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Specialized unveils “the lightest shoe in the peloton” at just 148.2g per shoe (and £549 per pair)

The S-Works Torch Remco shoes, designed for superstar rider Remco Evenepoel, don’t sacrifice comfort or performance, says Specialized… although they will sacrifice some of your salary, with the price set at a lofty £549

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 16:00
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Rail operator Southern to remove bike racks at major station over fears car bomb could target railway

Cyclists despair at decision to axe "only properly secure cycle storage at East Croydon", but Southern blames decision on security concerns about "unauthorised vehicles" using car park where bike rack is to be removed

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 15:37
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“Limited signs of progress”: UK continues to lag behind European cities on cycling infrastructure, report reveals

Latest PeopleForBikes ratings suggest UK shows "sign of little progress", with "negligible" change to gulf between London and the rest of the country

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 14:00
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Isle of Man’s “feel-good radio station” shares bizarre petition demanding cyclists are banned from Mountain Road because “they cause a backlog of traffic” and “increase risk of collisions”

Petition had fewer than 100 signatures when radio station shared it online, the campaign suggesting cyclists should stick to the coast road "without interfering with primary traffic"

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 13:50
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London Dynamo cycling club investigating allegation rider spat in another cyclist’s face in Richmond Park

Incident reported to the police by cyclist who alleges being spat at by a rider from an oncoming London Dynamo group ride, after shouting for group "taking up more than 3/4 of the road to give some more space"

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 09:27
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“This is what Red Bull do”: Mountain biker crashes hard during failed jump over busy road as locals brand viral clip “graphic definition of natural selection”; Driver slams “dangerous” cyclist while admitting speeding in 20mph zone + more on the live blog

He may have started his day by spilling apple juice all over his desk, but Ryan Mallon is still ready for another big, slightly sticky day of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 08:18
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Politician furious at “disgraceful” cycle lane replacing “historic” paving stones with tarmac “mess”

Council confident "essential part" of county-spanning 26-mile cycle route will "significantly improve walking and cycling options"

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 15:59
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Near Miss of the Day 930: “Idiot” cyclist overtakes on blind bend and almost causes shocking crash during Fred Whitton sportive

Incident happened on descent of Kirkstone Pass during last month's Fred Whitton as, despite shouts of 'Car!' from riders ahead, the participant overtook on a blind bend and narrowly avoided riding into an oncoming vehicle

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 14:34
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Specialized’s “fastest, most durable road tyres”, Trek’s electric mini pump that could ‘replace four CO2 cartridges’ + more cool stuff from Ribble, Fizik and Velocio

Race-ready kit, ride essentials, and high-performance apparel feature in our latest round-up of products in for review

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 12:48
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules cyclists don’t have to get off the road to let traffic pass, after rider fined for “impeding traffic”

Fine overturned as judges rule law stating riders should make "reasonable efforts" to avoid impeding the flow of traffic wasn't intended to force cyclists off the road

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 10:56
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The future of gravel racing is here: Wilier’s all new Rave SLR ID2 is aero optimised with 52mm tyre clearance, and designed exclusively for 1x drivetrains Sponsored

Wilier's brand new Rave SLR ID2 marks a new dimension in gravel racing, with a focus on speed, versatility, and off-road performance. This meticulously designed Italian gravel race certainly defies convention

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 10:00
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“I cringe thinking of the insane crashes I had riding 42cm bars”: Ex-pro cyclist brands new handlebar width rule “nonsense” – as Lorena Wiebes claims UCI is “not really thinking about safety” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after a good drenching on the bike yesterday (where’d the sun go?), Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily round-up on the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 08:48
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Cycling charity Sustrans misled public with “save the dormouse” campaign, fundraising regulator rules

Regulator finds Sustrans' campaign "positioned itself as solely focused on wildlife protection activities" and "was not clear" about charity's active travel aims

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 08:44
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Hövding’s airbag for cyclists is back and brand promises “new era” of safety (just don’t call it a helmet), plus the world’s first saddle-less bike is as bonkers as it sounds

All the hottest new tech from Hövding, Pearson, Eddy Merckx, SRM, Brompton, Martoni and more

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00
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UCI issues “further clarification” on new tech rules including controversial 40cm handlebar width… by printing the same changes again, with some diagrams

The governing body says the changes were made following “extensive consultation” with riders, teams, and organisers, and claims the unpopular 40cm bar rule will allow “all athletes” to compete on “high-performance and safe” equipment

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 17:09
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“The bike better be back today or I’ll take people’s heads off”: Cyclist shot by thief after tracking down stolen bike on social media

The thief, a local drug dealer who claimed he was “afraid” after the cyclist turned up at his house “armed and ready for violence”, was jailed for five years and ten months

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 13:49
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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! Once-in-a-lifetime VIP trip to the Tour de France with Decathlon plus Van Rysel kit worth £440 Sponsored

Fancy getting the VIP treatment at the Tour de France's Hautacam summit finish? We've got flights, accommodation, VIP access, hospitality and £440 worth of Van Rysel kit to give away thanks to our friends at Decathlon

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 11:00
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Cyclist ‘doored’ by passenger of driverless taxi illegally parked in bike lane sues Google-owned company after tech failure caused “violent” crash

The San Francisco cyclist, who slammed into another cycle lane-blocking self-driving car after being hit, suffering brain and spine injuries, says Waymo knows its cars are dooring cyclists

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:59
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“Nice way to sponsor ‘safety’ on the bike”: Alberto Bettiol criticises Tom Pidcock for 115kph tow rope stunt with motorbike champion and says “cycling is already an extremely dangerous sport without doing this” + more on the live blog

The weekend’s within touching distance, but Adwitiya’s chained to the desk bringing you the latest news, views, and everything in between from the world of cycling

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 09:09
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Canyon revives the sub-£1,000 road bike: new £949 Endurace AllRoad is “most versatile road bike possible at best possible price”

With this new 'entry level' model, Canyon aims to shake up the endurance scene with "one road bike that can handle a bit of everything"

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 09:00
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Cycling club cleared of liability over time trial collision as High Court judge rules negligent driver solely at fault

Judge rules Ferryhill Wheelers met its duty of care, after driver who seriously injured cyclist in 20mph collision accused club of negligent risk assessment and insufficient signs and marshals

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 16:02
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Orbea Terra gravel bike gets new geometry, UDH compatibility and starts at £2,599

The Terra has had a big redesign for 2026, but where does it sit in the gravel market?

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 15:52
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Cutting road to three lanes for cycling route puts city “in danger of grinding to a halt”, claims politician — but cycling group says drivers should back plan as they’ll “no longer get caught behind cyclists”

Council proposes new two-way protected cycle lane, safer crossings and improved pavements, but Conservative councillor bemoans money "spent on cyclists who often do not stick to cycle lanes" and "endanger" pedestrians

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 14:13
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UCI to trial maximum gearing rule — but will it really make racing safer?

Junior gear-style system could be entering the WorldTour with riders limited to 54x11, a move that hits SRAM setups hardest, in an attempt to improve safety

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 12:25
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One year in jail for hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist before trying to cover his tracks

Police also found videos on George Ivers' phone of him driving at high speed and skidding his car

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 11:19
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