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Chippy owner who blames cycle lane for loss of trade in village with “no cyclists” uses it to prop up bike advertising his shop

Locals and shopkeepers had previously accused the cycle lane project, which adds 80 off-street parking spaces, of not allowing drivers to “pull over and park”, thus “killing” the village

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 16:13
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“Someone is going to get killed”: Kite strings across bike path leave New York cyclists with severe injuries, including slashed forehead and throat

The “dangerous” strings are believed to have been left after kite fighting — an activity where participants try to cut the strings of other’s kites using glass-coated strands

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 12:12
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Van Rysel’s pro-level climbing lid arrives for review, plus Castelli’s lightweight jacket and new kit from Adidas, Tailfin & Navihood

Lightweight tech, high-performance sunnies, smart storage solutions and more

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 11:11
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“Like telling women to wear long skirts for their safety”: Cyclists slam road safety group for claiming “wearing a helmet keeps you safer” – but drivers ridicule “woke brigade endangering own lives”; Angry Tesco shopper kicks bike + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a whirlwind weekend trying to keep up with all the bike racing going on (and watching Paul McCartney sing with Bruce Springsteen), a bleary-eyed Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 09:00
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Wild unreleased Factor aero bike spotted at Critérium du Dauphiné: mysterious track-inspired bike features huge fork legs and seatstays plus V-shaped stem

Israel–Premier Tech's Jake Stewart rode the unreleased bike to victory on stage five of the Dauphiné. It's unique, it has a prototype sticker, and it's certainly a radical departure from the brand's existing aero road model

Sun, Jun 08, 2025 10:35
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New Cervélo S5 aero bike breaks cover at Critérium du Dauphiné — all new cockpit and changes to frame make new bike “faster and lighter” than current model, brand claims

Cervélo confirms it's a new S5 and is "coming soon", with subtle changes to the frame design, fork width and now featuring an integrated bar and stem

Sun, Jun 08, 2025 10:15
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Campagnolo 13-speed gets first official WorldTour outing (but only if you’re good enough)… plus an unreleased Trek full-sus gravel bike, super extreme front ends + more

There's lots to catch up on this week, with new products from Giant and Restrap, a groundbreaking upgrade to the Pro Cycling Manager computer game and some bits we've spotted ahead of the Critérium du Dauphiné

Sat, Jun 07, 2025 11:45
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“It’s a huge, crushing wave of relief”: David Millar says CHPT3’s revival was “unexpected” as cycling clothing brand rescued by Factor CEO after “gutting failure” of liquidation

The company ceased trading in December, but has now been revived thanks to Factor boss Rob Gitelis – though Millar says he’s in no rush to finalise future plans for the brand, admitting “I haven’t got the bandwidth”

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 20:40
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“Looks like a few pints were had”: New bike stands outside pub ruining “beautiful” village and blocking access for “less mobile residents”, locals claim – despite being installed on car parking space

Cyclists say that, despite the criticism, the new racks are “well-used and much appreciated”, though the Reform-led council has announced that further work will be carried out to “improve their appearance”

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 12:42
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Sir Bradley Wiggins says Lance Armstrong has been “a great inspiration” during post-retirement addiction struggles – but claims “people only like to hear the bad stuff”

“Lance is one of the main factors why I’m in the position I am today mentally and physically, so I’m indebted to him for that”

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 10:17
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“You’re killing the spirit of the sport”: Pro cyclist says riders are “pulling soccer moves” to get rivals disqualified, as controversial Tour of Slovenia sprint sparks “over-exaggeration” claims + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the end of the week live blog, join Adwitiya as he takes you through all the twists and turns of news, views, and all the other chatter from the cycling world

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 08:46
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“They’re saying bikes and kids aren’t welcome”: Conservationists slammed for “vindictive” destruction of children’s bike track – but councillor says work will stop speeding cyclists and “undo harm” in wood

The decision to dig up the “unapproved” mountain bike trail, reportedly leaving the wood in a “mess”, has provoked a furious backlash from locals, but a conservation volunteer who helped dig up the track says “the action is not against young people”

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 15:25
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100+Nm is the new norm: Mahle’s first mid-drive motor gets 105Nm of torque and 850W of peak power

Spanish brand Mahle has (finally) entered the mid-drive market, but is it worth the wait?

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 14:07
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Fairlight gets another perfect 10 and Halfords impresses with its super secure £50 lock: road.cc Recommends updated with 11 great products

A magnificent 11 have been awarded Recommends badges for May, with a familiar name achieving cycling perfection once more

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 13:13
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Sir Dave Brailsford to step back from Manchester United role to renew focus on cycling, as Geraint Thomas poised to take “senior leadership position” at Ineos Grenadiers

Brailsford is reportedly returning to his previous director of sport role at Ineos as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest managerial reshuffle

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 10:59
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Rapha’s new Trail Finale range is built especially for top-level gravity atheletes

Named after the iconic location of Finale Ligure, Rapha introduces its first gravity-focussed apparel range.

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 09:53
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“More cat-like reflexes than the damn cat”: Cyclist pulls off save of the year, somehow bunny-hopping over cat at last minute; “Falling apart”: Pothole protest over “disgraceful” state of roads; How not to finish a bike race + more on the live blog

It's a very soggy live blog for you today, British summertime has arrived... Dan Alexander will be keeping dry inside, probably best you do too and have our Thursday cycling round-up for company

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 07:53
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Is Shimano about to make shifting your bike’s gears a thing of the past? Q’Auto Di2 automatic shifting launches for mechanical gravel, urban and trekking bikes

Component giant introduces fully automatic, battery-free shifting for urban, trekking, and gravel bikes. A taste of things to come?

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 16:00
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High Court orders Labour council to scrap “unlawful” low traffic neighbourhood as anti-LTN campaigners hail landmark ruling as “wake-up call to councils everywhere”

The judge found the Lambeth Council guilty of “serious failing” and displaying a “masterclass in selective partial reporting”, while also denying it the permission to appeal the “humiliating” ruling

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 15:18
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Campagnolo launches overhauled Super Record, the world’s first 2×13-speed, wireless road cycling groupset… and the iconic thumb shifter is back

Campagnolo says that Super Record 13 is the lightest 2x groupset on the market, and the fastest too

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 12:00
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Irish Customs seize 4,000 e-bikes in suspected international smuggling operation worth €4.5 million

Two warehouses were targeted in a joint operation with the European Anti-Fraud Office to crack down on illegal imports of e-bikes and e-scooters

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 11:59
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“It’s easy to catch considerate cyclists”: £1,000 cycling fines councillor accused of “Daily Mail-style dislike of cyclists” and using town bike ban to “fulfil personal prejudices”; Royal Parks cycling code slammed after car crash + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? Nope, but at least Ryan Mallon’s back to help you slog and struggle through the middle of the week on the Wednesday live blog. And the Tour of Britain is starting tomorrow, so things are looking up

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 08:59
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Edinburgh sees “statistically significant” shift towards cycling and walking plus reduced car use following introduction of low emission zone, finds study

Within a year, the LEZ has contributed in improving air quality, with the number of non-compliant vehicles entering the zone also decreasing significantly

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 08:49
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Lib Dems embrace MAGA… by calling for cycle lanes to “Make (the) A556 Great Again”

Trump-inspired politics land in Cheshire... but in support of bike lanes

Tue, Jun 03, 2025 16:51
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Police investigate viral video of adult cyclist carrying child and riding wrong way around roundabout, narrowly avoiding collision

Northern Ireland police spokesperson confirms, "We are aware of a video circulating social media of an adult and a child cycling in an unsafe manner"

Tue, Jun 03, 2025 12:25
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