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Software that detects motorists blocking cycle lanes being trialled in Nice

The video software, which automatically detects vehicles parked on bike lanes, has so far spotted an average of 50 infractions a day, with the offending drivers all receiving fines

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 15:36
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Look mum no hands! announces closure of Old Street cycle café

The popular London cycling café cited rising costs, the ongoing impact of Covid on hospitality businesses and a change in work patterns for a "significant reduction in turnover"

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 14:45
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Cars damaged and abandoned after drivers smash through newly installed protected cycle lane

Middlesbrough Council have now placed signs and plastic barriers around the bike lane to “help make motorists aware of the changes”

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 13:40
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New adventure steel bike manufacturer Windover Bikes enters the market

The Sussex-based brand has two steel gravel bike models available for purchase now

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 12:20
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Jeremy Clarkson claims James May has been influenced by “lefties” to support 20mph speed limits; Praise for Cycling UK standing up to council that kept rat-run open; Lance: Van der Poel and Van Aert are rockstars; Cycle-tennis + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 09:11
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Check out the Canyon Inflite CF SLX that Mathieu van der Poel rode to World Champs win

Van der Poel became UCI Cyclo-cross World Champion for the fifth time at the weekend and here’s his bike

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 21:45
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Cycling UK threatens council with legal action over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

The charity has penned a letter to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) outlining its intention to challenge the decision to keep the route open to motor vehicles

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 17:41
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Is Campagnolo about to ditch thumb lever on wireless groupset?

Italian groupset brand set to introduce a new system with two shift levers behind the brake lever, and small buttons on inner face of shifter body

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 13:19
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Wahoo adds steering to its indoor cycling experience, including a new Kickr Steer device

New handlebar-mounted accessory allows you to position yourself when riding indoors; you can steer via RGT apps and Wahoo Kickr Bike too

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 13:00
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Two men jailed for knifepoint robbery at Mark Cavendish’s family home

Romario Henry has been jailed for 15 years, while Ali Sesay received a 12-year sentence for the robbery and eight years for unrelated firearms offences

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 12:17
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Young British racer suffers serious injuries in horror smash with speeding motorcyclist in Colombia

Aaron Stone, who rides for the Zappi Racing Team, is "out of danger" after the shocking training ride collision on Friday and underwent surgery over the weekend

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 12:05
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Cyclists, 13, have bikes stolen after being “deliberately driven at” and threatened

Avon and Somerset Police said the teenagers were unharmed but left shaken following the incident

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 10:53
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People have been hacking Lime e-bikes to ride them without power

Flaw meant bikes were being dumped outside parking zones but firm says it has developed a hardware solution

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 09:41
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Drivers blast “genius” cyclists for ignoring bike lane – but locals describe it as “not fit for purpose”; Is this the narrowest cycle lane in the world?; Mark Cavendish, The Movie: Coming soon; Councillor’s Lycra lobby tweet slated + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday (yep, still only Tuesday), and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on the second live blog of the week

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 09:37
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Car passenger hits cyclist over head with baseball bat

Essex Police investigate unprovoked assault in Basildon that left cyclist needing stitches

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 19:29
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Another e-bike battery safety warning as charity warns that dangerous chargers are “freely available”

Firefighters concerned by frequency of incidents

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 18:30
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£200m available for cycling and walking travel schemes in England – with councils urged to prioritise safety of women

Active Travel England calls for bids for cash, with successful schemes announced later in the year

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 18:12
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Jeremy Vine slams ‘garbage’ Telegraph article that claimed cycling injuries have surged since bike lane installed

Newspaper criticises West London cycleway despite minimal casualty data being available

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 13:56
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UK E-bike sales slow due to cost of living crisis with lack of subsidies a barrier

Average cost of an e-bike has risen by over 25% since the start of COVID-19

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 12:17
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Montague unveils “world’s first full-size, step-through, foldable e-bike”

New M-E1 – from US brand that’s now available in the UK again – uses Shimano STEPS mid-drive motor and folds small enough to take on public transport

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 09:52
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Van der Poel and Van Aert: a rivalry for the ages; Active travel bridge deemed “unsuitable for cycling”; Canadian rider’s casual mid-race finger relocation at cross worlds; Jake Stewart’s dentist trip; Cycle and Lamborghini lanes + more on the live blog

Mondays… But don’t let the post-cross blues get you down, as Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of live blog news and nonsense

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 09:38
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Ekoi launches new sleeveless indoor training vest – complete with four “on-board blowers” – to stop you overheating on the turbo

The Refresh vest is designed to reduce your body temperature while on Zwift and, Ekoi say, will “revolutionise indoor cycling”

Sun, Feb 05, 2023 21:48
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Police issue warning after cyclist finds wire tied across forest trail

Officers have warned cyclists and walkers to be “extra vigilant” after the wire was found in the popular Cannock Chase forest in Staffordshire

Sun, Feb 05, 2023 19:07
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Near Miss of the Day 849: Warning letter for taxi driver who close passed oncoming cyclist while overtaking queue of traffic in wrong lane

Derbyshire Constabulary told the cyclist that prosecuting the driver would not be “proportional”

Sun, Feb 05, 2023 17:50
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Mathieu van der Poel outsprints Wout van Aert to win cyclocross world title after thrilling duel

The two defining stars of ‘cross surged clear on the first lap in Hoogerheide, with the Dutchman proving the fastest after a gripping race to claim his fifth rainbow jersey

Sun, Feb 05, 2023 15:22
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