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Fire engines delayed in Shrewbury’s gyratory

Local politicians claim cycle lane is “putting lives at risk” amid reports of fire engines being forced to use it — but resident claims complaints are from those who “obviously don’t want the cycle paths”

A petition with over 6,000 signatures asks for the floating bus stop, which is narrower than government guidelines, to be moved to outside the train station

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 15:42

Slovakian government mocked over “nonsensical” 6km/h speed limit for children cycling on pavements

Parliament has approved the proposal but a cycling group said it means “children will break the law every day”, teaching them that ignoring it is “OK”

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 11:09

Cyclist in London canal – copyright Simon MacMichael

Lime biking comedian falls in London canal – and the internet loves it; “Sustainable transport. What is that:” bike lane upgrades stir anger; Councils not using powers to build cycling routes; Evenepoel & Vingegaard rumours aplenty + more on the live blog

It's Friday, and Callum is still in his dressing gown to keep warm from Storm Claudia. Rest assured he's faithful though to today's live blog

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 09:34

Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane

Labour’s Cycle to Work limit “risks undoing progress to encourage cycling, decrease traffic, and reduce carbon emissions”, say scheme providers

Rachel Reeves’ reported plans have also been criticised by Cycling UK, who point out that while capping the scheme “may sound like a sensible way for ministers to save money, in reality, it will cost the government a lot more”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 17:12

Do gravel bikes have enough suspension yet? Moots doesn’t think so, as all new Scrambler gets huge 100mm suspension fork

Dripping with top-end components and featuring 100mm of front-end squish, Moots' new gravel rig comes with a lofty £9,850 price tag

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 16:00

After two years in development, Passoni unveils unique new aero bike with a half carbon/half titanium frameset

Are you a half rice/half chips kind of person at your local takeaway? Passoni's latest bike could be right up your street (if you have 15,000 euros to spend on it)

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 14:30

Councillor under fire for “kamikaze cyclists” rant, as rivals warn against “blaming cyclists for accidents that happen to them”

The Dublin politician’s complaint about cyclists “banging through” shared spaces and needing to be “put off the road” sparked a row during a council meeting, which saw the councillor eventually replace the much-criticised phrase with “reckless cyclists”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:39

2025 leaked Cannondale SuperSix Evo Weight Weenies

Is this the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo? Leaked images suggest next generation all-round race bike will get deeper headtube and universal derailleur hanger

What appears to be an unreleased fifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo has been leaked on online forums

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:08

Labour clamps down on “tax breaks for high earners riding £4,000 e-bikes in the Surrey Hills”, as Rachel Reeves to reintroduce Cycle to Work spending cap in Autumn Budget

“Cycle to Work should be about helping ordinary commuters switch to greener travel… Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for luxury leisure,” a government source said

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 10:59

Driver filming queue behind cyclist backfires

“A legal road user using a road in a legal manner — how infuriating”: The internet shuts down impatient driver complaining about queue behind cyclist; Childish puns aplenty as the cycling world reacts to Q36.5’s new ‘condom’ jersey + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and his sore legs are in the building for all your Thursday live blog action... don't give him any sympathy, he swapped the bike for a run last night, it's his own fault

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 09:18

“The future of titanium aerodynamics”: J.Laverack unveils 3D-printed innovations with new road bikes

Britain's J.Laverack is pushing the limits of additive manufacturing with two new models debuting this week, including “the world’s most bespoke, fully additively manufactured, aerodynamically optimised and CFD-tested titanium road bike”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 06:00

Bicester level crossing underpass campaign marchers

“It’s so important, but our view is being squeezed out of the debate”: Bike campaigners call for proposed new underpass to be vehicle-free

Bicester residents have marched against plans for a level crossing to be replaced by a footbridge and are calling for an underpass. But some campaigners want it to be made vehicle-free.

