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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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“We ride at full speed, we give it our all. This is a new problem”: Tadej Pogačar admits riders are “a little scared of what could happen” during pro-Palestine protests at races

“A lot of riders are worried about these demonstrations but also about what is happening in the world,” Wout van Aert added ahead of this week’s WorldTour races in Canada

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 12:09
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“More farce than grand tour”? Cycling fans call for Vuelta a España to be cancelled after crucial time trial cut in half over safety concerns amid Palestine protests; Cycling miles jump by 32% during London Tube strikes + more on the live blog

We’ve got another newbie on the live blog today! Everyone give Megan a warm welcome on her first day, as she and the team will be keeping you up to speed with all the usual news, views, and nonsense from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 08:56
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Motorbike rider causes horror crash at Venezuelan bike race by cutting across sprint finish

Social media video shows the moment an official climbs off the motorbike in the closing metres before the motorcyclist turns to leave the course, heading into the path of oncoming sprinters.

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 14:45
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“We’re just pawns in a very large chess game”: Riders threaten to neutralise Vuelta if pro-Palestine protests disrupt race

The peloton - through the riders' union CPA - has voted to neutralise racing in the event of disruption, preventing stage winners on future affected stages

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 12:08
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Under-fire police force missed 14-day window to take action in two-thirds of reports by cyclists, data reveals

Concerning West Midlands Police data suggests hundreds of reports are being missed each month, but force insists it is "working hard to reduce backlog" and is "prioritising more serious offences"

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 11:21
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Cyclist killed by distracted lorry driver on London bridge “sadly contributed to her own death”, says judge as driver avoids prison

Shane Gibbs didn't realise he had collided with Bianca Dos Santos until he was stopped by police. He was distracted by his cab and console and was on a phone call at the time of the incident

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 10:14
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Is the Tube strike turning London’s cycle lanes into “mosh pits on wheels”? Cyclists claim commute is “carnage” due to red light jumpers and hire bikes – but others say increased demand proof that better, wider cycleways needed + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog! Ryan Mallon’s back with your midweek round-up of all the latest cycling news, views, and maybe, just maybe a proper finish at the Vuelta (though I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one)

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 08:58
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“A cheat code for gravel”: Specialized boasts its new Diverge 4 is “the ultimate getaway vehicle”, with revamped Future Shock suspension, 50mm tyre clearance, and bags of internal storage

Leaked just before Unbound 2025, Specialized pulls the covers off its new gravel bike

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 16:00
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Garmin launches new Edge 850 and 550 bike computers, as well as updated rechargeable power meter pedals starting at £550

Host of upgrades as Garmin updates its mid-range bike computers and adds two new power meter pedal options claiming accuracy "within 1 per cent"

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 15:28
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Wahoo adds WiFi connectivity to new £500 Kickr Core 2 trainer, and claims new Kickr Bike Pro is “the pinnacle of indoor riding technology”

New Kickr Bike Pro comes in as the flagship model in the range, while the Kickr Core 2 trainer now offers WiFi connectivity and easy setup

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 12:00
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Vuelta stage shortened due to protests; Ineos ‘confident’ of signing Onley; “The blue bike is mine, the black lock isn’t”: Innocent mistake or a sign your bike’s in danger?; Bike use surges as TfL strike continues + more on the live blog

Everyone give Callum a warm welcome as he joins us for his first live blog, he and the team will be bringing you all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Tuesday

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 08:52
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