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Driver involved in “allegedly deliberate” hit-and-run with cyclist arrested

“The next thing I knew, the world was spinning,” says Melbourne cyclist who got knocked down by the driver with no registration plates on her car

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 16:16

Five cool bikes we’re testing right now from Orro, Cinelli, Moda, Giant and Frog

Apart from the kids' bike, our other four selections are around the not-too-outrageous £3k price point, and there is something for every terrain and type of rider

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 13:58

Cyclist LTN planter, Hackney London (by Adwitiya Pal)

“Reasonably balanced or needlessly confrontational?” New BBC Panorama episode about low-traffic neighbourhoods raises concerns over stirring culture war

The programme, which has previously been criticised for its investigations on “killer roads” and “cars v bikes”, has a new episode with a rather incendiary title

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 12:58

London Fire Brigade speaking to Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats in bid to raise awareness of e-bike charging dangers

The delivery rider engagement activity is part of the London Fire Brigade’s Charge Safe campaign

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 12:06

Tom Pidcock unimpressed by Amstel beer… but Pogačar chops the lot; “That’s sportsmanship”: Uno-X come to Conti racer’s aid; “Quite positive” close pass prosecution figures; UK’s most abused bollard; But cyclists; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

The start of a new live blog week and Dan Alexander is back on duty for Monday (don't worry, Ryan will be back tomorrow)

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 08:15

Tadej Pogacar receives a helping hand from the race director’s car at Amstel Gold, 2023

“Amstel is also available on draft”: Controversy erupts over Amstel Gold Race car slipstream, as Tadej Pogačar says vehicle was “too close”

EF Education-EasyPost’s Jonathan Vaughters, whose rider Ben Healy was closing in on Pogačar at the time of the controversial draft, says vehicle interference “denigrates the racing”

Sun, Apr 16, 2023 21:47

Bike stolen in brutal bikejacking in Birmingham

Cyclist battered with metal bar by knife-wielding masked teenagers in brutal bikejacking

Four people, aged between 13 and 19, have been arrested after a 20-year-old cyclist suffered two broken fingers trying to protect his recently purchased bike

Sun, Apr 16, 2023 20:07

Richmond Park 03 copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists blast proposals to introduce 10mph speed limit on Richmond Park hill

The Richmond Park Cyclists group says it is unlikely that many riders will be able to comply with the planned restriction – which comes less than a year since The Royal Parks said it would clamp down on cyclists riding “recklessly”

Sun, Apr 16, 2023 18:13

Tadej Pogacar wins 2023 Amstel Gold Race

Unbeatable Tadej Pogačar destroys the field at Amstel Gold, as Ben Healy attacks Tom Pidcock to secure second

The relentless Slovenian, who slipped into a decisive move with 90km to go, shrugged off a bike change before launching a trademark long-range solo attack to continue his spectacular spring

Sun, Apr 16, 2023 14:54

Pidcock and Van Aert, 2021 Amstel Gold Race

No more photo finish controversies (hopefully) at Amstel Gold, as race organisers upgrade equipment

Too little, too late for a certain Mr Pidcock, however…

Sun, Apr 16, 2023 11:11

Tour de Yorkshire 2019 – Copyright ASO, SWPix.com_

“Easier than selling Manchester United, but still not easy”: New Tour de Yorkshire organiser in talks with UCI and British Cycling to make race “as big as it was before”

Silicon Dales’ Robin Scott, who recently relaunched tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire, is targeting a 2024 return for the event, in time for the tenth anniversary of the Tour de France’s Yorkshire Grand Départ

Sat, Apr 15, 2023 18:29

Two teenagers arrested after cyclist sprayed with fire extinguisher at traffic lights

The boys, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of affray following the “brazen” incident in Eccles earlier this week

Sat, Apr 15, 2023 13:54

Is SRAM planning flax wheels for vibration damping? Plus tech news from Muc-Off, Quoc, Restrap, and loads more

It looks like SRAM – or its wheel brand Zipp – is exploring natural fibres as a way of improving comfort and safety; and check out the bike that’s powered by magnets

Sat, Apr 15, 2023 11:00

SUVs more dangerous to cyclists than other cars, study suggests

While cars tend to vault cyclists over, SUVs with large front ends run them down, resulting in more head injuries, according to new research

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 16:42

Danny MacAskill Red Bull Athlete Machine (picture credit Red Bull)

Mountain bike icon Danny MacAskill gets £8,500 stolen bike returned… after two years

A man admitted the theft of a mountain bike, watches, cash... and a beard trimmer, at a trial for breaking into the trial star's flat

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 14:53

Over half of UK drivers still confused by Highway Code change, shows survey

Only one in five bus and lorry drivers could identify the correct hierarchy of road users, with nearly half of them believing that they topped the hierarchy, new study reveals

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 11:37

Eskute launch new Star e-bike and upgrade Netuno and Polluno

Netuno and Polluno e-bikes to get new motors, torque sensors and bigger batteries

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 08:13

The sequel nobody asked for — bike lane Amazon van is back; Wrong day for white shorts… cyclist rides alligator alley; Shell, domestic racing in crisis etc. etc. — British Cycling members welcome new CEO with extensive to-do list + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Just one day to go until the weekend (only two days this week! Outrageous...) and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for the final live blog of the week

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 08:07

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Near Miss of the Day 860: Van driver almost takes cyclist out — business owner threatens defamation case after getting review bombed

London cyclist had to slam on his disc brakes to avoid a dangerous crash with the driver of a business van

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 17:34

Skarper – the inventor of DiskDrive e-bike motor – secures £4m more funding

This is the second investment within a year for the London-based start-up backed by Sir Chris Hoy

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 13:49

Jon Dutton, British Cycling CEO ( Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

British Cycling appoints Jon Dutton as new permanent CEO

Former Rugby League World Cup CEO will fill the position after the controversial exit of Brian Facer

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 13:17

“Very promising” Porsche e-bike motor gets a test ride in the Alps

Porsche eBike Performance working to develop new generation of e-bikes

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 11:40

Troubled waters for Wahoo? GPS and indoor training brand cites “special agreement” after missing payment deadline and getting its credit rating lowered again

The grace period for the bike tech company to make its debt payments has expired, leading to a third downgrade in a year

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 11:15

London’s first Cargo Bike Action Plan launched to promote growth of cargo bikes and help cut carbon emissions

Transport for London estimates that cargo bikes could replace up to 4% of van kilometres by 2030

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 10:38

Pickup driver chases cyclist after close pass (Jay McSerk, Twitter)

“Totally unacceptable”: Cyclists react to concerning close pass prosecution figures; How much should hiring a bicycle cost?; Pedalling squares (literally); Cycling drops heart and cancer risks, study shows; Disc brake orchestra + more on the live blog

A lovely sunny Thursday to sit inside and read cycling news, Dan Alexander has been trusted with the live blog keyboard for the penultimate one of the week

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 08:14