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We've got a bumper, astronaut-backed edition of Tech of the Week for you featuring high fashion, high prices and everything in between!

Sat, May 27, 2023 09:30

Jeremy Vine gets called a terrible person by London bus driver

Jeremy Vine called a “terrible person” by London bus driver for not cycling on the left and giving way

“You guys are very provoking human beings and I don’t know why you do it”, the London bus driver told Vine…

Fri, May 26, 2023 16:10

“They’re essentially locking down”: Residents angry at “ridiculous” traffic restrictions ahead of UCI Cycling World Championships

Concerns about gridlock and other disruption have been raised as Dumfries hosts the Para-Cycling event in August

Fri, May 26, 2023 13:53

British Cycling updates transgender policy, introduces new “Open” category

The national governing body announced an "Open" category today to run alongside the female category, transgender women required to compete in the open category

Fri, May 26, 2023 11:24

Emily Bridges racing for British Cycling

Emily Bridges calls British Cycling “failed organisation”, says trans women have been “banned” as new ‘Open’ category announced

"...all you do is take money from petrochemical companies and engage in culture wars", says Bridges in a scathing attack on British Cycling as the governing body launches its new transgender and non-binary participation policy

Fri, May 26, 2023 10:02

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Sticky bottle controversy hits the Giro d’Italia as fans question stage winner Filippo Zana’s team car help; Reaction to British Cycling transgender policy update; Giro queen stage; Paris taken over by waves of cycling commuters + more on the live blog

One more mountain day slog before the live blog retires for another glorious three-day weekend, Dan Alexander is on duty this Friday

Fri, May 26, 2023 08:09

Petition with “factual errors” to scrap low-traffic neighbourhood launched by a “keen cyclist” after just two months of trial

Almost 2,000 people in Newcastle are calling for the consultation to be “axed immediately”, days after the Government withdrew support for LTNs

Thu, May 25, 2023 17:11

Infrastructure – Segregated cycleway alongisde A40 in Acton, LB Ealing © Simon MacMichael.jpeg

Council’s free bike initiative praised… but “huge issue” of safe cycling routes must be addressed too, campaign argues

“Suggesting that ‘Ealing is leading the way in active travel’ on the back of this initiative ignores many other barriers to cycle use”

Thu, May 25, 2023 12:59

Dame Sarah Storey via South Yorkshire Police

Dame Sarah Storey slams drivers who turn “a blind eye to yet another death”, asks for progress after three HGV crashes with cyclists in a day — two of them fatal

The British Paralympian and Greater Manchester’s active travel commissioner said that she felt “sick” after a cyclist died on road she frequently uses, and that “deterrents to dangerous and anti-social behaviour in a vehicle are clearly not severe enough”

Thu, May 25, 2023 10:55

Anti-LTN ranter’s accidental active travel advert… bemoans congestion while walking past gridlocked bumper-to-bumper cars; Giro d’Italia mountain stage; Short stay bike racks? Coming to cycle parking near you? + more on the live blog

BREAKING NEWS: Unconfirmed reports of another three-day weekend... we'll keep you updated on that front. Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday

Thu, May 25, 2023 08:05

Thousands of unsafe e-bikes and e-scooters are being seized at UK ports

‘People can keep themselves safe by only purchasing from a reputable retailer’

Thu, May 25, 2023 07:39

Cyclist using segregated cycle lane (Transport for London)

Cyclist fatalities down in London, however number seriously injured rises as Transport for London pledges “more action”

Last year's figures published just hours after a cyclist was killed in a collision involving a tipper lorry being driven in central London this morning

Wed, May 24, 2023 16:01

Major cycle lane closures during works a “death trap”, according to cyclist who fears “matter of time before serious accident”

The Glasgow cyclist said it is "ironic that in the year the city is hosting the UCI Cycling World Championships those commuting by bike are being treated as second-class citizens"

Wed, May 24, 2023 14:00

Campagnolo Super Record wireless leak image

Leak all but confirms wireless Campagnolo Super Record groupset is coming with prices quoted

A retailer says it is “accepting orders for the new Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset”, with the RRP quoted at €4,499. Here’s everything else we know so far too

Wed, May 24, 2023 12:54

Whipton Village Road, for illustrative purposes (Google Maps)

“Thought I’d sort it out before a cyclist went through it!”: Public-spirited local fills in pothole… council arrives an hour later to fix it

Devon County Council said it "cannot condone" DIY road repairs, confirming the concrete was dug out and the 20cm-deep hole repaired

Wed, May 24, 2023 11:21

tfl child and parent cycling to school – via tfl

Local activist slams “selfish” parents for allowing their children to cycle on the pavement, and says riding on the road is “safer” for primary school pupils; Remco Evenepoel: “I’m not a robot”; Matt Page calls off NC500 attempt + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back for a flat and fast edition of the live blog, after yesterday’s slog through the mountains, hoping for a fitting Giro send-off for a certain legendary sprinter…

Wed, May 24, 2023 09:10

Specialized launches all new “lightest in class” Allez and ditches rim brakes for good

The US bike brand boasts this is its best Allez yet... but if you like your road bikes priced under £1,000 and equipped with rim brakes, Specialized can no longer help you. We've also taken it for a quick spin!

Tue, May 23, 2023 16:00

Worcester mayor (Mayor of Worcester/Twitter)

“I don’t see why the next 12 months should be any different”: New mayor pledges to cycle to all events

Worcester's new mayor is keen to promote the "health and environmental benefits of cycling" by riding his bike to engagements... except when the "posh hat is required"

Tue, May 23, 2023 15:45

Cycling retailer ProBikeKit to be bought by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, reports suggest

Ashley's high street sports empire already counts Evans Cycles and Sports Direct in its portfolio

Tue, May 23, 2023 14:29

Dame Sarah Storey with Sheffield NW Neighbourhood Policing Team (via Strava).PNG

Dame Sarah Storey calls out “entitlement” of speeding drivers — “too many ‘my driving offences won’t cause harm’ attitudes”

Britain's most decorated Paralympian is now active travel commissioner for Greater Manchester and joined the discussion surrounding Suella Braverman's speed awareness course controversy

Tue, May 23, 2023 12:20

Taxi driver warns CyclingMikey he will “end up needing the dentist” after challenging phone use

The driver is now being investigated by TfL Taxi & Private Hire but avoided prosecution as the Metropolitan Police "ran out of time"

Tue, May 23, 2023 10:05

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Resident leaves notice for cyclist parking bike in residential area

Cyclist blasts “childish” motorist who left “polite notice” claiming parked bike was “restricting parking for residents”; A-list reaction to Cav’s retirement; Lance Armstrong and Jonathan Vaughters’ Twitter spat rumbles on + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the Giro d’Italia is set to (finally) erupt in the mountains today, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all your latest cycling news and views – if he can remember how this whole live blog thing works…

Tue, May 23, 2023 08:55

Tory London mayoral candidate plans to end Sadiq Khan’s “attack on drivers” by switching off red lights

The Conservative hopeful also said he’ll put an end to segregated bike lanes, 20mph speed limits, ULEZ, and closed streets

Mon, May 22, 2023 17:14

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Five cool fuelling things from Topeak, Styrkr, Syncros and Skratch Labs

These are the top five cool things we're reviewing at the moment

Mon, May 22, 2023 16:01

Suella Braverman criticised by cycling campaign group for “avoiding public scrutiny” over speeding offence

“Over and over again we see senior politicians and others in public life not only caught speeding, but attempting to dismiss that as an issue and often getting away with no real consequences”

Mon, May 22, 2023 14:22