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What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is the entire Tour de France talking about it? Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard insist it’s “nothing suspicious” and “just a simple test”, but others are less convinced

UAE Team Emirates, Visma-Lease a Bike and Israel–Premier Tech all admitted using the controversial test during altitude camps, raising health and ethical questions — but is it safe and are the concerns justified?

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 15:04

SkateHut launches electric BMX bike…but don’t do any stunts or jumps on it

Designed for riding in “urban terrain”, the Flow Street9 eBMX is certainly unique

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 14:03

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Yet another cyclist ordered to pay £500 for cycling through town centre, as council insists those who “have not followed the rules” will be “rightly punished”

Hefty fine follows other incidents in Grimsby which saw riders ordered to pay £500, and in one case £1,150, the council's enforcement officers having previously been accused of targeting the "old and slow" and cyclists "they can get away with"

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 10:28

Tadej Pogačar wins stage 15 of the 2024 Tour de France (ASO/Charly Lopez)

“It’s not like we’re breathing exhaust pipes every day”: Tadej Pogačar confirms carbon monoxide rebreather test (+ reacts to ‘Mou’ team mole rumours); “A massive failure”: Cyclists organise solidarity ride calling for safer roads + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the sun is shining, the profile looks good for another breakaway win at Tour de France, and Adwitiya is back with your daily helping of news and views on the live blog

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 08:43

Ribble aims to “redefine road” with new Allroad range, with up to 38mm tyre clearance, “world-class” aerodynamics and endurance geometry

The three-bike range, including an e-bike model, features Ribble's patented Ultra handlebars, internal storage and endurance-specific geometry

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 07:59

Near Miss of the Day 912: Police forward case for prosecution after driver’s “ridiculously close pass” on cyclist

Cyclist involved told the case was put to the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland, recommending that the driver be prosecuted for careless driving and required to pay a fixed-penalty notice or undertake a driving training education course

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 16:02

Islabikes launches spare parts website, as founder returns as “100%” owner “motivated by idea of keeping all Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”

"Every time I pack a part and send it out I enjoy the thought that it is keeping a bike in use," returning owner Isla Rowntree commented, nine months on from the much-loved children's bike manufacturer ceasing production

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 11:18

Picture by Zac Williams:SWpix.com – 04:07:2024 – Cycling – 2024 Tour de France – Stage 6 Macon to Dijon – France – Biniam Girmay, Intermarche Wanty

“Insanely reductive framing of an entire continent”: Cycling fans react to Biniam Girmay being asked about not having money growing up; TfL bus driver claims cyclists should only use bike lanes; Tour de France pros do keepie uppies + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog, Adwitiya is your host today for all the latest cycling news and reaction as the Tour de France heads into the French Alps

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 08:57

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

Cycling your commute can lower risk of death by 47%, as long as you aren’t hit by a driver

Researchers conclude findings "reinforce need for safer cycling infrastructure", as people who commute by bike enjoy physical and mental health benefits, but have "twice the risk of being a road traffic casualty compared with non-active commuters"

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 08:53

Suspects accused of robbery at Nottingham bike shop

Bike shop staff threatened with knife and shears during “appalling ordeal”, as e-bikes worth £22,200 stolen during shocking robbery

Incident comes as police in the area are also investigating a separate robbery on a cycle path which saw a man threatened with a knife and a bike stolen

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 17:08

Pragmasis to wind down production of bike locks after “finding times hard” amid Brexit, Covid and “cost-of-living crisis combined with Ukraine situation”

Company founder Steve Briggs reported the business has been struggling "for a long time" and welcomed further applications from "established businesses" over "possible licensing opportunities" to keep the well-respected locks in production beyond October

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 15:20

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E-bikes could be treated as bicycles on-road but ‘motor vehicles’ off-road under Norwegian motor traffic proposals

Mountain bike campaigners fear “poorly-motivated and uninformed law” may inspire trend

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 14:01

Canyon and NBA superstar LeBron James join forces to inpire more people to ride

Canyon will be shipping bikes to the LeBron James Family Foundation’s 'I PROMISE' Program.

