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“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
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“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
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“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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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Richard Hammond says it’s cyclists’ “responsibility to stay safe” on the roads

Former Top Gear presenter has shared his views on road safety on Absolute Radio

Sat, Nov 08, 2025 14:44
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Fancy buying a pro contract for £15,850? Cycling clothing brand’s “once in a lifetime” programme for (very rich) riders “who want to live and perform like pros”, plus clipless Birkenstocks, £400 bib shorts + more

The Danish sportswear company that has kitted out Tour de France riders and Ironman world champions wants to offer five 'golden ticket' winners "a complete system" of "transformative" performance gains... if you've got €18,000 knocking about

Sat, Nov 08, 2025 12:00
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E-bike conversion kit firm Swytch blames extended shipping times and supply chain “pressures” for delays amid flood of negative online reviews and report of ‘rescue plan’ for the business

Customers have reported long delivery delays, an ineffective AI chatbot and a lack of communication from the company

Sat, Nov 08, 2025 11:09
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“It has become untenable for us to continue”: Israel-Premier Tech’s title sponsor steps down

"The core reason for Premier Tech to sponsor the team has been overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable for us to continue as a sponsor"

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 16:58
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Iconic British bike brand Mercian releases its first new model in two decades, after being saved from liquidation last year

Longstanding Derby-based manufacturer was saved by four local businessmen, the new Mercian Ventura Allroad's release commemorating its 80th anniversary

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 14:28
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Plans for new station bike hub approved… that cyclists might not be able to use for years due to dangerously “meagre” cycle path – but councillors call for car lane to be closed to allow access

The three-story cycle hub could be mothballed, the council says, due to safety concerns about cyclists using a narrow shared path, while others have criticised plans to charge commuters for storing their bikes

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 13:55
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Shimano launches a two-pronged attack on SRAM’s Full Mount system

Is there a 13-speed wireless drivetrain coming from Shimano?

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 13:18
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You can’t sit down! Peloton warns 900,000 customers to stop using bikes following reports of seat posts breaking and falling off

The American fitness company has issued a voluntary recall notice of its Original Series Bike+ model, saying the defect poses a “potential fall and injury risk to consumers”

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 12:59
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“Buy a lottery ticket!” Cyclists “nearly flattened” after speeding driver loses control and crashes into oncoming car in horrifying footage

“Everybody walked away – just,” said cyclist George Fox, a record-breaking time triallist who avoided the “flying” sideways motorist “by a matter of centimetres”

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 11:43
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