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Davontay Higgins sentenced for attacks on cyclists

Thug who kicked cyclists off their bikes and shared footage of targeted attacks on Snapchat jailed for 18 months

Davontay Higgins broke down in tears as he was jailed for intentionally injuring two cyclists in unprovoked attacks

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 10:44

“We messed up”: Rapha issues refunds after major typo spotted on 10-year anniversary kit

Premium cycling clothing brand "owns up to mistake" after confused customers reported a rather large error on several items from the new Rapha Cycling Club x David Carson collection

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 08:58

“Sounded like a gunshot”: Exploded wheel reignites hookless controversy, as cyclist calls for clearer warnings after carbon rim destroyed on century ride; “Disordered eating normalised” in men’s peloton, claims anonymous pro + more on the live blog

The long days are slipping away, the drizzle’s returned, but Adwitiya’s on hand with the Friday live blog to brighten things up with all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 08:28

Promising ‘true multi-directional entry’, Shimano updates its two-bolt SPD cleat for the first time since 1995

With a new cleat design comes fresh pedals and Pontoon-equipped gravel shoes

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 16:00

Chris Froome, 2024 Arctic Race of Norway

Chris Froome seriously injured in training crash, suffering five broken ribs, a back fracture, and a collapsed lung

The four-time Tour de France winner has undergone surgery after being airlifted to hospital following a crash in the south of France, with no other cyclists or drivers involved

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 13:22

Cyclist in London indicating in cycle lane

Cycling a couple of miles to work enough to boost heart health by as much as 30%, new study finds

Researchers suggest short cycle commutes "sufficient to transform fitness and cut carbon emissions", with as little as 4km rides to work seeing major health benefits

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 13:00

Israel – Premier Tech team time trial interrupted by pro-Palestine protest at Vuelta a España

“Fans insult and spit at them”: Israel – Premier Tech manager claims rider “cried for half an hour” after pro-Palestine protest at Vuelta, as race director says “violent” course intrusion “ceases to be a just cause”

After the riders were brought to a halt by protesters waving banners and a Palestinian flag during Wednesday’s team time trial, IPT’s sports director claimed one member of the team could “hardly breathe because he does not feel safe”

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 12:58

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20 bikes stolen from French pro cycling team in second huge raid by thieves at a race this week – after bosses call for squads to hire “real security guards”

Team TotalEnergies were targeted by thieves overnight at a stage race in France, just days after 18 bikes, worth an estimated £220,000, were stolen from Visma-Lease a Bike’s truck at the Vuelta a España

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 11:27

Driver claims cyclist punched him in face and threw bike at car, causing £1,000 worth of damage, after motorist hit him “at about 2mph”

“I was travelling very slowly at about 2mph, so nothing happened to the bike rider, but he became very aggressive,” the driver said

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 10:05

Local paper accuses British Cycling of “censoring” village named Three Cocks; Never ask ‘why is Tadej Pogačar going so slow?’; Down the Koppenberg at 70km/h; Jockey wheels have left the chat; Vuelta S6; 20-year wait for cycle path + more on the live blog

We've got all your cycling news, reaction, silliness and more on our Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander taking over from Ryan and promising not to make too many Grimsby Town jokes...

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 08:07

Israel – Premier Tech team time trial interrupted by pro-Palestine protest at Vuelta a España

Riders brought to a halt by protesters waving banners and a Palestinian flag, a team spokesperson criticising the "dangerous" demonstration "which not only compromised the safety of our riders, race personnel, but the protesters themselves"

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 16:56

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“We are dealing with organised crime”: Lidl-Trek manager urges teams to “find a solution” for bike raids by thieves at races

An Ineos Grenadiers sport director also ruled out the “seriously risky” idea of mechanics sleeping in team trucks, arguing “you never know what could happen if someone’s inside”

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 12:40

Lance Armstrong and The Offspring singer Dexter Holland

Pretty fast for a clean guy: Lance Armstrong enjoys ‘dopest trip’ (by bike) with Offspring singer, dividing punk fans; SchArt: The wackiest bike name ever? Ullrich downs Nutella jar; Khan a “w***ker” for cycling; UAE win Vuelta TTT + more on the live blog

The Vuelta, after spending eight weeks in Italy and France, is finally back in Spain, there’s a team time trial, and Taylor Swift is getting married – so what better way to celebrate than spending the day with Ryan Mallon on the Wednesday live blog?

