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“Our streets have not kept up with the rise of motorized e-vehicles”: Cyclist and electric scooter rider both die following head-on collision on New York bridge

Shocking images show the cyclist's Factor road bike cut in two, while the incident has led to much discussion about the regulation of high-powered electric scooters and bikes in the city

Fri, May 29, 2026 16:37

“Turn her mic off!” Talk TV host Julia Hartley-Brewer has meltdown in bizarre exchange with cycling journalist, claiming cyclists “often go faster than cars”

“We can’t run the entire country around 25-year-olds in Lycra,” ranted Hartley-Brewer, before insisting London shouldn’t be compared to Amsterdam, because Amsterdam “has a population of 75,000”

Fri, May 29, 2026 11:58

“I fell in Regent’s canal path, and nobody helped me”: Cyclist claims they were knocked into canal and ignored by passersby; Queen stage at the Giro + more on the live blog

With the end of the Giro in sight, Megan Huws is back on the live blog to cover the latest from the cycling world, as she enjoys the cooler temperatures

Fri, May 29, 2026 09:16

Damage to Gravesend railway station cycle hub main

Train station bike parking hub shut for two days after door kicked in by vandals

The damage to the entrance of the cycle hub at Gravesend Railway Station comes a year after another bike storage unit at nearby Chatham station was boarded up for three months following an act of vandalism

Thu, May 28, 2026 17:58

Specialized says new Crux 5 is “the fastest gravel race bike ever made”

Specialized says the new Crux 5 combines aero gains, low weight and “unparalleled ride quality” to deliver more speed – and you get space for 55mm tyres

Thu, May 28, 2026 17:00

Children cycling in pop-up lane (YouTube)

“Being driven to school cannot become the norm”: Call for better bike routes as car use on school run reaches record high in Scotland (and cycling to class is also on the rise)

The poll, carried out by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, also found that cycling among children dropped significantly as they progressed from secondary to primary school

Thu, May 28, 2026 15:55

“Shared provision does not work for pedestrians or cyclists”: Plans for 126-metre bike path could lead to conflict, campaigners warn – but council admits “this is as good as we can do”

Councillors say the scheme, which will install a new shared-use path and toucan crossings in Kidlington, “could be better” but has been limited due to funding and land constraints

Thu, May 28, 2026 13:17

2026 Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo collage

Cinelli and Omnium launch limited-edition Supercargo bike ahead of Cycle Messenger World Championships

Just 120 of the steel Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo bikes will be made, combining Danish cargo-bike practicality with classic Italian design

Thu, May 28, 2026 10:00

“I don’t understand what the problem is” says pavement-blocking driver; Sprinters vs breakaway battle at Giro + more on the live blog

The temperatures are steadily dropping, and the Giro is approaching an end. Callum is here at least, attempting to keep the energy and enthusiasm running high!

Thu, May 28, 2026 09:33

Viewing figures for women’s cycling “explode” after men’s races, says TNT Sports – as exec reveals channel lobbies “heavily” to change calendar

Guy Voisin also said it's important TNT "stands behind" their 'Home of Cycling' moniker and argues that previous free-to-air coverage provided "a limited story" of the sport.

Wed, May 27, 2026 19:17

Four years in prison for drunk and drug driver who killed cyclist with kids in car + “Lethal hazard” fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after rider seriously injured + Cocaine-influenced driver jailed for breaking cyclist’s neck: road.cc sentencing round-up

The third edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Wed, May 27, 2026 16:13

Cyclists appalled as BT ad screen sits in middle of bike lane (never mind the helter skelter); Vingegaard admits defeat; More hills at the Giro + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back on the live blog today to bring you all the cycling news from across the internet, and attempting to distract you from another day of sweltering heat

Wed, May 27, 2026 09:48

Great Yarmouth First/Restore Britain Cllrs

Newly elected Restore Britain councillors demand review into cycle lane Rupert Lowe branded a “complete sodding waste of money”

The £500,000 infrastructure has become a lightning rod for criticism from the political right in recent months

Wed, May 27, 2026 09:26

2026 Rocket Espresso x Zwift Mozzafiato Fast full machine

Caffeine and cadence: Zwift teams up with Rocket for the ultimate espresso machine

