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Banking heiress banned from driving for six months after cyclist caught her using phone behind the wheel

Kate Rothschild admitted using her phone after her car had stalled in west London, but asked the court to spare her a driving ban due to her home’s “very remote” location

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 13:38

Garmin launches new Fenix 7 and Epix Pro smartwatches, said to be the most capable yet

The Fenix 7 Pro (from £749.99) and Epix Pro (from £829.99) come with yet more training features, are available in extra sizes and are designed for all-day wear

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 13:15

“It’s about the safety of our kids”: Residents claim proposed cycleway could put children playing in danger

But the council says the scheme will “provide a safe route to school” for pedestrians and cyclists

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 11:51

Howard Cox says cyclists who “rule highways” are overtaking drivers in 20mph zones; Motorists drive on pavement to avoid protests; Epidemiologist claims Roglič wore mask at Giro; Supermarket wars in peloton; fake race accounts + more on the live blog

No Giro to keep you going? At least you have this live blog... Adwitiya is on the hot seat to keep you from bonking till the weekend

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 08:15

Back to the future: Raleigh relaunches iconic Chopper (again)

The latest remake of the iconic bike, Raleigh says, “is as close as we could get to the original Mk2 released in 1972, while still meeting today’s required standards”

Wed, May 31, 2023 15:50

Gabriele Glodenyte wins a stage of the Newry Three Day in 2022

“A brilliant and talented cyclist taken away on the roads”: Rising Irish cycling star killed in collision with oncoming driver

24-year-old Gabriele Glodenyte, winner of the 2022 Cycling Ireland National Road Series, was killed while training with her partner in Co Dublin at the weekend

Wed, May 31, 2023 14:24

“Pretty sickening and frustrating”: Cyclists react to Jim Davidson claiming exceptional hardship for reduced driving ban; Alaphilippe’s top secret Tour training; Reaction to Campag’s (very expensive) new groupset; Courier concerns + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, May 31, 2023 08:13

Five cool things for your head, ass and tyres from Trek, Ekoi, Silca, Schwalbe and Ass Magic

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reviews on the way…

Tue, May 30, 2023 16:40

Great Britain U23 men’s road race 2022 UCI Road World Championships

British Cycling to cut U23 road programme, cites “incredibly challenging financial landscape”

Great Britain Cycling Team head coach Matt Brammeier admitted "we just can't afford it any more", with track medals to get the "majority of the focus"

Tue, May 30, 2023 16:38

Primož Roglič’s ex-ski jumping teammate was Giro d’Italia spectator who helped with crucial post-mechanical push

"It was completely subconscious [...] I reacted completely instinctively"

Tue, May 30, 2023 14:16

UK government to review anti-dumping measures on e-bikes imported from China

The Trade Remedies Authority will determine whether dumping would be likely to continue or recur if the measures were no longer applied

Tue, May 30, 2023 14:15

Campagnolo Super Record Wireless May 2023

Campagnolo ditches iconic thumb shifter and goes wireless with new Super Record Wireless electronic groupset… and it’ll cost you £4.5k

The new super premium groupset from the Italians has a 10t smallest cassette cog, is disc brake only, and the reassuring 'clunk' of the Campag thumb shifter has been replaced by paddles behind the brake levers

Tue, May 30, 2023 12:00

Tony Blackburn insists “joke” idea to replace RideLondon with “event for car owners” wasn’t a serious suggestion

The famous DJ claimed a car event would be more suitable as "there are more of us and we pay to go on the roads" — later adding that "people didn't seem to get that I was joking"

Tue, May 30, 2023 10:42

E-bike battery repair vs replacement is ‘David vs Goliath’ say Gouach

French repairable battery maker Gouach (David) squares up to CONEBI (Goliath)

Tue, May 30, 2023 10:27

Furious van driver blasts horn and rages at cyclist… for stopping at a red light (credit – RighttoBikeit)

Furious van driver blasts horn and rages at cyclist… for stopping at a red light; “You are f***ing it up for all of us”: Cyclist berates Just Stop Oil activists for “harming the green cause”; “Fantastic turnout for DriveLondon” + more on the live blog

After the long Bank Holiday weekend and THAT Giro finale, Ryan Mallon’s back and raring to go for another sunny week on the live blog

Tue, May 30, 2023 09:05

Near Miss of the Day 866: £1,000 fine for close pass driver

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Oxfordshire

Mon, May 29, 2023 19:59

Grandmother, 85, completes 1,000-mile bike ride to remember her late children

Mavis Paterson raises nearly £60,000 for charity on her journey around Scotland

Mon, May 29, 2023 16:47

Almost all drivers agree that close passes of cyclists put lives at risk

Campaign from Cycling Scotland urges drivers to Leave Space for a Life

Mon, May 29, 2023 13:40

Mark Cavendish wins stage 21 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia

Mark Cavendish sprints to sensational farewell Giro d’Italia stage win in Rome

The British champion, aided by an impromptu lead out from Geraint Thomas, convincingly beat Alex Kirsch to secure the 17th Giro stage win of his career

Sun, May 28, 2023 16:50

2023 Ford RideLondon sportive (RideLondon)

Tony Blackburn calls for RideLondon to be replaced by “event for car owners” – because “there are more of us and we pay to go on the roads”

The veteran DJ’s comments come less than two months after he criticised 20mph speed limits and claimed that motorists were being “overtaken by cyclists”

Sun, May 28, 2023 15:06

People stopping drivers in Exchange Street, Norwich (credit: Claire Bullion/Facebook)

“Educating people wasn’t working… Hopefully this will deter others”: Police target motorists using city centre pedestrian and cycle zone as a “shortcut”

“Hopefully the thought of getting a ticket might make some of these drivers actually follow the rules”

Sun, May 28, 2023 12:19

Team GB wins women’s team pursuit final at 2023 European track championships (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

British Cycling’s new ‘Open’ category “patently designed to make sure that transgender women will compete at a major disadvantage”, says “perplexed” transgender cyclist

Meanwhile, Nicole Cooke said the governing body’s decision to “protect female sport is the right one”

Sat, May 27, 2023 19:23

Primož Roglič wins stage 20 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Heartbreak for Geraint Thomas as Primož Roglič seals sensational Giro d’Italia win despite dropping chain during dramatic time trial

Despite suffering a mechanical halfway up Monte Lussari, Roglič still managed to secure a thrilling stage win and the pink jersey – and redefine his career in the process

Sat, May 27, 2023 16:10

CyclingMikey, City of London Magistrates (credit – CyclingMikey Youtube)

Top TV comedy producer who “flipped the bird” and told CyclingMikey to “go f*** yourself” fined over £2,000 and handed six points for phone use while driving

Jimmy Mulville, the co-founder of Hat Trick Productions, admitted that he was checking a text after initially challenging the evidence put forward by the Met

Sat, May 27, 2023 14:33

Primoz Roglic opts for a gravel-style setup for final mountain stages of 2023 Giro d’Italia

Primož Roglič gears up for decisive – and monstrous – Giro d’Italia mountain time trial by using gravel groupset… and specialist bike change mechanic

The Slovenian is hoping his experimental setup will help him usurp pink jersey Geraint Thomas, and avenge his dramatic defeat at the 2020 Tour de France

Sat, May 27, 2023 12:12