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Police confirm U-turn on controversial policy not to investigate stolen bikes left outside train stations for more than two hours

The British Transport Police say the policy change shows they "are committed to bringing more bike thieves to justice in 2026 than ever before"

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 11:01

“How would you feel about a random person breathing down your neck at work?”: Pro cyclist frustrated by Vingegaard training crash, tells fans to ask if they want to ride on the wheel; “I’ve never understood the hate for cyclists” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander will be taking you through the midway point in the week with the usual eclectic mix of news, views, reaction and plenty of silliness from the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 08:54

Seized e-bikes next to police car in Wales

Labour MP proposes ban on sale of “monster” e-bikes and illegal conversion kits to “remove dangerous products before they reach our streets”

"E-bikes, when they conform to the law, are a force for good... what this bill does is introduce measured necessary steps to make our streets safer and stop the sale of monster e-bikes"

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 18:34

“An extremely sad day”: Sonder Bikes’ owner Alpkit enters administration but “in advanced talks” with potential new owner

Chief executive blames "incredible challenges" facing the business, including "rapid cost inflation" and new trade barriers

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 13:23

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Brompton’s new £100m car-free bike factory remains on hold until “meaningful recovery in market conditions”

Folding bike brand insists it is committed to "exciting and inspiring prospect" of new factory in Kent, but local politician brands delay "disappointing" and questions if "other firms may be interested" in the site

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 12:14

Police stop cyclist at night during long-distance ride to give him hi-vis vest and bag (Northern Ireland Road Policing and Safety unit)

“Anyone who thinks cyclists ‘come out of nowhere’ should not be in control of a vehicle”: Author slams ‘be safe, be seen’ hi-vis cycling campaigns, calls for ‘Look, don’t kill’ slogan; TT tinkering; Vine broken wrist; Tulip wars + more on the live blog

January is never going to end, is it? And on that cheery note, Ryan Mallon’s back for another cold, wet, and very windy shift rounding up all the latest cycling news on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 09:49

“He got angry with me for staying on his wheel”: Jonas Vingegaard crashes on descent while being followed by amateur, as team urges fans to “give riders space and peace”

Two-time Tour de France winner reportedly left bloodied by training crash, but Visma-Lease a Bike confirm no serious injuries

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 09:27

US driver veers across group of cyclists in South Carolina

Near Miss of the Day 945: Fuming driver accused of harassing cyclists after deliberately veering towards group ride in “closest attack I’ve ever witnessed”

“The distance is less than a foot and would have brought down half the group at least”

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 17:59

‘Over-reaction based on vibes’: Are mandatory helmet and hi-vis laws for cyclists set to be introduced in Ireland?

The Irish government appears to be considering whether to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence, but campaigners say the “performative policymaking… shifts responsibility away from the most dangerous vehicles”

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 16:13

British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton to step down in summer to take Olympic role

“It has been a tremendous honour to lead British Cycling through such an important and ambitious period of change,” Dutton, whose time in charge of the governing body saw membership numbers drop by over 20,000, said

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 13:37

Has Challenge created an all-round road tyre that “other tyres can’t match”? Plus more from Scope, Vittoria, Oquo + Fulcrum

Five wheel and tyre upgrades from aero race wheels to gravel tyres for mud, here are the previews with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 13:00

“How will we be able to take the coffin out?” Vicar slams “underhanded” cycle lane plans that could ‘block access’ to church for hearses

“All I’m trying to do is just make sure people can get to church,” the vicar of St Mark’s Church in north London said in response to plans to introduce a new “safe, easy, and continuous” cycleway between Islington and Primrose Hill

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 11:53

Tour Down Under sticky bottle controversy blows up… but fans joke: “If that’s the most egregious cheating in pro cycling you’ve seen, the sport’s in a great place”; Telegraph in meltdown over “Stalinist” 15-minute cities + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week of live blog action, Dan Alexander in the hot seat for your Monday round-up of all the goings on in the world of cycling today

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 08:52

Councils lack resources to successfully deliver LTNs amid “culture wars”, study finds

Researchers say years of austerity, short-term funding and staff shortages have left local authorities struggling to implement Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 15:26

Plans to build cycle lane in town “hostile to anyone outside of a car” have been scrapped

According to the MP, cycle lane plans would put “economic vitality” of the town “at serious risk” due to the loss of six car parking spaces

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 12:02

Is this AI cycling camera really “the future of two-wheel safety”? Plus £780 recovery boots, an award-winning e-bike and more

We've got new stuff from Ridley, Look, Luna, Restrap and more in our weekly tech round-up

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 12:00

Disabled cyclists “abused by vigilante residents” for riding in town centre – as changes made to controversial cycling trial to “prioritise” bikes as mobility aids

The modifications to the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order mean that disabled people will be able to cycle on the town centre street during market hours

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 18:02

No. 22 Bicycles reckons its $495 titanium stem (and $199 computer mount) is the perfect upgrade for any bike

Won the lottery? Fancy blinging up your cockpit?

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 17:01

Cyclists should “take own responsibility” for safety says Reform councillor, as Halfords and police join forces for bike lights campaign to “make roads safer”

The ‘Don’t Be Dim, Be A Bright Cyclist’ campaign is “raising awareness about keeping cyclists safe on our roads” by urging riders to use front and rear bike lights and wear hi-vis clothing, after a councillor counted 27 cyclists riding without lights

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 16:43

“Transformational” cycling schemes saved NHS over £13 million, new research reveals – as governing bodies call for £30m “targeted public investment” to leave lasting Tour de France legacy and turn Britain into “true nation of cyclists”

According to the data, the Places to Ride programme has delivered over £100m in health and social value since it was launched in 2019

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 13:19

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Extreme weather. Santos. The irony”: Fire danger warning and soaring temperatures see Tour Down Under stage shortened and Willunga Hill removed – days after riders urged race to ditch “embarrassing” oil and gas title sponsor

“Rider and spectator safety is always the number one priority for our event,” Tour Down Under race director Stuart O’Grady said following the decision to modify Saturday’s stage, with temperatures of 43°C forecast

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 10:54

“Politicians can’t simply ‘rip out’ LTNs and bike lanes they don’t like”; Cycle lane plans scrapped at last minute; Matthews life-threatening diagnosis + more on the live blog

Megan’s back to carry you through to the weekend with all the latest news from across the world of cycling

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 09:34

New Jersey blanket e-bike law will remove “a viable alternative to cars from the road”

All e-bikers in the US state will require a licence, registration and insurance from this summer. What could go wrong?

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 19:50

Banned driver avoids jail after hitting 10-year-old cyclist while overtaking bus on wrong side of road in series of “spectacularly stupid, immature, and reckless decisions”

The motorist, who was banned from driving following a speeding offence at the time of the collision, was handed another 12-month suspension and ordered to pay £2,000 in compensation

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 17:48

“Our safe streets are here to stay”: Mayor’s “dangerous” decision to axe low traffic neighbourhoods deemed unlawful, as campaigners hail “huge precedent for London”

The Court of Appeal ruled the removal of three liveable streets in Tower Hamlets by its mayor Lutfur Rahman failed to implement Sadiq Khan’s transport strategy for London, after years of legal wrangling

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 16:08