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Jeremy Vine claims angry drivers are “not getting enough sex” and have “small di*k energy”

“What happens is, all the people who are not getting enough sex, lock themselves in small metal boxes and drive around London,” the radio host, TV presenter, and camera cyclist said in a podcast

Wed, Apr 23, 2025 14:36

“It’s now a giant car park”: Cyclist passes over 500 cars in 20 minutes at Cheddar Gorge as landmark “overrun” by drivers; “Clearly a motorist”: Cyclist close passed by fellow cyclist; Tadej Pogačar destroys Flèche Wallonne rivals + more on the live blog

It’s the best Wednesday of the year – Flèche Wallonne day – and Ryan Mallon’s back for another day of cycling news, reaction, and stinging legs and searing lungs on the midweek live blog

Wed, Apr 23, 2025 08:24

11-year-old cyclist injured after car occupants throw bottles at New Zealand club race

The child was knocked off his bike after one of the bottles hit him, prompting the cycling club to condemn the “just horrific” behaviour

Wed, Apr 23, 2025 08:12

Irish police pull cyclist over for speeding

Irish police pull over cyclist riding at “62km/h in a 50 zone” for “reckless cycling”

Triathlete's "memorable weekend" after going for a bike ride, only to be pulled over and given a "stiff warning" for "reckless cycling"

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 16:11

Giulio Ciccone throws his sunglasses in celebration

“125 years of killing the buzz”: Cycling fans bash UCI over pro cyclist’s “ridiculous” fine for sunglass-throwing celebration

Giulio Ciccone admits he's considering retiring trademark celebration, after latest win lands him 250 Swiss franc fine

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 13:44

2025 Insta360 X5 Action Camera – in hand front.jpg

“The smartest, toughest 360° camera ever made”: Insta360 unveils new flagship X5 action camera that records your rides in 8k clarity

Bigger sensors, 8K footage, replaceable lenses, better low-light performance and more

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 12:55

Cyclist killed and 14-year-old son seriously injured after Calpe group ride hit by driver, man arrested

Driver accused of hitting 20-rider group near popular Spanish training destination on Easter Sunday

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 11:34

2025 Fasten Switch Wheel System hub removal

Could the Fasten Switch Wheel System revolutionise wheel design?

New system makes front and rear wheels interchangeable; disc rotor and cassette remain attached to the frame for ultra-fast wheel changes

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 10:25

Brompton boss calls Trump tariffs “naive”, suggests bike brand likely to raise US prices “between 5 and 10%”

Folding bicycle manufacturer has seen profits plummet by 99%, its CEO predicting things would "not get better" this year

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 09:34

Tenways has launched ANOTHER e-bike – the AGO Air

Mid-motor step-through promises “sleek trekking delight”

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 08:30

Lime and Human Forest bikes lined up in the hire bay

“The mere sight of broken white lines with the words Cycle Hire Only is enough to send them into apoplexy”: Locals cry “war on cars” after car parking spaces replaced with 350 Lime e-bike bays, calling them “blight on the streets” + more on the live blog

Here to kickstart a glorious four-day week, Adwitiya is bringing you all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 08:14

School’s BMX track approved despite opposition from residents who claimed it would threaten “peace and privacy” and make them feel like “living next to a motorway”

Local authority officers conducted an “acoustic assessment” that failed to show a drastic impact on neighbouring properties, despite residents claiming that “noisy bikers” would disturb the peaceful neighbourhood

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 15:03

“Road rage” van driver who punched cyclist for not riding in the “f****** bike path” handed community sentence

The cyclist was riding with his wife when the driver pulled over in front of them, slammed on the brakes, and jumped out of the van to assault the man and cause criminal damage to the bike

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 13:47

Sir Chris Hoy says he is “doing well”, and “going way better” on the bike since chemotherapy, following “terminal” cancer diagnosis that took “away all hope”

The six-time Olympic champion, who revealed in October that he has two to four years to live, said that he’s training to be “as fit and healthy as possible” for Tour de 4 in September

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 10:16

“Canyon’s version of the cyber truck.” Brand’s latest concept bike divides the internet

Canyon debuts a new concept e-commuter, with mixed reactions from commenters

Sun, Apr 20, 2025 08:00

Fed up of faffing about with your lock? How about an automatic bike-mounted version, coming soon to Kickstarter

Fed up of lugging your bike lock around? Why not have it permanently attached to the front of your bike instead?

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 13:33

Thousands back Kickstarter cycling glasses that display live data from your bike computer, plus a fancy new 3D-printed saddle, new Oakley helmet and sunnies + more

All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including a very popular Kickstarter campaign as well as new stuff from Prologo, Oakley, Enigma & more...

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 11:00

“I want to see more cycling”: Councillors demand cycle lanes to connect new housing developments to town centre after multiple delays and “failed promises”

Cross-party councillors told the council that walking and cycling infrastructure, which “should have come in very early on”, still haven’t been implemented “despite money being available”

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 15:22

Trek increases prices of “most” bike models for US customers in response to Trump tariffs

The US bike manufacturer follows in the footsteps of Specialized by increasing costs “to a level that needs to be addressed”, but said that impact of price hikes has been minimised on “key entry-level models”

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12:27

London road with cyclists, pedestrians and drivers

People used bikes less frequently in 2024 than previous year, with fewer women and children cycling along with lack of funding described as “concerning” by campaigners

Latest Department for Transport data shows number of bike journeys decreased in 2024, however, cycling distance went up by 9%, while average walking and car trips also saw an increase

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 07:56

Rival cycling clothing brand calls Rapha’s new bib shorts for women “thoughtless and lazy” – but British company says shorts designed by all-female team

Despite Kostüme founder Ed Bartlett insisting that he wants Rapha to “succeed, not fail, for many reasons”, some have branded his public criticism of his fellow British brand “cheap”

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 20:31

Specialized reportedly set to increase pricing on all bikes and equipment for US customers to counter Trump tariffs

The American brand has told retailers to pass the new 10% surcharge directly to customers, but says it could remove the charge if the tariffs change

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 16:15

Inquest opens into “dreadfully sad” death of cyclist after mid-race crash at London’s Olympic Park

55-year-old Paul Atkinson was reportedly involved in a crash with another rider, hitting his head on the ground and fracturing his spine, during a Masters circuit race at the Lee Valley VeloPark last month

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 14:18

Better facilities, like these in the Netherlands, would encourage people to cycle more

“People find helmets unpleasant”: Dutch government launches ‘Put It On’ campaign urging cyclists to wear helmets as serious cycling injuries continue to rise – but activists say scheme “distracts from real issues”

The campaign aims to encourage a quarter of the Netherlands’ cyclists to opt for helmets within ten years, though critics say it could lead to cycling being associated with danger, claiming clamping down on speeding, dangerous drivers is key instead

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 11:38

Lighting a bulb off a Leeds bike route barrier

“Fixed as soon as they realise someone’s powering a lightbulb for free”: Shocked locals prove bike route barriers are live by lighting a bulb; Race under fire as pro loses teeth in horror crash; Fb Marketplace bikes strike again + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander back on duty to take you through to a glorious four-day weekend

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 07:58