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Owner of custom bike specialists Spoon and WyndyMilla enters liquidation, after falling demand and rising costs put business in “impossible position”

“This is an incredibly sad day for everyone involved,” Spoon Group director Andy Carr said, describing the bespoke bike company’s liquidation as “necessary” but “wholly regrettable”

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 10:26

“I think it’s time”: Chris Froome says 2025 could “potentially” be his last season and suggests retiring at Vuelta would be a “nice way to close the circle”; UN Road Safety Ambassador Tadej Pogačar using phone on the bike?! + more on the live blog

One more day before we’re finally into X-Mas week… Adwitiya’s your live blog host this Friday with all the cycling news, views and reaction

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 10:17

Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 30 Riding-3

Rocky Mountain restructures to avoid bankruptcy

But continues as usual.

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 09:12

Three masked moped-riding teenagers arrested after “horrifying” series of attacks on cyclists

Police have identified 13 incidents this month which saw cyclists pushed from their bikes, leaving one with a broken collarbone, while a woman was sexually assaulted by the moped attackers

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 17:13

Tree cut down on Ringwood Road during cycle lane works, Poole

“Is that the tree repeatedly struck by passing vehicles?” Fuming residents slam “eco-vandalism” as bike lane project sees 10 trees cut down “all for the odd cyclist” – but locals ridicule “nature-loving car drivers mourning tree loss”

After motorists claimed the new cycle lane project was “anything but green”, the council said the trees have “overgrown the available space” and obstructed the footpath

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 15:30

Cyclist riding past Belfast cycle lane blocked by parked cars for government cycle to work video

Allowing taxis in bus lanes over Christmas a “huge step backwards” that will “put cyclists at risk”, say cycling campaigners

Cyclists say “clogging up bus lanes with more drivers”, as part of attempts to ease congestion in Belfast, will “risk making things even worse” in a city with a “serious lack of safe cycle routes”

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 11:59

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line

“Notice how there are no cycle lanes to blame traffic on”: Claims “absolute joke” bike lane causing “gridlock” rubbished by campaigners’ old video; Brompton recalls G Line; Could airbags be the solution to cycling’s crash dangers? + more on the live blog

Four more live blogs until Christmas... Dan Alexander is on duty for this one, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction and much more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 09:28

GT Grade Carbon Expert – head tube badge.jpg

GT Bicycles to pause new releases and lay off staff, but iconic American brand not shutting down and “will continue to sell bikes”

The decision has been taken by GT’s parent company Pon Holdings — also the owner of brands like Cannondale, Cervélo, and more — just months after it expanded its team from eight to 23 employees

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 19:17

Cyclists with cakes and Prosecco for cycle lane builders

Cake by the bike lane: Cyclists bring cake, mince pies and non-alcoholic Prosecco to thank workers for building new segregated cycle lane

“We recently had a small celebration,” said a local cycling campaign whose members surprised the contractors and councillors to show their appreciation

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 17:00

New York may introduce e-bike number plates and registration

Legislation would also affect e-scooters, as well as Citi e-bikes and e-scooters used by food delivery drivers

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 15:02

Labour mayor Chris Cooke and Conservative mayor Ben Houcham celebrate removal of Middlesbrough cycle lane, Linthorpe Road (Tees Valley Combined Authority)

“It’s a bad example still lingering around”: Plans to scrap “unpopular” cycle lane unanimously approved by council, as mayor aims to bring “credibility” to active travel initiatives

The removal plans for one of the most controversial cycle lanes in the UK has seen “drawn-out delays” and caused political spats between rival Labour and Conservative mayors

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 13:12

The Adventure Travel Show is returning for its 25th edition, and you can get free tickets with this exclusive code!

