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“Crackpot conspiracy theory” led to government slashing active travel funding

Papers obtained for legal challenge to cuts reveal how misrepresentation of ’15-minute cities’ concept is shaping transport policy at Westminster

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 13:48
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Bonkers savings on like-new e-MTBs from Privateer

Privateer is selling 'nearly new' e-MTBs with nearly £4k off.

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 13:35
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Bike shorts in January? Cold cycle lane clip sparks clothing debate amid motorist meltdown over “Lycra clad speedsters” riding in “wrong lane”; London “world’s slowest city for drivers” study slammed; “Disrespectful” cyclotourists + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? What, it’s only Wednesday? Are you sure? And on that disappointing bombshell, Ryan Mallon’s back to glass crank his way through the middle of the week live blog

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 10:24
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Near Miss of the Day 886: Fast close pass at pinch point – but driver only gets warning letter due to stretched police resources

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s southwest London

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 09:59
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Garmin introduces women-specific heart rate monitor and revamps Garmin Connect fitness tracking app

Smartphone app and website get a user-friendly refresh, and Garmin introduces the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor designed especially for women

Tue, Jan 09, 2024 16:23
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Chris Froome appears in official Israel video promoting cycling event to support Gaza hostages

The video was posted by official Israel accounts and the Israel Foreign Ministry on social media

Tue, Jan 09, 2024 15:17
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Rider on illegally fast and powerful e-bike stopped while riding on the M25

22mph electric two-wheeler has been confiscated

Tue, Jan 09, 2024 11:22
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“More resilient” bollards planned for cycle lane made “completely pointless” by drivers parking in it

Despite a multi-storey car park being as close as 20 metres away from the cycle lane at one section, local riders reported the infrastructure is blocked by parked vehicles "all day, every day"

Tue, Jan 09, 2024 11:21
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“Why are you giving cyclists a heads up? You wouldn’t notify motorists”: Drivers respond to police enforcement operation “targeting anti-social cycling”; Why does Britain have a national bike mechanic shortage? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s been snowing (in some places), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more bike-related news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Tue, Jan 09, 2024 10:07
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Villagers claim planned cycleway will have a “detrimental aesthetic impact” as local authority sides with majority and moves forward with proposal

At consultation, 73 per cent of village residents opposed the Haslingfield Greenway, consisting of off-road paths and active travel infrastructure, in contrast to the 64 per cent who supported the scheme overall

Mon, Jan 08, 2024 17:31
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Leaked documents suggest “low risk” of cyclist collisions at “floating bus stops”, as blindness campaigners urge safety action on design

The infrastructure, which forces bus users to cross a cycle lane when boarding or alighting, has been criticised by some, leaked TfL meeting slides suggesting that floating bus stops might "feel dangerous" but there is a "low risk" of a collision

Mon, Jan 08, 2024 12:31
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“Safe cycling, illegal and dangerous driving”: Motorist lambasts cyclists for riding two abreast – while filming them on his phone; Police accused of victimising cyclists and spreading “misinformation” over “dark clothing” post + more on the live blog

Brrr… The Aussie champs have been raced, the FA Cup’s on, and it’s freezing. Yes folks, we’re now firmly into January and, armed with all the latest cycling news and two woolly jumpers, Ryan Mallon’s here for a chilly Monday edition of the live blog

Mon, Jan 08, 2024 09:58
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Family of woman killed in e-bike fire begs MPs for tighter regulations and stricter enforcement

"People do not know what they are buying"

Mon, Jan 08, 2024 09:52
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Is another supply chain crisis about to hit the bike industry? Container shipping rates surge amid unrest in the Red Sea

The latest attacks by Houthi rebels along the crucial international trade route have caused the cost of shipments from Asia to Europe to soar, raising concerns for a struggling bike industry

Sun, Jan 07, 2024 20:57
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Near Miss of the Day 885: Cyclist accuses police of lack of transparency after “life-threatening” close pass by taxi driver towards oncoming car

UPDATE: North Yorkshire Council has told road.cc that a warning letter was issued to the taxi driver “to remind him of his obligations” and that, “in the event of any further concerns, we may consider the driver’s suitability to hold a licence”

Sun, Jan 07, 2024 18:19
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Raleigh confirms redundancies and Nottingham headquarters move in “very difficult decision”

The iconic British cycling brand’s parent company also said its parts and accessories business will close and warehousing outsourced

Sun, Jan 07, 2024 16:56
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Cyclist in court for kicking out at police officer who stopped him riding bike on city centre shopping street

The cyclist has pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive, and insulting behaviour during the incident, which his lawyer said was “most out of character” for him

Sun, Jan 07, 2024 14:14
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Orange Bikes set to appoint administrator – weeks after folding racing team citing bike industry “uncertainty”

An update from the company said it is working with a "specialist business rescue advisory firm" to restructure the business to protect jobs in the hope of "ensuring the continuation and strength of the Orange Bikes business moving forwards"

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 19:57
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Retired pro cyclist slams “homicidal maniacs on the road” after driver says he’d “ram” him for passing cars in traffic

“You ain’t gonna be passing us no more when I turn the wheel to the right and ram you,” the motorist commented under former Garmin rider Phil Gaimon’s video

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 17:56
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“It’s a bullshit rule”: Victor Campenaerts slams UCI’s ban on “extreme” angled brake levers

“The rules are very unclear, it makes no sense at all,” says the Lotto Dstny veteran, who believes the use of gravel-style flared drop bars could soon become commonplace in the peloton by loophole-seeking riders

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 13:10
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Get fit with these new Zwift-compatible indoor trainers from Decathlon (and the prices look very reasonable) – plus tech news from Giant, Rapha, Wilier, Komoot + more

Check out the pros’ coolest new paint jobs, Insta360’s Garmin integration, and “one of the safest urban helmets available”

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 12:00
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Near Miss of the Day 884: Driver overtakes cyclist on brow of hill towards oncoming car

"I was lucky I heard him approaching and instinct caused me to move quickly to the left as the driver would have probably hit me"

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 18:29
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Shocking footage of Florida collision shows moment group ride hit by driver of SUV

Reports suggest that the 77-year-old woman was driving on the wrong side of the road “well-above the speed limit” and was disoriented for “unknown reasons”

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 17:30
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Arnold Schwarzenegger demands total recall of lawsuit filed against him by cyclist who he hit while driving an SUV

The Terminator star was accused of “negligence” and driving “with excessive speed”, but has now blamed the cyclist for “carelessness and negligence” instead

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 15:32
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Kwik Fit eyes growing e-bike servicing market after acquiring Fettle

Acquisition shows brand's faith in more e-cargo and e-bikes being used as last-mile delivery options

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 13:24
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