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“Anti-bike” gates, Robin Hood Lane, Bexley, London

“The only way is to lift my bike over my head”: Cyclist slams “anti-bike” gates creating “low cycling neighbourhoods” instead of low traffic neighbourhoods

The cyclist said that the gates on the London Cycle Network, intended to stop motorbikes and quad bikes, have instead ended up deterring the elderly and the disabled from riding a bike

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 16:23

New cycle lane, planters, benches on West Blackhall Street, Greenock

Pizzeria owner demands bike lanes ripped out and car parking reinstated, despite £6m active travel project to boost “café culture and night-time economy”

The cycle lanes are part of the council’s wider project aimed at making the high street more attractive to shoppers and visitors, however, the pizzeria owner argued that they were the “final straw” after years of roadworks and reduced parking

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 13:07

Spectator spits at Mathieu van der Poel during 2025 E3 Saxo Classic

Spectator who spat at Mathieu van der Poel at E3 Saxo Classic faces £300 fine, but escapes further punishment

The culprit who was pictured at the race holding a beer has now been identified by Belgian police, the news coming just a day after the man who threw a bottle at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix apologised and said he “had too much too much to drink”

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 09:35

Hire bikes parked at end of west London street during Boat Race

“A few bikes show up and it’s the apocalypse”: Angry locals fume after “swarms” of hire bikes “dumped” on streets during Boat Race – but cyclists say, “Imagine if they all drove cars instead” + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Peter Sagan’s still dancing, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, reaction, and silliness on the midweek live blog

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 08:50

2025 Colnago V5Rs action Tadej Pogacar complete bike

Colnago unveils V5Rs: lighter, faster, and Pogacar-approved – is this really “the ultimate all-rounder road-racing bike”?

New frame weighs just 685g (unpainted) and it’s significantly more aero than the V4Rs, according to Colnago

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 08:00

Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle at Paris-Roubaix

“I had too much to drink”: Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw bottle at Mathieu van der Poel apologises and “will take legal responsibility”

Dutch rider was struck in the face by a bottle thrown from the crowd during Sunday's race, the man responsible since questioned by the police

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 16:10

Halfords cycling sales grow in boost for bike industry

Cause for optimism although Halfords admits sales "remain volatile" and indirect impact of Trump's tariffs remains to be seen

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 15:37

Convoy electric trailer aims to cover e-cargo bike jobs without taking up e-cargo bike space

Convoy's electric trailer offers cargo bike practicality with minimal bulk

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 15:00

“A lab in the palm of your hand”: Movistar to use hydration test that tells you how much you need to drink in seconds via a saliva sample

The MX3 hydration testing system tells you what you should drink and exactly how much to prevent dehydration and maximise your performance

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 14:14

“Careless” driver banned for a year after breaking cyclist’s leg in bike lane crash

Driver denied causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving over incident which left cyclist with two breaks to left leg

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 13:07

Bikes stolen from Jasper Stuyven’s wife during Paris-Roubaix trip, but dismissive police say: “Welcome to Roubaix”

While watching the women's race their car was broken into and bikes, a laptop and bags stolen

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 10:30

Gary Fisher’s e-bike project Morelle is promising sub-15-minute charge times

Limited edition model will sell for around $3,000 but long-term plan is e-bike subscription service

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 09:04

Mathieu van der Poel, 2025 Paris-Roubaix

“An ordinary mafia”: Fans slam “thieves” at UCI for slapping Van der Poel with £928 fine for “unauthorised feeding” in Paris-Roubaix; Mohorič fan club helped identify bottle throwing spectator; Cycling UK rebrand; Evenepoel comeback + more on the blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s dealing with the Paris-Roubaix comedown the best way — a stint on the live blog, bringing you the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 08:58

Litter-picking cyclist told recycling centre is vehicle only

Council U-turn over “ridiculous” bike ban at recycling centre, after litter-picking cyclist told he needs a car to drop off rubbish

"The world's gone mad!": Litter-picking cyclist told he can only visit recycling centre in a vehicle, but council quickly backtracks

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 15:53

An “impossibly light” Gore-Tex rain jacket and big ticket footwear: Five Cool Things from Rapha, Specialized, Assos, Boardman and Crankbrothers

We're covering a range of cycling clothing and footwear, from premium shoes and jackets to more budget-friendly jerseys in this edition of our weekly review product round-up

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 13:03

Bike shop owner says “constant bad press” for e-bikes such as BBC Panorama episode drove closure

"The media didn't differentiate between genuine UK legal e-bikes and the overpowered ones available online, which didn't help"

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 12:18

Bike shop rammed by vehicle during burglary

“Scumbags” ram raid bike shop, but owner can’t claim insurance as excess soared 900% after another burglary last year

Police manage to recover one stolen bike but Skinnergate Cycles owner urges cyclists to be vigilant when buying "cheap nearly new bikes"

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 11:42

Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw bottle at Mathieu van der Poel hands himself in to the police

The spectator, who was accused of "attempted manslaughter" by the incensed winner of the men's race on Sunday, hasn't been identified but reportedly expressed regret for his actions

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 09:20

Tadej Pogačar, 2025 Paris-Roubaix bloodied wrist

“That’s why I’m never buying a Richard Mille watch”: Cycling fans baffled as Pogačar’s £250,000 watch leaves world champion with bloodied wrist; Driver: “Main purpose of roads isn’t safety”; Discovery+ spoils Paris-Roubaix result + more on the live blog

Well, that was quite the weekend of sport (between all the adverts, anyway). And Ryan Mallon’s back, exhausted from all that sitting in front of the TV, to keep you up to speed with the latest bone-rattling cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 09:04

Yamaha buys Brose’s e-bike drives business and eyes European market

New Yamaha company gains European service network and headquarters in Germany

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 19:45

“More adverts than bike racing”: UK cycling fans fume at TNT Sports’ Paris-Roubaix coverage

TNT Sports inundated with complaints as fans watching £30.99-a-month subscription furious at "awful coverage" and "just ridiculous" number of ad breaks

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 17:50

Mathieu van der Poel wins 2025 Paris-Roubaix

A hat-trick in Hell: Mathieu van der Poel wins third Paris-Roubaix in a row

Tadej Pogačar distanced after crash on cobbles, as Van der Poel hit by bottle thrown from crowd

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 15:09

Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle thrown from crowd at Paris-Roubaix, demands legal action over attack

Missile appeared to be a Visma-Lease a Bike-branded bottle which struck the Dutchman in the face on cobbled sector

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 14:55

Tadej Pogačar hit by own team car at Paris-Roubaix

Tadej Pogačar almost knocked off bike by his own team car at Paris-Roubaix

Heart in mouth moment for world champion

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 13:35

“What a save!”: Paris-Roubaix pro miraculously dodges crash with soigneur who stepped into road

Davide Ballerini's bike-handling tested to the limit as soigneur attempted to get bottle off the road

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 12:44