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Jeremy Vine rides penny-farthing along cycle lane… gets blocked off by a driver who ignored cyclist priority

The broadcaster was left asking: "If drivers can't see a penny-farthing, what chance does a child on a bicycle have?"

Sun, Apr 14, 2024 10:24
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Brompton boss urges crackdown on “poor quality” e-bike batteries before public perception “snowballs into a world of fear”

"We've got poor quality stuff coming into the UK and if we're not careful, that will affect the whole momentum of light electric vehicle transport, which would be an absolute chronic shame"

Sun, Apr 14, 2024 09:05
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“It’s there to protect children going to school”: Parents raise alarm about “aggressive drivers” putting kids in danger by ignoring School Street

Volunteers reported being driven at and having abuse yelled at them while trying to enforce the traffic scheme that aims to help children walk or cycle to school safely

Sat, Apr 13, 2024 14:56
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Two cyclists injured as Irish cycling club ride crash caused by loose dogs, owner fined in court

One rider fractured his left arm and was off work for three months, while another who suffered road rash saw their bike worth €5,000 written off

Sat, Apr 13, 2024 11:57
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Is the Sava ‘Dream-Maker’ aero bike with its curious dual-fork an East Asian bargain? Plus bar tape meets saddle tech, Enve’s new all-road bike, the latest protective bike clothing + loads more tech news

An unknown bike brand takes aero design to new heights (according to the quite peculiar product description), and there's new stuff from Cycliq, Chris King, Quoc and Black Inc in this week's tech round-up

Sat, Apr 13, 2024 11:00
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Restaurant owner goes on hunger strike to protest cycle lane in San Francisco

Other business owners have claimed the cycling infrastructure has robbed the street of its "soul" and "culture" and is "killing business"

Sat, Apr 13, 2024 10:20
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Key cycle route reopens – a month after being closed for two years due to construction work and cyclists diverted onto “accident black spot”

Last month LNER announced that the gates to the cycle path would be shut until 2025, forcing local cyclists to use a lengthy diversion on an “unsafe” road – but the railway company has now relented following pressure from the council

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 15:59
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Van Rysel’s £9,000 RCR Pro team edition replica sells out in minutes

Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale's team bike was available to pre-order for £9,000, known as the ‘cheapest’ World Tour bike... and it appears quite a few cyclists were more than a little bit tempted to buy one

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 15:13
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“Watered down” cycling and walking scheme “putting bus times before cyclists’ lives”, claim road safety campaigners

Changes to a Liveable Neighbourhood design appear to have scrapped a previous plan to install a protected cycle lane on a busy road, and have been described as “radically scaled back” and “simply dangerous” by local cyclists

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 14:33
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“Cyclists see themselves as the centre of the universe,” says actress Patricia Hodge in rant questioning why police “never” stop red light-jumping cyclists

“I can’t tell you how many continue to ride their bikes at speed, with mothers having to swiftly move their buggies out of the way,” the Miranda actress said in a recent interview after an alleged near miss with a “rude and dangerous” cyclist in London

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 12:05
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Cyclists raise alarm over “some of the most inexplicable cycle infrastructure we’ve ever seen”; Julian Alaphilippe raced classics with fractured knee; Camp-egg-nolo fans? Family of starlings builds nest in bike basket + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog, your one-stop shop for everything happening in the world of cycling as we head towards the weekend... Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your news, reaction and more...

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 08:03
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The Cube Nuroad Hybrid isn’t that kind of hybrid

German brand launches new e-gravel bike equipped with Bosch's SX drive system

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 18:45
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“Optical illusion” cycle lane behind three trip injuries a month to close tonight for long-awaited works

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has been an outspoken critic of the cycling infrastructure, which is believed to have tripped up more than 100 pedestrians due to confusing kerb heights and colours

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 16:18
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Voi’s new e-bike offers automatic gear changes and there’s a new e-scooter too

The Explorer 3 e-bike also has "non-slip tyres" while the Voiager 7 e-scooter features a widened footboard

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 13:45
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Bianchi blames pro cycling team mechanics ignoring “specific instructions” for Paris-Roubaix problems that left Florian Sénéchal’s bike like “cardboard” on the cobbles

Italian bike brand reacted with "surprise and concern" after reports of four bike changes for Arkea B&B Hotels rider amid "carbon noises" and fears his fork or stem was "starting to give out"

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 12:52
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Cyclists could enjoy traffic-free days on Cheddar Gorge as 80% back proposal… but opposition claim “people will be run over by bikes” and “Putin’s election was fairer”

Despite the overwhelming support during the consultation stage, some vocal locals have questioned the process

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 10:39
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E-bike side cars, conversion kits and Mini Monkeys – our round-up from Fully Charged’s Everything Electric London show

A look at the two-wheeled offerings at the self-proclaimed "world’s biggest electric vehicle and home energy festival"

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 09:01
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“If I can do it and have fun, you can too”: Councillor with dyspraxia receives high praise from cyclists for learning how to cycle and urging others too; Meet man who’s fixed over 3,000 bikes and donated them to children for free + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya’s in the live blog hotseat to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 08:55
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“Extremely intimidating and unsafe” junction and impatient drivers stopping children cycling to school and forcing them into cars, students, teachers, and parents say, after 11 collisions in five years

Only two per cent of pupils cycle to a school near the junction – despite a further 17 per cent saying they would like to if it were safe – while a quarter of students travel by car

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 17:19
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“Obstacle course” cycle junction a “ruse to drive motorists out of the town”, claim drivers – but cyclists praise long-awaited layout change

The council said it understood some concerns, but stressed the road markings have been designed to “help cyclists navigate the different routes” and were subject to a road safety audit before installation

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 15:56
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“I’ll pay the fine! You’re not going to see me complaining”: CyclingMikey shares footage of him accidentally riding through red light, although barrister doubts prosecution is “in the public interest”; Paris-Roubaix cobbles stolen + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog! Dan Alexander is on duty, readying your updates, news, reaction and more from the world of cycling today

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 08:15
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How does that work?!? Check out the chainless NuBike

"Faster, simpler and safer", claimed the inventor, so how come NuBike never took off?

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 20:45
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“Road safety remains the biggest barrier to more people cycling”: Research suggests more than two thirds of Scots think not feeling safe is main barrier to cycling

However, 62 per cent also stated that they support re-allocating road space for cycling in their area and "most people now recognise the benefits"

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 17:13
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Motorists urged to use Dutch Reach technique after cyclist killed in collision

The driver who opened the door that Martin Walczak hit as he cycled past has not yet faced action, the police confirmed — the cyclist's family now calling on drivers to "safeguard" others by using the door-opening technique recommended in the Highway Code

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 15:03
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BMC unveils revamped Roadmachine endurance bike with integrated frame storage, 40mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts

The Swiss bike brand's third generation mile-munching road bike has got its mudguard mounts back, and integration is amped up with space for tools and/or snacks inside the downtube

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 15:00
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