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“Sir David agrees to save our trees” banner in Coventry

‘Tree-hugging’ cycle lane opponents ‘backed’ by David Attenborough accuse council of spreading “misinformation” – but local authority says trees are only being cut down because residents opposed loss of on-street car parking

While campaigners claim they are “concerned about the safety of cyclists and vehicles”, new data suggests collisions along other sections of the cycleway have “significantly reduced” since it was installed

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 17:20

Christmas tree plonked in middle of Limerick cycle lane

Rockin’ around the cycle lane Christmas tree: Backlash as city’s massive tree plonked in middle of contraflow bike lane, forcing cyclists into oncoming traffic

After cyclists criticised the “baffling” decision to block the bike lane for the second year in a row, the council has since moved the tree, allowing cyclists to pass while narrowing the footpath

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 12:59

Police fitting cyclists with temporary lights, Oxfordshire

Police stop 50 cyclists for riding without lights in “educational event”… and get blasted for “namby pamby approach” and “two-tier policing”; Why don’t cyclists use the bike lane? Because it’s slippery and squelchy with wet leaves + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Adwitiya’s on the chilly live blog seat to bring you all the latest cycling news, views and more

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 09:19

“Pissed off” residents use angle grinders to chop up Lime bikes abandoned by “thoughtless” cyclists in private car park

“Overcrowding highlights the need for more designated parking locations,” Lime said in response to the news, after residents sent them pictures of the hacked up bikes to be collected from the private property

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 17:39

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

Robber caught by police within 24 hours of council installing CCTV cameras on popular cycling and walking path, dubbed the “Wild West” after several violent bikejackings

Calls for installing CCTV cameras on the Bristol & Bath Railway Path, made by cyclists for months, were finally heeded by the council after two bikejackings at knifepoint left cyclists saying they felt “safer between buses and cars”

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 14:31

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Sir Bradley Wiggins’ unpaid debts double to almost £2 million, as five-time Olympic champion’s bankruptcy woes continue

The latest information comes from a new bankruptcy report for the 2012 Tour de France winner, who’s already had his medals and trophies seized and forced to “sofa surf”, with his lawyer declaring “he’s lost everything and doesn’t have a penny”

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 11:36

“Gone in fixie seconds”: Opinion split over minimalist bike lock set-up… but is it actually that bad?; Tom Pidcock insists “training won’t change” and talks of mental fatigue; Merida revenue up but profits down + more on the live blog

It's an old-school live blog this Thursday, Dan Alexander doing the morning before editor Jack gets involved this afternoon — what a throwback

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 08:50

Drug driver already disqualified from driving sentenced to eight months in prison for hitting cyclist who was thrown eight feet in the air, leaving him with fractured skull and spine

The driver admitted to using heroin on the day of the collision and had no licence or insurance, and had already been convicted of drink-driving, failing to stop, and driving without due care and attention

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 17:32

Stone Circle rising – UK Gravel Festival revived for 2025

With gravel category products being a robust cycling segment, a new company has formed to host The Stone Circle event, scheduled for 27 to 29 June next year.

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 16:06

The Trek FX+ 7 gives you a rack and mudguards on an e-bike that’s still light enough to carry up stairs

Urban e-bike is built around the TQ HPR-50 mid-motor

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 15:30

Tree huggers protest Binley Cyclway in Coventry (gilly_t_photography, Karron Gibson on Facebook)

“They just don’t want a cycleway”: Campaigners criticised for staging country’s largest tree hug to block “destructive” bike lane plans — while suggesting it could be built by “lighting up” nature reserve

The cycle lane has faced opposition from locals due to reduced parking and concerns about drivers “blindly reversing” into cyclists, and recently made headlines after Sir David Attenborough encouraged a 11-year-old boy to protest against it

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 15:15

Colnago unveils new steel road bike “masterpiece” that costs £14,500 and uses only Italian-made components

Just 70 limited-edition Steelnovo frames to be produced, the build complete with Campagnolo Super Record in a "fusion of tradition and technology"

