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Segregated bike lane sends delivery drivers “straight towards cyclists”

“It’s more dangerous than not having the barriers there,” said one commuter of the cycle lane, which provides access for a delivery bay

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 17:25

Gianni Vermeersch wins 2022 gravel world championships

Multi-discipline stars dominate inaugural gravel world championships

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Gianni Vermeersch took the elite rainbow jerseys in convincing fashion in Citadella

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 15:38

Government urged to end “human cost” of “dangerously lenient” driving bans for repeat offenders

The failure of some courts to take a motorist’s driving history into account when issuing sentences has created “a loophole within a loophole”, says Cycling UK

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 12:49

Filippo Ganna roars to spectacular new UCI Hour Record of 56.792km

The Olympic team pursuit champion broke Chris Boardman’s mark of 56.375km, set by the British rider in 1996 using the now-banned ‘superman’ position

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 19:00

Save of the season? Tadej Pogačar silences doubters to win second consecutive Il Lombardia title

Did the Slovenian’s third career monument victory put some much-needed gloss on a tumultuous 2022 or was it simply a fitting end to an “almost perfect” season?

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 18:03

“Actively unsafe” town centre bike lanes slammed by cycling campaigners

“They don’t protect people riding bikes and they confuse people driving cars. Cycle infrastructure should be for all ages and abilities”

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 15:42

Nicolas Roche’s custom FiftyOne (credit – FiftyOne bikes)

“Remind me what worlds is it tomorrow again?”: Nicolas Roche criticises UCI for inaugural Gravel World Championships start line order

The retired WorldTour pro blasted the governing body’s decision to prioritise road pros ahead of gravel specialists

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 12:28

Zwift introduces holographic replays so you can race yourself + the rest of the week’s tech news from Canyon, Oakley, Rapha, Met, Parcours & more

Who would win in a race between you and you? Here’s how to find out courtesy of Zwift

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 11:00

Yet another bikejacking – this time in Blackpool

Cyclist was punched in head before his bike was taken

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 17:34

Drivers who “used road like a race track” at speeds up to 100mph jailed after cyclist left with broken neck

Police officer says pair “were driving so fast they are lucky to have not killed someone”

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 13:22

Rim brakes aren’t dead! Prime launches new top-of-the-range Primavera disc and rim brake wheels

Brand new ratchet hubs, stealthy aesthetics and kevlar in some of the tubeless rims. Check out the new deep, shallow, disc and rim options here...

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 12:00

phone driver in Bristol – screenshot via Tom Bosanquet on YouTube

CPS drops prosecution of helmet camera cyclist who delayed traffic by seconds while filming law-breaking driver

Cycling UK hails legal win in case involving Bristol rider who shot footage of one driver using phone at wheel and another ignoring a red light

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 10:56

Is there any rubber left? The impossibly worn tyre that earned bike shop visitor a standing ovation from mechanics… after he only came in “for a tube”; Threatening call to cyclist; 5000km without a puncture; Remco, West Ham fan? + more on the live blog

It's nearly the weekend and we've got one final live blog to bring you this week. Dan Alexander will be on duty for the morning with editor Jack and others possibly getting involved this afternoon

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 08:09

Cyclist says driver who knocked him off his bike helped save his life

Doctors discovered Kevin McGuire had potentially fatal blocked heart valve after he was admitted to hospital following crash in Sydney NSW

Thu, Oct 06, 2022 14:20

Police spring into action to find stolen bike and arrest thief within an hour of it being taken

A heart-warming tale in a week in which survey found UK public believe police give lowest priority to bike theft – although this one happened in Italy and the bike cost €7,500

Thu, Oct 06, 2022 11:23

Cyclists slam “dangerous” THINK! advice suggesting parents move kids into “single-file” to let traffic through; Dave B’s back on Strava; Star-studded gravel World Champs startlist; Danny MacAskill being Danny MacAskill + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Oct 06, 2022 08:13

Cyclist and Palace of Westminster (copyright Simon MacMichael)

New Conservative government could scrap Active Travel England, Boris Johnson’s transport advisor warns

Andrew Gilligan told a fringe event at the Tory conference that he fears Liz Truss could water down the government’s commitment to cycling and walking

Wed, Oct 05, 2022 15:46

tfl child and parent cycling to school – via tfl

Protected bike lanes on school routes must be urgent government priority, says Sustrans

The active travel charity has called for “long-term safety barriers” to be removed, after a recent survey found that just 14 percent of parents feel very confident teaching their children to cycle on the road

Wed, Oct 05, 2022 13:48

Road rage van driver who assaulted cyclist, knocking him unconscious, handed suspended sentence

Jack Rawlins, who had a previous caution for attacking a cyclist, chased the man to “teach him a lesson” after clipping him with his wing mirror

Wed, Oct 05, 2022 09:56

Lorena Wiebes Binch-Chimay-Binche marshal

“Keep your hands to yourself, it’s not difficult”: Fans left uncomfortable as Lorena Wiebes forced to ride away from “hands-on” race marshal; Flanders or Huddersfield? Check out this savage cobbled climb; Cycle lane sweepers + more on the live blog

Happy middle of the week! After your brief — but I'm sure much-needed — mini-break with Ryan, Dan Alexander is back on the live blog

Wed, Oct 05, 2022 08:18

City of London police officer tells cyclist he shouldn’t ride in the “middle of the road”

“Check the Highway Code”: Police officer claims cyclist shouldn’t ride “in the middle of the road”

City of London Police officer told the cyclist "you shouldn't be cycling along in the middle of the road [...] there's a cycle lane [...] I know the Highway Code"

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 16:30

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Hit-and-run driver moved unconscious cyclist off road before fleeing scene

"It's beyond scary because she could have been paralysed – she is terrified that she was unconscious because she was so helpless"

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 11:48

Wahoo launches refreshed Elemnt Roam with more powerful colour screen: first ride impressions

We've had a prelaunch play with the new Wahoo Elemnt Roam that boasts eight times more storage and colours compared to the old unit...

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 10:05

Megaphone-wielding cyclist stands guard at dangerous “sharp blocks” crash site to warn others

Despite there being a cycle lane, the council claims: "Theoretically, there should be no reason for a cyclist to enter this area"

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 10:01

Cervelo enters the mountain bike market with the ZHT-5 cross country bike

Cervelo expands its portfolio with a new cross country rig

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 08:48