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Israel-Premier Tech (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Israel-Premier Tech cycling team face more protests at Tour Down Under as campaigners call for “no sport with apartheid”

Team spokesperson insists protests "do not pose a problem" and work has been undertaken to ensure they "do not impact the race, nor our right to participate"

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 11:13

Yorkshire close passes (images: Bikery on Twitter)

“My first ride of the year resulted in five drivers reported”: Cyclist shares pictures of five close passes; 19-year-old British rider comes close to winning first stage at Tour Down Under; Peter Sagan does wheelies with fan + more on the live blog

Having survived Blue Monday, Adwitiya’s on duty to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on this no-particular-PR-stunt-colour Tuesday

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 09:47

“The world’s most accurate hydration sensor”: Flowbio makes some big claims, plus more cool things coming soon from Factor, Scribe, Sidi and Galibier

A shiny new race bike, hydration sensor, fresh kicks, a winter jacket and the carbon wheels upgrade you've been waiting for?

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 17:12

“My chips went cold”: Cyclists getting post-race kebabs forced to race again to catch “out-of-breath” bike thief in “40km/hr chase”

“As soon as I saw those two chase after him, I wasn’t too worried because I knew he couldn’t out-pedal them,” said Zakk Patterson, whose $15,000 road bike was the thief’s target

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 14:24

Leaked SRAM 2025 Force AXS road groupset

Is this SRAM’s new 2025 Force AXS road groupset? Leaked images show new components with strikingly similar looks to SRAM Red AXS

The reliably grainy pics may hint at SRAM's next generation second-tier road groupset, and if it is then it could look a lot like its top-tier Red AXS option. A Hammerhead computer is also shown

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 14:13

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Family of charity cyclist killed and buried by drink driver to receive six-figure compensation

Tony Parsons, 63, died after being hit by Alexander McKellar, whose twin brother helped him hide the body by burying it in a shallow grave

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 11:35

So what’s Bosch’s new Battery Lock function all about then?

Bosch batteries can no longer be used if stolen, theoretically making them worthless to thieves

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 10:57

Reel of crash (Bruno Berthié Qlctp/Facebook)

“You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel”: How to do lots of damage to your bike very quickly; Triathlon star Blummenfelt insists cycling switch was “possible”; Dramatic crash overshadows racing’s return at Tour Down Under + more on the live blog

We're kicking off another week of action here on the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander is with you for all of Monday's news

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 09:02

2025 Pashley Roadfinder – Shimano Ultegra.jpg

The Swiss Army knife of bikes? New era dawns for Pashley with launch of Roadfinder

New steel platform comes in conventional and electric models and in road and gravel builds; made in Stratford-upon-Avon using both 3D-printed elements and more traditional building techniques, complete bikes start at £2,795

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 09:00

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Brompton bike factory approval a “dark day for nature”, says wildlife trust – while also slamming “puzzling” lack of car parking spaces

The folding bike brand says it will create a new wetland habitat as part of the planned “eco-friendly” headquarters and factory, but campaigners argue “nature has been sidelined… for a company with well-documented financial instability”

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 10:05

“All-in aero”: Giant launches new “lighter, faster” Trinity TT bike; “A new chapter blending speed, strength and safety”: Vredestein’s high-performance tyres; Touch-up paint for crash-scuffed bikes + more

All the best new tech we've seen this week, featuring hot new stuff from Giant, Rapha, Bianchi, Santini, Rouvy, Pirelli, Vredestein and Legend Wheels

Sat, Jan 18, 2025 12:00

Chichester train station bike theft parody sign

“Bicycle Redistribution Point”: Spoof sign highlights train station’s bike theft problem, as designer slams police inaction and lack of security for cyclists

“My hope is that this will spark some action to improve security and deter thefts in the area,” says the man behind the “depressingly accurate” sign, described as “Chichester’s answer to Bansky”

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 17:45

Women’s cycling team sports director banned for five years over “inappropriate” sexual and psychological behaviour towards riders

Velopro-Alphamotorhomes’ manager has also been suspended by the UCI for three years for failing to adequately respond to allegations made by several of the team’s riders

