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“You would think with the Tour Down Under, drivers would be more aware of cyclist safety… apparently not!”; Reaction to Lime’s hire bike expansion; Don’t behave like this if you spot Jonas Vingegaard; Cycling mythbusting + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for another day waiting for Traitors to return... sorry, I mean bringing you exciting news from around the world of cycling

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 08:56

Suspended sentence for motorist who killed cyclist with “careless manoeuvre” before driving off and claiming he thought smashed windscreen was caused by falling tree branch

Timothy Cale reversed into the cyclist's path as the rider was descending, the prosecutor telling the driver his manoeuvre "may have saved him a few seconds but led to a catastrophic collision and the loss of life"

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 17:41

Judge “ill-judged” over much-criticised court comments about “nightmare” cyclists, says Irish transport minister

Judge James O'Donohoe was reported to the judicial standards body for his comments at a recent civil court hearing, while it also emerged the under-fire judge was previously fined €600 after pleading guilty to refusing a breathalyser test

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 15:52

“Real tangible advantages”: Schwalbe reckons 32in tyres offer more grip, more stable handling and faster cornering

Schwalbe has published its thoughts on 32in tyres and unveiled a more affordable version of its gravel tyre range

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:33

Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path

Popular cycling path’s “wild west” bikejackings could be tackled with £1 million investment and 20 CCTV cameras, after riders ditch route and report feeling “safer between buses and cars”

A previous installation of CCTV saw a robber caught by police within 24 hours, the Bristol & Bath Railway Path now potentially getting more safety upgrades

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:20

Why do cycle lanes get so much stick online?

Researchers from Cardiff University analysed 36,000 social media posts for a new study exploring public discourse about cycling infrastructure

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 11:14

“Disgusting behaviour”: Cyclists narrowly avoid major crash with motorbikes racing past; “Town Hall cycling ultras at it again”: residents upset as pavement removed for cycle lane; British one-two in Tour Down Under prologue + more on the live blog

Callum is here, baffled by the funky looking Aussie bikes, and keeping you posted on all things banal and mildly interesting on two wheels

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 09:43

snake pass temporary restrictions 2022 – via Derbyshire County Council

“It’s not possible to say if work will be completed”: UK council admits famous climb’s Tour de France inclusion could be threatened by landslip repairs

Concerns landslip repairs could blight major climb ahead of Tour de France returning to the UK in 2027, with the county's council admitting it is impossible to say if works will be finished in time

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 17:29

Business owner bills Lime £7,600 over parking row, after seizing e-bikes left on his property and taking operator to court

Boss of London building firm charges Lime £10 removal fee and £10 daily storage charge for every bike left on his company's property

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 15:06

NMotD Moorhead Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire

Police force insists cyclists’ camera footage is taken seriously, after backlash to “no crime had been committed” response to near collision

West Yorkshire Police chose not to take action against taxi driver who cyclist alleged was "too busy checking their phone" when they turned into the rider's path

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 12:56

Community service for new driver who killed cyclist while “driving too fast” on country road, a month after passing his test

A couple in their 70s were on a cycling holiday in Scotland when Aly Albosati lost control of his car and hit them both, Patricia Marshall airlifted to hospital where she died

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:52

A wild concept bike, the next generation of fancy carbon wheels, Ridley’s Noah goes electric, SRAM’s 150mm cranks + more from Velofollies 2026

All the hottest new tech we spotted in Belgium, including stuff from SRAM, Van Rysel, Silca, Eddy Merckx, Deda, Ridley, Fizik, Prologo and more

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:15

Cyclists told to “share the roads with other traffic” after safety scheme branded “missed opportunity” due to no bike lanes; Van der Poel trains for 3 hours… then dominates cyclocross race; Blythe white shorts shocker; TDU chaos + more on the live blog

The weekend may be over, but it’s not all bad: road racing’s on the TV, the football’s good again (you may disagree), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and silliness to distract you from the reality that is Monday

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 09:56

Near Miss of the Day 944: “A cut-and-dried example of careless driving”

Despite a driver being "too busy checking their phone", West Yorkshire Police declined to take action

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 15:17

Plans for Europe’s longest cycle tunnel take step forward in Wales

Campaigners have been granted permission to excavate a tunnel entrance to allow maintenance work to take place

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 13:38

Cyclist’s ‘fantastical’ damages claim dismissed after ‘pothole injury’ was caused by bunny-hopping

Phillip Harkins was made to pay the council £18,000 having initially claimed £20,000 in compensation

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:43

Video of cyclists using Dublin Clontarf to City Centre cycle lane

Dublin cycle lane “like Amsterdam” due to “amazing” number of cyclists, politician says – on same route where council was accused of hiring actors on bikes for ‘staged’ video

“It really proves the build it and they will come theory,” a Green Party councillor said, after handing out 400 bike lights in under an hour along the protected route

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 14:36

Shimano’s classic two-in-one SPD/flat pedal is now wider, lighter, spikier, and less slippy

The components giant has made some subtle but important changes to its popular hybrid pedal

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 14:22

The Gran Fondo doping curse strikes again: 41-year-old amateur cyclist tests positive for steroids after Masters world championship win

American Matthew Clark has been provisionally suspended by the UCI after failing a drugs test immediately after winning the men’s 40-44 age group world championship time trial

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:59

Pinarello’s all new suspension-clad Grevil MX gravel bike is as close to a drop-bar MTB as it gets… and if you’re UK-based, you can’t have it

Pinarello's dip-of-the toe into MTB is clearly influencing its gravel bike design, as this eye-catching new Grevil spin-off launches. If you live in one of the 28 countries it's launching into, it'll set you back €8,500

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:00

“There needed to be a cycle map for London that made safety its focus”: Homemade cycle map racks up a million views; Fans plea for free-to-air coverage of the Grands Départs; Blogger calls out lack of segregated cycle lanes in city + more on the live blog

Callum is here, googling tourist activities in Welshpool whilst bringing you the best of Friday's two-wheeled ecosystem

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:33

Van Rysel unveils wild supercharged e-bike concept with huge 850-watt motor and “radical” pedal system… but you won’t be able to own it

Decathlon's increasingly pro performance road cycling brand Van Rysel boasts that the FTP² can “double” your functional threshold power with its huge 850-watt Mahle motor. It won't ever be available to the public, though

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:00

Eddy Merckx Bikes expands Corsa range with two new titanium bikes

The Corsa lineup moves beyond steel as Eddy Merckx launches bikes built around Italy-made titanium framesets, blending classic Merckx geometry with UDH compatibility, wide tyre clearances and versatility

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 00:01

2014 Tour de France stage one, Leeds to Harrogate

“Historic day for British sport”: Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Cardiff confirmed as 2027 Tour de France host cities – as talks over free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ “ongoing”

Leeds will host the start of the Tour de France Femmes, it was confirmed today, making it the third city to welcome both the men’s and women’s Tours, while the men’s race will feature stage finishes in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Cardiff

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 18:00

2026 Boyd Cycling Podium 36mm Carbon Disc SL wheel pair studio

“This is the wheelset most riders actually need”: Boyd Cycling’s Podium 36mm Carbon Disc SL is designed to do it all

36mm-deep model is intended to be a one-wheelset solution for road and all-road riders, and tips at just 1,130g per set

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 14:00