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Video of cyclists using Dublin Clontarf to City Centre cycle lane

Dublin cycle lane “like Amsterdam” due to “amazing” number of cyclists, politician says – on same route where council was accused of hiring actors on bikes for ‘staged’ video

“It really proves the build it and they will come theory,” a Green Party councillor said, after handing out 400 bike lights in under an hour along the protected route

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 14:36

Shimano’s classic two-in-one SPD/flat pedal is now wider, lighter, spikier, and less slippy

The components giant has made some subtle but important changes to its popular hybrid pedal

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 14:22

The Gran Fondo doping curse strikes again: 41-year-old amateur cyclist tests positive for steroids after Masters world championship win

American Matthew Clark has been provisionally suspended by the UCI after failing a drugs test immediately after winning the men’s 40-44 age group world championship time trial

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:59

Pinarello’s all new suspension-clad Grevil MX gravel bike is as close to a drop-bar MTB as it gets… and if you’re UK-based, you can’t have it

Pinarello's dip-of-the toe into MTB is clearly influencing its gravel bike design, as this eye-catching new Grevil spin-off launches. If you live in one of the 28 countries it's launching into, it'll set you back €8,500

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:00

“There needed to be a cycle map for London that made safety its focus”: Homemade cycle map racks up a million views; Fans plea for free-to-air coverage of the Grands Départs; Blogger calls out lack of segregated cycle lanes in city + more on the live blog

Callum is here, googling tourist activities in Welshpool whilst bringing you the best of Friday's two-wheeled ecosystem

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:33

Van Rysel unveils wild supercharged e-bike concept with huge 850-watt motor and “radical” pedal system… but you won’t be able to own it

Decathlon's increasingly pro performance road cycling brand Van Rysel boasts that the FTP² can “double” your functional threshold power with its huge 850-watt Mahle motor. It won't ever be available to the public, though

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:00

Eddy Merckx Bikes expands Corsa range with two new titanium bikes

The Corsa lineup moves beyond steel as Eddy Merckx launches bikes built around Italy-made titanium framesets, blending classic Merckx geometry with UDH compatibility, wide tyre clearances and versatility

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 00:01

2014 Tour de France stage one, Leeds to Harrogate

“Historic day for British sport”: Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Cardiff confirmed as 2027 Tour de France host cities – as talks over free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ “ongoing”

Leeds will host the start of the Tour de France Femmes, it was confirmed today, making it the third city to welcome both the men’s and women’s Tours, while the men’s race will feature stage finishes in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Cardiff

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 18:00

2026 Boyd Cycling Podium 36mm Carbon Disc SL wheel pair studio

“This is the wheelset most riders actually need”: Boyd Cycling’s Podium 36mm Carbon Disc SL is designed to do it all

36mm-deep model is intended to be a one-wheelset solution for road and all-road riders, and tips at just 1,130g per set

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 14:00

“You’re far more likely to see a car and predict how they move”: One in 12 cyclists fear illegal e-bikes more than motorists, new survey claims – as just 18% say they feel safe on UK roads

“Our research suggests the traditional cars-versus-cyclists narrative may no longer tell the full story of where riders feel most at risk,” Cycleplan’s CEO said

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 13:24

“I didn’t want to use Gaza as a scapegoat to get out of my contract”: Derek Gee-West’s €30 million legal dispute over Israel-Premier Tech exit resolved, as Canadian star says controversy “best left in the past”

Gee-West, who has signed for Lidl-Trek for 2026, insisted there were a “whole bunch of reasons” behind his departure from the team now known as NSN Cycling

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 11:17

The one he REALLY wants to win… Tadej Pogačar uploads Milan-San Remo recon to Strava; Horror crash footage; Visma-Lease a Bike boss admits Simon Yates retirement not ideal; Bike lock nightmare; Four minutes of cyclocross carnage + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hot seat this morning, filling the hours nicely for you before the next Traitors episode this evening... he'll have all the news, views, reaction, silliness and more to keep you entertained until then

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 08:13

“I reject any stereotyping of cyclists”: Irish prime minister condemns judge’s ‘nightmare cyclists’ comments, as Labour makes formal complaint to judicial standards body

The Taoiseach's comments join a chorus of dismay following judge James O'Donohue's remarks in civil court during a case which saw damages paid to an injured cyclist reduced by 80%

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 15:11

“This story was one-sided”: Cycling campaigners criticise BBC coverage of “irresponsible e-bike users”

The BBC's coverage was based on a complaint about hire bikes blocking footways raised by one elderly couple and did not investigate other pavement infringements such as parked cars

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 12:10

“Motorists don’t pay for roads any more than anybody else”: Council shuts down backlash to 20mph speed limit to “support new cycling route” + more on the live blog

By lunchtime you'll be closer to the weekend than the start of the week, so join Dan Alexander in the live blog procrastination station as he distracts you with another eclectic mix of news, views, reaction, silliness and more

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 08:41

Owner of Ridley and Eddy Merckx brands introduces ‘transferable lifetime warranty’ to cover second owners

It's the products lifetime, not yours! It's still a good thing compared to now though

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 18:20

Coroner highlights lack of “comprehensive cycle path network” during inquest into cyclist’s death, as cycling charity warns collision site “long been regarded as unsafe”

Calls for increased HGV safety measures in Northern Ireland following fatal blind spot collision

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 17:16

Fuming politicians claim “ridiculous” new cycle lane scheme is “crackpot stuff”, but council encourages residents to “ditch the car for some shorter journeys”

Proposal for active travel infrastructure has sparked row over cycling data, as local authority insists scheme will make area "healthier and safer"

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 14:45

Hunt’s recyclable gravel wheelset, a Huawei smartwatch with cycling power plus more cool things from Assos, Milo and FixPlus

The latest cycling tech, clothing and accessories have arrived at road.cc HQ. Here’s a sneak peek before full reviews land soon

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 12:16

reTyre lands €7m investment and partners with Vittoria on low-carbon, fully recyclable bike tyres

Norwegian brand will work with Vittoria to bring “next generation of sustainable tyres to market,” promising 80% lower CO₂ emissions and 100% recyclability

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 12:00

Judge criticised for extraordinary ‘nightmare cyclists’ comments after slashing damages by 80% for Dublin rider who suffered brain injury in collision

Cycling campaign groups "deeply concerned" by court remarks, as report suggests same judge was previously fined €600 after pleading guilty to refusing a breathalyser test

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 11:29

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Santos Tour Down Under: Australia’s top event for climate bullshit”: Spoof ad skewers race’s “sportswashing” oil and gas sponsor; Brennan’s classics plans; Philipsen fly-by; Scottish cycling budget boost; Greatest anti-bikes rant? + more on the live blog

You may have noticed some technical glitches on the site this morning, but don’t worry, because normal service will now resume on the Tuesday live blog… which means Ryan Mallon’s here with lots of news, views, and silly stuff he found on the internet

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 09:56

Stevie Williams wins 2024 Tour Down Under

Pro cyclists urge Tour Down Under to drop “embarrassing” oil and gas sponsor

Riders say energy giant Santos, which holds naming rights until 2028, does not align with “the values of the modern world”

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 16:59

Regent’s Park to get new pedestrian crossings as part of crackdown on ‘dangerous’ cyclists

The crossings form part of Royal Parks’ new ‘considerate cycling campaign’, which it says will “enhance safety for all visitors” by forcing cyclists to adhere to a code of conduct and speed limits

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 14:35

Cyclists raise safety concerns after slips and near misses on new cycle lane

The council has urged cyclists using the route to take extra care during bad weather

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:39