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It’s official – Canyon’s new Grail Rift Edition gets new DT Swiss and Canyon developed suspension fork

Heavily teased, rumoured and spy-shotted suspension fork-equipped gravel bike is now available to buy.

Tue, May 27, 2025 10:00
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Councils would be able to buy land for cycling routes without owners’ consent under MP’s new proposal

Liberal Democrat MP urges amendment to government Planning and Infrastructure bill to enable English councils to override landowners to implement active travel routes

Tue, May 27, 2025 09:36
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Should time trial helmets be banned in road races? Luke Rowe urges UCI to take action; Giro chaos: Roglič abandons, Carapaz attacks, Del Toro suffers; Jeremy Clarkson “amused” to hear BBC journalist’s “ridiculous” cargo bike stolen + more on the live blog

The bank holiday weekend is over, the Giro is about to explode in the mountains, and Ryan Mallon has dusted the cobwebs off the live blog keyboard for another action-packed day of cycling news, views, and silly videos

Tue, May 27, 2025 08:24
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Goodyear revitalises its Connector gravel tyre range to be 70g lighter, stronger and faster

Three new tread patterns and a new carcass promise lighter weight, more strength and more speed.

Tue, May 27, 2025 08:15
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No more smoke on the peloton? Cycling fan petitions government to ban sale of non-emergency flares, slamming “people choking cyclists with nasty polluting stuff”

“They are polluting, not environmentally friendly, and cyclists who are already on their limits have to inhale the toxic smoke they make,” the fan behind the petition said

Mon, May 26, 2025 20:34
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“There was a huge empty space on the pavement and a gaping hole in my life”: BBC journalist says world has “got smaller and slower” after thieves nicked cargo bike famous for cycle path news

Anna Holligan admits the “overwhelming” reaction to the theft has given her “a renewed sense of mission and purpose in my work”

Mon, May 26, 2025 18:59
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Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de France in doubt after suffering broken wrist and ligament damage in double crash at mountain bike World Cup

Van der Poel’s Alpecin-Deceuninck team have confirmed the former world champion will not take part in an upcoming altitude training camp, while tests later this week will determine whether he will be able to race the Critérium du Dauphiné

Mon, May 26, 2025 14:53
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“Why are they ruining an outdoor space with bikes?” Restaurant owner threatens legal action after business “besieged” by hire bikes, claiming new parking bay “brings down atmosphere”

“Highways teams need to figure out spaces where the bikes can go without disrupting people – such as near traffic light crossings,” the owner of the popular celebrity haunt in London’s Primrose Hill said

Mon, May 26, 2025 13:58
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Is this bare essentials BMC concept the best way to build your dream custom bike? Plus new shoes from Fizik and Quoc x MAAP, special Giro edition Pinarello Dogma, Pirelli x Santini retro kit + more

We strip down to the bare necessities and delve into BMC's VAR0 concept, and recap on the rest of the week's top tech news

Sat, May 24, 2025 11:00
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Near Miss of the Day 927: Cyclist experiences “easily worst close pass ever” after driver “buzzes” him at traffic island – only to repeat the feat weeks later

The cyclist, who was struck by another motorist last year, said this recent near miss “brought the fear back”

Fri, May 23, 2025 17:46
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Schoolchildren’s ‘save the bike path’ signs vandalised, after council ordered removal of artwork due to “sensitivities” surrounding controversial tram route plans

The council has been accused of being “shortsighted and not thinking about the next generation” in the latest row to engulf the local authority’s plans for a new transport link and its potential impact on a popular off-road active travel route

Fri, May 23, 2025 16:21
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BMC reportedly set to slash quarter of workforce, as bike brand says Trump tariff uncertainty “influenced decision to restructure”

The Swiss manufacturer says the latest round of job losses, reported to affect 40 employees worldwide, is necessary to “ensure sustainable competitiveness”

Fri, May 23, 2025 10:58
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“Driver delayed by 14 seconds… that’s outrageous”: Cyclist riding (perfectly legally) in road next to cycle lane causes Facebook meltdown, including calls for fines… but raging mob ignores parked car blocking cycle route + more on the live blog

