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Planet X refuses to comment on administration rumours

Amid rumours of redundancies and financial troubles, a Planet X director applied for a Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator on 1st June

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 11:23

Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Government faces legal challenge on cut to cycling investment

Lawyers acting for the Transport Action Network say the move bypassed legal processes and undermines climate emergency and air pollution commitments

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 09:47

British Cycling cycle to work ad (British Cycling,Instagram)

British Cycling’s cycle to work ad “not representative” and only aimed at “athletic people interested in sport”, say commuters; Police stop cyclist at night… and give him hi-vis vest and bag; “The future of cars is: not cars” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views to ease you into the week on the live blog. Please just don’t ask him about the FA Cup final…

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 08:57

Niche claim new mid-motor will revolutionise e-bikes

Virtual' gearbox at the heart of Niche's new system

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 08:16

New Ridley road bike breaks cover at Critérium du Dauphiné

Could this new design being ridden by Lotto Dstny’s Maxim Van Gils be Ridley's "one bike to rule them all" model?

Sun, Jun 04, 2023 18:21

Ironman collision: Motorbike rider killed, cycling triathlete seriously injured

Local police in Hamburg confirmed the 70-year-old motorbike rider died at the scene, the triathlete and a photographer were taken to hospital for treatment

Sun, Jun 04, 2023 15:43

Cyclist in the evening 02 © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Cyclists wearing helmets seen as “less human” than those without, researchers find

Of those surveyed, 30 per cent said they considered cyclists as less than fully human

Sun, Jun 04, 2023 13:25

Porsche expands e-bike range with two new models

The bikes cost up to €13,900 and come with Shimano motors and Fox forks

Sun, Jun 04, 2023 13:00

Cyclist suffers shocking injuries as hooded gang steal £12,500 Specialized and beat victim

Cyclist suffers shocking injuries as hooded gang steals £12,500 Specialized and beats victim

The rider was using a cycle lane when he was pushed off and repeatedly kicked, losing teeth and suffering a broken jaw, collarbone and scapula

Sun, Jun 04, 2023 09:08

“Safer if they had nicked it”: Thieves disable brake on cyclist’s e-bike mobility vehicle

Anna Semlyen relies on the bike for transport since a collision involving a driver broke her leg 30 years ago.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 20:15

BMC prototype aero superbike spotted at Dauphine (updated with new pics)

Radical new frameset will make its race debut in France. Check out the width of those fork legs!

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 19:46

Cycling goes high street again with Zara’s latest ‘strappy cycling culottes’, the “ultimate bike storage cover”? Beatles-inspired cycling kit and much more

Take a look at the most interesting tech news in this fashion-filled edition of tech of the week in a while

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 11:00

Driver who “raised his middle finger” at cyclist before knocking him off bike fined

Benjamin Lang had faced a charge of assault and dangerous driving but was found guilty of careless driving by the jury.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 10:11

UCI Cycling World Championships could be disrupted by council strikes, union warns

Pay talks with council leaders have broken down, Unite calling on the Scottish government to intervene to avoid a ballot for strike action.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 09:17

Calls for urgent action to “turn the tide on aggressive driving in Birmingham” after two cyclists killed in hit-and-runs

"We cannot accept this as normal": Adam Tranter, the West Midlands' walking and cycling commissioner, said in a letter to police and local authority colleagues.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 07:35

Getting coaching from Chris Opie and Fergus Ryan – Team ORCC ’23 | EP.03

Pro riders Chris Opie and Fergus Ryan join Team ORCC for episode three

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 20:46

Near Miss of the Day 867: Cyclist gets squeezed out on country road… police’s submission email mixup lets driver get away scot-free

This one from Staffordshire, involving a black Vauxhall, a mysteriously lost evidence submission email, and conflicting information from the neighbouring county's police force

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 16:53

“Very conservative and unresponsive attitude towards bikes”: United Nations’ delegates slam policy of allowing cars in HQ but not bikes

“You have very lofty and ambitious objectives and high-level statements, but when it comes to delivering, it’s a major gap”

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 14:45

Algorithm and blues: Cowboy and eBikeLabs in stand-off over authorship of AdaptivePower feature

French start-up accuses Belgian e-bike brand of patent infringement

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 12:25

Spoon Customs suspends carbon bike production to manage backlog as cycle industry supply chain issues continue

"Selling more of the bikes now without addressing customers who have had to wait too long is not more important than doing the right thing in looking after our existing customers affected by the delays"

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 12:15

Bike lane protesters force cyclist into traffic (credit – Deborah Reid, Twitter)

Protesters call for protected bike lane to be removed… by blocking it and forcing cyclists into traffic; Is the Tour de France set to return to the UK in 2026?; Jumbo set to end all sports sponsorship; Remco’s Suisse comeback plans + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you finetune your pre-Tour preparations on the last live blog of the week

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 08:59

E-bike battery fires: “Unethical practices” of some micromobility players impacting whole industry says Islabikes boss

Tim Goodall shares concerns following footage of e-bike battery fire released by London Fire Brigade

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 08:18

Bahrain-Victorious announce signing of Italian pro who shot and killed cat belonging to San Marino’s former head of state

“With the help of this team, I will demonstrate that I learnt from the mistake made in the past,” former Trek-Segafredo rider Antonio Tiberi said in a statement

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 17:11

Belgian pro cyclist placed in coma undergoes spinal surgery after training crash

25-year-old Julian Mertens also suffered injuries to his jaw, arms, and ribs following what his Bingoal WB team described as an “accident” while training yesterday

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 16:23

Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“If we want to promote cycling, we have got to be responsible”: Cyclist calls for hit-and-run “MAMIL” to be “named and shamed” following head-on collision which left him unconscious

“It is particularly disappointing that he fled because we cyclists are a sociable tribe,” Adam Kelliher said following the incident in Richmond Park

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 15:11