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Segway’s impressive-looking new e-bikes, huge range boosts and a questionable self-charging battery: our CES 2026 highlights

Here are some of the weird, wonderful and/or useful electric bike-related highlights that we spotted from this year's CES show

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 16:23

Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit

The brand’s CEO Fran Millar said the “painful decision” forms part of a host of changes “to bring greater focus” at Rapha following eight straight years in the red

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 16:19

Prestwick Road, Dinnington, Tyne and Wear

“I was treated as someone not entitled to use the road”: Cyclist injured after “aggressive” road rage driver brake checks group – for riding two abreast towards oncoming traffic

The motorist, sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work, also blasted his horn continuously before passing the cyclists, but denied braking deliberately

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 14:58

Could an electric bike be the ultimate rapid response unit? Ambulance service to trial using e-bikes to respond to medical emergencies

Acute Ambulance & Medical Services in Milton Keynes will trial using electric bikes as part of their ambulance fleet

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 13:55

Eli Iserbyt, Val di Sole, 2023 UCI Cyclocross World Cup

Cyclocross star told by doctors to stop cycling completely after blood flow problems force early retirement

Former European champion Eli Iserbyt revealed that it is “no longer medically advisable for me to ride my bike recreationally and competitively” in an emotional Instagram video

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 11:59

E-bikes could be classified as mobility devices in drive to modernise “outdated rules”

12-week DfT review could scrap 40-year-old laws and legalise e-bikes for disabled riders

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 11:46

“I am appalled”: Reform UK councillors blast cycle lane plans as “disastrous” despite cycle use increase; Tory MP blasts Labour council’s active travel proposal… for not being ambitious enough; OS Maps track cycle lane data + more on the live blog

Callum is back on the blog for the first time this year, milking every last "Happy New Year" he can get and wondering how he could sleep without the Ashes last night...

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 09:40

Brompton “optimistic” as cycling industry “normalises” – despite folding bike brand’s post-tax losses doubling

The British company’s sales also dropped by 7.5 per cent, though pre-tax profits rose by almost £126,000 last year

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 14:40

Cyclists in Islington with Nigel Farage and a pint

Nigel Farage claims plan to lower drink drive limit “designed by the Islington cycling classes” – as Reform UK leader says: “We’re now incredibly safe on our roads”

Labour’s plans to consult on lowering the drink drive limit in England and Wales were branded “absolutely ridiculous and wholly unnecessary” by Farage, who said the current laws have worked “pretty effectively”

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 12:51

2026 Rose Backroad Rival XPLR AXS gravel bike

Rose Bikes returns to the UK, six years after halting deliveries due to Brexit… with just one gravel bike for sale

After more than half of the decade away, Rose is set to return to the UK, with a £3,500 gravel race bike now available to buy for UK customers. We presume more will follow

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 12:01

2022 Endura Womens Pro FS260-Pro SS Jersey – gripper.jpg

Multiple redundancies confirmed at Endura, as troubled cycling apparel brand set to leave Scotland for London

The job losses and “total relocation” of the Scottish brand – part of a move to a “more streamlined product process” – come after Endura suffered two consecutive years in the red, totalling over £18m in losses

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 10:30

“I really hope they didn’t ride it”: Cyclists baffled by £100 Facebook Marketplace bike with “razor-sharp handling”… thanks to mind-boggling front end; Return of the mysterious London lock saga; Cricket fans join the TNT bashing + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another day of live blog action, Dan Alexander with you throughout Thursday and keeping you up to date with all the goings on from the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 09:02

Could an electric bike be the ultimate rapid response unit?

Acute Ambulance & Medical Services in Milton Keynes will trial using electric bikes as part of their ambulance fleet

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 16:38

Simon Yates announces retirement with immediate effect

The 33-year-old defending Giro d'Italia champion said "it is not a decision I have made lightly"

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 13:40

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters could be allowed in cycle lanes under new government proposals

The three month consultation is also gauging proposals that would legalise privately-owned e-scooters in public spaces

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 12:58

Leaked pics suggest Cannondale CAAD 14 is coming – and it looks like a return to classic CAAD roots

Images show an unreleased Cannondale CAAD 14 alloy race bike, hinting at a more traditional frame silhouette paired with fully internal cable routing. It could mark a stylistic shift away from the CAAD 13 – but it all comes with an asterisk

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 12:10

Ebi’s new “modular urban tandem” e-bike, that can switch between tandem and cargo modes without tools, set for Kickstarter launch

Versatile urban electric bike said to switch between tandem, pet and, cargo bike modes in seconds

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:29

Cyclists perfectly legally riding on the road Facebook post

“Why do certain MAMILs think they’re too important to use the cycle path?” asks fuming driver… only to get told to have some “patience and self control” rather than “coming on Facebook to cry about it” + more on the live blog

It's cold, snowy and you're probably absolutely sick of the sight of the turbo trainer, but Dan Alexander will be doing his best to keep you entertained as we pass the midway point of the week

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 09:00

“Putting in a cycleway isn’t a ‘war on motorists’, it’s a space to keep children safe”: Fears “hostile” media coverage is stopping parents let their kids cycle

Bikeability has seen numbers at national cycle training scheme for children fall in the West Midlands, but reports things remain "on target" nationally

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 17:31

“I’m thinking someone’s done some proper research on this”: Cyclist fears thieves used Strava to plan burglary and steal bikes worth £30,000

Cyclist devastated after thieves climb into garden, block lights, pick lock on shed and steal three high-value bikes during evening when owner was in the house metres away

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 16:12

2025 Canyon Endurace AllRoad riding-1.jpg

Canyon not in crisis and can hit €1bn sales by 2030, insists bike brand’s founder — months on from parent company reducing value by 43% and confirming “efficiency measures”

Founder returned as CEO last year and believes "the best is still ahead of us" despite painful post-pandemic period which saw company valuation slashed

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 12:22

British Cycling trials paywall to watch national championships

British Cycling trials £2.99 subscription to watch cyclocross national championships on YouTube… and claims paywall part of “dynamic new approach” to “inspire new fans and deepen engagement”

You'll need to pay for another subscription if you want to watch this weekend's cyclocross action

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 10:04

Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle at Paris-Roubaix

“If Mathieu had crashed and suffered serious injury, that would have been attempted manslaughter”: Riders’ union slams “unacceptable” fan behaviour at races and “light” fines; retirement of Calvin Jones + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Megan is back, bundled in blankets, to bring you all the day’s cycling news and views.

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 09:58

BBB Cycling reckons its new CoreCap valve that works ‘with almost any pump’ will become the new standard in bike tyre inflation

After Schwalbe's Clik Valve made a big impression last year, BBB Cycling is next to release its new take on the humble valve, claiming the CoreCap could boost airflow by up to 300%, improve durability, and work with almost any pump

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 08:00

Sir Chris Hoy’s All That Matters is a must-read, new Merida and Vielo gravel bikes impress: road.cc Recommends updated with 9 great cycling products

High-performance gravel bikes, standout winter kit, and cycling accessories - here are the nine products that made our final Recommends list of 2025

Mon, Jan 05, 2026 17:16