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Tour of Britain Women rider almost hit by motorist on race route, claiming “there were cars coming at me from all directions”

Maeve Plouffe said the experience was "scary" knowing "it can have horrific consequences, especially so soon after suffering such a tragedy" following the death last week of Finlay Tarling

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 09:52

Traffic chaos near St George’s RC Primary School, Worcester

“Bet the principal drives an Audi”: School bans e-bikes from grounds in “nonsense” move, leaving parents “fuming”; “When’s it going to end?” Anger as two student cyclists killed by driver in US; Tour of Britain Women updates + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Tour of Britain is on YouTube, and Ryan Mallon’s ready for another rainy day operating everyone’s favourite cycling live blog

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 09:48

Summer is coming to an end and 2027 bikes are here – these are the cycling bargains worth hunting down now

As the 2027 bike ranges start to arrive, retailers are cutting prices on everything from 2026 bikes and summer kit to helmets, shoes, lights and turbo trainers. Here’s where the biggest bargains are hiding

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 09:39

PSNI crackdown on illegal bikes and scooters in Lurgan and Craigavon

Police sergeant claims “under current legislation e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles” after targeted crackdown on illegal “nuisance” vehicles

When approached by road.cc for comment, the sergeant clarified that “some e-bikes should be regarded as motor vehicles and hence require insurance and tax”

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 18:24

Hodgemoor Woods bike park after majority of ramps removed

“I would rather my son broke his leg than had a broken brain staring at screens”: Young cyclists stage protest to stop diggers removing bike park jumps deemed “unsafe”

Forestry England says the youngsters are “welcome” to use the woods’ bridleways and horse trails instead, though a decision on the future of the ramps won’t be made until next year

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 16:06

“The price of a young athlete dying far outweighs all the other problems”: EF boss Jonathan Vaughters blasts UCI’s focus on “ridiculous little issues when they’re unable to keep traffic off the road” after Finlay Tarling’s death

“What I’m really not enjoying is this sentiment that’s coming from very powerful people in cycling, that says: ‘What can you do? Sometimes cars just end up on the road, this is just part of doing competitive sport on the open road’. That is not true. This is preventable”

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 13:24

Reported bike thefts at train stations fall by 11% after British Transport Police’s ‘no investigation’ U-turn… but proportion of thieves charged doubles

CCTV use to track down bike thieves at railway stations has also increased, despite the British Transport Police claiming earlier this year that reviewing footage meant officers had less time “investigating crimes which cause the most harm”

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 11:38

“I’ve got to do better”: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani gets helmet for riding around city after criticism; Punchy hills around Cockermouth at Tour of Britain + more on the live blog

The pro cyclists - or bicyclists as the Yanks tend to be more fond of - are in action on our shores. Callum can't wait to see the stars scooch past a Greggs or Boots

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 10:17

Royal Victoria Park (2026) proposal – Bath and North East Somerset Council

“If you can’t get Greens to back one cycle lane, then what are you ever going to get support for?”: Green Party councillors in Bath oppose lit, protected bike lane through park

The local authority says the new active travel infrastructure will create "a more welcoming environment for everyone" but the Green opposition councillors believe the new proposal remains "socially unsafe"

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 17:59

New police “safety patrol” to stop speeding cyclists on shared path… but only when they’re “clearly exceeding” 15mph speed limit

Cambridgeshire County Council announced the restrictions along the Guided Busway last year, but the authority is now ramping up its enforcement against "dangerous" and "anti-social" behaviour

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 12:43

“People don’t want to leave a shop feeling like somebody is about to hit them with a bike”: Businesses call for town centre cycle ban, despite “insufficient evidence” of dangerous cycling; YouTube coverage for Tour of Britain Women + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, drops of water are finally falling from the sky (at least where I am), and Ryan Mallon’s back with a suitably cooler, damper iteration of your favourite cycling live blog

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 09:57

Deliveroo rider’s illegally modified e-bike

“No place on our roads and pavements,” says government as number of illegal bikes seized by police soars by 83%

7,049 illegal bikes were confiscated by police in the UK between May 2025 and May 2026, with Labour MP Julie Minns warning that they are the “perfect accessory to phone theft, mugging, and drug dealing” while endangering pedestrians and drivers

