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“What the f*** are you doing telling me to slow down?” Road rage driver assaulted cyclist after pensioner waved at him to slow down, handed suspended sentence

The motorist, who claimed he was “doing the speed limit”, blocked the road and shouted at the cyclist to “fight me” and “go back to Africa”, before attacking him in an alleged chance encounter outside the rider’s home the following day

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 11:59

“The sludge is what’s holding it together”: Cyclist’s drivetrain from hell that no amount of degreaser can save… and left others questioning if “better and cheaper to get a whole new bike” + more on the live blog

It's Thursday which means Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty, rounding up all the news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling as the weekend creeps closer

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 09:07

“Paint is not protection, here’s why”: Damage to Edinburgh cycle lane (FixMyStreet)

“Paint is not protection, here’s why”: Damage to cycle lane sparks calls for properly protected cycling routes

Questions asked as Edinburgh cycle lane left severely damaged by "something large and heavy", raising safety concerns with the cyclists who use it and calls for "properly segregated lanes" — as under-fire council insists safety remains a "key priority"

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 17:15

E-cargo bike delivery sector laments pressure from “tax-dodging, modern slavery using competitors” as Zedify goes into administration

Administrators hope to keep Cambridge and Edinburgh hubs open via a quick sale

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 16:52

School headteacher backs “very exciting” cycle lane to keep children safe… but councillors claim “barking mad” scheme will “shrink” space for cars

While primary school hopes new bike lane could encourage more children to safely cycle in, local politicians have expressed concerns the road will be narrowed and traffic slowed

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 11:54

Government abandons proposal to double e-bike power to 500W after negative response from the industry

Return of 'twist and go' throttle e-bikes also rejected

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 11:42

“Like they were tipped off that our address has expensive bikes”: Olympic cyclist’s home raided by burglars, with doorbell recording suggesting they “had very specific information”

Cannondale Synapse and Giant TT frame taken in burglary, a Ring doorbell capturing footage of the burglars looking for bikes in a way that suggests "it was premeditated"

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 09:59

“It’s my town too, and I want a cycle lane”: Campaigner calls for “de-normalisation of cars” and slams anti-cycling opposition over “a handful of parking spaces” – but ex-racing cyclist says “I never liked bike lanes”; Froome 2026? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the mornings are getting brighter bit by bit, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your midweek helping of all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 09:52

Brian Cookson at 2013 Junior World Track Championships

“Can you imagine any retailer of any other product getting away with that?” Ex-UCI president Brian Cookson uses baked beans analogy to hit out at “outrageous and incompetent” Warner Bros. Discovery for “trying to kill cycling for British customers”

Beanz Meanz Heinz, but TNT means… no cycling, at least according to former British Cycling chief Cookson

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 18:28

Rare gold Aurum Magma among multiple bikes stolen in latest professional raid on bike shop, after four “Mission Impossible-style” burglary attempts last year left police questioning “inside job”

Multiple bikes stolen in latest break-in at shop that last year raised the alarm about burglars' brazen reconnaissance, cutting through ceilings and walls, and crawling across floors to avoid setting off alarms

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 18:13

Birkenhead to Liscard active travel plans

Cycling “misinformation” blamed for “aggressive, vocal minority” opposing major cycle lane plans, as Tory councillor accused of spreading rumours to alarm residents about “cycle chaos”

Plan for 28 new cycle lanes being undermined by falsehoods that have been "repeatedly pushed for years", councillor suggests in call to listen to "silent majority" over outspoken "naysayers"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 16:28

Wallet-friendlier wheels and bib tight triumphs: a super six of top cycling products from Gorewear, Hunt, Scribe, Galibier, Assos + Lezyne

This month's small but perfectly formed list includes wheels, winter bib tights, a nifty little light set and some sensibly-priced sunnies

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 12:41

Near Miss of the Day 920: “This was a typical ‘Oh look a cyclist, I must pass them’ without any thought for the situation”

