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“Another race, another wrong turn”: Bizarre scenes as cyclists follow motorbike and go the wrong way before finish line for the second time in two weeks, as riders’ union president slams organisers

Chaos in the final metres led to riders taking a wrong exit at a roundabout and coming into the way of oncoming cars, with Marc Hirschi crashing and Romain Grégoire winning the race, who said the other riders were “lacking in lucidity”

Sun, Mar 02, 2025 13:40
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Lost your KOM? Strava cracks down on leaderboard “violations” to keep segment competition fair, plus Rapha re-engineers Pro Team Bib Shorts with help from Lachlan Morton, Jorvik Tricycles goes hybrid, AI coaching, new BBB sunglasses + more…

All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Strava, Rapha, BBB, Vekta and more...

Sat, Mar 01, 2025 12:00
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Edinburgh and Wales expected to host opening stages of 2027 men’s Tour de France, as Leeds set for Tour Femmes Grand Départ

Auld Reekie and La Grande Boucle – a match made in heaven?

Sat, Mar 01, 2025 11:09
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Britain set to host Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027, according to reports

“Advanced” talks are underway for what could be the UK’s third Tour start and an official announcement could be made as early as next month – with sources suggesting stages in England, Wales, and Scotland

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 17:10
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Driver who “charged through” mini-roundabout and hit cyclist before reversing over her – leaving her with multiple serious injuries – keeps licence

David Knight was given six penalty points and fined £600 for failing to give way at the junction and crashing into Patrycja Gutowska, who suffered sternum and pelvis fractures and a collapsed lung

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 16:37
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Police vow to clamp down on “anti-social cycling” after arresting man for riding bike on pavement and failing to stop

Officers also told residents that they are targeting the illegal “misuse” of electric bikes, but admitted this process is “time consuming”

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 14:59
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E-bike parking bays are working in Westminster so they’re going to be made permanent

Council says move will ensure streets “remain clear and accessible for everyone”

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 12:03
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“We face enough hatred as it is”: Cyclists thank police for pointing out 750W motor-powered vehicle with throttle up to 28mph is “not an e-bike”; “Take it easy over Cipressa”: Caleb Ewan’s advice to Pogačar for Milan-San Remo + more on the live blog

February is almost over? Guess what, so is this week! Adwitiya’s back on the live blog to see you off into the sunset with all the latest cycling news, views and reaction

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 10:04
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Boardman unveils new “four-season fast” SLR road range… and the prices look attractive too

Designed to be comfortable and versatile as well as quick, is this the road bike we’ve been waiting for?

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 10:00
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“Don’t leave girls behind”: Calls to address gender gap for children cycling, as new report finds almost twice as many boys ride bikes as girls – and 80% of children want traffic-free routes and pavement parking bans

Sustrans’ inaugural Children’s Walking and Cycling Index also found that more than half of children want to cycle more, but only 14 per cent of children’s journeys are currently made by bike

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 17:20
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BMC goes all-in on integration with new Teammachine SLR

The updated Teammachine SLR features a redesigned front end with fully integrated hoses, offering "best in class stiffness and weight", with prices starting at €2,999 (~£2,480)

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 16:05
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Canyon goes back to its roots with launch of ‘MyCanyon’ custom bike programme… but it’s only available for the Aeroad CFR right now

We're told there are plans to expand MyCanyon to other bike models down the line, but for now only those who can stretch to the high-end Aeroad CFR will be able to go to town on a Canyon custom paintjob

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 16:00
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Fake deal-laden Endura websites and social media ads offering 80% discounts a scam, cycling clothing brand warns customers

Endura says it is “actively working with enforcement agents” to have the sites and ads, which have regularly popped up on cyclists’ Facebook feeds recently, taken down

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 13:59
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Shocking footage shows violent bikejacker swinging hammer at cyclist before stealing bike in latest Regent’s Park attack

“To me it seems like it can’t be that many people doing it – pulling out a hammer to rob a bike is not opportunistic, it’s people who know what they are looking for”

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 12:32
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“If it’s stupid but it works it’s not stupid… I think”: Cyclists pleasantly surprised by front derailleur “hack” that turns your bike 1x using just a roadside rock… (sort of)… but is it really a “rock-solid solution”? + more on the live blog

2025's rattling on and we're almost in March, Dan Alexander will be daydreaming about the classics' return and some longer spring evenings in between all your usual Thursday live blog updates

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 09:08
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Family of ultra cyclist whose Auckland to Wellington cycling record was smashed by Lachlan Morton thanks Rapha for “owning up to the false narrative” surrounding former record holder

Brian Lambert’s family had previously asked cycling clothing brand to remove the video and donate proceeds to charity, after a film based on Morton’s record-breaking side featured another former record holder instead of Lambert

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 18:04
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Nukeproof has been bought by Belgian Cycling Factory

Previously owned by Frasers Group and key Chain Reaction Cycles brand lives to tell another tale.

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 17:00
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“Inattentive” driver with “comprehensive loss of concentration” who drove on wrong side of the road and killed cyclist jailed for two years

“Ric’s bike was how he got to work every day,” his friend and bandmate said. A memorial concert is set to be held in the cyclist’s name

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 15:30
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Mountain bike brand Nukeproof sold by Frasers Group to Belgian bike manufacturer after less than a year

Nukeproof’s components and bike range will be available to buy via Belgian Cycling Factory’s distributors from the third quarter of 2025

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 13:05
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Chinese X-LAB AD9 aero road bike as used by Astana on cycling’s WorldTour now for sale to the public at £2,553 for the frameset

XDS Carbon-Tech has taken naming rights for the XDS Astana pro team, and the bike their riders are racing on this season is now available to buy in the UK

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 12:48
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“Perhaps the way to support cycling is by not putting it behind a big paywall?” TNT Sports’ grassroots campaign slammed as “sportswashing” amid price hike – but others say encouraging cycling is “British Cycling’s job” + more on the live blog

Just three sleeps until Omloop… And after a week away a very excited Ryan Mallon is back to start the countdown to Opening Weekend with the usual mix of news, views, and silliness on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 10:04
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Ekoi’s radical road cycling pedal system that “has Look and Shimano scared” is now available to buy, priced at £592 with compatible shoes

Ekoi claims "revolutionary" PW8 shoe/pedal system is "more efficient, lighter, more aerodynamic, easier to use" and can apparently save you up to eight watts

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 17:22
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Topeak’s £1,200 bike toolkit of dreams, Princeton’s more affordable(ish) wheel sub-brand, new Panacer superlight inner tubes, fresh Fizik and Udog shoes + more from our cycling trade show travels

Highlights and sneak peeks from the COREbike show 2025 – Fizik, Brooks, Panaracer, KMC, Topeak, Basso, Evoc & more

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 15:17
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Cycle lane outside primary school blocked twice a day by parents parking illegally, but council “dismissive” of cyclists’ concerns

"The cycle lane is completely pointless if cars are just using it as a parking bay": Concerned cyclist asks for barriers to prevent school run issues but told enforcement only carried out "when resources allow"

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 13:50
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“Steal away”: Violent bikejackings targeting cyclists “are doing society a favour”, writes journalist in column claiming latest hammer attacks in Regent’s Park are “excellent”

Times newspaper column claiming cyclists have turned London park "into a circle of hell" and bikejackings "doing society a favour" follows latest reports of cyclists threatened with hammers and pushed off by violent robbers targeting high-value bikes

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 10:41
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