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Man robbed of £3,300 bike on own doorstep by gang of thugs

West Midlands Police are investigating vicious assault which happened in Kingstanding, Birmingham last Friday

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 13:30

France’s Eclair e-bike promises AI and more sustainable batteries

Eclair e-bike to use same repairable battery system as Paris e-bike share scheme

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 12:53

Cycle parking – Cyclehoop big bike © Simon MacMichael.jpeg

Young will be left behind unless their transport needs are met, says new report from Sustrans and UWE

16-24s rely less on cars and use range of travel options, including cycling – but miss out on work, study and social opportunities

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 12:00

Christmas tree in the middle of cycle lane in Cabourg, France

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but not in a good way: French officials slammed for sticking Christmas tree in the middle of trans-European bike route; Leknessund shows off icicles on eyelashes in -24C training ride + more on the live blog

It’s a fresh start to the week, Adwitiya on duty for Monday’s roundup of everything going on the world of cycling

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 10:01

Keyhole Bridge before and after, Poole (via Cycling UK).PNG

Rat-run bridge will remain open to motor traffic, insists council – despite Cycling UK proclaiming “victory” for cyclists and walkers following legal challenge

The local authority has denied conceding that the decision to reopen the road to motorists was “unlawful”, claiming it reached an agreement with the cycling charity to “avoid further conflict and reduce costs”

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 19:13

Eli Iserbyt avoids pair of ducks during Flamanville round of UCI cyclocross World Cup

Is that Sven and Thibau Geese? Cyclocross riders forced to avoid pair of ducks chilling out on course during World Cup race

The unexpected obstacles couldn’t put off the unflappable Eli Iserbyt, who secured his sixth win of the winter to extend his lead in the World Cup standings

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 17:16

Motorist close passes child on bike on School Street

“Cameras do not prevent a driver making a mistake”: Teachers and parents urge council to save School Street after motorist nearly hits child on bike outside school where barriers were removed

The local council’s decision to rip out bollards from several School Streets will “endanger the safety” of children cycling, walking, and scooting to school, parents say

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 13:43

Cyclist warned by police for riding wrong way down one-way system in Salisbury

“Grow up”: Police criticised for targeting “incredibly dangerous” cyclists riding against one-way system

Cyclists have been warned they will be fined for riding the wrong way down a city centre street during roadworks, prompting one to question whether “cyclists are the most obvious issue” facing travel in the city

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 11:15

Highland cow watches the 2021 Tour of Britain, stage eight, to Aberdeen (SWpix.com)

Wake up to (anything but) milk: Pro cyclists warned not to eat or drink dairy products at cyclocross race after positive doping tests

Both Toon Aerts and Shari Bossuyt have blamed their recent Letrozole positives on contamination while racing in Flamanville, Normandy, the site of Sunday’s cyclocross World Cup round

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 19:01

Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

Cycling retailers demand changes to “flawed” Cycle to Work scheme that puts “business profits well ahead of cycling development”

The Association of Cycle Traders says Cyclescheme’s recent decision to prevent retailers from charging additional fees on bikes purchased under the scheme was “the straw that broke the camel’s back”

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 16:41

Felix Gross takes tow from lorry during training ride

UAE Team Emirates pro lambasted for hanging onto back of lorry during training ride, as manager slams “regrettable and unacceptable attitude”

German rider Felix Groß, who is set to leave the team next month, was filmed taking a tow from the lorry by fellow pro Tim Torn Teutenberg

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 12:51

Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more

Take a look at Van Rysel’s cool new shoes, the super-waterproof jacket that ‘does everything’, stylish clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, and the rear light that lets you design your own emojis

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 12:00

South London cycleway repeatedly targeted with drawing pins

Councillor brands perpetrator as “mean spirited” with one local business owner revealing she has suffered a number of punctures due to the sabotage

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 14:53

Wiggle Chain Reaction ditches international websites to focus on UK citing “rising international air freight costs and Brexit”

Administrators of business say that it is proving “incredibly attractive” to potential buyers as sale process continues

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 14:02

2023 Vittoria Corsa Pro gold special edition tyres1

Vittoria releases Corsa PRO limited-edition ‘golden’ tyres to celebrate the “winningest tyre of 2023″… priced at 299 euros a pair

These gold(ish)-walled tyres are limited in number and attainable for even fewer, with Vittoria deciding the special edition version of a tyre used in 59 Grand Tour victories this year deserved a special price tag to match

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 13:17

Women cite badly-lit routes and lack of safe infrastructure as major barriers to cycling

New research from Lime makes five key recommendations including calling for more segregated infrastructure

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 13:01

Harley Davidson e-bike offshoot Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing

Firm says consumers should see lower bike prices as a result of the deal

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 10:50

London Cycling Campaign protest (image credit: LCC)

“The most exciting construction sign in London”: Over 10 years of campaigning bears fruits for cyclists as work for cycle lane begins; Pogačar’s Tour de France TT bike on sale; Tour of Britain organisers could face £1m legal action + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and December is officially here, do I hear the bells ringing or is something loose on my bike? Join Adwitiya on this cycling live blog ride to find out…

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 09:58

Would you pay £3K for an aluminium Specialized Allez?

New Allez Sprint is equipped with Shimano’s 105 Di2 12-speed groupset, and is priced at £3,100

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 09:31

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Sharp fall in number of cyclists killed on British roads

Number of deaths falls by a quarter with injuries also down, but full stats are not yet out

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 20:13

Is cycling ‘woke’? Cycling and culture wars discussed with a Conservative aide, plus Lucinda Brand and Eli Iserbyt on the future of cyclocross

Yes, we went there. Cycling's curious relationship with so-called wokeness is up for discussion on the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, plus a much less loaded chat and pro interviews about the crazy sport of cyclocross

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 17:10

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Victory for cyclists and walkers in legal challenge to council decision to reopen narrow bridge to motor traffic

Cycling UK says outcome of Keyhole Bridge case underlines need for local authorities to evaluate benefits of temporary active travel schemes before removing them

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 15:46

Cycling market downturn worse than expected, says Halfords

UK’s biggest bike retailer claims it is performing better than rivals despite challenging market; meanwhile, London and SE chain Balfe’s Bikes posts loss

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 13:35

Toyota has started offering e-bike and car sharing in the same app

600 bikes have been added to Copenhagen's streets as Toyota trial e-bike and car sharing scheme in Danish capital via their Kinto brand

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 09:58

Cyclist filtering past slower-moving cars (Twitter: @CyclingInKK))

Is “the principal benefit of cycling achieved only by risking life and limb”? Cyclist gets lambasted for jumping traffic queue; 30km/hr speed limit for bicycles in Flanders; Van Aert trains for cyclocross in snow + more on the live blog

The mercury’s dropping, but you don’t have to worry about getting dropped this Thursday with your live blog host Adwitiya as he brings you all the crucial news from the cycling world

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 09:55