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Cyclist killed after crashing into sign blocking bike lane, as family questions why warning to drivers about malfunctioning traffic lights wasn’t placed on ‘no parking’ zone

The cyclist, who had 84mg of alcohol in his system, hit a black sandbag blocking over two-thirds of the cycle lane, described by the family’s barrister during the coroner’s hearing as “difficult to notice” and “almost a full obstacle”

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 13:10

The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses arrive for review — plus Pakbrite’s carbon fibre storage capsule, a “hurricane power” bike dryer + more

The latest cycling tech hits road.cc HQ - here’s a sneak peek, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 12:53

DealClincher x ADO Black Friday takeover! Up to £700 off ADO e-bikes with huge savings across the range Sponsored

Grab some huge savings across ADO’s full e-bike range, but don't hang about... these deals only run until 8th December

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 11:15

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“How could a human being write that to another person?”: Politician in New Zealand knocked off bike and suffers broken leg, only to face “cruel” abuse on social media; Kittel: Cycling absolutely not clean; Bizarre bike damage + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is kicking off a new week on the live blog, rounding up all your news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Monday

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 09:00

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Improving cycle infrastructure and public transport has little impact on car use, new review finds

These non-coercive measures need to be combined with measures such as higher driving costs or reduced car access to have an effect

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 16:41

Dutch government commits €1 billion to cycling infrastructure to connect new homes

It is part of a €2.5 billion package to create roads, cycle paths, tunnels and tram lines to residential areas

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 14:49

“Why can’t one device do it all?”: Kickstarter bike computer has built-in electric pump, front light and week-long battery life (apparently)

From an intriguing crowdfunder to "the world's best bike bag", via new bikes, components and more — it's a bumper edition of our weekly tech round-up

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 12:00

Contractors walk off from £4m active travel scheme after protesters brand project “an absolute shambles”

The protests are worried that the plans will cause traffic, leading to customers avoiding the area

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 11:23

Tadej Pogačar wins stage 15 of the 2024 Tour de France on Plateau de Beille

Is Tadej Pogačar the most naturally gifted Tour de France winner of all time?

Move over Greg LeMond, there’s a new VO2 max sheriff in town…

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 18:59

Upper Tooting Road deemed London’s most dangerous junction

Why aren’t London’s lethal junctions being fixed faster? Transport chiefs happy with “acceptable” number of crashes to avoid impacting bus times, cycling campaigners say – as “people keep dying”

New research by the London Cycling Campaign found that the capital’s ten most dangerous junctions resulted in four cyclist deaths and 51 serious injuries between 2020 and 2024

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 15:50

Trek pledges to dole out over a million dollars in store credit to customers, after almost 80,000 bikes recalled due to brake defect

The American brand and its subsidiary Electra have issued a ‘cease ride’ warning on a range of models, including children’s bikes and e-bikes, following issues that could cause riders to lose control

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 12:08

From ‘no surrender’ to NSN: Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta’s company takes over Sylvan Adams’ Israel project – but what’s next for cycling’s most controversial team?

The squad formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech have rebranded as NSN Cycling Team for 2026, and will race under a Swiss licence and be based in Spain. Will that prove enough to quell the protests?

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:31

Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

“Falls will always happen”: Lidl-Trek manager urges cycling to “invest tonnes of money in airbag systems” to boost rider safety; Cycling fans react to Israel-Premier Tech’s rebrand to NSN Cycling + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is here this very cold day to bring you cycling news and views on today's live blog

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:44

Terry Duddy convicted of careless drivng after hitting female cyclist while cutting corner

RideLondon cycling event organiser “seeking further information as a matter of priority” after company chair revealed to have seriously injured cyclist in collision

Terry Duddy, who resigned from his position as chair of BBC Children in Need after being convicted of careless driving, is also the chair of London Marathon Events, the company behind the RideLondon cycling festival

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 16:26

Anti-Israel protester runs onto road during sprint finish, 2025 Tour de France, stage 11, Toulouse

‘Israel out of the Tour’ protester who disrupted Tour de France finish escapes with warning and suspended fine after telling court: “The idea was to get people talking about Gaza”

“Bursting at full speed into a rider’s field of vision is a real danger. Freedom of expression cannot take precedence over safety,” a prosecutor told the Extinction Rebellion activist, who insisted he did not want to impede the riders

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 13:58

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Factor terminates bike contract with Israel-Premier Tech after year of protests, as reports suggest Scott set to sponsor rebranded team

Factor’s reported exit comes after title sponsor Premier Tech stepped away from the controversial squad this month, claiming it had become “untenable” to continue

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:36

“‘Will this part fit my bike?’ might be the most expensive question in cycling” — Bike Matrix promises to take the guesswork out of ordering replacement parts for your bike

Unlike Neo, you won't be wondering whether to choose the Red part or the Blue part

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:59

“We need to make a big impact”: Could the Elecy be coming to a bike lane near you?

Is it a car, is it an e-bike, is it a velomobile? A 24-year-old designer’s four-wheeled, pedal-assisted vehicle is set to launch next year with a world tour

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 09:42

Council secures funding for £14m town centre overhaul… but fuming locals shoot down “bicycle-obsessed council” because plan includes a cycle lane; James May ‘invents’ the cargo bike + more on the live blog

It's another chilly one out there, wrap up warm if you are heading out... or just stay nice and toasty inside with Dan Alexander and the live blog for company

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 09:15

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Children in Need boss resigns after careless driving conviction for seriously injuring cyclist

Terry Duddy's appointment was only announced last month, but he has left the charity after receiving a suspended custodial sentence. Duddy also serves as Chair at London Marathon Events, the organiser behind the RideLondon sportive

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 17:19

Sir Bradley Wiggins’ liquidators consider bulk sale of ‘Wiggo’ trademarks after post-bankruptcy deal fell through

The Tour de France winner was previously reported to be more than £2 million in debt but had suggested his financial problems were "all resolved"

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 13:45

Israel-Premier Tech ride past Palestine flags, stage 11, 2025 Vuelta

“The position has not changed”: Canary Islands refuse to host 2026 Vuelta a España if rebranded Israeli team takes part

The race was expected to finish on Tenerife and Gran Canaria but reports suggest the route will have to be redrawn before its presentation next month

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 11:59

“See how many cyclists get killed by cars”: Lorena Wiebes struck by hit-and-run driver

The Dutch sprinter added she was grateful to the two passers by who stopped to check on her

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 10:46

Clip of cyclist riding through red light at junction goes viral

“Pedestrians do it all the time!” Drivers slam “knob on a bike” for jumping red light in viral clip – but cyclists defend “safe, common sense” manoeuvre that “improves traffic flow and should be allowed by law” + more on the live blog

Brrr… Get your (preferably tartan) base layer and winter jacket on, because Ryan Mallon’s back to take you on a snowy, bitterly cold tour of all the latest cycling news and views on Wednesday’s wintery live blog

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 10:09

Tom Ritchey spent 40 years “thinking about how to make the ultimate bike”, and claims all new Septimer Break-Away is the result

The perfect frameset to get out there and break away from it all? Tom Ritchey himself certainly thinks so, as his very long-term project finally comes to fruition

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 07:00