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Bikes overtake motor vehicles in City of London for the first time thanks to surge in dockless hire e-bikes

The City of London Corporation's data also found the number of people cycling on their own bikes has declined slightly, whilst demand for cargo and Santander bikes have also increased.

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 12:53
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“You’re on a red light, you idiot!” Cyclist almost crashes into Michael Gove on crossing, slamming politician for “ignoring Highway Code”; Driver with “observational skills of garden gnome” doors cyclist; Pidcock Tour plans changed + more on the live blog

The Tour de France is just 18 days away (I know, where’s the year gone?), and to pass the time, Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:09
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“There wasn’t a real danger to cyclists”: New cycle lane making road riskier than ever, locals say amid claims money could have been spent on “something more important”

The council says the new two-way protected cycle route adheres to national safety standards and that plans were widely publicised, despite concerns the work started “out of the blue”

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 17:06
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“Sometimes I wish I had died”: Cyclist had quarter of his skull removed after fly-tipped, asbestos-riddled shed on blind bend caused “catastrophic” crash

Truck driver Craig Frewin was jailed for 16 months for “deliberately and cynically” dumping the dismantled shed on the road

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 15:59
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Can Magene’s top-end bike computer as used by Astana compete with the best? Plus Specialized’s 3D-printed Mirror saddle and more from Rapha, Joe Blow and Gaciron

We have smart bike tech, comfort upgrades and clever bike storage in for review this week. Here are the previews with the full reviews landing on the site soon 

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 13:17
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“Bad policy as well as bad politics”: Wes Streeting slams “extraordinary” timing of £4.5bn cycling and walking investment after defence secretary’s resignation over funding

The former health secretary insisted he was “all in favour of walking and cycling”, but said the timing of the government’s new cycling and walking investment strategy was “not a choice I would make”

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 12:59
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Shimano unveils updated Deore groupset promising better durability and shifting under load, plus refined braking power

Shimano brings its Deore mechanical family to the modern age, promising a host of improvements and refined performance

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 10:29
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Is this the greatest victory photo ever? Pro cyclist goes viral after crashing over finish line while celebrating… and still managing to win the race

Lotto Intermarché’s Liam Slock won’t forget his first professional win in a hurry. And neither will the internet…

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 09:59
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“Use COMMON SENSE”: Woman on mobility scooter hit by onrushing peloton, causing spectacular crash + more on the live blog

Whilst summer seems non-committal to its own arrival for now, Callum is here in a vain attempt to bring some sunshine to your day. Or some bike-related content at the very least...

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 09:36
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“The car park has been there for 30 years”: Car boot sale given go-ahead despite safety concerns over “high speed” cyclists on new bike path

Highways officers opposed the market’s request to continue using the Cheltenham site, normally reserved for coaches visiting the racecourse, due to fears over congestion and drivers crossing the newly installed two-way cycle lane

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 14:28
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This £299 reinforced child bike seat promises calmer, safer rides (and even comes with aero claims) – plus Brooks upgrades legendary B17 saddle, new Van Rysel Menstrual bib shorts tackle “the realities of riding as a woman” + more

Luxury child bike seats from the son of a legendary inventor, luxury adult bike seats from a legendary brand, ups and downs in the niche world of real-time drag measuring devices... it's all going on in this edition of Tech of the Week

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 11:00
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Reform UK accused of causing gridlock “chaos” and forcing rat-running drivers to “bomb” through narrow streets thanks to new cycle lane works

The party says the new cycling infrastructure will “make a positive difference to how people get around this part of Northampton by creating safer and more accessible routes”

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 10:54
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“This is completely different to any pain I’ve ever felt”: England legend Jill Scott completes gruelling 388-mile cycling and running challenge for Sport Relief

The former England and Manchester City footballer has run and cycled from Wembley Stadium in London to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to raise money for local Sport for Change projects and Comic Relief

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 17:55
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Rohan Dennis stopped by police for driving whilst disqualified after ban following death of Melissa Hoskins

The former pro cyclist was handed a five-year driving disqualification and a suspended prison sentence for his role in the death of his wife

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 16:16
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120 redundancies at Cannondale as production facility to close

Pon.Bike is moving the production of Cannondale Bikes to Germany and Lithuania as the Almelo site “no longer fits” multi-brand strategy

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 14:43
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Cycling UK “disappointed” by the government’s lack of commitment to tackling “persistent inequalities” in new Cycling and Walking strategy

The charity is "pleased to see ambitious targets" and an acknowledgement of safety as "the main barrier" for women, but say clearer measures are needed to close the gap

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 12:18
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Telegraph claim Jeremy Vine’s “favourite” cycle lane is controversial… for making drivers look both ways at junction; Cabbies welcome free Boris bikes for Knowledge candidates; GC action expected at Dauphiné + more on the live blog

Callum is here, slightly bleary-eyed after abortively trying to watch South Korea-Czech Republic. At least his sleep schedule is now braced for Scotland-Haiti

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 10:00
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Barcelona to ban private bike share schemes from 2027, as mayor slams e-bike parking “mess”

The decision to expel the likes of Lime and Voi from the Catalan capital, which is set to host the start of this year’s Tour de France, comes as Barcelona expands its public Bicing service – which is not available to tourists

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 17:55
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Is Avinox’s super powerful motor too much for gravel? The Megamo Along e-gravel bike boasts the drive system everyone is talking about, plus clearance for 50mm tyres

Megamo has brought the very latest Avinox drive systems to gravel with its new Along e-gravel bike. But might this be too much for humbler gravel riding?

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 17:00
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“Drivers kill five people every day. Cyclists hardly kill anybody”: Police chiefs accused of ignoring “massive imbalance” as new campaign brands road safety “a shared duty” and officers crack down on rule-breaking riders

“People just seem to be so angry with cyclists all the time, any excuse to cut them up and they’ll take it,” one cyclist said, as campaigners criticised the police’s “well-intentioned but poorly thought through” safety message

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 15:37
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“No war on motorists”: Dividing cyclists and drivers “a complete waste of time”, insists transport chief – as government pushes for 60% of children to cycle or walk to school with new £4.5bn active travel strategy

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander says the new strategy, which aims to build 5,000 new safe routes by 2030, will focus on “everyday” travel needs and also includes a target for at least 55% of shorter trips to feature some form of active travel

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 12:27
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Police launch road safety operation… by clamping down on cyclists using footbridge; Reaction to government’s Active Travel Strategy; Dauphiné sprint + more on the live blog

Callum is here, pondering how to manage his football viewing habits, his sleep and work schedules and his loathing for Gianni Infantino over the next month. And there'll be cycling too...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 09:44
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Standard ‘exclusive’ with anti-active travel campaigners claims Transport for London “covering up” cycling crashes – weeks after government released figures

The story was published the same day the parliamentary cycling group described the government's upcoming Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy as "imminent"

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 17:11
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Drivers told to “go a slightly different route” to stop rat-running on proposed family cycle loop

The committee chair already expects local residents to object to the proposal

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 13:07
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Downhill tech comes to… gravel? Rimpact unveils gravel-specific Tuned Mass Damper

The TMD Gravel claims to bring a smoother ride to all types of gravel bikes

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 12:47
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