09:31

“You get what you invite”: Incredible London cycle commuting scenes; More ‘mixed’ responses to Labour plans for Brighton seafront; 100s queue for Raleigh Chopper relaunch; Pogačar approves of (borrowed) “Urška’s boyfriend” headline + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is feeling like a dishevelled sprinter limping through the mountains in the grupetto this week, something which bodes well for Thursday's live blog

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 08:11

Jailed drink-driving paramedic who killed cyclist after 10 pints avoids being struck off

Robert Woodruff was off-duty, drunk and looking at his phone when he veered onto the wrong side of the road and killed father-of-five Richard Goodwin, a tribunal allowing him to keep his medical licence despite his five-year jail sentence

Wed, Jun 21, 2023 16:31