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Wilier’s new Rapida road bike comes with 36mm tyre clearance and sub-£3k price

New model blends race-inspired aerodynamics with a more forgiving geometry and space for wider tyres, with prices starting at £2,999

Wed, May 06, 2026 10:00

“I’ve seen toddlers on training bikes in the middle of the road”: Police accuse cyclists of treating island “as a big cycle path” – but locals slam speeding drivers; Tadej Pogačar: “I have no secrets”; Lego releases first road bike + more on the live blog

Happy Giro d’Italia team presentation day to all who celebrate! It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to fuel your midweek procrastination with all the latest goings on from around the cycling world

Wed, May 06, 2026 09:24

Rupert Lowe MP next to cycle lane in Gorleston, Norfolk – May 2026

“I declare bicyclists a very rare breed here”: Restore Britain MP Rupert Lowe slams council for installing “very rarely used” cycle lane in his constituency

The party's sole MP returned to the scene of a £500,000 active travel scheme in Gorleston-on-Sea to accuse Norfolk County Council of "central planning lunacy"

Tue, May 05, 2026 17:24

“Structurally weak”: The Cyclists’ Alliance joins Rapha in condemning UCI for lack of progress on women’s pro cycling, suggesting “festival-style events” built around races to grow sport

In response to the governing body's request for consultation last week, TCA produced a lengthy document levelling many accusations at the UCI for failing to capitalise on the outward popularity of women's racing. It also suggested numerous practical ideas for increased exposure

Tue, May 05, 2026 13:39

“They don’t care, they already have our money”: Drama hits the Traka amid claims of winners cutting corners, drafting, dodgy GPS tracking, and safety concerns; Seixas Tour reaction; Kopecky slams sprint fine; EF’s alien Giro kit + more on the live blog

Another bank holiday weekend over and it’s back to porridge for Ryan Mallon, who’s tasked with bringing you all the latest cycling-related news, reaction, and silliness on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, May 05, 2026 10:14

Road rage driver who “pummelled” cyclist in “chilling” assault has prison sentence and driving ban lifted… because Irish jails are “overcrowded”

The motorist was originally sentenced to 10 months in prison and banned from driving for five years after assaulting and threatening to kill the 64-year-old cyclist

Fri, May 01, 2026 16:22

Hit-and-run motorist drives into cyclist in Georgia, USA

Hit-and-run motorist who drove into cyclists while blaring horn blames group for riding “in the middle of the road”

One of the cyclists fractured his spine in the crash, video of which has since gone viral online, as the driver allegedly responsible was arrested and charged with assault, aggressive driving, and close passing

Fri, May 01, 2026 15:31

aterberg, Tour of Flanders gallery 2026_2026

Is the UCI prioritising “self-preservation over growth”? Rapha CEO hits out at “ineffectual” governing body as cycling clothing brand reissues ‘roadmap’ to reform

“The time for endlessly debating and re-diagnosing the problem has passed,” Fran Millar said, claiming pro cycling has been “failed structurally and commercially”

Fri, May 01, 2026 11:59

“You haven’t ridden clipless until you’ve fallen on your face at 1mph… usually in front of a thousand strangers”: An age-old cycling rite of passage still going strong… as this now-embarrassed rider found out + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is bidding the live blog farewell with your usual eclectic Friday mix of news, views, opinion, silliness and more

Fri, May 01, 2026 09:21

Bikes driving Halfords’ renewed “momentum” as retail giant’s cycling sales jump by over 6%

Despite the “uncertain macroeconomic backdrop” of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Halfords’ outlook continues to improve

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 16:29

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

New ‘dangerous cycling’ law – including potential life sentences for riders who kill pedestrians – granted royal assent, as Labour says move will “make streets safer”

“These changes will mean the tiny minority of cyclists who recklessly disregard others face the full force of the law,” transport secretary Heidi Alexander said

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 14:59

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group swoops to buy Frog Bikes, as embattled children’s bike brand joins growing Sports Direct and Evans Cycles empire