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 17:13

Finlay Tarling, stage 8, Volta a Portugal

“We have to look at helmets”: Riders’ union president calls for “major upgrade” on helmet safety standards after Finlay Tarling killed by van driver on race route – but admits “closing every single road is difficult”

“What happened is a bit of a hole in the system,” says Adam Hansen, the president of CPA riders’ union

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 15:57

Engineer, sustainability expert, and former racer Pete Bonfield confirmed as new British Cycling CEO

Bonfield, who currently serves as the vice chancellor and president of the University of Westminster, replaces Jon Dutton as the governing body’s chief executive

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 12:18

“The hardest days of our lives”: Tarling family mourn death of Fin as GoFundMe for Welsh cycling legacy fund exceeds £40,000; Westminster Council impounding electric hire bikes… again + more on the live blog

After a short break, Callum is back and grappling with yet another avoidable tragedy in the sport he loves

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 09:30

Teenage British cyclist Finlay Tarling killed in crash involving driver at Volta a Portugal

The 19-year-old, the younger brother of Netcompany Ineos rider Josh, was racing for NSN Development Team at the Portuguese stage race when he crashed on Friday

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 17:56

Deliveroo riders’ illegally modified e-bikes

Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes “cannot be identified” in UK road collision statistics

While updated guidance is available to help officers categorise vehicles in the aftermath of a collision or incident, the DfT has confirmed that its own road casualty stats do not make it clear which category electric motorbikes and illegal modified bikes appear in

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 16:49

Cyclist stopped by police while riding on Isle of Man Mountain Road 2 (credit – Chris Glencorse)

“Multiple” cyclists arrested for riding on Mountain Road during Isle of Man TT season, police confirm ahead of renewed bike ban

“Please follow the signs and instructions in place, they are there to protect you and others,” the Isle of Man Constabulary has told cyclists

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 15:59

“The cars on that street still use more parking space”: Lime bikes accused of damaging vehicles as “hundreds” dumped on road – but cyclists say there are “too many cars”; Cycle schemes part of “hidden agenda”; Pogačar the barista + more on the live blog

The weekend is so, so close – and Ryan Mallon’s back to help usher in those two glorious days of respite (or whatever you like to do) with some Friday fun on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 10:48

Merida Speeder gets a gravel makeover with space for 50mm tyres and an £800 entry point

Long-running flat-bar road bike gains bigger tyres, extra mounting points and tweaked geometry for greater comfort and off-road versatility, while the Speeder 100 drops to £800

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 08:00

Trek ditches IsoSpeed on new Domane, offering lighter weights, space for 40mm tyres and a lower entry price

2027 Domane drops the long-running IsoSpeed decoupler in favour of a new carbon layup, flexing seatpost and wider tyres. The result is a simpler endurance bike that’s up to 305g lighter at the frameset level, with complete-bike weights from 6.63kg. The carbon range starts at £2,500

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 15:04

Cyclist fined £1,200 for sqeezing between pasrked car and oncoming driver

“This is exactly why cyclists should have number plates,” says Mr Loophole – after “arrogant” cyclist fined £1,200 for squeezing between cars (while riding without a licence plate); Cyclist in outside lane of 70mph dual carriageway + more on the live blog

After an evening spent fruitlessly searching for a shadow on a piece of paper, Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Thursday live blog. Anything to distract you from what’s happening in Clacton, really

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 10:58

Cyclists riding wrong way around Exeter roundabout, ex-Reform councillor claims

Children cycling “wrong way around roundabout” latest target of ex-Reform councillor who claimed cyclists should give way to cars – but critics argue he’s delayed safety scheme; Regent’s Park bike jam splits opinion; Cyclist v Tank + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back from the Côte d'Azur to keep you up-to-speed with the latest cycling news on the live blog, as all you solar eclipse fans dig out your colanders and pinhole projectors ahead of tonight’s big event

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 10:55

Cube unveils 2027 range with lighter Litening Aero C:68X leading the charge

Flagship race bike gets more aero too, while new range also brings fresh Attain, Nuroad, and electric options at tempting prices

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 06:00

Tipper truck driver with previous motoring convictions who killed cyclist in London avoids prison ‘by the skin of his teeth’ after trial that took more than three years to reach court

Tristan Renshaw - who has driving convictions dating back almost 30 years for dangerous driving and driving without a licence - was sentenced to an 18-month suspended sentence, a 12-month driving ban and 150 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of causing death by careless driving

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 17:27