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British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton to step down in summer to take Olympic role

“It has been a tremendous honour to lead British Cycling through such an important and ambitious period of change,” Dutton, whose time in charge of the governing body saw membership numbers drop by over 20,000, said

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 13:37

Has Challenge created an all-round road tyre that “other tyres can’t match”? Plus more from Scope, Vittoria, Oquo + Fulcrum

Five wheel and tyre upgrades from aero race wheels to gravel tyres for mud, here are the previews with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 13:00

“How will we be able to take the coffin out?” Vicar slams “underhanded” cycle lane plans that could ‘block access’ to church for hearses

“All I’m trying to do is just make sure people can get to church,” the vicar of St Mark’s Church in north London said in response to plans to introduce a new “safe, easy, and continuous” cycleway between Islington and Primrose Hill

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 11:53

Tour Down Under sticky bottle controversy blows up… but fans joke: “If that’s the most egregious cheating in pro cycling you’ve seen, the sport’s in a great place”; Telegraph in meltdown over “Stalinist” 15-minute cities + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week of live blog action, Dan Alexander in the hot seat for your Monday round-up of all the goings on in the world of cycling today

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 08:52

Councils lack resources to successfully deliver LTNs amid “culture wars”, study finds

Researchers say years of austerity, short-term funding and staff shortages have left local authorities struggling to implement Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 15:26

Plans to build cycle lane in town “hostile to anyone outside of a car” have been scrapped

According to the MP, cycle lane plans would put “economic vitality” of the town “at serious risk” due to the loss of six car parking spaces

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 12:02

Is this AI cycling camera really “the future of two-wheel safety”? Plus £780 recovery boots, an award-winning e-bike and more

We've got new stuff from Ridley, Look, Luna, Restrap and more in our weekly tech round-up

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 12:00

Disabled cyclists “abused by vigilante residents” for riding in town centre – as changes made to controversial cycling trial to “prioritise” bikes as mobility aids

The modifications to the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order mean that disabled people will be able to cycle on the town centre street during market hours

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 18:02

No. 22 Bicycles reckons its $495 titanium stem (and $199 computer mount) is the perfect upgrade for any bike

Won the lottery? Fancy blinging up your cockpit?

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 17:01

Cyclists should “take own responsibility” for safety says Reform councillor, as Halfords and police join forces for bike lights campaign to “make roads safer”

The ‘Don’t Be Dim, Be A Bright Cyclist’ campaign is “raising awareness about keeping cyclists safe on our roads” by urging riders to use front and rear bike lights and wear hi-vis clothing, after a councillor counted 27 cyclists riding without lights

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 16:43

“Transformational” cycling schemes saved NHS over £13 million, new research reveals – as governing bodies call for £30m “targeted public investment” to leave lasting Tour de France legacy and turn Britain into “true nation of cyclists”

According to the data, the Places to Ride programme has delivered over £100m in health and social value since it was launched in 2019

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 13:19

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Extreme weather. Santos. The irony”: Fire danger warning and soaring temperatures see Tour Down Under stage shortened and Willunga Hill removed – days after riders urged race to ditch “embarrassing” oil and gas title sponsor

“Rider and spectator safety is always the number one priority for our event,” Tour Down Under race director Stuart O’Grady said following the decision to modify Saturday’s stage, with temperatures of 43°C forecast

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 10:54

“Politicians can’t simply ‘rip out’ LTNs and bike lanes they don’t like”; Cycle lane plans scrapped at last minute; Matthews life-threatening diagnosis + more on the live blog

Megan’s back to carry you through to the weekend with all the latest news from across the world of cycling

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 09:34

New Jersey blanket e-bike law will remove “a viable alternative to cars from the road”

All e-bikers in the US state will require a licence, registration and insurance from this summer. What could go wrong?

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 19:50

Banned driver avoids jail after hitting 10-year-old cyclist while overtaking bus on wrong side of road in series of “spectacularly stupid, immature, and reckless decisions”

The motorist, who was banned from driving following a speeding offence at the time of the collision, was handed another 12-month suspension and ordered to pay £2,000 in compensation

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 17:48

“Our safe streets are here to stay”: Mayor’s “dangerous” decision to axe low traffic neighbourhoods deemed unlawful, as campaigners hail “huge precedent for London”

The Court of Appeal ruled the removal of three liveable streets in Tower Hamlets by its mayor Lutfur Rahman failed to implement Sadiq Khan’s transport strategy for London, after years of legal wrangling

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 16:08

Sam Bennett undergoes heart surgery after health scare: “I had palpitations, I didn’t know what was going on”

In an in-depth interview with road.cc, the Irish sprinter and former Tour de France green jersey winner reveals the heart issue may have been holding him back for years, admitting it’s “possible I was having mini episodes during sprints”

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 13:00

2025 roubaix Pauline Ferrand-Prévot gravaa system

On-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment innovator Gravaa declared bankrupt due to lack of sales – nine months after Paris-Roubaix triumph

The Dutch company pioneered the self-inflating and deflating tyre technology used by Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to win Paris-Roubaix last year, but says it has struggled to “get enough orders to make any margin in the current market”

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12:13

Rad Power Yikes: Fire breaks out at troubled US e-bike brand’s warehouse

After refusing a recall over fire safety concerns, the US e-bike giant’s own facility goes up in smoke

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 09:34

“If you build it, they will come… or maybe not,” says local news site after spotting cyclists not using new cycle lane; “Wow… just wow”: Bike shop mechanic discovers a whole new level of wear; Tour Down Under destruction + more on the live blog

The weekend countdown is on and Dan Alexander is in the building to take you one day closer with some fantastic cycling-related procrastination material for your Thursday

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 08:15

Around the world bikepacker killed by suspected lightning strike in Andes

Florian Berg was more than a year into his adventure aiming to highlight "the existential danger of climate change"

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 18:09

“Hopefully they’ll soon be charged a traffic tax”: Lanzarote locals angered by cyclotourists after video shows cyclist drafting behind hire car

What started as just 'roadrage-type bait' also reflected an underlying frustration with overtourism

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 14:43

2026 Rudy Project Performance 40 glasses angled

Yours for €950: check out Rudy Project’s new 3D-printed titanium glasses

A deal struck over a pool table the night before the 1986 World Championships helped turn Rudy Project’s sunglasses into a cult classic. Forty years on, the brand is celebrating with a 3D-printed titanium tribute

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:44

Canyon axes up to 320 jobs as part of “continued consolidation”, two weeks after claiming business not in crisis

The German bike manufacturer had previously warned that "efficiency measures" were needed to navigate the "ongoing challenging market"

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:40

Life Time’s drop bar ban was made in the interest of fairness, claims Payson McElveen

Elite rider Payson McElveen steps in to shed more light on Life Time's controversial drop bar ban

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 09:28