Frog Bikes went into administration in February following what the company’s owners described as “a series of significant challenges”, including the impact of Brexit

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 11:59

British cyclist dies after suffering heart attack during Liège-Bastogne-Liège sportive

Tributes have been paid to Colin Moses, who was taken to hospital on Saturday morning during the amateur event, with the Three Peaks Cyclocross organisers describing the Yorkshireman as “one of our own”

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 10:09

Cyclist counts parked vehicles blocking bike lane

“The ‘cycle lane’ people keep talking about”: Cyclist fed up with ‘use the bike lane’ comments counts how many parked vehicles are blocking it; “We will keep improving”: Rouvy CEO on being bought by Zwift + more on the live blog

It's another sunny Thursday with Dan Alexander on the live blog, your one-stop procrastination station taking you one step closer to the weekend with all the goings on from the cycling world today

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 08:49

The “world’s lightest” e-bike conversion kit just launched on Kickstarter and has already smashed its crowdfunding target: Cyplore is aimed squarely at road and gravel bikes with a performance focus

Cyplore combines a rear hub motor, aero bottle-style battery and wireless control system, and comes as either a ready-to-ride wheel or a build kit

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 18:12

Zwift announces “strategic acquisition” of rival indoor cycling app Rouvy

The company added that Rouvy would be made immediately available on Zwift-compatible trainers, whilst both businesses would be run independently for now

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 15:29

Campagnolo goes 13 again: new Record 13 groupset aims to bring top-tier performance at a lower price

Sharing tech with Super Record 13, Campagnolo’s new Record 13 range adds a slightly heavier but more affordable entry point to its 13-speed platform for road and gravel

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 13:00

“Jazzy” £17 million cycle lane under fire from motorists’ group due to “tiny” single stripe zebra crossing link to floating bus stop

The crossing is the latest cycle infrastructure to be criticised by the pro-motoring Facebook group but the council say the markings "ensure pedestrian safety"

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 12:16

“So much ill will”: Disgust at driver’s ‘kill score’ sticker tallying up cyclists and wheelchair users hit; Fans unsure of new Ineos kit; Un-bee-lievable bike scenes in Paris + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your usual live blog news, Romandie updates, reaction, opinion, silliness and more as we head through the middle of the week

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 09:15

Decathlon profits up 16% despite “complex economic and geopolitical environment”

Retailer confident financial results "demonstrate the resilience of proprietary business model", with revenue up to €16.8 billion in 2025

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 16:40

Carbon frame and electronic shifting for under £2,200? Polygon’s new Strattos promises a “sharper price point” for all-road bikes

The new Polygon Strattos comes in four builds, with mechanical and electronic shifting options and 34mm tyre clearance, starting at €1,599 and weighing from 8.7kg. The entry-level model also comes equipped with Shimano's new 11-speed Tiagra groupset

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 15:00

Drivers could save £4,000 during fuel crisis by swapping to a cargo bike, new research suggests

Cycling campaigners note electric cargo bike sales are "way behind" other European countries, with just 4,000 sold in 2022, compared with 70,000 in France and 90,000 in Germany

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 13:17

Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset “improves performance in every area” and gets built-in pressure sensor

String spokes, aero gains and widths to support fat tyres. Scribe's new wheelsets are destined for modern gravel and prices start at £999

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 12:46

Ineos Grenadiers announce AI technology company “fighting for Europe’s digital sovereignty” will be new title sponsor… and Sir Dave Brailsford is (officially) back as Team Principal

The team will be known as the Netcompany Ineos Cycling Team from the start of the Giro d'Italia

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 11:14

“It’s always the little men in the wrong that have the biggest tantrum”: Taxi driver threatens to call police after near-miss… but Facebook defends the cyclist; Reaction to new Ineos title sponsor and AI partner + more on the live blog

Happy Prologue Day to all who celebrate! Callum is here managing your adrenaline levels until then...

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 09:45