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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
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“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
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“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
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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
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“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
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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
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“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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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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
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“Cars never seem to be the problem”: Cyclists slam Times article blaming Paris cycle lanes for slower bus journeys – but ex-transport officer claims “bikes prioritised over everything”; Chalamet cycles; Montmartre 2025 Tour finale? + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week, it’s the middle of January, and Ryan Mallon’s back with some hopefully not so middling cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:18
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New Spanish law to “protect” cyclists proposes drivers must slow 20km/h below speed limit before overtaking bike riders

Authorities introduce raft of road safety proposals, with safe speeds and distances highlighted when overtaking cyclists

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 17:32
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Brompton CEO warns chancellor removing tariffs on Chinese bikes could “kill” folding bicycle brand

Profits at Brompton plummeted by over 99% in 2024, the bike brand's chief now warning that removing tariffs would flood the UK market with "sophisticated, well-organised and well-resourced" Chinese competitors

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:26
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Bicycle lights brand closes after 35 years, citing “political winds” and “decline” of US manufacturing

Light & Motion has ceased operations after more than three decades in business, highlighting the "challenges of being a US manufacturer"

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 10:34
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“At least try to make it less obvious”: Fans blast UAE Team Emirates’ new sponsor — a UAE-based AI startup with 37 followers; Cyclists horrified by “haunting” image of kid’s bike “vaporised” on driveway during Los Angeles wildfires + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the frosty live blog seat to bring you a round-up of all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 09:34
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£2m settlement for cyclist who suffered “traumatic, life-changing brain injury” in collision

Rider was cycling to work in Somerset when he was knocked off his bike and suffered "serious damage to his skull and brain" — a law firm having now secured a seven-figure settlement

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 15:54
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Could this be the best pro cycling paint job of 2025? Meet the new street art-inspired Van Rysel–Roubaix RCR Sponsored

There's still no sign of the new RCR-F aero bike for Van Rysel–Roubaix, but the 2025 team bike paint job looks like a standout winner

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 14:44
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The Car.Los V1 is a folding, front-loading e-cargo bike

E-cargo bikes are big, but this one… not so much

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 14:29
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Does this new 10.8kg titanium e-road bike really “redefine what’s possible in lightweight e-bikes”?

Urtopia has unveiled the drop-bar Titanium Zero e-bike at the CES Show – with 3D-printed titanium frame and “the world's smallest, lightest, and highest torque-density motor” – that weighs just 10.8kg

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 13:01
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