Driver's impatient "must get in front" overtake of cyclist lands them police warning letter for "inconsiderate" manoeuvre

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 12:26

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! Two spots on a stunning four-day Italian cycling holiday with Sportive Breaks Sponsored

If beaches, rolling hills, gravel roads and the best cycling Tuscany has to offer sounds like the perfect weekend, then we've got a cracking prize to give away thanks to the good people at Sportive Breaks

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 12:00

Chichester Dutch-Style roundabout (Jubb Consulting Engineers)

Property developer pays for £950,000 Dutch-style cycling roundabout to prioritise cyclists and improve safety… but furious locals still claim “nightmare” project is “wasting” taxes

One resident even claimed the roundabout had already caused two crashes... despite it not yet being open and still surrounded by roadworks — although others have argued "it's not costing the public purse" and moaning residents should "give it a chance"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 10:57

Magdalen Bridge, Oxford and Oxford Mail Facebook question

“Take the red lights away, they don’t use them either!” Drivers urge council to “get rid” of city’s cycle lanes – but others ask, “What bike lanes?” and complain about having to pass cyclists safely in bizarre anti-cycling bingo + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, where Ryan Mallon will be bringing you all the latest cycling news, views, and some of the usual silliness, too

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 10:17

LeMond carbon fibre factory application approved

Yellow-themed carbon fibre factory owned by Greg LeMond heading for Grimsby, and could create 400 jobs

Three-time Tour de France winner's carbon fibre manufacturing company to create up to 400 jobs with major factory producing the material for engineering and other non-cycling industries

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 17:48

Cycling clothing brand La Passione closes, but founder promises “new chapter”

Premium cycling apparel company stopped taking orders at the end of 2024, its founder stating the "time has come to turn the page" and "explore new opportunities"

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 15:14

2025 Fairlight Strael 4.0 complete bike – 1 (2).jpeg

“A new benchmark for steel all-road bikes”: Fairlight Strael gets a huge redesign

The road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2021/22 gets a major update for 2025; all-season road bike is said to be lighter, stronger and more versatile, joining the all-road category with increased tyre clearance and a new steel tubeset

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 13:16

Cyclists “increasingly fearful” after death of “very experienced” rider in collision, as police increase patrols and urge near miss reporting to “deter dangerous driving and protect cyclists”

A 74-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision in January, prompting questions about a lack of safe cycling infrastructure and the police's approach to protecting vulnerable road users from dangerous driving

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 13:11

Reevo: The hopeless, hubless e-bike that failed to bring about a “Reevolution”

Reinventing the wheel so that it’s loud and heavy and you can’t stop it…

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 11:32

National junior 25-mile TT champion killed in collision while training

Lancashire Police are appealing for information after promising young cyclist Aidan Worden died in a collision on Saturday morning

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 10:29

Sir Richard Wallace and Lagan towpath, Lisburn

Strangest anti-cycling campaigner ever? Bike path expansion plans opposed… by 19th-century landowner and MP (kind of); “They wouldn’t have stopped at the Tour de France”: Cyclists refuse to race after 50 riders crash in heavy rain + more on the live blog

Have you started your week like Mathieu van der Poel, bursting out of the traps? Or are you playing catch-up like Wout van Aert? In any case, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you entertained as you slog through the ‘cross course of life on the Monday live blog

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 10:00

20mph speed limit “single most significant change we’ve ever seen,” says Cycling UK as data reveals 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads since change – but Conservatives slam “confusion and frustration for drivers”

The charity said the Welsh government’s latest figures are “proof that slower speeds save lives”, and called on the rest of the UK to implement default 20mph limit

Sun, Feb 02, 2025 19:27

UCI confirms imminent ban on carbon monoxide rebreathing “outside a medical facility”, citing health reasons

The ban on using commercially available CO rebreathing systems will begin from 10 February, with the UCI claiming repeated inhalation "can result in acute and chronic health problems". The ban is independent of world anti-doping regulations

Sat, Feb 01, 2025 16:37