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Pello Bilbao’s handlebars, Tour Down Under (GCN)

“It comes pre-crashed”: Pello Bilbao’s “extreme, comically absurd” handlebars divide opinion; Remco Evenepoel tells amateur to stop following him during interval session; “It’s a miracle I’m still alive”, says pro hit by van driver + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s here for another very cold edition of the live blog. Did I mention it was cold?

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 10:14

Honda’s doing e-bike versions of a bunch of its old motorbikes and mopeds

Auto giant targeting Chinese Gen Z consumers

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 09:38

Places we’d like to see Mark Cavendish spotted before he signs for Astana

The British champion was reportedly spotted near the Kazakh team’s training camp yesterday, the latest sighting of a long, rumour-filled winter. But where else will Cav turn up before he’s finally announced as an Astana rider? We had a few ideas…

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 08:23

Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Specialized, Fizik, Proviz and Polar

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 16:56

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Cyclist receives £4,500 settlement for collision injuries, stresses importance of camera footage

The road traffic collision was investigated but the police said the cyclist's move to the right made successful prosecution unlikely

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 15:42

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Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman loses appeal against medical register ban

The High Court has rejected Freeman's appeal against the 2021 decision to strike him off the medical register

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 12:50

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Competition now closed Win entry and accommodation for the Stelvio Weekender worth £849! Sponsored

Our latest mega competition winner will be heading out to Italy for four nights to take on the legendary Stelvio in either June or September for a cycling trip of a lifetime

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 12:00

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“Same question every winter”: Cyclists slam “disgraceful” state of Britain’s pothole-covered roads

We asked and you told us all about the worrying state of the roads where you ride

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 11:36

Scott issues product recall on 2022 Speedster road and gravel bikes due to faulty forks

The recall affects about 2000 Speedster road and gravel bikes in the brand's 2022 collection

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 10:17

Drivers park on pavement outside popular mountain bike park (Twitter, Mark Atkinson)

Runner blasts drivers parking on footpath – to go mountain biking; Cyclists react to viral forgetful road rage driver and his runaway car; Mark Cavendish spotted again… at the football? Paddy McGuinness gets an e-bike; New TT rules + more on the live blog

Happy Monday everyone! Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on the first wintery live blog of the week

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 09:49

Near Miss of the Day 845: Cyclist close passed… by driver with bike racks on their car

It's sometimes the ones you least expect...

Sun, Jan 15, 2023 17:33

Cyclist, 11, dragged from bike during pit bull attack

Cyclist, 11, dragged from bike and scalp ripped off during pit bull attack

Fundraising for the child's medical bills has surpassed $200,000 since the shocking incident in the US state of Georgia

Sun, Jan 15, 2023 13:34

Partially naked pensioners arrested for Tour Down Under protest

"We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking": Extinction Rebellion said the demonstration was over energy giant Santos' involvement with the WorldTour event

Sun, Jan 15, 2023 10:58

Is there a pothole crisis on Britain’s roads?

National Pothole Day sees renewed calls for action after multiple worrying incidents in recent weeks

Sun, Jan 15, 2023 09:46

British YouTuber cycles 50km across Luxembourg… on a Barbie bike

"This is the most miserable anyone has ever been on a bike this fun"

Sat, Jan 14, 2023 17:17

Mark Cavendish Alicante airport Astana Qazaqstan (Twitter/@CaleyFretz)

Mark Cavendish spotted with Astana Qazaqstan car at Alicante airport

Cycling's most protracted transfer saga appears to be nearing an end...

Sat, Jan 14, 2023 15:05

Furious road rage motorist goes viral for confronting cyclist — as car rolls away because he forgot to apply handbrake

The bizarre incident saw the driver sent a warning letter by Warwickshire Police

Sat, Jan 14, 2023 12:25

Following a revamp, is free-to-use MyWhoosh now a rival to Zwift? Plus the rest of the week’s top tech news

Check out all of the week’s hottest tech from Look, Maap, Time, Prologo, 100%, Rouvy and more

Sat, Jan 14, 2023 12:00

Van in 2017 New York City terror attack (Licensed CC BY SA 4.0 by Gh9449)

Trial of terrorist who killed eight people on New York City cycle path begins

12 more people were injured in attack by Sayfullo Saipov on Halloween 2017

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 18:58

Near Miss of the Day 844: Driver insists cyclists who film motorists are asking to be hit

“You’re enticing people to hit you, aren’t you,” says close pass driver who was fined £100

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 15:47

Cane Creek releases Hellbender 70 Visco headset to eliminate speed wobble

The 70 Visco headset uses dampening plates to stabilise the steering on front-heavy or loaded bikes

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 14:14

Drain cover (cropped) licensed CC BY 3.0 on Wikimedia Commons by Panek

Danger warning to Hampshire cyclists as drain covers stolen

Thieves looking to cash in on scrap metal value are putting lives at risk, says council

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 13:17

Van driver and cyclist pass on busy London road (Lauren O’Brien, Twitter)

Cyclists divided over video of van driver failing to wait for father and child on busy road; Thibaut Pinot: “The first thing I’ll sell is the turbo trainer”; Police target red light jumping cyclists; Why don’t you use cycle lanes? + more on the live blog

Hopefully it will be a lucky Friday the 13th on the live blog today, as Ryan Mallon’s back for one last roundup of the latest cycling news and views before the weekend

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 09:54

Cake Åik – an e-cargo bike that can be fitted with three batteries for monster range

Swedish firm launches e-bike geared towards all day delivery riding

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 09:32

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Specialized slashes jobs in latest sign of cycle industry downturn

US bike brand follows companies including Strava and Wahoo in laying off workers

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 16:34