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Geraint Thomas Strade Bianche 2024 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“If this was a new sport, there’s no way it would be allowed”: Geraint Thomas says 50% of cycling crashes are down to UCI chief David Lappartient and race organisers; Hacked Lime bikes EDM music?; Lidl-Trek’s Alphabetti Spaghetti + more on the live blog

Snooker’s underway and the Giro’s looming large (odds on someone clearing the table using just the pink balls?), Adwitiya is ready to get another week of non-stop cycling news and views going

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 08:45

Travels in cycling hyperreality – Artist draws gorgeous rear cassette piece – in pencil

150 hours of work went into this lovely piece of bike-related art

Sun, Apr 28, 2024 17:52

Cyclists in London folding bike and road cyclist – copyright Simon MacMichael

Charity slams government’s “shocking lack of progress” on active travel

Institute for Public Policy Research says latest data also highlight “widening health inequalities” and “failure of levelling up”

Sun, Apr 28, 2024 12:39

Near Miss of the Day 902: “I can’t believe I wasn’t hit”

Cyclist changed the way he approaches roundabout in Gloucestershire after two previous near misses – but still got a very close pass from a driver

Sun, Apr 28, 2024 09:47

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BMC claims “business is back on track” despite refusal of ‘short-time working compensation’ and more staff reportedly leaving the business

The Swiss bike brand had an application for local government to pick up some of the tab for its worker’s salaries refused, but says this was “all hot air” and is now hiring again, while also positioning itself as a brand with “no entry level bikes”

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 14:15

Will head-up display cycling shades finally catch on with the launch of the Qidi Vida Smart AR glasses? Plus a £6k limited edition Campagnolo groupset, £16k custom titanium road bike, the maddest shoes you’ll see this week + more

Check out Look’s updated climbing bike, new clothing from Rapha, Oakley and Pas Normal Studios, Fizik’s latest 3D saddle, and carbon kit for a superlight Brompton

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 11:00

Cyclist in London on the phone – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclist in Australia slapped with $1,161 fine for using phone while riding, as police “remind cyclists that they are subject to the same rules as motorists”

The hefty penalty came half an hour after another cyclist was fined $619 for riding through a nearby red light

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 08:15

Police threaten “regular patrols” and £50 fines in crackdown on cyclists in pedestrian area

The police force urged residents to report wrongdoing, with 'no cycling' signs installed on the route

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 16:01

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Scribe introduces new SL lightweight wheel range with lofty aero claims

New wheels outperform Roval’s (admittedly superseded) CLX I in the wind tunnel, says UK brand, and the prices look good

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 12:23

Trek offering up to 30% off bikes and parts in crazy April MTB sale

Huge discounts on Trek bikes, components and shoes.

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 10:52

Life Cycles auction April 2024 (Eddisons)

Auction for bike shop stock worth £500,000, including Shimano, Specialized, Trek, Cannondale and Campagnolo products

Bidding closes next week, the stock of major Leeds retailer Life Cycles open for offers following the company entering liquidation

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 09:44

“You’ll get ten tickets a day doing this”: Motorbike rider in cycle lane almost sweeps oncoming cyclist and close passes Jeremy Vine; Cyclists hail Stuttgart’s rack railway with bike trailer; Fancy a role in a Danny Boyle movie? + more on the live blog

Another week comes to an end, Adwitiya’s on the live blog hot seat this Friday to get you over the line onto the weekend with all the latest cycling news

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 08:33

Rapha Clubhouse London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Rapha makes redundancies as US office closes in “realigning” of business due to “current market dynamics”

CEO Francois Convercey said Rapha would "do everything we can to support those affected" and the move would "better reflect our strategic priorities"

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 07:57

“It’s really encouraging to see the public taking responsibility for road safety”: Police force praises cyclists and other road users for reporting mobile phone-using drivers

The force received over 150 different videos of drivers using the mobile phone illegally from road users

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 15:15

2022 Stages indoor bike trainer, 2024 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1

Giant sues Stages Cycling and recruits four top executives from the now-shutdown US power meter brand

Giant, which manufactures many products for Stages, has filed the lawsuit citing £11 million in unpaid invoices and already manufactured products valued at £5.4 million

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 10:25

Trek joins Specialized in slashing prices; Ed Laverack aiming to reclaim Sa Calobra KOM from Tom Pidcock’s “crazy” time; “It’s a great problem for us”: Van Rysel delighted with interest in sold out RCR; Where’s Cav?; Giro teams + more on the live blog

It's your Thursday round-up of all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world today, Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for your Thursday dose of live blog action

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 08:21

“It is openly anti-cycling infrastructure”: Cyclists debunk residents group’s flyer objecting to much-maligned cycle lane because it would replace a strip of grass verge

Cyclists accused the residents group of already having their minds made up after the “openly anti-cycling infrastructure” leaflet was distributed

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 16:48

Near Miss of the Day 901: Taxi driver gets police warning letter over close pass that cyclist “nearly felt the wing mirror”

The cyclist said incidents like this are "pretty common on my commute" so he tries to stick to off-road routes

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 13:04

FSA recalls Gossamer Pro AGX+ cranksets due to potential detachment risk

The recall affects over 12,000 gravel cranksets sold between January 2022 and December 2022

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 12:07

2024 Stages Cycling Shimano 105 crank – 1

Stages has ceased operations and laid off all its staff, say reports, while UK consumers reassured that warranty claims will be covered

US power meter and indoor bike brand appears to be the latest victim in the cycling industry’s economic crisis

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:50

Bicycle at Sheep Street in Bicester (Catherine Hickman, Bicester Bike Users Group)

Cyclists to be allowed to ride on popular shopping street pedestrianised for 30 years as police say it will “split opinion”… and Conservative councillor concerned about “abuse by vehicles”

A cycling campaign group believes "many of the concerns raised will prove unfounded", with the current cycling ban ignored by those likely to cause pedestrians danger anyway and the layout allowing "space for all users to circulate in safety"

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 09:53

Vitus Sean Kelly special edition – Sean with his bike

Aero bikes, disc brakes, and bigger gears making pro cycling more dangerous and causing crashes, says Sean Kelly; Locals slam money spent on “pointless” cycle lanes over fixing potholes; Women more likely to commute by bike + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know, I don’t fully believe it either) and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional spot of nonsense on the middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 08:38

Business booming at Colnago since Abu Dhabi investment, bike brand states — with sales “more than tripled”

The Italian bike manufacturer was sold to a UAE-based investment firm that is part of Abu Dhabi's Royal Group in 2020, Colnago saying that sales have tripled to £48 million since

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 16:48

Specialized slashes mountain and gravel bike prices by up to 50 per cent

Now is the best time to buy a new Specialized bike!

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 15:27

2022 Dauphine – Ineos Grenadiers Pinarello Dogma F 2

Shimano suffers huge fall in sales, down a quarter in first months of 2024 amid continued bike industry troubles

Despite insisting "interest in bicycles remained high as a long-term trend", Shimano reported a drop in sales of 22.6 per cent in the first quarter of the year

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 14:10