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Peloton cuts 15% of workforce “to bring spending in line with revenue” – as CEO steps down despite “optimism” beleaguered brand is “on the right path”

The American fitness company, whose sales have plummeted since the Covid pandemic, also plans to cut back its retail presence due to weak demand

Thu, May 02, 2024 14:28
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MiRider has launched a compact e-bike with a new 3-speed gearbox

Wigan-based brand uses technology from sister company G3ARED to help expand e-bike portfolio with larger wheeled bikes

Thu, May 02, 2024 14:00
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No compensation for pedestrians injured after tripping on “optical illusion” cycle lane – with 30 claims already dismissed

The controversial bike lane, which has been criticised by Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg among others, is believed to have tripped up over 100 pedestrians due to its confusing kerb heights and colours, with 40 of those locals seeking compensation

Thu, May 02, 2024 12:21
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Check out Bianchi’s updated Infinito road bike with internal routing

Italian brand has revamped its carbon-fibre endurance bike and offers it in three Shimano-based builds. Of course, you can have it in celeste

Thu, May 02, 2024 12:20
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Is cycling treated fairly in the media? BBC AntiSocial goes cycling discussed with ‘the cyclist’

For episode 76 of the road.cc Podcast, we're debriefing how cycling was portrayed on the BBC's AntiSocial show with its 'cyclist' guest Lauren O'Brien, and talking indoor bike racing with the founder of fledgling virtual cycling platform IndieVelo

Thu, May 02, 2024 12:13
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‘How to beat the rush? Use the bike lane’: Motorists, including driving instructor and cab driver flood cycle path — and refuse to give way to cyclists; Free Lime bikes to poll stations; Joy Division album or Giro d’Italia stages? + more on the live blog

It’s a poll day edition of the live blog this Thursday, with Adwitiya bringing you all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world

Thu, May 02, 2024 08:54
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“Unacceptable” last-minute changes to active travel scheme on “priority” cycling route do “nothing at all” for cyclists and focus on car parking ticket machines and a bus stop instead, say campaigners

“They’ve been making promises of ‘jam tomorrow’ for cycling for 10 years,” the local cycling group said, after plans to install protected bike lanes were scrapped by the council due to “budgetary constraints”

Wed, May 01, 2024 18:57
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UK e-bike thefts rise by 103% in a year with West Yorkshire a ‘hotspot’

In 2023, 6.2% of bike thefts involved an e-bike, data reveals

Wed, May 01, 2024 15:36
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New protected cycle lane – in city where cyclist was fined for riding on bike path – slammed as “accident waiting to happen for pedestrians” that will “cause carnage on the roads”

However, a local cycling group says the new bike lane will “revolutionise people’s journeys”, coaxing them out of their cars, and giving “thousands” of children the “choice” to cycle to school everyday

Wed, May 01, 2024 15:24
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Over a quarter of motorists in Scotland don’t know driving dangerously around cyclists could lead to driving ban or prison sentence – and over 50% say more cameras would “change their behaviour”, new survey finds

58 per cent of drivers said that knowing they were being filmed would change their behaviour around people cycling, while 62 per cent said the risk of killing someone would make them drive more safely

Wed, May 01, 2024 11:54
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Another cycle route blocked by “disappointing” barriers that “reduce accessibility and comfort”; Geraint Thomas’ namesake sells a bike… cue plenty of jokes; Cycle lane hosts cricket match for the ages; Vuelta Femenina + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you all your updates from the cycling world as the Vuelta Femenina hots up and the Giro creeps closer...

Wed, May 01, 2024 08:20
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Near Miss of the Day 904: Driver ordered to pay £1,300 and gets six penalty points for cyclist close pass

The cyclist also informed the police that the vehicle involved had no MOT, the driver ordered to pay a hefty fine plus costs in court

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 17:11
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Cyclists dumbfounded by bizarre online conspiracy theory claiming bike inner tube valve is a “5G antenna tracking device” inserted under skin after Covid jab

"Appears she's gone tubeless..."

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 15:20
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“Intimidating” cyclist angered by close passes should be investigated by police, claim mum and daughter… who both admit close passing rider

The pair accused the cyclist of "targeting motorists" and becoming "aggressive" when close passed — the mother who says she "pulled in a bit" to avoid a traffic island claiming it "should work both ways" as cyclists "close pass" cars when filtering

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 11:20
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Cycle lane plans scrapped from active travel scheme – despite council identifying road as “priority route” for cycling; The UK’s most useless ‘cycle path’?; CiCLE Classic organiser speaks; Alison Jackson: Cycling’s best celebrator? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the live blog – in between tinkering with his Giro fantasy league team…

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 09:14
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Giant Expression E+ gets brand’s latest SyncDrive Core motor which automatically adapts to the terrain and your input

Giant says there is no need to adapt your riding to the motor: "You can ride like you normally do, but with more power."

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 09:04
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Road rage driver arrested for firing shotgun at cyclists on US charity ride

Police revealed the man had swerved around the victims, attempting to run them off the road, before pulling into a driveway where three shots were fired

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 08:54
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Cervélo updates Áspero gravel bike to be “faster, more comfortable, and more versatile” – we’ve ridden it and here’s what we think so far

Updated bike has increased mud clearance, semi-integrated cable routing, and it’s very quick. Complete bike prices start at £3,000

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 07:00
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Hexlox launches anti-theft wheel nut for e-bikes with rear hub motors

The product works with some bikes that use motors from Mahle, Bafang and Zehus

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 20:15
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Planning objections over bike storage idea for WW2 bomb shelters — despite structures already being used as sheds

A neighbour and conservationists have objected to the proposal to turn the "very rare" air raid shelters into bicycle storage, because "the position of the doorways is of particular historic interest" and the shelters are part of the street's "charm"

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 16:03
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The US bike industry is going to maintain a database of all legal e-bikes

The database aims to act as a comprehensive resource for certified and insured e-bikes

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 15:15
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New British Olympic track bike for Paris 2024 finally unveiled, featuring Hope carbon, Renishaw titanium and Lotus fork

Retaining its distinctive design elements, check out what's new on the updated space-age track bike that Team GB will be going for gold(s) on in Paris this summer

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 15:00
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Near Miss of the Day 903: Driver’s punishment pass while blaring horn at two-abreast cyclists earns £300 fine and six penalty points

"We were cycling along a rural road, wide and quiet when the incident happened... excessive use of horn, crossing a solid white line and a close pass to finish..."

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 11:59
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E-bikes now outselling unassisted bikes in Belgium and Germany

In the UK, the e-bike market share accounts for just 9% of volume

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 11:14
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Hopes cycling’s “great boost to struggling high street” will not be lost as plan to let cyclists ride pedestrianised key shopping street not approved, goes to consultation instead

A trial opening up the street to cyclists was expected to be approved last week, however amid pressure from local councillors the council opted to allow the public to give their views first

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 10:04
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