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Inventor of hand-worn cycling indicator thinks new brighter lights will win cyclists round after dim start to crowdfunding campaign — plus some very bling bars and… a speedsuit for gravel?!

Our weekly tech round-up, including new stuff from Pinarello, Castelli, Vittoria, Strava, Reserve Wheels and more

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 12:00
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Concerns for vulnerable road users as Met disbands specialist cycle and motorcycle safety units

The commercial vehicle unit and dedicated cycle and motorcycle teams will be merged into a new “road danger reduction” unit

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 08:52
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Police receive record number of camera submissions in 2025… most of them from cyclists (again)

11,282 journey cam reports of road safety incidents were submitted to Avon and Somerset Police in 2025, with 7,674 coming from cyclists

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 19:21
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Cyclists outnumbering drivers at rush hour on busy Glasgow road, as campaigners hail “colossal” impact of safe cycle lanes

Cyclists account for over 16 per cent of all journeys on Victoria Road in the south of Glasgow, according to a traffic survey conducted by Cycling Scotland, who say the figures “wouldn’t look out of place in the Netherlands”

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 15:47
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UCI calls for “clear regulatory framework” to govern rider airbags

Cycling’s governing body says it is aiming to broaden the development of the safety tech to the “greatest number of manufacturers possible”, after Aerobag unveiled their system last month

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 11:17
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‘It’s unfortunate and absurd we have to challenge this’: Cycling club launches lawsuit after New York City lowers bicycle speed limit in Central Park; Albert Bridge shut to motorists + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog, Megan Huws is here to keep you up to date with all the news, views, reactions, opinion and silliness from the world of cycling today

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 10:36
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Fizik brings back the Arione… but did it ever go away?

Still nearly a foot long, the Arione is reworked with modern materials – including models with 3D-printed padding – with prices from £99.99

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 16:59
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“Driving a bus is difficult enough”: Bus drivers’ union says mandatory hi-vis jackets for cyclists would “make roads a safer place” and hits out at “poor visibility” of people on bikes

Ireland’s National Bus and Rail Union told parliament that issues on the roads have increased due to the “proliferation of faster vehicles, electric scooters, and electric bikes”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 15:43
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The fitness tech boom continues: Garmin reports record revenue for 2025

“Looking forward, we anticipate building on this momentum with many exciting new product launches throughout the year,” the company’s president and CEO Cliff Pemble said

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 13:06
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The ultimate bike industry boom and bust disaster story? Private equity firm that invested huge sums in Raleigh’s parent company has lost over £1 billion

Accell, which also owns Lapierre, Babboe, and a host of other bike and e-bike brands, says it has secured new financial backing as part of its latest restructuring process, which it claims will “fundamentally transform the business”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:25
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“But why aren’t cyclists in the cycle lane?”: London rider stunned by this “awesome infrastructure” closed at one end… and blocked by a van at the other + more on the live blog

What's o-curling? Sorry, Dan Alexander heard the Winter Olympics commentator drop that in last night and is looking for any excuse to use it... yes, he is aware it's got nothing to do with cycling or Thursday's live blog...

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 09:07
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Komoot launches ChatGPT app to provide instant AI-powered route planning via “natural language prompts”

Outdoor navigation platform Komoot has unveiled new ChatGPT integration that lets you discover tailored routes using simple text prompts, and send them straight to the Komoot app

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 14:49
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Abuse and harassment continuing to deter women from cycling, as campaigners launch new “safety audit”

Consultations and community mapping will contribute to recommendations for local leaders

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 13:55
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Safety work to be carried out on “North Korean style” cycle lane after complaints of a “pilot scheme that has no pilot”

The safety work will take place before the Rás Tailteann uses the road in May

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 10:43
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“When your grandpa has secret watts”: Pro cyclists joined by Converse-wearing local stylishly flying up climb aboard steel beauty; But cyclists don’t ride in the cold; Pro cycling’s new monster climb + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the Wednesday live blog everyone! Dan Alexander is back on duty for all your news, reaction, UAE Tour updates, Winter Olympics distractions and more

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 09:17
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British Cycling restores free YouTube coverage for National Track Championships following controversial cyclocross paywall

Governing body confirms "uninterrupted action and expert commentary" available free on YouTube this weekend, but streaming of future events and races remains under review and "determined on a case‑by‑case basis, reflecting the unique nature, costs and practicalities of each of our disciplines"

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 14:59
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“It will be difficult to find a faster bike in the peloton” – Cannondale updates SuperSix Evo: lighter, more aero, same race-everything brief

Pitched as the ultimate do-it-all race bike, the fifth-generation SuperSix Evo has lower drag than its predecessor and boasts Cannondale’s lightest disc frameset ever, with complete bikes starting at 6.4kg. There’s a new SuperSlice TT bike with 14% less drag than previously too

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 14:00
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New report slams “shocking inaction” on bike theft, with just 2% of stolen cycles likely to be recovered

“London’s bike thieves know they face virtually no likely repercussions"

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 12:46
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“It’s not fair”: Bolt claims rival companies deliberately moving e-bikes to get them seized for bad parking

Hire bike companies deny sabotage, after Bolt accused rivals of moving its e-bikes at night

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 11:06
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Telegraph litter e-bikes to highlight “what companies really do to deter dangerous parking”; “A criminal f***ing offence”: Outrage as pro causes major injury; Doddie Weir’s widow joins epic ride; Evenepoel unstoppable + more on the live blog

Not even Nordic Combined could distract Callum from the drama of early season Spanish racing. He's here bringing you that and whatever else takes his fancy...

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 09:44
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Concern criminals “making a business” out of targeting cyclists selling bikes online

“The people involved in these kinds of crimes are taking quite sophisticated steps to pose as the buyer"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 16:07
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Q36.5’s “game-changing” pedal and shoe system, Van Rysel’s £300 rain jacket, plus more pro-level kit from Vittoria, SRM and Deda

The latest pro-level cycling kit we have in for testing, from shoes and pedals to tyres, handlebars and rain jackets

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 14:06
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Police investigate “deliberate” dooring which seriously injured cyclist in his 80s

West Yorkshire Police report rider was travelling past queuing traffic when a car door was opened into his path "in what was believed to be a deliberate act"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 11:49
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Italian cyclist killed in collision with driver while training

Team confirm 18-year-old rider Francesco Mazzoleni was killed in a collision this weekend "while doing what he loved most"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 10:26
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“There is no road space dedicated to cars”: Tory peer says “disproportionate” space dedicated to cycling, as cyclists blast “disgraceful, untrue” claim; Are phone drivers sociopaths?; UAE dominance continues; Giant founder dies + more on the live blog

Step away from your makeshift skeleton sled and the snowboard, because there’s road racing on the TV and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick another week off with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the Monday live blog

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 09:53
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