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Mayals Road active travel route, Swansea

Welsh Labour government to prioritise walking projects over cycle lanes, as cycling campaigners fear “missed opportunity”

Concerns come after Welsh government accused of "deeply disingenuous" move "using drop in casualties on 20mph roads to justify cutting back on active travel infrastructure"

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 10:00

“Can’t beat racing in Spain in August”: Geraint Thomas ‘confirms’ Vuelta as final race before retirement… and Pro Cycling Stats falls for it; Tom Pidcock to make Giro d’Italia debut in “fantastic opportunity”; April Fools roundup + more on the live blog

Five more sleeps to the Ronde… And to pass the time, Ryan Mallon will be here with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog – while remembering to check the calendar before reading anything on the internet

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 08:56

Donald Trump and the Tour de France peloton

TNT Sports subscription hiked AGAIN to £37 a month due to latest Trump tariff announcement

*April Fool!* The president announced today that any TV pixels entering the US would be subject to a 20% tariff, causing other nations to put retaliatory levies on American media companies in the latest blow for pro cycling coverage

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 06:00

Parking in bike lane on Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol

Bollards installed on new cycle lane outside hospital after drivers immediately block it

Complaints as new cycling infrastructure outside Bristol Royal Infirmary instantly blocked by parked vehicles

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 16:15

Bike theft? That stinks! Meet the lock that releases “an ultra-nauseating gas” if it’s cut to deter thieves

Available to pre-order for €179.99, the CactUs lock is said to release a "corpse-like" stench that can also cause eye irritation and shortness of breath if a thief dares to cut it by more than 1cm

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 13:24

Bikes, more bikes, carbon wheels and race tyres! Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Boardman, Hutchinson, Farsports and Temple Cycles

Climbing bikes, budget-friendly aero bikes, touring bikes, plus Chinese wheels and race tyres in this week's round-up of cool products currently in for review

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 13:05

Pro cyclist gets yellow card for “kamikaze” crash at Gent-Wevelgem

Jordi Meeus in trouble with the commissaires after causing major crash by racing up the inside on a corner and taking out multiple riders

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 11:34

‘My ride. Our right’ women’s cycling campaign

“It’s important we build safe cycle routes designed with women in mind”: Abuse and unsafe infrastructure preventing more women from cycling, Cycling UK report states

Cycling UK suggests seven years of cycling progress has reduced barriers for men, but female cyclists have been left behind

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 10:00

‘Taxpayers to fund bikes for refugees and pensioners’, Telegraph says in rant against “bizarre” bid to tackle active travel inequality – week after claiming Cycle to Work is for “rich cyclists”; Van der Poel vs fans on their phones + more on the live blog

It may only be Monday, but we’re already deep into Cycling Holy Week, spring has officially started, and Ryan Mallon’s determined to keep the classics party going on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 08:43

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

“Those people are better off not coming to the race”: Mathieu van der Poel slams ‘fan’ who spat at him during race, as police open investigation

The spectator was caught on camera spitting at the Dutch star as he soloed to his second consecutive victory at the E3 Saxo Classic

Sun, Mar 30, 2025 18:14

Is this £600 carbon balance bike a glimpse into the future of your full-sized one? Plus another new AI rear-view for cyclists, Vittoria launches new tyre pressure calculator, radical Ekoi pedals now available + more

All the hottest new tech from Giant, Ekoi, Garmin, Vittoria, Quad Lock, Berk Composites and more

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 12:00

Cyclists and runners on DIY path next to Cambridgeshire Guided Busway

“14 years of inaction”: Cyclists accused of walking on tracks and “holding up buses” in protest at constant flooding on active travel route, forcing users to create DIY path “dangerously close” to controversial busway

“A solution to the flooding must be designed and delivered before we have another serious injury or fatality”

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 18:58

2025 Aviiav Jagae mother-of-pearl wheelset

Check out these handcrafted mother-of-pearl concept wheels — but will anyone ever be able to ride them?

Aviiav shows off special edition carbon wheelset finished with the traditional Korean decorative technique, the brand now testing if the concept product can be used and sold

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 11:32

Cyclist accused of smashing car windscreen with bike lock during road rage clash

Cyclist accused of smashing car windscreen with bike lock, “turning it into a weapon”, in alleged road rage clash with driver

“The cyclist, who I presume obviously didn’t see him, must have gone into the back of him,” the motorist’s father said about the initial incident that sparked the confrontation, which they claim was captured on a bus driver’s dashcam

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 11:27

“Those cobbles are cushions for him”: Cyclists impressed by Van der Poel taking off vest while turning on cobbled climb; Cab driver turns left without indicating, almost hits Jeremy Vine… and laughs it off; No AI Wout van ‘Art’ + more on the live blog

One more day until the weekend... In the meantime, Adwitiya’s on live blog duty to bring you all the latest cycling news, views and opinions

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 10:19

Ponomarets Eidolon: a custom urban e-bike that weighs less than 10kg

Billed as “the world’s lightest bespoke e-bike” – but is it?

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 09:57

Pro cyclist’s horror three-metre plunge over guardrail sparks call for more earpieces, gear limits, protective kit, and other safety measures

Soudal Quick-Step’s Martin Svrček, who suffered a fractured collarbone, scapula, and ribs in the crash on the Cipressa, was only found after calling for help over race radio, prompting his team boss to urge cycling to “embrace technology”

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 18:55

Giro quietly launches two new premium cycling shoes, revamping the Imperial and Empire SLX and promising “superior performance”

The BOA-equipped Imperial II and lace-up Empire SLX II have appeared on Giro’s US website, priced at $424.95 and $374.95 respectively

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 17:12

Cycling shoe brand Sidi reports £3m profit increase and 33% revenue growth, two years after takeover

“The positive results over 2024 are the result of Sidi’s desire to constantly innovate and improve,” the Italian brand’s CEO said, highlighting the success of Sidi’s new product range

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 15:38

MPs call for “urgent reform” of Cycle to Work scheme to tackle active travel inequality

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking has also urged the government to clamp down on pavement parking and remove discriminatory access barriers on bike paths, highlighting “systemic underinvestment” in active travel

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 11:59

“It’s really an eye opener that someone commutes on this”: Photo of fixie rider’s “absurd” commuter casually parked at bike rack amuses cyclists online; When a heart rate monitor captures the exact moment you realised you’ll crash + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another sunny Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander in the hot seat for your updates, news, reaction and more as we creep towards the weekend

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 09:07

Why does TfL think non-folding e-bikes are more of a fire risk than folding e-bikes?

Tube unions have been calling for an e-bike ban since a fire last month

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 17:09

New 3D-printed cycling helmet could be ‘safer, lighter and more comfortable’, but researchers admit design still needs more comprehensive testing

University of Gothenburg researchers believe design "has the potential to enhance energy absorption and reduce the risk of head injuries" thanks to its geometrical patterns

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 16:56

“A textbook example of terrible highway design”: Council blasted after “serious downgrade” at popular roundabout leaves cyclists and pedestrians with no safe route to hospital

NHS workers had previously joined cyclists in slamming the changes aimed at encouraging “more and faster” motor traffic, with the council also accused of ignoring its own safety audit

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 15:13

Tadej Pogačar spotted riding mystery bike

Has Tadej Pogačar been spotted riding Colnago’s new V5Rs?

Images appear online of world champion riding (what looks like a) mystery bike, sparking rumours of a successor to the V4Rs coming soon

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 14:35