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Local Bike Shop in London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“Survive until 2025… if we can get to the end of this year, we’ll be okay”: British bike manufacturers hoping to make it through industry woes

Years since Covid have seen numerous cycling businesses disappear, from big players and major distributors to smaller independents, with many of those who have survived posting huge losses

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 11:17

New cycle lane has “ruined village”, made it more dangerous for drivers, and leads to cyclists “nearly taking children off their feet”, angry locals say; “People with penny-farthings need parking too!”; Massive fancy dress helmet + more on the live blog

It may be another grey November Monday, but don’t worry – there’s still plenty of cycling news and nonsense knocking about, and Ryan Mallon’s busy keeping track of it all on the live blog

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 09:47

Learner driver (image CC licensed by David J Morgan via Flickr).

Driving instructors less likely to believe collisions “are usually the cyclist’s fault” and that cyclists are “nuisances” after cycle awareness course, new government pilot study finds

89 per cent of instructors who took part in the study said they would teach their students differently about how to drive around cyclists safely after the course

Sun, Nov 03, 2024 15:57

A38 cycle lane, Birmingham (Birmingham Cycle Revolution)

Is cycling and walking being shafted in the West Midlands? Mayor distances himself from “downgraded” voluntary road safety job ad that has since disappeared

Richard Parker denied involvement in the short-lived job posting, with one active travel campaigner saying that replacing a full-time Walking and Cycling Commissioner role with a voluntary one would be "devastating" for cycle route delivery in the region

Sat, Nov 02, 2024 12:50

Are electromagnetic cycling pedals on the way? This patent suggests so… plus another folding commuting helmet, IndieVelo rebrands as TrainingPeaks Virtual, Karoo battery life boosted + more

It's Tech of the Week time, with new stuff from Vittoria, Rapha, Bioracer, Rudy Project, TrainingPeaks and more

Sat, Nov 02, 2024 12:00

Cyclist films phone using driver in queue of traffic

Police warn camera cyclist about “leaning into lone female drivers’ windows” to capture phone use evidence – but later apologise for “inaccurate recollection” of incident

The same cyclist also received a warning letter for “riding down the middle of a road towards an oncoming bus” while filming phone-using drivers, but says the lack of enforcement of dangerous driving is “making the law worthless”

Fri, Nov 01, 2024 18:26

Cyclist in London on the phone – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists caught looking at phones in Japan could face up to six months in jail, as new stricter cycling laws take effect

According to the new law, cyclists could also be sentenced to three years in prison and fined £2,500 for riding under the influence of alcohol

Fri, Nov 01, 2024 10:57

Eli Iserbyt gets beer thrown at by spectator at Koppenbergcross

“Don’t come to a bike race if you’re going to do this”: Cyclocross rider who stamped on rival’s bike has beer chucked on him by spectator; Bus driver calls LBC and says “cyclists don’t belong on roads”; Cav and Roglič in kimonos + more on the live blog

Another week almost done and dusted, Adwitiya’s your live blog host this Friday to get you over the line with the latest cycling news and views

Fri, Nov 01, 2024 10:04

“Safe, efficient, and easy to use”: Cycling junctions “keep everyone protected with no impact on drivers” says Active Travel England, amid hysteria over “chaotic” new layout with 36 traffic lights

Residents in Cambridge complained that the newly upgraded junctions are confusing, increasing congestion, and leaving “long queues of cars standing on idle”

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 18:33

Grimsby town centre fine (North East Lincolnshire Council)

Town where cyclist ordered to pay £1,150 for riding on shopping street cuts ‘no cycling’ tannoy message down to twice an hour because “it was too repetitive” – as councillor says residents can “park their bike up and walk in”

Campaigners claim town centre cycling bans are making cycling “more dangerous” and “cutting off” entire areas from people who ride bikes

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 15:12

Electric Bike Alliance – E-Bike Positive 4

Misleading reporting is damaging public perception of e-bikes says trade body

ACT concerned at growing misconception that all e-bikes are unsafe

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 14:02

“We made it difficult for the police to ignore”: Cyclist leads police to serial bike thief in DIY sting operation – after spotting stolen bike on Gumtree

