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“We all have a right to feel safe”: Cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders unite to call for “more care and patience” from drivers days after two cyclists killed by hit-and-run motorist

This year’s edition of the annual ‘Pass Wide and Slow’ event in Kent was held in memory of cyclists Steven Anscomb and Natasha Lewis, attracting a huge turnout as participants told motorists: “the road must be safe for everyone”

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 13:59
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“Extremely frustrating”: Vuelta peloton criticised for neutralising final day circuit that “didn’t seem that bad”; UCI ‘toothcomber’ Jan-Willem Van Schip calls it quits + more on the live blog

It's the day after the Granada night before, and Callum is processing the lack of Grand Tour racing for the next eight months whilst also ruing the damp squib of yesterday's stage

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 09:58
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Network Rail removes sign suggesting e-bikes are banned in train stations, admitting “customers can continue to pass through”

The sign caused worry and confusion among some cycling campaigners as a photo of the sign circulated online, particularly following Cycling UK's announcement of a planned demonstration against Merseyrail's ban of e-bikes on trains

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 18:13
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“The problem is fear”: Cyclists sound warning over bikejackers on illegal bikes intimidating riders in Richmond Park

A 12-year-old boy's bike was stolen whilst other riders have reported being threatened by bikers in balaclavas

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 15:25
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650B’s not dead: Hunt beefs up 650B Adventure Carbon gravel wheels with H_Core reinforcement

The overhauled Adventure Carbon Disc wheelset comes with reinforced rims and a claimed 1,390g weight, with Hunt pitching 650B as a way to fit bigger tyres to existing gravel bikes

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 11:04
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Thousands sign petition to “rebalance” active travel schemes away from cycle lanes and focus on safety of “those who must rely on cars” instead; Robot Wars, Bike Edition: Fuming cyclist flings delivery bot into hedge; Vuelta battle + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the weekend is fast approaching, and your resident live blogger Ryan is, unfortunately, feeling a bit under the weather. But he’s still going to try his best to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news… after he coughs over it first

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 10:37
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RIP Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles: Doomed cycling retailers’ websites now redirect to Evans Cycles two years after relaunch attempt

After purchasing Wiggle Chain Reaction in 2024 for just £3 million, Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group relaunched the company’s websites as part of its bid to “become the no.1 Sporting Goods retailer in Europe”

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 10:01
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Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 13-speed: leaked pictures reveal new shifters, rear derailleur and power meter for upcoming groupset

Fresh images appear to confirm Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace will remain semi-wireless – and confirm a new hood button layout and radically revised crank-based power meter

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 16:35
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Van Rysel’s new endurance gravel bike impresses, and a new affordable smart training benchmark: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven cycling products

It's time for our latest road.cc Recommends selection. What impressed our reviewers most in August?

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 16:07
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Trek unveils lightweight Domane+ SL e-road bike and new Inbound+ electric city bike

New Domane+ SL is Trek’s longest-range e-bike ever, and its lightest too, with models from 11.1kg; Trek also unveils Inbound+ urban e-bike and a new e-bike-certified Charge WaveCel helmet with integrated daytime lighting

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 15:00
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Hire e-bikes to feature ‘number plates’ to clamp down on dangerous cycling and ‘problematic’ parking – and ban repeat offenders

ID codes used to unlock Forest's e-bikes are being rolled out in Richmond, though Forest declined to confirm if the policy is a trial or permanent

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 14:36
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“Looks legit”: Police seize bizarre illegal electric mountain bike/scooter hybrid with “more wiring than the average car” – but “genius motorised penny-farthing” praised; “Do they pay road tax?” Anti-cycling bingo; Crunch Vuelta TT + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s here to reconvene the Matthew Brennan Appreciation Society… and operate your favourite cycling live blog too, of course

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 09:59
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Tributes paid to “vital member of the Scottish cycling community” killed by driver during club ride

Iain McTavish was killed, and two of his Johnstone Wheelers clubmates injured, in the crash in Port Glasgow on Tuesday evening

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 18:52
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‘E-bike’ riders 41% more likely to suffer head injuries than other cyclists due to “lethal combination” of lack of helmets and alcohol – but cycling campaigners say hospital stats include fast illegal bikes

“E-bikes have been a total game changer… But this comes at a cost. London infrastructure is not set up to deal with the volume of bikes we are currently seeing,” said one of the new study’s authors

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 16:59
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WTB teams up with Stromm to create aerodynamic gravel tyres with ‘vortex generators’

WTB jumps on the aero hype train with three new tyres built with fancy 'vortex generators' and new casings

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 16:00
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Replacing driving lane with bike path will “historically destroy” Roman hamlet and turn it into “road traffic bottleneck”, locals claim – but cyclists point out “the Romans didn’t have cars”

“We’re going to turn a free flow of movement into a stop, start, stop, start. It’s going to cause havoc, pollution, and disturbance,” one local campaigner argued

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 14:58
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Zwift introduces Ride V2 indoor bike – more adjustability without a price hike + loads more updates for this autumn

Zwift’s indoor bike gets a more compact frame, wider rider fit range and adjustable cranks as standard, and its virtual world is set to get bigger

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 14:00
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Cube’s all-new Agree C:62 promises aero gains, lower weight and seriously strong value

Redesigned endurance-performance road bike gets a lighter, more aero frame and 36mm tyre clearance, while the range starts at £2,999 with Shimano 105 Di2

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 11:48
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“Cyclists are never held accountable for anything they do”: Police’s close pass operation angers motorists who claim they feel “persecuted”; 5 Live guest criticised for urging cyclists to “behave much better”; Another Vuelta sprint + more on the live blog

One more day live blogging for Callum this week, and he's once again baffled by the Facebook comments he's reading. He can't explain it either...

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 10:22
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“No wonder we’re so quickly hated”: Cyclist says he’s “embarrassed” after witnessing fellow riders not stopping at pedestrian crossing; Dylan Groenewegen injured after collision with motorcyclist; New LTD edition Spesh collection + more on the live blog

Callum is here, dreaming of bluer skies and once again bracing for all that twitter continues to serve him...

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 10:28
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Motorist charged after two cyclists killed in suspected hit-and-run Kent collision

A 22-year-old man has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision, and possession of a class C drug following the fatal collision on Sunday morning in the village of Cobham in Kent

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 14:44
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BBC criticised for reporting police apprehending “e-bike driver” without mentioning the machine was illegal; Sadiq Khan reps Rapha on latest mouth-frothing ride for social media + more on the live blog

After a week split-screening bike races, Callum is grateful for the gentler rhythm of correcting press reporting and social media dredging that the live blog typically entails

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 10:21
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“That’s why we needed barriers!” Fuming local crosses road in front of charging peloton during final kilometre of Tour of Britain stage

The shocking near miss occurred during the race’s second stage in Skegness on Thursday

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 18:55
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Funding to borough suspended after mayor removes £230,000 segregated cycle lane… without telling authorities

"You cannot expect Londoners to pay for active travel schemes, then pay to rip them out"

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 17:27
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“Accidents do happen, that’s life”: Geraint Thomas says “everyone in cycling wants to improve safety” but warns “it’s always been a dangerous sport”

"I wouldn’t discourage people from riding just because there’s cars and stuff around. But as I said before it’s all about confidence and knowing what you’re doing and where you’re going."

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 13:47
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