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No, you won’t be able to hack pro cyclists’ electronic gears — Shimano shuts down cheating concerns over £175 jamming device, with immediate firmware update to “enhance security” already in use by pro cycling teams

Has it actually happened, and how seriously are the groupset giants taking it?

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 10:37

Cyclist opens car door of driver making illegal turn

“If you make life difficult for me, I’ll return the favour”: Frustrated cyclist opens car door to “teach a lesson” to driver; Pfeiffer Georgi suffers fractured neck in Tour de France crash; Can the T-Rex survive the Vuelta sun? + more on the live blog

One more day for the weekend, the mountains at the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España… until then, Adwitiya is your live blog host this Friday with all the cycling news and views

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 08:55

Trek’s new Checkmate is an all-out aero gravel race machine

And the Checkpoint gets more clearance, more storage and more comfort.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 16:01

London to Paris cyclists in front of the Eiffel Tower

Hotchillee cancels all events and to enter liquidation due to “ongoing financial challenges following Covid and Brexit referendum”

Cycling event organiser says "devastating blow" also partly due to a lack of "sufficient capital injection to continue trading", with significant logistical and financial headaches surrounding its popular London to Paris event since the UK left the EU

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 15:24

Cyclist fights off gang who threatened him with hammer during attempted bikejacking

Four arrested over attack, the 59-year-old cyclist ambushed on his way home from work but able to scare masked gang off with a can of red spray paint

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 14:45

Genesis gives Croix de Fer “biggest update since it was introduced in 2008”, with “racier” design and wider tyre clearance

British adventure brand also announces updates to Tour de Fer and Vagabond models, the "long-standing icon of the Genesis range" the Croix de Fer now with new tube shaping and space for 47mm tyres for "improving already fantastic ride comfort"

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 10:00

Tour de Pologne cyclist breaks back in horrific crash

“Can’t continue with radio ban”: Pro cyclist breaks back in horrific crash as Visma-Lease a Bike manager slams “complete farce” and “chaos” lack of race radios created, but UCI President hits back at “fake news”

At Tour de Pologne only two riders per team have earpieces as part of a UCI trial aiming to improve safety, but many have been critical, including the team boss who called yesterday's crashes "chaos" and said it "cannot continue"

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 09:29

Pro cyclists’ electronic gears can be hacked and jammed by attackers, researchers say

A “different kind of doping”? Cyclists’ electronic gears can be hacked and jammed by attackers with £175 device, researchers say; Tour de France drama: Was Niewiadoma right to take advantage of yellow jersey Demi Vollering’s crash? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Tour de France is finally about to reach… France, and Ryan Mallon is back with more news, views, and nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 09:17

Near Miss of the Day 914 (Twitter: @righttobikeit)

Near Miss of the Day 914: Driver close passes cyclist… then proceeds to pull over and assault him for touching his car

The driver claimed he gave the cyclist “loads of room” despite overtaking with just inches to spare with oncoming traffic, before getting out of the car and pulling down cyclist and his bike, leaving him with flesh wounds

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 17:57

Canyon officially unveils new CFR helmets with HighBar chin strap system that can save you up to 20 watts… at 60-70km/h

Canyon aims to set the bar high with its two new helmets built with the innovative HighBar closure system, priced at £289.95 each

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 14:50

Bikejackers kick “poor kid” and steal his cycle from BMX track, leaving other children traumatised

The incident took place barely two months after knife-wielding youths with balaclavas on quads and mopeds attempted to steal kids’ bikes at the same track in Yeadon

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 12:29

“Structural integrity be damned!” Bike shop mechanics perplexed by shocking valve-finding wheel bodge – and suggest a “couple pieces of thick tape to hide the shame”; Demi Vollering’s double power nap + more on the live blog

As far as Wednesdays go, this is a pretty good one – plenty of sunshine still hanging around, a classics-style stage at the Tour de France, and Ryan Mallon keeping up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. You lucky people…

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 08:54

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“I was getting ripped off left, right, and centre by the people looking after me”: Bradley Wiggins slams “sofa surfing” reports as “sensationalism” and explains bankruptcy “mess” in candid Lance Armstrong interview

“I never did the sport for the money, but I realise I should have paid more attention to it. I wasn’t aware of the mess until I was deep in retirement,” says the 2012 Tour de France winner, who was declared bankrupt in June

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 15:20

2024 JAMIS Dakar Full Suspension Mountain Bike

GO Outdoors slashes bike prices by over 50 per cent

GO Outdoors members can save £100s on a brand new mountain bike.