Taking place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London from 11-12 January 2025, there are over 100 exhibitors and a great line-up of speakers at this even, with plenty for cyclists... plus we’ve got 50 free ticket discount codes to share

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 10:13

Safe cycling author calls for “less exaggeration of danger” and says cycling on the road is “very safe” – but cyclists argue “massive cultural change” for drivers is needed instead; Cav: “I don’t watch cycling”; Xmas bike stands + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s one week until I can start thinking about taking all these decorations down… Anyway, Scrooge – I mean, Ryan Mallon – is back with all your latest cycling news and views on the midweek live blog

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 09:47

Driver denies causing cyclist’s death during dual carriageway time trial by dangerous driving, man to stand trial next year

Cheryl Tye died during the East District 50-mile time trial championship on the A11 in Norfolk, her death prompted National Highways to warn of "significant dangers" in dual carriageway cycling events and saw local TTs suspended on major A-roads

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 16:54

Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path – via Matt Buck on Flickr Creative Commons

£1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV cameras to tackle “wild west” bikejackings that saw cyclists ditch route and feel “safer between buses and cars”

Consultation underway for plans, including widespread CCTV for Bristol & Bath Railway Path, proposals coming just weeks after robber caught by police within 24 hours of council installing a camera at one section

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 15:31

Cyclist films close pass and phone use (magnatom/YouTube)

“Justice needs to provide protection”: Cyclist close passed by wife of ex-Scotland footballer, before filming driver use phone and run red light, criticises Scottish courts’ “very obvious issues” after “ludicrously lenient” punishment

The wife of the former Rangers and Scotland footballer received six penalty points and a £255 fine having agreed a deal with prosecutors to only be punished for a mobile phone offence

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 10:38

Tom Pidcock riding with Q36.5 teammates in Ineos kit

“Is his new kit still with Evri?”: Tom Pidcock dons Ineos colours during training ride with Q36.5 teammates; Why don’t cyclists use the bike lane? Because it’s blocked by beer kegs; LFGSS forum to shut down citing Online Safety Act + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya’s back to bring you all the cycling news and views

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 10:24

Caltrops strewn across Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“Blatant terrorism to injure and deter bike users”: Cyclists report “ninja spike landmines” strewn by “anti-bike psychos” across cycle lane, with one suffering hearing loss in shocking new low

Police Scotland have said “enquiries are ongoing”, but cyclists were disappointed with the lack of action from authorities, with one local saying that when they reported it to the police, “they didn’t give a s***”

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 17:45

Roglič’s new shades and HED’s “fastest wheels ever”! Five cool things coming soon from Madison, Muc-Off, HED, Velocio and Koo

In our latest round up of cool tech, we’re testing HED’s "fastest wheels ever", an electric mini pump, sunglasses worn by Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe riders, and kit to keep you riding through winter

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 13:04

Mahle’s new XS system has external battery and weighs 2.5kg in total

The system works with both X20 or X30 motors, and simplifies the entire drive system by only using the most "essential elements"

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 12:56

Crash during gravel race, Armidale, Australia

Driver dies after crashing into group of cyclists during Australian gravel race, with one cyclist killed and three injured

The cyclist died on the spot and the driver suffered fatal injuries after getting trapped inside the car, while three other cyclists were also injured but are now in a stable condition

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 12:31

Cyclist riding past Belfast cycle lane blocked by parked cars for government cycle to work video (Department for Infrastructure) 2

Cyclist passes bike lane blocked by cars… in government ad urging people to cycle to avoid “traffic chaos” – as critics say “at least that part of the campaign was realistic”; Colnago’s £2,000 trench coat; Cavendish SPOTY reaction + more on the live blog

As Ruben Amorim would say, ‘new week, new life’ – and that will hopefully be the case on the Monday live blog, where Ryan Mallon will continue the relentless march to 2025 by keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:12

Mark Cavendish wins stage 5, 2024 Tour de France (ASO)

Mark Cavendish wins “special” BBC Lifetime Achievement award after record-breaking final season

“Legacy is important. Most people would like to be remembered for something,” the British sprinter, who won a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory this year before retiring, said

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 09:30

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

Cycling short distances instead of driving could save million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year, transport charity says

New figures from the Department for Transport have revealed that domestic transport emissions accounted for 28 per cent of the UK’s total in 2022, and have fallen by only 12 per cent since 1990

Sun, Dec 15, 2024 15:51

A ‘Smart Helmet’ for cyclists with built-in 2k camera launches on Indiegogo, plus mega pro bike auction, an anti-spill cup holder for your handlebars + more

It's time for tech of the week, with everything from coffee cup holders to ten grand pro bikes featured in this week's packed edition

Sat, Dec 14, 2024 11:59