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 12:30

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Driver who hit nine cyclists in Mallorca, killing one, jailed for three years

Anais Marco was sentenced for manslaughter having smashed into a group ride of German cyclists back in 2018, killing one and injuring eight

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 11:24

Uno-X team cars barely avoid crashing into each other

Bizarre scenes at Tour de France as team cars almost crash into each other; “Impatient” cab drivers slammed by cyclists; Cavendish says teammates helping him up the mountains is “more impressive than what any lead out man has done” + more on the live blog

Tour de France returns with a flat stage, catch all the action and more news and chit-chat from the cycling world on this Tuesday live blog with Adwitiya

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 09:12

Best Amazon Prime Day cycling deals live blog: Huge Gorewear savings, £40 GPS computers, 22% off Apple Airpods, 30% off Wahoo computers, Garmin Forerunner 55 down to £109.99, 15% off Cycplus electric pump + more

Here we go again... your one-stop shop for all the biggest Amazon Prime Day savings to be had on cycling products worth having *We may earn affiliate commission from this page*

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 09:07

VanMoof offering £850 discount to riders who paid for e-bikes they never received when firm went bankrupt

The 'new VanMoof' says pre-bankruptcy customers may be eligible for the discount if they couldn't claim back their money via their bank or payment provider

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 19:45

A38 cycle lane, Birmingham (Birmingham Cycle Revolution)

Local reporter asks if motorists care that cyclists are dying on roads at “alarming rate” – and readers respond by claiming cyclists “think they own the road then suffer the consequences” amid calls for cycling licences, insurance, and mandatory helmets

“If more than 100 people every year were murdered by gangs of madmen wielding chainsaws, the government would make it near-impossible to buy a chainsaw. But when it comes to the deaths of cyclists on our roads, we bury our heads in the sand”

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 17:46

Cycling in Shetland (Credit: Simon Parker)

Cyclists call for clampdown on “intolerant”, speeding, close passing drivers – weeks after MSP claimed tourists on e-bikes were “more focused on the scenery than the road” and holding up motorists

Two of Shetland’s most successful cyclists have called for the council and police to start an awareness campaign to encourage drivers to give cyclists space while overtaking

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 15:17

Is a common contract for London e-bike and e-scooter share schemes on the way?

The proposed contract would include a mandatory parking approach across London

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 14:42

POC officially launches Cytal Carbon helmet worn by EF Education First featuring a ‘carbon wing’

POC says new lid is inspired by high performance race cars, promising to deliver its "most ventilated helmet to date" for a price of £360

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 13:00

Birkenhead to Liscard active travel plans (Wirral Council)

“Such derogatory remarks have no place in a civilised society”: Councillor slammed for branding cycling campaigners “the Active Travel Taliban” and for “spreading unwarranted misinformation” about bike lane scheme

The local Conservative leader also claimed the project was a “monumental waste of taxes” and opposed by residents – but the Labour-run local authority says the scheme “encompasses more than just a cycle lane”

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 11:59

Mark Cavendish makes time cut of Tour de France stage 15

Brutal suffering Mark Cavendish endures to make Tour de France time cut seen in behind-the-scenes footage from savage mountain stage; “Never again”: John Archibald wins 100-mile TT… in record-breaking 3:12:58; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Welcome back to a new week on the live blog, all mentions of football will be kept to a minimum as Dan Alexander brings you all your updates, news, reaction and more from the world of cycling as the nation nurses some sore heads back to work

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 08:16

Councillor suggests mandatory number plates and penalty points for cyclists — so that bikes are on “level playing field with lorries, vans and cars”

The Conservative councillor made the proposal following the introduction of Beryl Bikes in Worcester to ensure cyclists don’t ride on pavements and asked the council to not use taxpayers’ money to subsidise the scheme

Sun, Jul 14, 2024 16:40

Tadej Pogacar, Stage 19 of 2021 (picture credit Tour de France A.S.O./Pauline Ballet)

Tour de France reintroduces mask mandate as Carlos Rodriguez describes Covid as “invisible rival” after teammates Tom Pidcock and Geraint Thomas test positive

Race organisers, media and guests will have to wear masks, however riders and team staff will be exempt, after Tom Pidcock became the third rider to withdraw from the race due to Covid, however Geraint Thomas, who also tested positive, is still racing

Sun, Jul 14, 2024 14:09