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Drivers slam “special treatment” for cyclists as council proposes new ‘quiet lanes’ to make rural areas calmer and lower risk of crashes

Oxfordshire County Council has announced a new pilot scheme restricting motor traffic and promoting active travel on designated lanes – but motorists claim they’re being “pushed off” the roads

Thu, May 21, 2026 14:30
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Is this the end for the UCI’s gear restriction plans? SRAM wins landmark appeal over controversial gearing trial as court rules governing body failed to show how new rules would improve safety

The Brussels Market Court has upheld the suspension of the UCI’s proposed maximum gearing trial, arguing that the test failed to meet transparency and non-discrimination standards

Thu, May 21, 2026 11:45
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Thu, May 21, 2026 10:38
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“The accusation I’m the inventor might be right, but it won’t happen again”: Campenaerts confesses over ‘pee-gate’; Segaert wins Giro stage with late flyer; Tour de France cauliflower driver wanted + more on the live blog

Callum is here, and starting to get a bit tired of Jhonatan Narváez and UAE winning stages at the Giro. Here's hoping for a last-minute script change...

Thu, May 21, 2026 09:16
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Fuel duty freeze criticised by Cycling UK for “kicking the problem down the road”, as research shows soaring prices encourage more drivers to cycle

The Lime-commissioned survey found 29 percent of drivers either cycling more or seriously considering it, as the government extends the fuel duty freeze to the dismay of cycling organisations

Wed, May 20, 2026 19:40
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Junior world champion Harry Hudson fractures vertebra in “scary” crash with motorbike rider while training

The Brit has since been discharged from hospital and is grateful to his team and agent for the support he's received

Wed, May 20, 2026 13:36
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“I don’t need a new tyre”: customer insists shredded tyre “has another 1,000 miles in it” and “just needs a tube”; Giro + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back with more cycling news, silliness, and, of course, the Giro, to carry you through this Wednesday

Wed, May 20, 2026 09:56
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Spanish pro cyclist moved from intensive care to specialist neurological injury centre almost two months after collision with driver during training ride

Caja Rural rider Jaume Guardeño was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following the crash, spending more than in two weeks in critical condition

Tue, May 19, 2026 17:55
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Calls for “failed” bike lane to be scrapped and replaced with car parking – because it’s always blocked by drivers

Local councillors have called for the infrastructure to be ripped out immediately following claims it is “underutilised” by cyclists and “frequently misused by cars and vans as a parking space”

Tue, May 19, 2026 16:15
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Look adds more vision to Geo City Vision LED pedals and slashes price by 40%

French brand says its revamped Geo City Vision urban pedals now offer 360° visibility, and they’re much cheaper than previously

Tue, May 19, 2026 14:00
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New “safe” road scheme will push cyclists and pedestrians into conflict and fail to slow drivers, campaigners warn in city with “weirdest and worst” cycle lanes in UK

“It allows the council to say they have invested in cycling infrastructure. But we are still not getting the radical measures we need”

Tue, May 19, 2026 13:20
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Estarli launches 250kg-capacity E-cargo Longtail 2.0 with lower-step frame and sub-£3,000 price

Updated e-cargo bike gets a larger load-carrying capacity, lower-step frame, improved practicality and optional 820Wh battery – while retaining the mid-drive motor setup we’ve praised for its “awesome climbing power”

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:54
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Canyon’s Grizl gets cheaper with new alloy gravel bike starting at £1,249

Canyon has brought the carbon goodness of the Grizl to a friendlier price point with an alloy frame

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:44
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Tue, May 19, 2026 10:25
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Driver with 44 driving convictions given 3 month disqualification for “deliberate punishment pass”… after cyclist uses bike box on the road; Albert Einstein’s saddle up for auction; Giro TT coverage + more on the live blog

Happy pan-flat Giro time trial day to all who celebrate! Callum is here riding the Afonso Eulalio hype train...

Tue, May 19, 2026 09:29
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Want pockets on your kit? Have nine! Rapha updates its Brevet long-distance collection

Updated cargo bib shorts, new jerseys with "floating" pockets, refined reflective detailing and a more speed-oriented fit headline Rapha's latest evolution of its long-distance Brevet range

Tue, May 19, 2026 00:01
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“Crying little babies”: Backlash after Telegraph claims café’s ‘Lycra discount’ has left Windsor “overrun” with cyclists

It's not the first time anti-cycling sentiment has been found in the royal borough

Mon, May 18, 2026 17:04
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Brompton’s latest P line folding bike, Skarper’s eBike Drive System, plus more cool things from Rapha, Poc and Pro

Sunnies, helmets, saddles, bikes and e-bike tech are all currently out for testing, here are the previews

Mon, May 18, 2026 14:08
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“We want football fans to know how great the Giro is”: TNT Sports boss defends channel’s cycling pricing as “genuine value” – and pledges future free-to-air Tour de France coverage

“What was in the past can't be really measured against what we’ve currently got today. It’s not up to me decide if something is good value or not”

Mon, May 18, 2026 11:42
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“Everybody hates you!” Fuming phone driver abandons car in traffic and confronts Cycling Mikey; Aggressive car culture putting women off cycling, report finds; Stop peeing in bottles, Giro warns riders; Mallet’s mechanical mayhem + more on the live blog

Rest day? What rest day? There’ll be no sponsor duties, coffee stops, or recovery rides while wearing suspiciously long sleeves for Ryan Mallon today. Instead, he’ll be busy bringing you all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. The Giro peloton has it so easy…

Mon, May 18, 2026 09:59
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Reckless Giro d’Italia spectators who hit riders claim they were “trying to pull a prank” as police set to charge them with endangering peloton

The two men, who were filmed by a friend lunging in front of the peloton, are also facing a ban from attending sporting events

Fri, May 15, 2026 13:03
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“Nobody’s calling the police?” Brazen thief filmed stealing bike in broad daylight on London street… as onlookers laugh; Seaside cycling ban row; Milan v Napoli; Giro showdown on Blockhaus; Are rural roads better than cycle lanes? + more on the live blog

Blockhaus, baby! The Giro is tackling one of Ryan Mallon’s favourite climbs this afternoon and, to celebrate, he’ll be regaling you with tales of Eddy Merckx all day… and some other Friday live blog staples too

Fri, May 15, 2026 09:45
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“As if this sport wasn’t dangerous enough”: Giro d’Italia spectator pushes and tries to kick riders after running in front of peloton

“Respect the riders. Respect the race. There’s a line not to cross. Don’t be like this guy,” the Giro said

Thu, May 14, 2026 16:58
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Cyclist doored by driver 50% to blame for crash, insurers said – claiming seriously injured victim should have been cycling “further away”

The cyclist, who suffered facial fractures after colliding with a van door headfirst, ultimately received full compensation after lawyers claimed “the duty is on the driver to make sure it is safe before opening their door”

Thu, May 14, 2026 15:51
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Fake police officers scamming cyclists in Japan with ‘fines’ for jumping red lights and failing to signal

The rise in police impersonators targeting cyclists comes after Japan introduced a new ‘blue ticket’ system imposing mandatory £25 penalties for cycling without lights, riding through red lights, and cycling while wearing earphones or holding an umbrella

Thu, May 14, 2026 13:17
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