It's the final live blog of the week before another glorious bank holiday weekend, run the clock down at work and just stay here with Dan Alexander for all your cycling news this Friday

Fri, May 23, 2025 08:04
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You can join Mark Cavendish for a cycling masterclass at the Tour de France… for free – as Manx Missile says he’s “incredibly excited to share this exclusive Airbnb experience with guests”

Ever fancied riding on a turbo trainer a few feet away from a 35-time Tour de France stage winner inside Paris’ Grand Palais? Well, here’s your chance…

Thu, May 22, 2025 19:25
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Cyclists call for 20mph limits on all Oxford roads by 2029 – but bus company says lower speeds would lead to congestion, longer journey times, and “less attractive” travel

One councillor also responded to the campaign group’s proposal by calling for a ‘dangerous’ cycling law – despite cyclists causing no serious injuries in Oxford in 2023

Thu, May 22, 2025 16:24
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Zipp’s new wheels offer integrated tyre pressure monitoring

Zipp AXS Wheel Sensor in the rim allows you to monitor tyre pressure in real-time without an external device mounted to the valve stem

Thu, May 22, 2025 14:00
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Reform UK branded “utterly clueless” after pledging to scrap LTNs – where none exist

“Now they have some power, they need to learn how to Google things first,” a Lib Dem spokesperson said after the 10 councils now under Reform’s control confirmed they do not have the traffic-calming measures in place

Thu, May 22, 2025 10:04
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“Are there any bearings left?”: Bike mechanic doesn’t recommend “novel lubricant” found in cyclist’s Cervélo… after half a beach’s worth of grit and sand falls from headset; Strava crackdown on segment cheats; Giro sprint stage + more on the live blog

There's another bank holiday weekend around the corner, just two days to go... Dan Alexander will be getting you through Thursday with the usual live blog round-up of all the news, reaction and silliness from the cycling world today

Thu, May 22, 2025 08:09
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Is this the best motorsport-inspired mountain bike? Andi Sykes’ Alfa Romeo Privateer 161 Gen 2

Motorsports and MTB collide once again with this Privateer 161 getting an Alfa-themed paint job and motorsport-based componentry.

Wed, May 21, 2025 16:00
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The Telegraph continues campaign against ‘dangerous’ cycling in London parks — but collision data actually highlights “dangerous driving” and “serious collisions” caused by drivers

The Royal Parks has also faced criticism for focusing road safety efforts on cyclists, as charity's own collision data highlights extent of collisions and injuries caused by dangerous driving

Wed, May 21, 2025 15:55
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How wide? Pirelli introduces new ‘road enduro’ category with slick tyres up to 55mm wide

Cinturato Evo TLR is designed for both road and gravel, and uses “more than 50% bio-based and recycled materials”

Wed, May 21, 2025 11:50
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“A solution to a problem that didn’t exist”: Bike mechanics united in hatred for “infuriating” internal cable routing ask “should we all start charging more to repair it?”; Toughest Giro climb so far; Drunken 70s cycling gold + more on the live blog

It's like the good ol' days on the live blog this week... unfortunately for you that means you're stuck with Dan Alexander and Jack Sexty for your Wednesday round-up of everything worth knowing (and plenty that's not) from the world of cycling today

Wed, May 21, 2025 08:05
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20mph in all urban areas, a ban on pavement parking and cycling in the national curriculum: cycling and walking groups call for “most radical reforms to road safety since mandatory seat belts” ahead of Government’s Road Safety Strategy

A new report commissioned by The Bikeability Trust and Living Streets also says lack of awareness over Highway Code changes are leading to "conflict" on Britain's roads, but are confident the Government will act on some of their recommendations

Tue, May 20, 2025 17:15
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Mondraker Arid gravel bike goes alloy, bringing performance to lower price point

The brand's gravel bike range extends to three models, including the Arid Carbon launched last year

Tue, May 20, 2025 14:07
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“It’s never been just a job”: Legendary UK mountain bike shop Stif Mountain Bikes to close after 41 years

British bike brand and trusted bike shop will be no more come September but will be clearing stock at a discount.

Tue, May 20, 2025 12:09
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