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Continued weak cycling demand blamed as Mips sales fall by a third

CEO Max Strandwitz insisted the helmet technology company can "remain confident about our long-term growth opportunities in the bike sub-category once the market starts to normalise"

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 09:54

London e-bike users are furious about ‘artificial barriers’ says Dott chief

The firm moved its bikes out of the capital after describing London's e-bike rental market as "out of control"

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 09:50

Near Miss of the Day 881: Bus driver’s pointless overtake before “one of the most bizarre conversations” this cyclist has ever had

The cyclist involved was left to wonder "what other instances of bad driving around cyclists this driver has had"

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 17:34

Forest launches monthly e-bike subscription model following spike in demand

Micromobility platform reports rider numbers doubled between May and September

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 17:15

Father of toddler who lost finger after getting it stuck in drivetrain brands dockless hire bikes a “menace”

The one-year-old boy got his finger trapped when he touched the chain and inadvertently put pressure on the bike's pedal.

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 15:42

Forget four wheels, Mini has brought out a new electric bike

Not small, mini - classic British car, Mini

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 15:40

Five winter cycling staples we’re testing from Gorewear, Pas Normal Studios and Scott

Winter is (nearly) here now that the clocks have gone back, and we're out in the cold and dark testing all the latest kit

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 13:14

Cycling charity urges food delivery companies to check couriers are using legal e-bikes after cyclist left “terrified” by cycle lane collision

A cyclist injured in a collision with a rider travelling the wrong way along a two-lane cycle path said he regularly sees couriers "come down the cycle lane at full chap", the police admitting that some are "absolutely" not using legal bikes

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 13:13

Motorist avoids jail for deliberately ramming cyclist who questioned close pass

"This incident felt like a hate attack on me. I feel hate towards cyclists is getting worse. We are people too."

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 11:01

Andrew Feather, 2023 national hill climb championships

“A dark day for hill climbing”: Widespread horror as British hill climb champs won on disc brakes for first time; Scenes on the Struggle; Worst bike rack ever; Third Cav burglar convicted + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s here to brighten up your start to the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog. Just don’t tell Mr Blobby…

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 10:11

Noel Edmonds in bizarre anti-cyclist rant as he tells cycle trail developer: “You are the enemy”

TV star also told Belinda Crisp, who had asked for trail to be routed through his New Zealand estate, that she needed her “head cut off and brain replaced”

Sun, Oct 29, 2023 20:02

Thief steals e-bike from police HQ and rides away on it

Kieran Carolan handed suspended sentence after pleading guilty to theft from Greater Manchester Police premises

Sun, Oct 29, 2023 13:33

Driver crashes into pro-Palestine bike ride in Madrid, injuring five cyclists (+ video)

Police are investigating motorist for dangerous driving

Sun, Oct 29, 2023 13:16

TfGM Bee Network bikes (picture via TfGM)

Recovery plan for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network hire scheme gets more bikes on the streets

Scheme has been plagued by bicycle theft and vandalism and is “victim of its own success” according to Mayor Andy Burnham

Sun, Oct 29, 2023 12:27

Do you know this man? Police in east London seek cyclist after bike rider killed in crash involving Tesla

Fatal collision happened in Shoreditch on 14 August, officers believe man they are seeking may have interacted with driver shortly beforehand

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 19:57

Frasers Group reportedly mulling bid for Wiggle after online retailer enters administration

Mike Ashley’s business already has presence in cycling market through Evans Cycles and ProBikeKit

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 17:42

Chiswick High Road 02 copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists are more caring over range of issues affecting their communities than drivers, study finds

“The benefits of cycling over driving are more profound and sustainable than previously thought,” say authors

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 16:41

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Court of Appeal doubles jail term for driver who killed cyclist

Judges increase “unduly lenient” sentence handed to Syed Ahmed from four years to eight

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 11:46

A self-cleaning bike? Invisiframe promises the ultimate in frame protection plus 11 to 12-speed conversion kit, new Campagnolo wheels, new stuff from Ekoi and Selle Italia + more

Check out new saddles, wheels, bags and clothes, and find out what happens when you cross a cargo bike with a track bike

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 11:01

Council cleared of liability after “negligent” cyclist crashed into grass verge on narrow path, breaking neck

A High Court judge ruled that the cyclist “contributed to the accident” by riding at an “excessive” 10mph and failing to “look for defects”

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 16:03

Cyclists and pedestrians in Doncaster (Doncaster Council)

High Court grants legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts – as ministers forced to concede they were aware of “devastating” impact of decision to slash active travel budget

“It’s obvious that ministers are no longer serious, whether about their commitments to cut congestion, improve travel choices, address climate change, or clean up our air”

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 12:23

Could this pocket-sized electric pump consign mini pumps and CO2 cartridges to history?

This nifty pump weighs just 178g, inflates an inner tube to 120psi, and comes with a digital display

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 12:17

Wiggle Chain Reaction put up for sale by administrators, as expert warns collapse is “just the start of big changes” across bike industry

The retail giant, whose parent company found out last week that it can no longer rely on €150 million of previously committed funding, has said all orders “will continue to be delivered as usual”

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 10:07

“I’ll miss the convenience… but time to give independent bike shops some patronage”: Cyclists react to Wiggle Chain Reaction in administration (+ Islabikes ceasing production); Monster 105km hill climb; Hi-vis silliness + more on the live blog

It's the final live blog of the week, Dan Alexander on duty for Friday's round-up of everything going on in the world of cycling

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 08:15

Children’s bike manufacturer Islabikes to cease production after 18 years

"It has been a turbulent and difficult time for the cycle industry as a whole and neither Tim nor Isla wish to continue"

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 15:27