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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

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

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

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

CGO800 plus Pre-launch Poster-EU version

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

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

Review: EcoBike Forest

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

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 20:00

British Cycling barrier sign at road race

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

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

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

2025 Litespeed Coll dels Reis complete bike angle

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

2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon gravel bike Lefty lifestyle

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

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

Cyclist dodging pedestrians on bike lane, Leith Walk, Edinburgh

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

Cyclists fined over migrant in bike rack

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

The Heybike EC Compact looks a promising and budget-friendly day-to-day e-bike

City model boasts automatic 3-speed hub gears

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 15:06

New Komoot users now must buy £4.99 monthly subscription to send routes to cycling computers

Users who have already purchased or unlocked specific Komoot map products, such as single regions or region bundles, will still be able to plot routes and sync them to devices as before — new users now needing to subscribe for the functionality

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 13:13

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £127 each up for grabs! Sponsored

Fuel your big rides this year with help from TORQ. Four lucky winners will share this bumper nutrition prize bundle worth over £500 in total, including bars, gels, hydration drink mix + more to celebrate the brand's 25th birthday

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 12:00

Sir Bradley Wiggins with his fifth Olympic gold medal

“Within three years of retiring I was a drug addict”: Sir Bradley Wiggins recalls post-cycling “mess” that led to bankruptcy but insists financial woes “resolved”

Recent documents suggested Wiggins' unpaid debts had doubled to almost £2 million, the five-time Olympic champion saying he was "getting ripped off left, right and centre" and the "people responsible are paying a heavy price"

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 10:29

“Cycling needs to realise scale of its safety problem”: Jonas Vingegaard won’t let his children race because cycling is “just too dangerous”, says “too many riders race like they don’t have brakes”; No Paris-Roubaix for Pogačar? + more on the live blog

The sun is shining, birds are chirping in the trees, and Paris-Nice is underway – spring is well and truly here. Oh, and Ryan and Adwitiya are back from their weekend rides to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news on the Monday live blog, too

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 09:25

Got £21,000 to spend on the “world’s most exclusive” bike build at a luxury Girona lodge? Plus get waxed at US Specialized stores, Brompton C Line goes 12-speed + more

All the best new tech from Michelin, Hutchinson, Newmen, Brompton, The Bike Tailor, Zéfal, Pearson and more

Sat, Mar 08, 2025 12:00

Phone driver who sent two WhatsApp messages seconds before killing cyclist in “prolonged episode of bad driving” set to serve one year in prison

Nicole McGeown had also veered onto the grass verge twice in the moments before she rammed into cyclist Ronald Walker, and claimed she was distracted by an overtaking motorist. She has been banned from driving for four years

Fri, Mar 07, 2025 18:53

Calls for “less obstructive” solutions to cycle lane’s “driveway-blocking wands” as councillor says “bollards should be replaced with white lines” – but local authority points out drivers are still parking on bike route

“Given the increasing width of vehicles, and the manner of driving by some, the use of measures like wands to protect schoolchildren in particular is an important tool,” the council said, defending the controversial wands

Fri, Mar 07, 2025 13:16

50% off Hunt Proven Carbon Enduro wheelset

Heavy-hitting and super-strong wheelset is now available at its best price yet.

Fri, Mar 07, 2025 11:54