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Home Office cancels cyclists’ £1,500 fine over migrant found inside bike rack

British holidaymakers returning from France drove to their home in Essex before discovering stowaway in covered bike rack on rear of motorhome, the Home Office initially fining the couple for "failing to check that no clandestine entrant was concealed"

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 10:11
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“People on bikes are really just pedestrians”: Cyclists say James May “gets it” as ex-Top Gear host slams “extremist” cycling traffic lights; Peter Sagan goes topless as Ken in Barbie cha-cha; Sarra Hoy: “Illness won’t define us” + more on the live blog

Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! And to celebrate, your resident Irish live blogger Ryan has kindly given up his day off to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views. And the occasional Sean Kelly tribute, of course

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 10:02
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UK e-bike motor repair centre to begin servicing Bafang systems

eMBC and eBike Motor Centre expand warranty and repair services

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 09:27
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Near Miss of the Day 923: Bus driver commits “hair-raising” overtake towards lane of oncoming cyclists… before blasting horn and “giving them the finger”

“Not reported because City of London Police are not interested in traffic offences unless it’s cyclists jumping red lights. Ironically, we’d all have been safer here if we had done”

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 18:53
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Clipped in performance from flat pedals? Powercage thinks it has the answer… plus new Canyon suspension gravel bike spotted, Ltd edition Van Nicholas + more

This week we've got products from Powercage, Canyon, MyWhoosh, Van Nicholas & more...

Sat, Mar 15, 2025 12:00
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“Monstrous” cycling junction scheme scrapped after locals complained about removal of “iconic” lamp at roundabout

Critics argued the CYLCOPS-style junction would “gridlock traffic and cut off the high street”, as well as remove Shaw’s ‘big lamp roundabout’ – but others pointed out they’d never even noticed the “landmark”

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 21:32
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“Coward” cyclist allegedly grabbed and punched female walker after dog crossed his path at nature reserve

The walker says she was grabbed by the hair and punched in the arm and ribcage during the “hideous” altercation, which took place on a shared path

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 12:53
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“Keeping it clean looks like a nightmare”: Puzzled cyclists want explanation over mysterious new wheels with hollowed out rims; CyclingMikey “anticipated bad driving” to avoid collision with driver turning across cycle lane + more on the live blog

We’re almost there! Adwitiya’s itching for a sunny ride this weekend, but until then, he’ll be bringing you all the cycling news, views, reaction and more

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 09:52
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Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because someone has parked a van… and opened a table saw workshop; Vingegaard couldn’t use left brake after Paris-Nice crash, as two-time Tour de France winner faces potential broken hand + more on the live blog

Just like Jonas Vingegaard trying to stay warm on the bike, Adwitiya’s trying to do the same on the live blog seat — while also bringing you the latest cycling news, reaction, and the general chit-chat

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:04
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Police arrest 16-year-old after cyclists “deliberately” knocked off their bikes, leaving one with “potentially life-changing injuries”

Essex Police says cyclists injured in weekend incident involving riders of two mopeds, as officers also "carrying out enquiries into two other similar incidents"

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 09:30
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US police officer who ran over and killed cyclist as he watched YouTube video at the wheel could face 15 years’ jail

The officer was going five miles per hour over the speed limit and allegedly watching a video by right-wing influencer Matt Walsh

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 18:20
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UK bike sales plummet to early 1970s levels and were lower than any other year this century in 2024, reveals Bicycle Association report

While non-electric and electric bike sales fell by 4% and 5% respectively, in what the association considered to be a “challenging” market, high-end road and mountain bike sales increased

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 14:39
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Ever thought of combining your bike pump and rear light in one? Us neither, but this ‘world first’ will soon be crowdfunding on Indiegogo

Named 'Tiny Bike Pump ACS', this gadget builds on Flextail's other electric pumps and adds in a unique rear light feature

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 13:00
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Deliveroo rider who killed cyclist while riding an illegally modified e-bike given community service and four-year driving ban

The food delivery rider said he had bought the motor online after being advised by fellow riders, and was looking at his Sat Nav when the collision took place

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 12:06
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Tenways CGO800 Plus gears up for change

Back to a rear hub motor for Dutch brand’s new model – but this time with gears

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 11:17
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Traffic Watch account claims “road restrictions squeezing lifeblood out of London” – but cyclists say “it’s not cycle lanes or LTNs… it’s too many cars”; Tommy Voeckler clocks super-fast 1:13.21 half-marathon – while gurning for TV + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the GC action is set to kick off at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, and Ryan Mallon’s facing his own uphill battle: keeping you all up to speed with the latest cycling news and views on the midweek live blog

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 09:37
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Review: EcoBike Forest

A fun, fast, drop bar e-bike for commuting or exploring

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 20:00
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British Cycling unveils “bold” four-year strategy to get people riding bikes – but road safety expert blasts failure to “tackle danger for cyclists”

The governing body aims to reinforce Britain’s position as a “world-leading cycling nation” while also tackling health and social inequalities by ensuring “everyone has the opportunity to ride a bike”

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 18:19
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Specialized’s new 2025 range includes its “fastest, lightest, and most durable road tyres yet”

RapidAir TLR is the lightest production tubeless road tyre in the world, according to Specialized, while its gravel tyres are more cut-resistant than previously

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 17:00
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Police sergeant tells cyclist he broke law by not riding in cycle lane after reporting close pass driver – but Irish government insists vast majority of bike paths are not compulsory

The sergeant mistakenly claimed that the compulsory use of bike lanes had been widened, prompting the government to clarify that the law was only changed to allow electric mopeds and scooters to use cycling infrastructure

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 16:08
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Litespeed releases “the world’s lightest titanium road bike”

Coll dels Reis comes with a claimed frame weight of 948g in a size medium

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 13:30
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Cannondale launches revamped Topstone Carbon gravel bike with internal storage, updated suspension and a lefty fork option

A more practical affair than Cannondale's recently-launched SuperX gravel race bike, the new Topstone Carbon has space for wider tyres, an updated suspension system and internal down tube storage. Full bikes start from £2,950

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 13:00
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MP calls for mandatory bell law for cyclists “to warn pedestrians”, as Iain Duncan Smith renews ‘dangerous cycling’ law campaign and claims e-bikes are causing “major danger”

The Labour government says it is “certainly looking at” the former Conservative leader’s proposals to introduce cycling tougher laws, after an amendment featuring the changes was shelved due to last year’s general election

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 11:41
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Trigger Happy’s Angry Cyclist is back: Local newspaper covers “fed-up” cyclist screaming “elephants” at pedestrians crossing a cycle lane… but it’s Dom Joly’s TikTok audio; Could TotalEnergies sponsor Ineos Grenadiers? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya is back as your live blog host with your daily dose of cycling news, views, reaction and more

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 10:02
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Cyclists returning from French road trip fined £1,500 after migrant found inside bike rack on the back of their motorhome

British holidaymakers fined by Home Office for failing to "check that no clandestine entrant was concealed" after discovering migrant had clung to rear bike rack for six-hour journey home

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 17:24
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