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Cameron Mason wins the 2026 British cyclocross championships, South Shields

“Two tins and piece of string”: Fans slam British Cycling’s “amateurish” paywalled coverage of cyclocross champs – but some brand it “good first step”; Drivers should pay to use bike lanes, says Terry Wogan’s son; SD Worx AI clip? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a weekend spent fixing things around his house (yes, really), Ryan Mallon’s back on the live blog, ready to attack the week like a cyclocrosser on a dodgy stream

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:10

Engineering works on road.cc!

Bear with us as we move to all-new versions of road.cc, ebiketips and off.road.cc this week, hopefully you won't notice a thing… unless you want to comment on Monday

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 00:01

Six cyclists hit by driver in major Mallorca collision (IB3 TV)

Cannondale’s new SuperX gravel bike is built for speed

Stripped-back SuperX takes over from the SuperSix EVO SE and CX as Cannondale’s off-road race bike

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:53

2025 Shimano CUES drop-bar groupset lifestyle

Shimano officially launches entry-level CUES groupsets for drop bar road and gravel bikes, including 9, 10 and 11-speed options “at a reasonable price point”

We've had teasers already, but it's now official that Shimano has expanded the CUES ecosystem with a disc-brake-only drop bar drivetrain – offering both mechanical and hydraulic options. The 8-speed ESSA groupset is also joining CUES on drop bars

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:53

“For cyclists, potholes are far more than an annoyance”: British Cycling welcomes government’s new pothole traffic light ratings showing which counties “are fixing potholes effectively”

Government says new ratings follow "record" £7.3 billion funding for pothole repairs announced at most recent Budget

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 08:00

“Probably wouldn’t be possible with a bunch of climbers”: Soudal Quick-Step push car free after motorist somehow managed to get vehicle stuck on roadside wall

Some unexpected mid-ride strength training...

Sat, Jan 10, 2026 17:07

2026 Monokeros aero front derailleur cover 2

British bike component manufacturer accuses Hong Kong brand behind viral aero front mech cover of “blatant copy”

"It does make me feel a little bit bitter because they haven't seen the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into the product"

Sat, Jan 10, 2026 12:27

Just when you though Remco couldn’t get more aero — Specialized reckons its new kit can save 25w (but there’s a catch), plus MyWhoosh wants to give riders Bitcoin rewards

Aero claims, new kits and a whole load of tech news to kick off 2026

Sat, Jan 10, 2026 12:00

Mayor who knocked cyclist off bike after “four or five pints of Stella” resigns

Local politician was banned from driving for 20 months and ordered to pay £3,000 at court in November

Sat, Jan 10, 2026 09:16

Segway’s impressive-looking new e-bikes, huge range boosts and a questionable self-charging battery: our CES 2026 highlights

Here are some of the weird, wonderful and/or useful electric bike-related highlights that we spotted from this year's CES show

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 16:23

Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit

The brand’s CEO Fran Millar said the “painful decision” forms part of a host of changes “to bring greater focus” at Rapha following eight straight years in the red

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 16:19

Prestwick Road, Dinnington, Tyne and Wear

“I was treated as someone not entitled to use the road”: Cyclist injured after “aggressive” road rage driver brake checks group – for riding two abreast towards oncoming traffic

The motorist, sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work, also blasted his horn continuously before passing the cyclists, but denied braking deliberately

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 14:58

Could an electric bike be the ultimate rapid response unit? Ambulance service to trial using e-bikes to respond to medical emergencies

Acute Ambulance & Medical Services in Milton Keynes will trial using electric bikes as part of their ambulance fleet

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 13:55

Eli Iserbyt, Val di Sole, 2023 UCI Cyclocross World Cup

Cyclocross star told by doctors to stop cycling completely after blood flow problems force early retirement

Former European champion Eli Iserbyt revealed that it is “no longer medically advisable for me to ride my bike recreationally and competitively” in an emotional Instagram video

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 11:59

E-bikes could be classified as mobility devices in drive to modernise “outdated rules”

12-week DfT review could scrap 40-year-old laws and legalise e-bikes for disabled riders

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 11:46

“I am appalled”: Reform UK councillors blast cycle lane plans as “disastrous” despite cycle use increase; Tory MP blasts Labour council’s active travel proposal… for not being ambitious enough; OS Maps track cycle lane data + more on the live blog

Callum is back on the blog for the first time this year, milking every last "Happy New Year" he can get and wondering how he could sleep without the Ashes last night...

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 09:40

Brompton “optimistic” as cycling industry “normalises” – despite folding bike brand’s post-tax losses doubling

The British company’s sales also dropped by 7.5 per cent, though pre-tax profits rose by almost £126,000 last year

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 14:40

Cyclists in Islington with Nigel Farage and a pint

Nigel Farage claims plan to lower drink drive limit “designed by the Islington cycling classes” – as Reform UK leader says: “We’re now incredibly safe on our roads”

Labour’s plans to consult on lowering the drink drive limit in England and Wales were branded “absolutely ridiculous and wholly unnecessary” by Farage, who said the current laws have worked “pretty effectively”

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 12:51

2026 Rose Backroad Rival XPLR AXS gravel bike

Rose Bikes returns to the UK, six years after halting deliveries due to Brexit… with just one gravel bike for sale

After more than half of the decade away, Rose is set to return to the UK, with a £3,500 gravel race bike now available to buy for UK customers. We presume more will follow

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 12:01

2022 Endura Womens Pro FS260-Pro SS Jersey – gripper.jpg

Multiple redundancies confirmed at Endura, as troubled cycling apparel brand set to leave Scotland for London

The job losses and “total relocation” of the Scottish brand – part of a move to a “more streamlined product process” – come after Endura suffered two consecutive years in the red, totalling over £18m in losses

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 10:30

“I really hope they didn’t ride it”: Cyclists baffled by £100 Facebook Marketplace bike with “razor-sharp handling”… thanks to mind-boggling front end; Return of the mysterious London lock saga; Cricket fans join the TNT bashing + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another day of live blog action, Dan Alexander with you throughout Thursday and keeping you up to date with all the goings on from the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 09:02

Could an electric bike be the ultimate rapid response unit?

Acute Ambulance & Medical Services in Milton Keynes will trial using electric bikes as part of their ambulance fleet

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 16:38

Simon Yates announces retirement with immediate effect

The 33-year-old defending Giro d'Italia champion said "it is not a decision I have made lightly"

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 13:40

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters could be allowed in cycle lanes under new government proposals

The three month consultation is also gauging proposals that would legalise privately-owned e-scooters in public spaces

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 12:58

Leaked pics suggest Cannondale CAAD 14 is coming – and it looks like a return to classic CAAD roots

Images show an unreleased Cannondale CAAD 14 alloy race bike, hinting at a more traditional frame silhouette paired with fully internal cable routing. It could mark a stylistic shift away from the CAAD 13 – but it all comes with an asterisk

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 12:10