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 13:30

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Giant’s profits slashed by 17% and sales down 13% for first half of 2024 – but company expects “gradual” improvement as inventory levels return to normal

This latest financial report marks an improvement of sorts for the world’s biggest bike manufacturer after a troubling first quarter saw profits slump by 38 per cent

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 12:30

Scratch race crash, 2022 Commonwealth Games (Will Palmer, SWpix.com)

Horror crash that left track cycling spectator with “machete-like” injury prompts London velodrome to install Perspex barrier, two years after rider catapulted into crowd, “almost killing” children

The shocking collision at the 2022 Commonwealth Games led to calls from Chris Hoy and Laura Kenny to introduce a protective safety screen, which Lee Valley VeloPark now says is “a UK first for an existing velodrome”

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 10:26

The “no-regrets” handlebar set-up (Brett Reynolds on Facebook)

“I should have done it sooner”: Cyclist turns heads with “no regrets” handlebar set-up, cutting off drops because “it just feels perfect”; TWO Tour de France Femmes stages in one day + more on the live blog

It's another sunny day with the Tour de France on the telly... what more could you want? Oh, right, you're all at work... anyway, Dan Alexander is on live blog duty keeping you on top of all the cycling-related news, reaction and more this Tuesday

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 08:11

New Raleigh headquarters at Durban House, Eastwood

Raleigh relocates to historic Nottinghamshire site as iconic British brand promises “ambitious plans” for future growth, months after job cuts and move away from previous headquarters

“Raleigh’s rich heritage is deeply intertwined with Eastwood, making it essential for us to stay connected to our local roots,” the company said as it announced its move to Durban House

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 17:10

Greenwich Foot Tunnel (The Diving Journo)

“Why do cyclists believe that they have a right to endanger pedestrians?” Council promises to install anti-bike barriers in foot tunnel, as locals and politicians claim “speeding” cyclists are “almost hitting” families and “abusing” pedestrians

“We take people’s safety extremely seriously and recognise that some cyclists are making pedestrians feel unsafe,” a Greenwich Council spokesperson said in response to the latest complaints

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 14:59

Distracted driver jailed for six years for killing cyclist in hit-and-run crash on A286, Birdham

Distracted, phone-using, uninsured driver jailed for six years after killing cyclist in hit-and-run collision

Phone records show that Terry Varndell had made a call on his phone seconds before hitting and killing David Breen, with a police officer describing the case as “demonstrating the devastating consequences of being distracted behind the wheel”

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 11:42

Five cool bits of cycling tech coming soon from Garmin, Trek, Insta360, Coros and Life360

It's a tech-packed edition of cycling tech products that we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 09:59

Inverness e-bike scheme restarts with smaller baskets to stop them being used to carry passengers

The bikes are being reintroduced gradually, so more are available in case any need to be substituted

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 08:43

CyclingMikey’s “utter disgust” at train storage

“Disgraceful stupid little cupboards”: CyclingMikey left with “utter disgust” for UK trains’ dreaded upright bike storage; Tour de France Femmes gets underway; Remco’s victory tour (+ a golden S-Works Tarmac SL8) + more on the live blog

Happy Tour de France Femmes Monday... Dan Alexander is back in the hot seat as we kick off a new week on the live blog

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 08:17

Drug-driving dad jailed for three years nine months was taking kids to football when he killed cyclist in “utterly avoidable” collision

Matthew Bates initially claimed the cyclist hit the kerb and swerved in front of him, crash investigators refuting the claim and police discovering mobile phone usage after one of the driver's children said he was changing songs and "didn't see a bike"

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 08:00

Will robotic exoskeleton legs soon be powering our cycling? Plus “the first razor for men’s leg shaving”, new Bianchi Oltre colourways, Vittoria’s tyres measured in CO2 + more

You've heard of e-bikes, now get ready for e-hikes... and we're told these robo legs could also work for cycling in the not-too-distant future. We've also got tech news from Elite, Vittoria, Stolen Goat and Saris

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 10:59