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“We have to buy this… for science”: Cyclists in awe (and a bit scared) of £80 “handmade” auction bike found online that “the longer you look the weirder it gets”, including bizarre “knee destroyer” cranks; TDF in UK reaction + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog everybody, Dan Alexander has wrestled the blog keyboard (we only have one, you see) off Ryan and will be bringing you all your updates on this very sunny Thursday

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 09:12
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Edinburgh to host start of 2027 Tour de France: Tour director “optimistic” about free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ

It was also confirmed that the first three stages of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes will take place in the UK, with full details of the Grand Départ, featuring Scotland, Wales, and England, to be unveiled in the autumn

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 18:00
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Near Miss of the Day 924: “I bloody love having a truck driven at me,” says cyclist after hat-trick of close calls

Essex Police defended its “no further action” decision by claiming there “no actual reference points” to determine proximity of the vehicle from the rider, who submitted a “hat-trick of near misses”

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 16:12
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13-year-old driver and passenger, 15, charged with murder in New Mexico after deliberately hitting cyclist in bike lane and uploading footage to social media

Police said another passenger, aged 11, was taken into custody but is too young for criminal prosecution — the boys accused of deliberately killing a cyclist while travelling in a stolen vehicle with a firearm

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 14:51
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Colnago’s new luxury cycling holiday costs £38-per-mile

Colnago wants to "immerse you in Italian craftsmanship and hospitality", riding a custom-fitted C68 with 1999 Paris-Roubaix winner Andrea Tafi and staying at "world-class" Michelin-awarded hotels — if you've got £7,600 to spend on a cycling holiday

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 11:54
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“Why is everyone being so mean?” Mark Cavendish trolled for “dead slow” Paris Half Marathon time – but fans hit back at “armchair warriors throwing shade”; “Dirty-looking” bike lane bollards slammed; Gilbert v Vingegaard; WVA tiles + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the countdown to Milan-Sanremo is underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with enough midweek cycling news and views to keep even Mads Pedersen busy before his inevitable attack on the Poggio

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 09:59
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UCI president David Lappartient vows to stand up to Donald Trump in pitch for top Olympic job

Making his move for International Olympic Committee presidency, Lappartient pledged to make Trump "respect" IOC autonomy on issues such as trans athletes and promised decisions would not be made "from an ideological angle"

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 18:10
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“Tree-hugging” protests backed by David Attenborough continue as council chops down trees to make way for controversial cycle lane

Long-running saga saw residents lose High Court challenge over "destructive" bike lane plans, but council says trees only being cut down because residents opposed loss of on-street car parking

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 15:52
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When was the last time you saw a new rim brake wheelset? Parcours updates both disc and rim brake wheels with new 2025 range

Aiming to balance performance and affordability, the British brand's new disc and rim brake wheelsets start at £799, featuring a redesigned ratchet freehub and the ability to accommodate wider tyres on rim brake models

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 13:11
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Rapha unveils “lightest ever” foul weather rain jacket featuring new, more environmentally-friendly Gore-Tex tech

The new Pro Team Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket is PFAS-free, costs £295 and weighs less than its Gore-Tex Shakedry predecessor, says Rapha

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 11:00
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Merida posts £180m loss — but insists eye-watering figure a “one-time” hit and sales are up 48% in 2025

Despite sales also rising in 2024, Taiwanese bike manufacturer's investment in Specialized, deferred tax losses, expansion of retail premises, and inventory woes blamed for "one-time impact" that it says would not be repeated

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 10:57
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“It’s like Manchester United”: Sir Bradley Wiggins takes shot at Ineos celebrating Paris-Nice stage win “as if they were a French team”; “You are spitting up a lot of blood”: Aussie rider reveals gruesome details of surgery + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the gradually warming live blog seat with all the latest cycling news, views and more

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 10:28
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Tube unions want TfL to ban e-bikes from the London Underground following latest fire

Superior manufacturing standards cited as the reason why e-bikes are permitted while e-scooters are not

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 09:06
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Controversial ‘driveway-blocking’ cycle lane wands revealed to have cost £20,000, but under-fire council defends scheme from critics upset “you can’t just reverse out fast any more”

Councillor insists wands are "relatively low in cost" and necessary because of drivers' pavement parking, the criticism from some outraged residents centred around claims their driveways have been blocked

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 17:00
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The next DJI-equipped e-MTB looks to come from Teewing

Chinese brand looks set to unveil the next DJI-equipped e-bike.

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 14:34
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Giant profits plummet by 60% as inventory woes and heavy discounting bite, but bike brand confident of “recovery” in 2025

Sales dropped 7.4 per cent in 2024 but remained above pre-pandemic levels, Giant noting "reduction in demand" and inventory provision losses of £44.4 million hit business

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 11:51
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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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