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 18:00

Tom Pidcock Q36.5 Rain Shell Aero Jersey, ‘The Condom’

Q36.5 puts Pidcock in an ‘aero condom’ and thinks the new waterproof jersey is the way to go on rainy days

Always use protection, in this case Q36.5's new £250 double membrane waterproof jersey — and yes, it is really being marketed as 'The Condom'

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 12:14

Man who considered World Naked Bike Ride cyclist a “pervert”, punched him off bike and attacked police officers spared prison sentence

A police officer also needed their ear glued back together following the assault. Lee Turnage was given a suspended sentence due to his "previous good character"

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 11:27

Cyclists riding cargo bike and horse and cart in BYD SUV ad

“Stupid, arrogant, and tone-deaf”: Car brand’s SUV advert accused of “punching down” at cyclists by comparing cargo bikes to “old-fashioned chaos” of horse and cart; Can cycling lead to divorce?; Budget cap debate; MVDP Ironman bet + more on the live blog

The week’s just trundling along, the sun’s back out (kind of), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and questionable opinions on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 09:58

Roads need to be narrower or wider to protect cyclists, says new government guidance

Active Travel England have released a report which states that cyclists are safest when roads are under 3.25m or over 3.9m wide

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 16:56

“We cyclists don’t have much to protect us”: Pro cyclist urges drivers to “be careful” after being “hit hard” by motorist who failed to give way during training session, leaving her in “pain everywhere”

Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert Riberolle required stiches for a deep upper leg wound following the crash, which has ruled her out of her upcoming races

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 14:27

“We set off at 9.29am and I was dead by 11am”: Cyclist who “keeled over” after suffering heart attack brought back to life thanks to defibrillator, quick-thinking friends, and passers-by

The 64-year-old says he is lucky “to have lived to tell the tale”, after his heart stopped while cycling up a notorious East Lothian hill – where he has recently set a personal best time after completing a full recovery

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 12:35

Driver films herd of cattle in single file and criticises cyclists

“You wouldn’t see cyclists doing that!” Driver slammed for single file cows video, claiming “they’re better than any cyclist”; Q36.5 unleashes ‘Condom’ jacket; Van der Poel for Ironman?; Jonas eyes Giro; Gigante’s 190km Zwift ride + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back with your daily, rainy helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. Sure, what other way would he spend his birthday? Cue the violins…

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 09:59

Plans for new cycleway stalled as police warn it will “exacerbate” off-road motorbike “nuisance” issues

10 letters of objection were sent, stating that the path will “increase anti-social behaviour issues” and “the open space needed is far greater than that of the needs of a few cyclists”

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 09:48

Councillor admits that “accident hotspot” roundabout had not been identified as needing “priority attention” until cyclist killed

Despite over 70 crashes happening over 25 years the roundabout had not been identified by police as incidents were at “multiple locations along elongated roundabout”

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 15:46

Near Miss of the Day 940: “Do you always scream when a bus passes you?” Bus driver banned for terrifying close pass, after defence team blames cyclist for riding in “middle of the lane” and not moving to “allow driver to pass”

Fining the driver £1,350 and banning him from the roads for 56 days, the judge branded the bus driver “ignorant of Highway Code” and warned that he was inches away from “facing a charge of death by careless driving”

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 12:18

Tadej Pogačar, Paris, 2025 Tour de France

“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes!” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after enjoying some sunshine and flooded roads during his weekend rides, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the week with all the latest news and views from the world of cycling on the live blog

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 09:48

Castelli’s jacket claiming 12x more breathability than the Gabba, “lightest 3D printed saddle” from Selle Italia + more cool things from Shimano, Look and Galibier

This week’s lineup features Look Keo Blade Ceramic Vision pedals, a lightweight Selle Italia saddle, Shimano winter cycling shoes, and winter jackets from Castelli and Galibier

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 09:29

Councillors ask to be removed from Cycling UK publicity after decision to exclude trans women from Women in Cycling award

They have asked for their names and faces to be removed "due to the decision to remove trans women from their awards"

Sat, Nov 08, 2025 15:07