A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with handling stolen goods after police accompanied the cyclist to the thief’s flat to “keep the peace”

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 12:30

Airbag cycling bib shorts designed to reduce injuries could become a reality in 2025

Team behind the aerObag project has developed a working prototype and report positive interest from the UCI

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 10:08

$250 Walmart bike gets $3,000 worth of upgrades

“I don’t care how much it costs…”: Cyclist stuns bike shop by upgrading $250 Walmart ride with DT Swiss wheels, Shimano GRX and dropper post in $3,000 spree + more on the live blog

Are we all feeling spooky? It's the Halloween live blog, Dan Alexander donning his (rain) cape and in a full Lance Armstrong costume for this one...

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 09:26

Cyclist in London (Ruoyu Li on Unsplash), Rachel Reeves

Cycling UK lauds Rachel Reeves for recouping additional £100 million for cycling & walking in Autumn Budget, but “disappointed” with another fuel duty freeze

Critics of the new Labour budget, including Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, have expressed frustration at the discounted fuel duty, with some describing the funding allocated to cycling as a “drop in the ocean”

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 17:00

“What is being built is not fit for purpose”: NHS workers join cyclists in slamming “last-minute changes” to roadworks plan which severs popular cycling route at busy roundabout, instead adding more lanes to encourage “more and faster” motor traffic

“Clearly no thought whatsoever has been given to people arriving by bike. How this got through the approval process is hard to understand,” the chair of Norwich Cycling Campaign said.

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 13:06

Cyclist on road next to a lorry (image: British Cycling)

“For every truck that pulls out without thinking, there is a cyclist with no helmet”: Cargo bike boss calls for cyclists to “be courteous to motorists and not fly through red lights”, claiming streets filled with “warring factions” + more on the live blog

All eyes may be on the House of Commons, but you’ll be pleased to hear that Ryan Mallon’s still resolutely focused on keeping you up to date with the latest cycling news – and the occasional funny video – on this Budget Day edition of the live blog

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 09:58

2022 Dauphine – Ineos Grenadiers Pinarello Dogma F 2

Shimano sales down 12% in 2024, but cycling components giant points to “signs of progress”

Manufacturer reports income in its bicycle division is down a quarter on 2023 amid ongoing inventory woes and a challenging economic picture

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 17:22

London cyclists (Ayad Hendy via Unsplash)

Cycling UK and British Cycling urge Labour to “significantly increase” active travel budget to 10% of transport spending

What will new government's first Budget look like for cycling?

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 12:23

“High risk” Gin e-bike chargers seized and destroyed by UK customs

Budget brand says it has contacted customers and implemented “enhanced checks” in its supply chain

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 11:59

Lorry driver narrowly misses cyclist in shocking close pass in Japan

“He should be wearing hi-vis”: Lorry driver turns himself into police after “worst close pass ever” – but motorists still find ways to blame cyclist; Cycle lane slammed due to loss of illegal parking spaces; Tour de France routes + more on the live blog

It’s Tour de France route announcement day and, when he’s not busy finalising his travel plans for next July, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:09

Bodyguards using Strava are putting Trump, Macron, Biden and other world leaders in danger, French newspaper investigation claims

US Secret Service says "affected personnel notified" following report by Le Monde which suggested confidential movements of presidential candidates, Emmanuel Macron, Jill Biden, Melania Trump and Vladimir Putin could be traced via agents' use of Strava

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 09:53

oxon travel cycle lane picture – via twitter.PNG

Conservative councillor wades into cyclist hi-vis clothing discussion with “reprehensible” rant… says “Lycra louts” who ride in roads instead of cycle lanes “suffer the consequences”

County councillor criticised for "disgusting" comments as council also questioned for call to pedestrians and cyclists to make themselves visible

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 17:45

We review a 48kg bike*! Five cool things coming soon from Wattbike, Look, Standert, Gloria and Strider

Ranging from 5.8kg to 48kg, we have indoor bikes to titanium builds, and race machines to balance bikes in our latest haul of cool things in for review

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 17:07

Swytch MAX+ e-bike conversion kit brings a rear hub motor option

Upcoming version will also be compatible with thru-axles

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 16:53