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 09:06

Community service for dangerous driver who crashed into cyclist while overtaking another vehicle at 60mph on blind bend, causing traumatic brain injury

Finlay Paton, 20, passed his driving test just weeks before the "dreadful" crash which left the cyclist seriously injured in hospital for a month

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 14:17

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Bike brand halts US imports over Trump’s 50% steel tariff

"We need to take a few days to carefully evaluate this situation and its implications before proceeding with further steps"

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 10:52

Ex-UFC announcer assaulted schoolboy over Lime Bike blocking pavement outside £1.6m west London house… before turning up to court on one of the hire bikes

Andrew Friedlander claimed he "felt a civic responsibility" due to the large number of dockless e-bikes parked on his street, the court hearing he grabbed a 14-year-old boy by the neck during dispute over a bike knocked over outside his home

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 09:51

“I’ll pass on the saddle”: Life-size BMX bike made entirely out of chocolate (with a working chain) has the internet in disbelief; Ben Turner becomes Britain’s latest Grand Tour stage winner with Vuelta a España stage four victory + more on the live blog

After a warm bank holiday, Adwitiya is here with the first live blog of the week featuring the Vuelta headlines and plenty more cycling news, views, and general chit-chat to go over

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 08:39

Derek Gee says “certain issues” made his position at Israel Premier Tech “untenable” after terminating contract with team for “legitimate reasons”

The Canadian rider has broken his silence three days after the news was first announced – but Israel-Premier Tech remain adamant that Gee’s contract with the team is valid, threatening legal action

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 18:40

Hess Cycling team and Molly the dog, stage four, 2025 Tour of Britain Women, Glasgow

British women’s pro cycling team collapses mid-season following fraud allegations, unpaid wages, and race licence issues, as bosses blame increasing competition and “huge” budget increases

Hess Cycling, backed by London-based Swiss private equity group owner Rolf Hess, has ceased operating “with immediate effect” – two years after declaring aim to win Tour de France Femmes

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 17:55

Wahoo says new firmware fix “should resolve GPS time issue” after V1 Bolt and Roam bike computers reset to 2006 – as tech brand “continues to apply all resources” to sort Elemnt problems

After hundreds of customers reported problems with their first-generation cycling computers, Wahoo has released a firmware fix for its Bolt 1 and Roam 1 models, with an update for its original Elemnt computers “currently in development”

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 15:49

Visma-Lease a Bike’s Jonas Vingegaard and Axel Zingle crash during stage two, 2025 Vuelta a España

“When I came out of the ambulance, there was no more bike!” Vuelta a España pro crashes, dislocates shoulder again while grabbing a gel, and then loses bike – but team confirms bike wasn’t stolen

Axel Zingle will not start Monday’s third stage following a heavy crash on a wet roundabout, after his Visma-Lease a Bike team confirmed that his bike was placed in the broom wagon due to a “misunderstanding”

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 12:40

Sepp Kuss, Visma-Lease a Bike, stage two, 2025 Vuelta a España

Bikes stolen from Visma-Lease a Bike truck in massive overnight raid at Vuelta a España

The Dutch squad, who are leading the Vuelta following Jonas Vingegaard’s stage victory on Sunday, were able to start the race’s third stage following the break-in, as the team’s CEO criticised the lack of security at grand tours

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 09:29

Knog recalls early production Blinder 900 and 1300 lights over battery safety concerns

Aussie brand has issued a recall of select Blinder front lights “with batteries that could potentially degrade over time, cause malfunction, and in some cases, pose a fire hazard”

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 07:00

BikeOn’s clip-on power meter smashes Kickstarter goal + Reynolds “most efficient, performance oriented gravel wheel”, Insta360’s latest pocket action camera + more

All the tech that's turned our heads this week from Reynolds, Insta360, Rapha, Factor, Restrap and BikeOn

Sat, Aug 23, 2025 11:00

Council claims e-bikes are banned and gives “Community Safety Wardens” powers to fine “reckless” cyclists up to £1,000

Council insists 90% backed proposal during consultation and will "make the town centre more pleasant for all" — the new rules for cyclists introduced alongside a crackdown on public urination and street drinking

Fri, Aug 22, 2025 16:04