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British Cycling (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

“What happens when you take on Shell as a sponsor”: Cyclists blame “nauseating greenwashing” deal as British Cycling membership drops by 15,000 in under two years

The national governing body also posted its third consecutive loss amid “severe economic headwinds” – as its CEO emphasised the “urgent” need to modernise and increase commercial prospects, while insisting there’s no “overnight fix”

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 17:31

Fuming councillor blasts “unacceptable” decision to spend “ring-fenced” roadworks cash on cycling and walking schemes instead

Over £77,000 was set aside to repair a “dangerous, deteriorating” road near a housing development, but the council said “meaningful improvement works” would cost “far in excess” of the sum provided by the developers

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 15:31

The Standard 12 December 2024 comment “Why is London suddenly full of cyclists charging at pedestrians?”

Standard slams “homicidal cyclists charging at pedestrians”… with image showing motorist about to hit cyclists on bike lane; Evenepoel says his shoulder is “pretty much destroyed”; Brutalist ‘brifters’ blasted by baffled bicyclists + more on the live blog

The X-Mas countdown’s very close to single digits now… Adwitiya’s back to keep you updated with the latest cycling news and views this Friday

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 10:38

A radical new take on road bike shifters or an “ergonomic disaster”? Ingrid road ‘brifters’ cause a stir as groupset nears production

Could these road bike shifters - described as 'the cybertruck of bike shifters' - rethink the way we change gear? Probably not, but they look pretty unique

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 10:22

Katy Marchant crashes into crowd during UCI Track Champions League (Eurosport)

Velodrome owners promise to “explore” ways to improve rider and fan safety after “unsettling” crash which saw Olympic champion Katy Marchant catapult over new barriers and into crowd

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority said structural engineers had checked the recently installed Perspex fences to make sure they were “undamaged” before reopening the track on Monday

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 18:33

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

“Tech always gets faster – it’s on riders to not do stupid things,” says Tadej Pogačar, after rival team boss called for “slower bikes to save lives” and pro claimed “modern bikes break every time you crash”

“Everybody wants to go faster all the time, but I don’t think there were no crashes a hundred years ago,” the world champion said in response to Tour director Christian Prudhomme’s assertion that “riders are going too fast” and “endangering themselves”

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 14:03

Netherlands may introduce a quality mark for safe, legal e-bikes

“It should make it easier for consumers to make a safe choice" says Dutch bike industry organisation

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 11:43

UAE Team Emirates at the 2024 Tour de France (ASO/Billy Ceusters)

UCI to ban use of carbon monoxide in pro cycling due to “health side effects” – but says controversial rebreathing method can still be used “in a medical setting” to test riders’ altitude training progress

The governing body argues “the complete lack of knowledge about the long-term effects of repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide” justifies a ban, but says the testing process carried out by the likes of UAE Team Emirates and Visma-Lease a Bike will remain

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 11:14

“Nobody should be allowed near a driving licence until they’ve undertaken a comprehensive cycling course”; Lance Armstrong vs Jake Paul; Lapierre bikes back in WorldTour; Bizarre Tour de France betting tale; Festive 500 in one ride + more on the live blog

Only 13 sleeps 'til Christmas (or nine live blogs if you use the alternative road.cc Advent Calendar)... Dan Alexander is bringing you all your news, reaction and more from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 09:26

Binley Cycleway, Coventry (Coventry City Council)

“We could have saved more trees”: Council approves loss of 26 trees to build cycle lane — but “saddened” authority says felling due to residents rejecting reduced road width

The trees will now be chopped down and replaced with 32 new saplings by the council, who have been accused of spreading “misinformation” by residents who previously organised the largest tree hug in the country

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 16:47

Remco Evenepoel, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

Remco Evenepoel calls for drivers to use Dutch Reach after suffering multiple fractures in dooring incident on training ride

The double Olympic champion has launched ‘Remco Reflex’, a road safety campaign by partnering with postal service whose van driver was involved in the incident

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 12:59

“Pandering to the few that don’t even pay to be on the roads”: New Dutch-style roundabout branded an “expensive disaster area” by drivers – but cyclists say it’s “100% safer” and the “start of better cycling infrastructure” + more on the live blog

It’s two weeks until Christmas – and, more importantly, 41 days until the Tour Down Under – so Ryan Mallon’s back to continue the festive countdown with more cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 10:02

