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Pidcock “worried about friends” on Israel-Premier Tech; “Cyclists should be banned” from road after collision with lorry driver… according to Facebook comments; World Championships preview as riders to use GPS tracking + more on the live blog

Callum is back to shepherd in the weekend with 'dangerous cyclist' stories, World Championship look aheads, and other bits of bicycling miscellany.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 08:44

Yellow jersey Mathieu van der Poel passes some French flag-waving fans on stage three, 2025 Tour de France

The Tour de France makes the far right less popular

A new study has found that areas which host the Tour see a decline in support for extremist parties, with the economic benefits and visibility associated with the race overcoming feelings of neglect… especially if a French rider wins

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 20:44

Trek’s Checkpoint gravel bike goes electric with TQ’s HPR-60 motor

Prices start at £4,500 for the SL5, with three build options to choose from. And yes, one of them comes with a suspension fork.

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 15:00

“A stark reminder”: Cyclist killed by ‘racing’ moped rider cutting through traffic in bike lane, as cycling campaigners call for “immediate and decisive action”

The Met Police have confirmed that the moped rider, who reports suggest may have been involved in a “feud” with other motorcyclists using the cycle lane, has been arrested

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 14:29

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses Sept 2025

Oakley and Meta launch new Oakley Meta Vanguard AI-powered glasses that record your rides and integrate with Strava and Garmin

The Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses let you capture rides in 3K (you can ask them to in real-time), track stats from your bike computer, overlay ride data and more - all from your eyewear

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:16

“EVs don’t address congestion or road safety”: London borough criticised for prioritising electric cars and treating cycling and walking as an “afterthought” – despite widespread support for safe cycle lanes

“Residents in every ward, bar one, highlighted the lack of safe cycling infrastructure… It deserves clear commitments and funding,” the leader of Richmond’s Green Party said in response to the borough’s draft transport strategy

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 11:59

YouTube driving instructor shares “road rage” video after driver’s pointless overtake of cyclist, tells people to “let it go”; Ultra-endurance rider remains under arrest in Russia; The Guardian’s £866 list of “safety essentials” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from slogging his bike up some very big, wet and windy Scottish hills, ready to resume the day job and round up all your news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 08:08

Has Cycplus blown away the competition when it comes to affordable smart training? The unusually-shaped, £400(ish) R200 has a 2,200-watt power ceiling and claimed +/-1% accuracy

At around £400, this indoor trainer has some interesting accuracy claims as well as a decent price. But how does it compare to the bigger players at this price point?

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 16:19

Near Miss of the Day 936: “Not sure it takes a forensic genius to work out this is close”… but police force refuses action because it is “following national guidance”

Police told the cyclist that they were 'following guidance' not to act on evidence, despite road.cc reporting that the guidance is baseless

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 16:13

“I’ve never experienced so much hatred”: Visma boss claims “no noble cause” behind Vuelta protests, as Wout van Aert quietly deletes anti-Israel post

Richard Plugge criticises protestors for going "beyond the sport" as his star rider removes an anti-Israel poster from social media

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 15:09

Cyclist casualties down 28% and 900 fewer road injuries since 20mph limit introduced in Wales – but driving instructor still brands change a “total disaster”

"We thank Welsh drivers who have altered their behaviour to make their communities even better places to be,” says the 20's Plenty For Us group

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 12:16

“Hi-vis and lights make chuff-all difference if drivers don’t look”: Cyclist “glad I wore my most visible protection” after motorist pulls out – but rider accused of “steaming on”; Tom Pidcock’s mum behind Vuelta ceremony; Bike ban + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know), and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to while away the hours on the midweek live blog

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:19

Israel-Premier Tech rider and Palestine protester; Brian Cookson

Former UCI president Brian Cookson calls for ban on nation states in cycling team names – as Tour de France Barcelona start in doubt over Israel-Premier Tech protests

Cookson believes such a rule change, which would also affect UAE Team Emirates and Bahrain-Victorious, would represent a “quick, partial, and undoubtedly imperfect way of moving things forward”

