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Dutch cargo bike company Babboe was “well-aware” of its sale of faulty frames, finds investigation

The Accell Group-owned brand has stopped further sale of its cargo bikes, amidst reports that the staff “had to lie” to customers about the issues

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 13:47
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Is this mini underground garage the best way to keep your bike safe at home? Plus the aero handlebar that dodges UCI rules, and more tech news from Specialized, Chrome, Restrap + more

Check out Trek’s very cool knitted shoes, loads of new bags, and headphones designed especially for “safe listening” while you exercise

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 12:00
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Sir Chris Hoy “optimistic, positive, and surrounded by love” after revealing cancer diagnosis

The six-time Olympic champion says he had hoped to keep his ongoing treatment, including chemotherapy, private but “regrettably our hand has been forced”

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 21:44
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Near Miss of the Day 891: “Inconsistency” of police response to dangerous driving slammed as driver avoids punishment for squeezing between cyclist and oncoming car

“Rather than wait a few milliseconds for a safe pass, they missed hitting me by a few centimetres. But two pretty much identical incidents can have very different responses,” the cyclist said

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 18:35
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“Where are the cyclists?” Councillor questions “low numbers” on cycle superhighway – but Chris Boardman praises “exemplar” of cycling infrastructure

“The infrastructure has to be there for the journeys people are going to make. In Holland it took decades to create the cycling culture it has now,” the local authority’s transport director said in response to concerns over the cycleway’s use

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 16:31
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E-cargo bike share schemes replace a car for many people, finds German study

18% of respondents said they either got rid of their car or decided against buying one

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 14:53
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“Waste of money” cycle lane branded an “annoyance and inconvenience” for adding 570 metres to motorists’ journeys, as council approves extension plans

Residents told the council that the £1 million ringfenced for the project would be better spent on town centre parking or repairing potholes – despite the funding being awarded by Active Travel England

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 13:16
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He’s behind you! Pro cyclist in disbelief after thinking he’d won… only for chasing rider to snatch victory on the line; Telegraph anti-cycling bingo; 5km stage race even we could finish; Stairway to heaven? Nope, just a cycleway + more on the live blog

One more day 'til we can all ride off into the weekend! Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you this Friday

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 09:18
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“If you’re not paying attention you can seriously hurt someone”: Cyclist whose back was broken by careless driver calls on road users to “be considerate”

"I just want to put a spotlight on the fact there are a lot of cyclists on the roads and drivers have to be aware"

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 16:57
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Under-fire council admits “discriminatory” cycle route barriers were installed without equality impact assessment

"The real issue is that the barriers discriminate against people who use many types of cycle"

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 15:15
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Bosch launches second-hand battery checker tool and its biggest battery yet

The new tool allows customers to check the life of second-hand Bosch batteries

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 14:15
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Park rat-run to remain closed to drivers to promote cycling, following trial made controversial by “vocal minority who drive straight through the park”

The road closure was introduced to prevent rat-running drivers using the heritage listed park in a conservation area as a cut-through near Sandbanks, one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the country

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 11:28
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Forest launches Cycle to Work scheme for its share e-bikes

Rather than buying a bike, the employee pays for a subscription via their salary with a tax saving of up to 47%

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 10:58
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“I’m a 60-foot lorry… it’s easier for you to go back as a pushbike”: Countryside stand-off between cyclist and driver turns heated; Carrera Jeans or Quick-Step 2.0? Alpecin-Deceuninck brings double-denim kit to the peloton + more on the live blog

Hop on the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya for a Thursday full of cycling news and views, discussion and debate, and some general chitter-chatter

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 09:39
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Cyclist threatened with €13 million fine and two years in prison over bike shed, forcing her to give up cycling

Siobhán Kelly was accused of “unauthorised development” by Dublin City Council after installing a small shed used to store bikes and her mother’s wheelchair in her front garden

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 17:56
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Purple is now the official colour of Hayes

Excuse me while I kiss the sky?

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 15:00
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Richard Branson claims “body armour is a must” for cyclists after latest crash

The billionaire business magnate also revealed that he’s been “holding the handlebars wrong when going downhill” after a recent collision with a pothole left him with a haematoma on his hip and a “nasty cut elbow”

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 11:31
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Factor releases new Ostro VAM as “the benchmark aerodynamic, lightweight race bike”

Updated road bike has better aero efficiency than Specialized Tarmac SL8 and Cervelo S5, according to Factor

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 10:00
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“Just replace the chain, it’ll be fine”: Bike shop horrified by customer’s unbelievably worn drivetrain; Plans for major “game-changer” cycle lane praised; “This fantastic driver should give lessons”: Not Near Miss of the Day + more on the live blog

Halfway to the weekend, folks! Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for your Wednesday ride through the weird and wonderful world of cycling

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 09:35
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Shimano lost £93 million in sales from its crank inspection programme and total sales down 30% on previous year

Detailing "extraordinary losses" shouldered from the recall and inspection programme of its Hollowtech II cranksets, Shimano reported that the debacle cost the company around £14.5 million, eating into its (still healthy) overall profit margin

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 17:51
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“Violent driver” avoids jail after deliberately ramming cyclist into parked HGV, causing spinal fractures

Adam Ruszkowski was described in court as an "inconsiderate, violent driver who wanted to show who was boss" and received a suspended sentence for the "moment of madness" which left the cyclist seriously injured and "a hollow shell of a person"

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 12:09
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Dutch police have a roadside device for identifying illegally fast and powerful e-bikes

247 new roller test benches are in use across the Netherlands

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 10:47
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“Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane?” Driver blasted for claiming cyclists “enjoy playing with traffic”; Cyclist (and pet cat) scolded for riding around car after driver pulls out; Cyclist’s “bizarre” close pass prevention pole + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, views, and general chit-chat on the live blog

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 10:12
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Dad who tracked down daughter’s stolen bike threatened with metre-long samurai sword

The father said his disabled daughter had been "heartbroken" by the theft and replied to an advert when it appeared on Facebook soon after

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 17:48
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“Unfortunately you can’t control every idiot on the road”: Road race organiser frustrated as cyclists almost hit by “inconsiderate” Uber driver

Portsdown Classic organiser hails "huge success" with event staff doing a "fantastic job at keeping the riders safe", one professional driver apparently ignoring their instructions

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 12:58
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