“A cycle-hostile road for only the brave”: Cycling campaign slams council plan to introduce bus lanes instead of bike lanes, rubbishes “factually misleading” claim new proposal will still encourage cyclists

Initial scheme would have seen segregated cycling infrastructure, Bristol City Council now preferring to install bus lanes instead and leaving campaigners "extremely disappointed" by "massive policy failure" to "drop" walking and cycling

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 17:06

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

Wife of ex-Scotland footballer scores hat-trick as cyclist films close pass, running red light and phone use… but rider left frustrated by “ludicrously lenient” punishment of £255 fine and penalty points

Cyclist accuses courts of "poor protection of vulnerable road users" after driver only punished for mobile phone use having accepted deal with prosecutor

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 14:58

Germany has a safety standard for e-bike battery charging cabinets – could it become more widely adopted?

‘What happens in the cabinet, stays in the cabinet’

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 12:55

Schwalbe’s new G-One RX gravel tyre ushers in new technologies and tread

New tyre is primed for mud and welcomes a new carcass design.

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 12:02

Coming soon! Van Rysel RCR-F “setting a new standard for aero bikes”… says Van Rysel

New RCR-F has been developed with aero wheel outfit Swiss Side and will hit the peloton next season; will Decathlon offer it at a bargain price?

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 11:24

Cyclist awarded $26m damages (court documents)

Cyclist disabled with life-changing brain injury awarded $29m damages after collision caused by inattentive truck driver “going too fast”

Lawyers for the driver's plumbing company had tried to settle for $500,000, Pennsylvania cyclist Heath Wilson thrown 25 feet by the impact and now living at a long-term care facility due to the severity of his injuries

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 10:51

Juan Sebastian Molano in leaked 2025 UAE Team Emirates kit

“Money doesn’t buy taste”: Tadej Pogačar’s UAE team slammed for “ugliest kit and bike combo ever” – sponsored by oil giant’s new investment arm… but “at least Pogi won’t have to wear it”, fans say + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the days are getting shorter and shorter, but Ryan Mallon’s back at the helm to make sure the live blog is still jampacked with all the latest cycling news, views, and the occasional rambling anecdote…

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 10:12

Pidcock remains on Pinarello for off-road season

Tom Pidcock’s off-season move has been big news – but everyone has wondered which bikes he’ll be on for his new team?

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 09:54

Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Many Tories sincerely hate bike schemes”: Stop bashing cycle lanes and LTNs, former Boris Johnson adviser tells Conservatives — as “enormous noise on social media” doesn’t mean they are “vote losers with the general public”

"If we actually want to reduce congestion, we have to tackle the real causes of it, which are the same as they always were: traffic, parking and roadworks," former adviser to two recent PMs tells Tories in call to drop criticism of cycling and LTNs

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 17:33

The most expensive bib tights we’ll have ever reviewed! Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Hunt, Muc-Off, Coros and Madison

As well as Assos' £420 bib longs, we're also currently trying out the "absolute fastest" road race wheelset, wet weather accessories, winter cycling kit and a GPS smartwatch, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 16:58

Worthing Railway Approach works/Monty’s Café (West Sussex County Council/Facebook)

Café owner claims “pointless” cycle lane “destroying” business as lost parking spaces mean customers of 10 years “won’t turn around any more”, but council points out safe and attractive streets “boost economic activity”

Despite "re-providing some spaces a short distance away", café owner claims area outside station is now a "ghost town" as they "rely on builders" who have "always been able to find somewhere to park" but are now "all gone"

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 12:42

Guernsey mountain bikers find stake with nails on cliff path (Guernsey Mountain Biking Association GMBA/ITV News)

New cycling route sabotaged with wooden stake and nails, as “hazard” protesting new access granted to cyclists raises safety fears

Local mountain bikers campaigned for 10 years to get permission to ride cliff paths, the first trial ride halted by the concerning incident

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 10:35

Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

“Complete joke”: Cycling fans aghast as Mark Cavendish snubbed by BBC Sports Personality of the Year; “Slow down the bikes to save lives,” says team boss; Storey slams UCI amid 100/1 SPOTY odds; Pidcock still on Pinarello mtbs + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of two-wheel-themed news, views, and general silliness on the cycling live blog

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 09:11