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 20:00

Distracted delivery driver who hit and killed cyclist while reading paperwork jailed for six years

The motorist, who had nine previous road traffic convictions before fatally striking dad-of-two Euan Thomson as he cycled to work, was also banned from driving for 11 years

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 15:26

Bat-wielding driver pepper-sprayed by cyclist – September 2025

Footage of bat-wielding road rage driver being pepper-sprayed by cyclist in Poland goes viral; Pello Bilbao blasts UCI “hypocrisy” over Israel-Premier tech; TfL Highway Code awareness campaign + more

Welcome to your Tuesday edition of the road.cc live blog - there really is no better way to procrastinate the day away. Jack Sexty will be providing most of the productivity to hamper your own, complemented by some honest interval efforts from Ryan Mallon

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 08:49

Cyclist who lost her leg after being run over by lorry driver “trying to save a couple of minutes” calls for HGVs to be banned from “unsuitable” road – before “something worse happens”

The former triathlete lost her leg in the same place where runner Peter Day was killed by a lorry driver after in 2018, which “was designed back in the days of horse and carriage”

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 15:07

Residents call for road safety action after cyclist dies in collision on “accident hotspot” roundabout that has seen over 70 crashes in past 25 years

The notorious Shepherds Hill Roundabout, surrounded by just 16 houses, a BP Fuel Station, an M&S Food Hall, beauty businesses, a gym, a bakery and a pub, has led residents to call for council action

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 10:56

Pro-Palestine protests in Madrid, 2025 Vuelta

UCI denounces Vuelta Palestine protesters’ “militant actions” and blasts Spanish government for “exploiting sport for political purposes”; Ineos rider says protests’ success “very bad for cycling”; Is Tom Pidcock a Tour contender? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, it’s raining (again), but at least Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to get you ready for the week ahead. That’s a positive, right?

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 09:12

Five cool gravel things coming soon from Cervelo, Scribe, Favero, Zefal and Trimetals

From string-spoked wheels to speedy gravel bikes, here's a first look at the latest gravel tech we have in for review - plus some surprisingly gravel-friendly road pedals

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 08:57

Is this mysterious Q36.5 jacket hiding a wind protector, or a bib for the cafe stop? Plus zombies have taken over MyWhoosh, new saddles from Trek, Zwift Ride discounts + more

We're as puzzled as you are by the main subject of this Tech of the Week edition, and things don't get much clearer by the time you get to zombies infiltrating the virtual roads of MyWhoosh's indoor training platform

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00

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

“They asked us to get rid of the word Israel”: Israel-Premier Tech drop ‘Israel’ from official signage and kit at Canadian WorldTour races as “security measure to detract attention” after protest chaos at Vuelta

The squad will instead use the abbreviated ‘IPT’ on race signage at the events in Québec City and Montréal, as they prepare for more pro-Palestine protests. However, the team insist they have not changed their name for the races

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:21

Driver who drank two pints before swerving across road and crashing head-on into cyclist, leaving him with a broken back, avoids jail

James Barber was driving home from work drinks in his BMW when he hit a father of two who was cycling home from work. Barber was handed a three-year driving ban and a 22-month suspended jail sentence

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:53

“More traffic, more crashes. Who knew?” Telegraph ridiculed for Tube strike bike “chaos” story on eight extra crashes (as cycle numbers up 32%) and “terrifying cycling” poll; Good service on all Limes; Snapped seatpost Zwift crash + more on the live blog

It’s finally, finally Friday, and Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you into the weekend with your daily microdose of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 08:59

Motorbike rider with ‘FOK ULEZ’ sticker punched naked cyclist in head before assaulting police officers

The attacker claimed he was “taken aback when he saw the men on bikes, fully naked” during the World Naked Bike Ride, assuming they were “sexual predators”

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 15:36

Argon 18 creates its fastest bike yet by optimising the frame and wheels as a single system

Argon 18 says the new Nitrogen Pro - developed with wheel brand Scope Cycling - is a "fully integrated bike system" engineered for real-world speed, not just wind tunnel results

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 14:54