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“What a horrible-looking bike… love it!”: Cycling world loses its mind over Jan-Willem van Schip’s latest bonkers aero set-up; Pidcock back on Pinarello?; Police face mounting pressure over controversial bike theft policy + more on the live blog

It's been a while but Dan Alexander has wrestled the live blog spot off Ryan and is raring to go with another round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 08:07
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“Eyesore” Belfast bike lane barriers installed to prevent ‘optical illusion’ to be removed after more than two years

The temporary plastic barriers were first introduced to prevent an 'optical illusion' between the bike lane and the pavement kerb.

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 14:53
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If Super Record 13 isn’t posh enough for you… Campagnolo has introduced a £900 Ultra upgrade

Carbon chainrings, titanium sprockets, and ceramic bearings are designed to improve the performance of Campagnolo’s top-level groupset, but they’ll cost you… a lot

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 12:00
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Pro cyclist kicked off race in China after backlash over pig emojis in Strava post

Burgos Burpellet BH said the inclusion of a Chinese flag and pig emoji on Mario Aparicio's Strava post was a reference to his stage-winning teammate but Chinese social media users branded the emojis as "derogatory".

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 10:42
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Naked cyclists “the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet,” says US House Speaker – as Trump supporter claims: “It’s getting really ugly”; Children’s bike bus to school sparks helmet row; Sumo wrestlers on hire bikes; TT meets BMX + more on the live blog

Apparently, according to my calendar, it’s only Wednesday. And with that grim detail in mind, Ryan Mallon will be doing his very best to keep everyone’s spirits up with all the usual cycling news, views, and nonsense on the midweek live blog

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 09:17
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Decathlon’s Van Rysel range gets Zwift-ready with new smart trainers

Van Rysel’s new RCR and D500 home trainers come pre-fitted with Zwift’s Cog and Click system, giving you in-game control from your handlebars — and they look like serious value for money

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 06:00
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“Deeply depressing and frustrating”: London Tory councillors say extending £1.5 million cycle route to bypass pedestrianised Oxford Street would be “irresponsible”

Marylebone's Conservative Action group claims that "traffic plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street remain unclear", adding that the Cycleway C43 scheme "also ignores the needs of pensioners, disabled people those who rely on local parking"

Tue, Oct 14, 2025 16:36
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Strava CEO Michael Martin says social fitness giant plans to go public to make “more and bigger acquisitions”

Michael Martin says an Initial Public Offering (IPO) would provide more capital to open up further growth opportunities for Strava, but didn't specify what those opportunities might be

Tue, Oct 14, 2025 12:25
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Brompton updates electric range with bespoke drive system and lightest ever e-bike, dubbed its “biggest launch in 50 years”

Brompton's new electric T-Line weighs 11.2kg and uses proprietary e-Motiq drive system

Tue, Oct 14, 2025 11:18
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Ineos Grenadiers carried out carbon monoxide tests two months after UCI told teams to avoid repeated CO inhalation, as hotel owner says he “knew nothing”; Who’s to blame for soaring house prices? Cargo bike owners, apparently + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. As long as nobody mentions last night’s football…

Tue, Oct 14, 2025 09:16
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Unreleased Dare gravel bike spotted at UCI Gravel Worlds

The new bike can take 50mm tyres and looks ready for adventure rides

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 16:34
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Road cycling causes more serious injuries than mountain biking, new study finds

While mountain biking accidents are more frequent, road crashes tend to be more severe, with a higher rate of serious head injuries — and the risk increases with age

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 16:01
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This £13k electric gravel beast is the wildest-looking bike you’ll see this week

Pard Design calls its Impervia gravel e-bike “a moving sculpture” – it’s guaranteed to turn heads

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 15:19
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“Politically correct” cycle lane plans would put “economic vitality” of town at “serious risk”, warns Labour MP – due to loss of six car parking spaces

According to the MP, building the bike lane would cause "serious challenges" for local businesses, “erode public trust, and squander valuable public funds

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 12:52
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Matej Mohorič rides unreleased Merida Mission gravel bike to Gravel World Champs podium

Here’s what we can spot on the Slovenian rider’s brand-new gravel bike ahead of its official November launch (shame there's no dropper post)

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 12:51
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Muov’s £4,995 smart bike arrives for review — plus more cool things from Wahoo, Galibier, Bivo and Prungo

Get ready for the indoor cycling season with the latest smartbikes, recovery tech, clothing and hydration - all on test right now

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 12:07
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With a lighter, more comfortable frame and new downtube storage, Ari’s Shafer 3.0 is built for speed and adventure

Ari's updated gravel bike leans into MTB inspirations as it's built to go fast, and for big weekends out in the hills

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 10:32
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Ineos Grenadiers admit to using now-banned carbon monoxide rebreathing test – but team insist they did nothing wrong

The team denied using the test at the 2024 Tour de France, but admitted to using it earlier this year after The Times saw an itinerary confirming the use of the method, which is now banned

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 10:09
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He is human after all! British amateur cyclist ‘beats’ Tadej Pogačar up 15km mountain… after five-minute head start; “I don’t really like the Eddy Merckx comparison”; Decathlon has two new smart trainers out… which don’t exist + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a dusty, gravel-packed weekend, Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you into the week with all the latest cycling news and views (and the usual nonsense) on the Monday live blog

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 08:59
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Tom Pidcock’s Gravel Worlds Dogma GR is on a voyage of discovery

We caught up with Pidcock before the start of his first UCI Gravel World Championships

Sun, Oct 12, 2025 13:35
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Vos shows the speed of gravel with mullet tyre setup

The Visma star paired a 45mm Terreno front gravel tyre with a 42mm Corsa Pro Control rear road tyre

Sat, Oct 11, 2025 15:31
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New Continental Terra Competition gravel tyre spotted at World Championships

Canyon SRAM’s mechanic deployed a Sharpie with ruthless efficiency

Sat, Oct 11, 2025 12:16
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Lore is back with its latest 3D-printed, custom cycling shoes (and they’ll cost you £1,230)… plus new Look Keo Blade pedal options, a Ti beauty from Eddy Merckx Cycles, new £3,800 Mavic wheels + more

It's a loadsamoney special for this edition of Tech of the Week, plus a few other things that are more attainable, more traditional, or just entirely made up

Sat, Oct 11, 2025 11:00
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“Sky chucked me under a bus… It’ll come out”: Bradley Wiggins says doping accusations enabled team to “protect someone else”

“There was something greater going on,” the 2012 Tour de France winner said in an interview detailing his cocaine addiction, bankruptcy, and the sexual abuse he suffered as a teenager

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 15:29
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DealClincher x Sigma Sports takeover: save 38% on Vittoria’s most durable road tyres, £2,000 off the Specialized Aethos Expert, Assos chamois cream down to just £15 + loads more

Sigma Sports is offering huge savings on brands like Specialized, Castelli, Assos, Basso, Trek, and more in their flash sale

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 11:48
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