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MP duped by Daily Mail article claiming famous palm tree will be “chopped down” to make way for cycle lanes gets corrected by London’s cycling commissioner

Will Norman pointed out that the tree was being relocated to make London’s “most dangerous junction safer”, after Tory MP Nickie Aiken called for a “rethink” of the plans

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 21:31
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“Misleading” Wahoo Kickr Black Friday deal result of “simple human error”, company says

The deal featured the new Kickr Bike Shift and a year-long Zwift subscription – but one customer complained that the “confusing” offer was a “violation of marketing laws”

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 17:13
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Environmental activists oppose “problematic” new cycle lane plans due to proposed relocation of trees that survived “chainsaw massacre”

“We need to find the right balance between creating a modern-day city centre and one that has strong environmental credentials,” the council says, arguing that moving the trees is a “vital part” of the lane’s design and will be carried out successfully

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 13:19
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“Hardly convinced the UK is ready for a cycling revolution”: Former GB News producer becomes the “pedestrian version of Jeremy Vine” and films cyclists; Pidcock to skip Cyclocross Worlds; Christmas tree with sprockets? + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week cycling live blog and Adwitiya is back in the not-so-hot-anymore seat with another helping of cycling news, reactions, and hopefully some funny videos too

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 10:13
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3T unveils the Extrema Italia gravel bike

A burly, capable machine designed to go where no other gravel bike has gone before

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 16:00
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Senior RAC figure hails “common sense has prevailed” as “bizarre” wiggly cycle lane to be removed

The council's leader last week said "big mistakes" were made and the local authority had "got it wrong" after an extended anti-cycle campaign which saw some locals claim the "Mickey Mouse" layout had made them the "laughing stock of the nation"

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 15:51
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Mr Loophole makes renewed call for cyclist number plates, but gets shut down by Jeremy Vine show panel

There was a lukewarm reception and criticism for the lawyer's latest cycling legislation appeal, two years on from his petition that scraped across the 10,000-signature threshold, only to be emphatically rejected by the government

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 12:45
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Cloned number plates warning as cyclist injured in hit-and-run “in limbo” 10 months on

With "no further lines of inquiry" the police investigation has been closed, Stephen Mead frustrated that the driver who left him with fractures to his arm and leg has not been traced

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 10:26
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“Get on the f***ing road!” Angry pedestrian confronts cyclist for “riding on the pavement” – while standing in front of shared-use path sign; National Cycle Network or cyclocross course?; “Why I stopped complaining about cyclists” + more on the live blog

It’s really starting to feel a bit nippy out there, isn’t it? Well, hopefully Ryan Mallon will be able to keep you warm with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 10:10
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2024 Van Rysel road bikes and kit for newly-named Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale unveiled (and the prices aren’t too outrageous)

AG2R riders will be sat atop bikes from Decathlon's in-house performance road cycling brand in 2024, and the RCR road bike in its team spec will be available in the new year for around £8.5k

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 17:56
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Cyclist paralysed in crash to sue Planet X insurers for £10 million

Rotherham-based manufacturer Planet X went into administration earlier this year, the company's insurers insisting that products were tested to "appropriate standards"

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 17:38
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Bosch and Wisper to add e-bike theft reporting and tracking to their products

New updates mean you can send a theft report directly to the police via the eBike Flow app on Bosch e-bikes

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 14:15
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Noel Edmonds accused of “PR masterstroke” after defending his criticism of “accident waiting to happen” cycleway in campaign for lower speed limit

The TV presenter made headlines last month for a bizarre anti-cycling rant in which he accused a cycle route developer of being "the enemy" and needing her "head cut off and brain replaced"

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 13:43
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Pinarello bikes worth €250,000 stolen as manufacturer hit by double burglary

Masked raiders targeted Pinarello's showroom in Treviso twice in the same day, stealing 19 high-value bikes

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 10:56
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This Domino’s delivery e-bike has a built-in oven…

"May the perfectly delivered pizza be with you," says firm, not-at-all clunkily

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 10:47
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Sorry, mate! Teammates crash and bring down yellow jersey winner during ill-fated celebration; Wizzard frontman slams clean air zone; Decathlon becomes AG2R title sponsor – and ditches the brown shorts; Jake Paul’s Zwift “KOM” + more on the live blog

After spending the weekend at the cyclocross, Ryan Mallon has finally managed to dry out just in time for your daily helping of cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 10:02
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Best Cyber Monday cycling deals live blog: Vitus ZX-1 with SRAM Rival just £1999.99, Orro carbon road bike for under £1k, LifeLine turbo trainer just 15 QUID, Proviz jackets from £40, 71% off Universal Colours, 30-piece Draper Allen set for £12.49 + more

It's that time of the year again! Come check out all the best cycling bargains to be had (we may earn affiliate commission if you make purchases by clicking links to retailers on this page)

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 06:45
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Campaigners accuse council of “failing our children” after failing to deliver “significant cycling infrastructure for nine years”

“Harrogate could have had a first-class walking and cycling network… but we’re bound by a focus on people in their cars.”

Sun, Nov 26, 2023 16:18
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham defends plans for a new segregated cycle path, saying drivers currently dominate the roads

“The world where drivers dominate and cars have got all the road – we just can’t be in that world anymore because life is changing”

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 18:43
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Five years in prison and 10-year road ban for hit-and-run drink driver who had also smoked cannabis before leaving cyclist for dead with a severed foot

The cyclist, an experienced and highly respected garda, suffered life changing injuries which have left him prone to lung infections, but is still keen to continue working in the force

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 16:09
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“I’ll set my dog on you!”: Driver dangerously passes cyclist, and then threatens to make his dog attack him

The police has now informed the cyclist that the car is unregistered and they won’t be able to trace the driver

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 12:25
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How much weight can you shave off by drilling your chainring? Plus the 15g rear bike light, Wahoo x Zwift discounts, new stuff from Campagnolo and Insta360, and loads more…

Is this inflatable helmet “four times safer than testing standards”? Are chainless bikes a genius or terrible idea? And is this really the smartest ever action camera? All will be revealed in our round-up of the week’s top bike tech…

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 12:00
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Christmas is RUINED… by a Low Traffic Neighbourhood

A controversial new traffic-calming scheme has forced a Santa Float to be diverted, prompting one “upset” grandparent to decry “bah humbug” to the “roadblocks”

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 18:33
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“Would they like the shirt off my back as well?” Bike shop owners fume as Cycle to Work scheme stops retailers charging additional fees

Cyclescheme says removing “unexpected charges” will create “a more positive and fair experience” for customers, but some bike shop owners claim the change will see them lose money on Cycle to Work sales

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 16:59
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Boardman bolsters range with new road and adventure bikes that look excellent value

SLR 8.9 Disc Di2 road bike comes with carbon frame and electronic version of Shimano’s 105 groupset for £2,800

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 13:27
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