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 14:38

“E-bikes are not illegal”: BBC hit with more complaints about “misleading and damaging” Panorama e-bike episode, as cycle shop owner says: “Finding a wolf in sheep’s clothing should not be a reason to attack sheep”

“The safety of road users is the most important thing, but highlighting danger should not involve the misrepresentation of an important and fast-growing sector increasing the amount of healthy, eco-friendly travel”

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 12:34

Bike maintenance brand apologises to Sir Chris Hoy and removes video linking cycling legend’s cancer diagnosis to rival chain lube after legal action threatened

Green Oil founder Simon Nash has confirmed he apologised for “any distress” caused by the video, which claimed Hoy’s cancer was linked to “PTFE bike lubricant exposure”, but insisted he didn’t think the six-time Olympic champion “would mind at all”

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 10:59

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

“Schrodinger’s bike bell”: Cyclists “can’t win” as Guardian writer asks for “just one ding from speeding cyclists” but others cite pedestrian conflict; Tour Brown Under: Lachlan Morton confesses “I sh*t myself three times” on Ride Around Australia + more

It’s a Friday and Adwitiya is your live blog host tasked with ushering in the weekend… and also, bringing you all the cycling news and reaction round-up

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 09:44

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Green Oil criticised for “really poor taste” Sir Chris Hoy posts

Sir Chris Hoy’s management launches legal action against bike maintenance brand over “distressing” video linking cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

Representatives of the six-time Olympic champion requested for the posts, questioning whether Hoy’s cancer was linked to “PTFE bike lubricant exposure”, to be removed by 15:00 on 16 January, but received no response. The posts have since been removed.

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 16:58

Teenager charged with endangering life after wire strung across popular bike path, causing two serious crashes in “stupid, sinister, malicious” attack ahead of Tour Down Under pro races

An 18-year-old has been arrested after police said wire was stretched across the path “at the most dangerous height you can possibly get”, injuring members of a group ride and “severely” damaging their bikes, as pro cyclists urged to be vigilant

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 16:13

Dangerholm’s Solace Wasteland is the coolest e-gravel bike we’ve seen

If Mad Max rode e-gravel, we're certain his bike would look a lot like this.

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 15:23

Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

UCI considering use of “rider airbags” and gear restrictions to “enhance safety”

The governing body also revealed that 35 per cent of crashes during the 2024 season were caused by “unprovoked rider errors”, and confirmed that its new yellow card system and sprint finish protocols will also be expanded

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 15:11

Timothée Chalamet parks Lime bike at London premiere of A Complete Unknown

Dylan goes electric… and gets fined! Timothée Chalamet slapped with “£65 parking fine” after riding Lime bike to London premiere of A Complete Unknown

The Oscar nominee says he opted to hire one of the dockless e-bikes due to a “traffic jam” in the capital, but claims he was fined for leaving the bike in a ‘no-parking zone’ on the red carpet

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 12:10

2025 Ridley Noah Fast aero road bike Uno-X

“Pushing the limits of UCI regulations”: Ridley officially unveils new Noah Fast aero road bike claiming 8.5 watts of speed savings

The new Noah Fast confirms leaked images we saw in November that revealed a TT bike-inspired front end, new integrated handlebars and 34mm tyre clearance. Complete builds starting at £7,999, and the bike also features a Universal Derailleur Hanger

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 09:47

“Eight people on bicycles occupy the space for one modern car”: Cyclist’s traffic photo sparks debate about “future of cities” and “efficiency” of cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 09:06

Mark Cavendish Tour de France 2024 (ASO/Billy Ceusters)

“If you get a knife held to your neck, you can’t do anything”: Mark Cavendish recounts “zombie knife” burglars who made him feel “helpless” in front of wife and kids

The Manx Missile has opened up about the 2021 armed robbery at his Essex home in which two watches were stolen, while also hinting that his future lies in team management

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 17:58

Lockhaugh Rd ahead of Sherburn Park Drive turn, Rowlands Gill

Council warned “future deaths could occur” unless speed limit is lowered on road where cyclist was killed by overtaking minibus driver

A minibus driver overtook the cyclist before a bend on a 40mph residential road, resulting in head injuries that resulted in his death three weeks later

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 13:28