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 15:00

Strava users can no longer publicly share activity data on third-party apps, as company aims to crack down on fitness syncing ecosystem

Cyclists won’t be able to share their ride data with others on popular platforms like VeloViewer, with the company also noting that “posts requesting or attempting to have Strava revert business decisions will not be permitted”

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 11:09

Chaos at Polish cyclocross race (Wena Sport)

“Who could possibly enjoy this?” Chaos and carnage as cyclists slip and slide all over muddy “Takeshi’s Castle-style” hill during cyclocross race; Amateur tells pro teams “I just want a chance” after smashing Mortirolo Strava KOM + more on the live blog

You’ll be pleased to learn (or not) that the snow outside won’t be bringing any disruption to live blog proceedings this chilly Wednesday, as Ryan Mallon braves the frosty conditions to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 10:20

Grimsby PSPO enforcement officers (North East Lincolnshire Council)

Hundreds more cyclists fined by “enforcement officers” under town’s controversial cycling ban, months on from rider ordered to pay £1,050

Council behind much-criticised ban warns "there are consequences to your actions"... although it has cut the 'no cycling' speaker message to twice an hour because "it was too repetitive"

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 17:36

Moustache recalls Friday 28 and Dimanche 28 and 29 due to potential issue with forks

French brand issues voluntary recall as certain forks may be prone to cracking or breaking following an impact

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 15:54

The Arid is Mondraker’s first non-assisted gravel bike

The Spanish brand commits to gravel with a bike designed to balance stiffness and compliance for all kinds of gravel.

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 15:20

£2.6m investment in new cycle lane is “misleading” and actually funding road resurfacing for drivers, report suggests

Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure claims "sole objective to improve" cycling and walking routes so "significant" cost will be "met from active travel budget" — but questions have been asked about why works also include road "resurfacing"

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 15:06

Pinarello launches F1, the least expensive model in the F Series road bike range at £3,000

F1 comes with a Shimano 105 (mechanical) groupset and a £3,000 price tag

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 14:08

Check out highlights from Rouleur Live: Canyon, Van Rysel, Colnago, Factor, Cervelo, Bianchi, Fizik…

Have a look at some of the most interesting bikes and equipment that we spotted at the London show

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 12:34

Chris Boardman tells much-criticised COP summit that cycling’s “superpower” can help tackle climate crisis, marks “first time” active travel “has actually appeared in a major platform” at the event

Comments come at climate summit slammed by report suggesting over 1,700 coal, oil and gas lobbyists have been granted access, as delegates told to "cut the theatrics" and tackle climate crisis

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 12:02

Site of planned cycle lane in Sutton Coldfield (Richard Parkin) 2

“Morally wrong” cycleway next to busy main road will destroy “ancient hedgerow”, say locals – who tell cyclists they can ride on footpath or road; Tour de France boss calls for budget cap and admits he “wasn’t a fan of the Sky era” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s been snowing, and Ryan Mallon’s all wrapped up, waterproof overshoes at the ready, for a wintery edition of the cycling live blog

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 10:22

A38 cycle lane, Birmingham (Birmingham Cycle Revolution)

“This is not a ban on cycling”: Council insists controversial proposal to “stop or limit” cyclists in Birmingham is “merely a reflection of how cycles are used in the city centre”

Birmingham City Council suggested stopping the "use of illegally modified e-bikes" and those who are "cycling with disregard to other people" are the main priorities

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 18:03

The VanMoof S5 and A5 are again on sale in the UK after bankruptcy last year

Dutch brand recently offered an £850 discount to riders who paid for e-bikes they never received when the firm went bankrupt

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 15:37

“I owe cycling a proper goodbye”: Irish cyclist convinced judge to delay 16-month jail sentence so he could ride Gran Fondo World Championships

Cahir O'Higgins assaulted and harassed a former colleague, his prison sentence starting once he returned from finishing 131st in the 45-49 age category road race, where he wanted to "wear the Irish colours with pride"

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 13:15