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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
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RAC Report on Motoring suggests 20% of drivers replacing vehicle journeys with cycling or walking

Survey still highlights "how dependent drivers are on their vehicles", with eight in ten saying they would struggle to adjust their lifestyle to being without a car

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 14:42
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“Consider taking different routes home”: Police warning to cyclists that thieves following riders to steal bikes later

Police advised cyclists to "check to see if you are being followed" and change routes regularly

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 11:50
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Gocycle previews first electric cargo bike ahead of 2024 launch

The Family Cargo will be the British brand’s first electric cargo bike, but details are... sparse

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 10:20
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Redundancies at British Cycling amid “declining membership”

A year on from that controversial Shell deal and British Cycling says membership is down seven per cent

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 10:05
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Jason Donovan, Jeremy Vine, and the Amazing Close Passing Bus Driver; Déjà vu as Ineos and Jumbo-Visma involved in plans for new cycling breakaway league, reports suggest; Jan Ullrich launches aftershave and roll-on deodorant range + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon is back, labouring in a massive gear towards the weekend, with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the road.cc live blog

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 09:20
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Yes, Minister! Jesse Norman confirms government has no plans for cyclists to be registered and insured

Question raised does perhaps highlight widespread public misunderstanding of rules regarding electric bikes

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 18:05
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BIG Zwift update! Watch our first ride on 19km of new roads in Watopia

If you're a Zwifter, there's eight new routes to tick off this winter. Here's a glimpse into what's coming next

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 15:00
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The Italian Job? Turin to give Mark Cavendish the first of eight record-breaking chances at 2024 Tour de France (+ video of route)

Manxman, who is looking for historic 35th stage win, was in Paris today as route of next year’s race from Florence to Nice was revealed

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 14:09
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Bike industry turmoil: Shimano says global cycling market remains “weak” as segment sales fall by a quarter – and worse to come?

Japanese components giant hails “favourable” response to new groupsets – but sales in key European market are on the slide and forecast to halve in the second half of 2023

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 10:59
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Video of “busiest cycle path in the Netherlands” goes viral, where “private cars are not allowed”… and there’s “no congestion”; Police Scotland called out for “incorrect” cycling advice; Magistrate resigns over 20mph speed limits + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for all the all the news, reaction and more on this Wednesday's road.cc live blog, your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in the world of cycling today

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 08:13
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“It should have been her right to get home safely”: Driver admits causing death of Hackney cyclist

Martin Reilly pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving; victim Gao Gao, a mother-of-two, was one of three cyclists killed on borough’s roads in recent weeks

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 20:15
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Yamaha teases latest e-bike tech with two-wheel drive and power steering

Is e-bike pioneer Yamaha really leading the way on e-bike tech?

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 19:45
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Near Miss of the Day 880: Bin lorry driver squeezes cyclist into kerb

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country. Today it's Devon

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 17:15
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Illegal electric bikes seized and arrests made in Cardiff crackdown

11 bikes were seized by South Wales Police, which said some of the vehicles could do over 40mph

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 15:45
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Driver who crashed into group ride, causing two cyclists life-changing injuries, handed community order

Court hears that Melissa McKelligott ignored Give Way sign before ploughing into member of Dundee Wheelers cycling club in July last year

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 14:32
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Bombtrack overhauls the Hook EXT C for 2024

A whole new mould brings modern updates

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 13:00
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LeMond launches All-Road Prolog electric bike

The third e-bike in the revamped LeMond range, and the first off-road inspired bike

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 12:45
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Cyclists banned from riding bikes in centre of French city Lille over complaints about “influx of bicycles”

Move slammed by cycling campaigners and green councillors

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 11:28
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Mate Bike fighting insolvency

Electric bike manufacturer has asked to restructure in bankruptcy court

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 08:54
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“Meanwhile, in the Netherlands”: Cyclists react to police “safety” advice to man and granddaughter, 8, stopped for cycling without helmets; Dan Martin’s bike industry musings; Lime warns vandals after hire bikes dumped in river + more on the live blog

The week is underway! Dan Alexander here to keep things ticking along with your Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 08:19
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Cyclist and granddaughter, 8, stopped for helmet “safety” advice by police who “sounded their sirens” and pulled pair over “because it’s dangerous”

When asked for comment the officers' police force doubled down on their actions, insisting "road safety is a priority for us and we will always look to educate road users on how they can keep safe"

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 16:27
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The colourful edition: 5 cool things coming soon from Giant, Santini, Van Rysel, Fizik and MAAP

If you’re finding autumn dull, check out five of the brightest products that we’re reviewing on road.cc right now

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 15:00
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Latest blow for Wiggle Chain Reaction as parent company closes US offices and prepares insolvency filings

Signa Sports United, the owner of Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles and several other cycling retailers, last week learnt that it could no longer rely on €150 million of committed funding from its parent company

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 12:31
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Residents’ anger at plans to scrap car parking for cycle lane, but council transport director says walking and cycling should be “prioritised” as “there’s just not room for everything”

Despite the council announcing mitigation for blue badge holders, tradespeople and emergency service workers, the news that parking spaces will be removed to make way for the cycling infrastructure has not gone down well

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 11:03
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