Cycling’s obsession with coffee runs deep – and now Zwift has teamed up with Rocket Espresso to create a limited-edition machine for riders who take their espresso as seriously as their FTP, priced at £2,350

Tue, May 26, 2026 15:00

‘Like levitating over the surface’: Scott announces prototype aero gravel bike with 32in wheels for defending champion at Unbound Gravel

Cam Jones had some very positive things to say about the new Scott RC Gravel 32" prototype, that is set to be unleashed at Unbound later this week. As of yet, there's no official release date for the bike

Tue, May 26, 2026 13:40

More than 80% of serious or fatal cycling collisions occur in daylight and on straight roads, new data from Ireland shows

The Irish Road Safety Agency's latest data rebuts claims that cyclists should be made to wear hi-vis clothing at all times

Tue, May 26, 2026 13:32

Lorries blocking Leith Walk cycle lane, Edinburgh

“You can build the worst cycle lane in the world and still smash cycling records”: Locals shocked as numbers of cyclists using “transport hell” bike path surges and injuries fall; “Unfair” Giro headbutt DSQ “based on short clip” + more on the live blog

It’s one of those days when you just want to be outside, riding your bike. But if, like Ryan Mallon, you’re being forced to work today, you might as well spend it procrastinating and reading cycling stories on the Tuesday live blog, right?

Tue, May 26, 2026 09:48

“Riders are getting a little bit too sensitive”: Has the Giro d’Italia’s Milan farce set a new precedent for peloton-powered race safety calls?

“The only excuse I saw was that there were bumps in the road, and they couldn’t get bottles. But that’s rubbish. There are bumps in the road everywhere. They were looking for excuses, they just felt it was too risky,” says Brian Smith

Mon, May 25, 2026 21:31

“Young people don’t give a damn about a sign”: Amsterdam set to trial 20kph speed limit on cycle paths to clamp down on fast illegal e-bikes – but lack of fines slammed as “pointless”

The trial comes as the Dutch government also attempts to introduce minimum age and helmet requirements for fatbike users

Mon, May 25, 2026 16:21

“It’s unbelievable cyclists can’t be prosecuted for speeding,” says widower of pedestrian killed by rider travelling “as fast as a car” in 30mph zone during sportive

80-year-old Patricia Jenkins suffered a fatal brain injury after she was hit by a cyclist taking part in the Tour de Manc sportive, an inquest concluding that there was no evidence to suggest the rider had exceeded the road’s speed limit

Mon, May 25, 2026 14:32

Rider headbutts rival during Giro d’Italia stage finish in Milan

Giro d’Italia rider disqualified for headbutting rival and causing high-speed crash during “dangerous” Milan sprint

Enrico Zanoncello was thrown off his home grand tour and fined 500 Swiss Francs after making contact with Jayco AlUla rider Robert Donaldson at the end of a controversial day at the Giro

Mon, May 25, 2026 11:32

“The UK deserves real transport choice for everyday journeys”: 16 organisations call PM to invest in active travel to combat rising fuel prices

An open letter to the Prime Minister states more support for active travel will reduce the UK’s vulnerability to volatile energy markets

Sat, May 23, 2026 15:32

Cycling can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, strengthen social connections and sharpen cognitive function, study shows

It found that social wellbeing outcomes were positive in all of the studies that measured them, but there needs to be better research and infrastructure to fully benefit

Sat, May 23, 2026 13:28

Lumos adds talking to do-it-all helmet + loads more tech

It’s time to find out about all the latest tech news from the world of cycling, including the shoes with big-cat energy and Italian clothing with espresso-bar cred

Sat, May 23, 2026 12:00

Driver blasts horn at cyclist and child as angry passenger tells him he “shouldn’t be in the middle of the bloody road”

“Every hour or so, someone will wind down their window to tell me to get off the f***ing road”: Is anti-cycling abuse on the roads getting worse?

It’s always been an issue, but is vitriol from passing drivers and passengers getting out of hand? road.cc’s readers had their say

Fri, May 22, 2026 18:51