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2023 Shimano Ultegra Broken crank delamination 1

“About time”: Cyclists react to Shimano crank recall after more than 4,500 incidents

The possible bonding separation issue has prompted Shimano to put out a voluntary inspection and replacement recall notice for 760,000 Dura-Ace and Ultegra bonded 11-Speed road cranksets

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 16:20

Spin City: Mauro Schmid’s perfect reply to Patrick Lefevere criticism of Las Vegas trip while his “Garmin was broken”

The Soudal Quick-Step team boss called out his rider for jetting off to the Nevada city after the World Championships

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 13:23

Cyclist killed by falling tree on rural country road

Police and paramedics attended the incident, later confirming that a man was pronounced dead at the scene

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 12:07

Is this the mysterious new Decathlon race bike? Plus DT Swiss’ new alloy wheels set to bring aero to the masses, Moots’ carbon gravel e-bike, Elves’ hill climb wheels and loads more tech news

We've spotted the new Van Rysel RCR bikes + news about new Sidi shoes, DT Swiss wheels, Hutchinson tyres and more

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00

Miguel Angel Lopez (copyright RCS Sport)

Miguel Angel López victim of kidnap and robbery

The former Astana and Movistar climber was held by three men for three hours, his attackers taking a vehicle, mobile phone and money

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 09:42

Swytch Go – a new, even more affordable e-bike conversion kit

Battery pack redesigned to quick mount on the bike frame

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 17:45

Car Free Day: E-bikes “a game changer” say Cycling UK – “they literally make cycling easier”

Cycling levels have dropped to the lowest level since pre-pandemic, organisation says

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 15:01

Van driver trying to pass cyclist and son on a School Street

“He’s going to school”: Impatient van driver honks and swears at cyclist and his son on a School Street closed off to motor vehicles

“If you can’t wait five seconds and endanger me and my six-year-old, you are not fit to drive, let alone professionally”

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 13:16

Dogma at the front, party at the back: Pinarello unveils Dogma X endurance bike with funky new seat stay technology

The new endurance bike is very much a party-at-the-back affair with the new X-STAYS and 35mm tyre clearance

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 12:00

Raised crossing on cycle lane, Vancouver Island (Philip Marciniak)

Raised pedestrian crossing installed on bike lane to “slow fast-moving cyclists” – but not on adjacent “deadly” road; How not to run a bike race: Italian pro stage race cancelled just hours before start – by Zoom; Car Free Day + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, finally, and Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the weekend with more cycling news, views, and no internet problems (fingers crossed) on the live blog

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 08:57

Altrincham contraflow cycle lane (Bob Sweet)

Council warned about danger of drivers ‘dooring’ cyclists before installing “accident waiting to happen” contraflow cycle lane

A safety audit noted that the cycle lane’s design “may increase the risk of collisions”, prompting the council to install a narrow painted “buffer zone”

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 19:37

Rishi Sunak’s watered-down net zero policies could “destroy any hopes of a cycle friendly future,” says Cycling UK

The charity has launched a campaign urging cyclists to write to the prime minister showing their support for cycling and green-friendly schemes

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 17:32

New cycle path an “invasion of privacy” that will lead to “noise pollution” and anti-social behaviour, say residents

The council says that scooters and mopeds will be banned from the waterside path, which will create “one of the few pleasant” active travel routes in the area and encourage “novice and nervous” cyclists

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 15:07

2023 Shimano Ultegra Broken crank delamination 3

Check your cranks! Shimano finally recalls 11-speed road cranksets after more than 4,500 incidents

Shimano announces a voluntary inspection and replacement recall notice for 760,000 Dura-Ace and Ultegra bonded 11-Speed road cranksets in North America, and a "safety inspection" in Europe

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 15:00

Arnold Circus LTN (via Bob From Accounts on Twitter)

“Extreme, undemocratic, and dangerous”: Council scraps majority of low traffic neighbourhoods – despite “overwhelming” public support for cycling and walking schemes

Tower Hamlets Council has voted to axe the traffic-calming schemes, after consultations showed that the majority of residents wanted to keep the measures

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 12:13

Stefan Kung crash at Europe ITT 2023 (Eurosport/GCN+)

“There’s nothing inspiring or bada** about this”: Former pro cyclist urges riders to “respect their brains” after Stefan Küng’s crash; Mountain bikers run into “nice man” King Charles on Scottish trail; Welsh 20mph petition scandal + more on the live blog

The sun’s out but it feels like the winter sunshine already, bear with Adwitiya on the live blog as he tries to figure out how to get the heating on

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 09:02

Meet Travis the human and Sigrid the cat, the viral sensations who have just switched to an e-bike

The pair live in London but travel all over on their bikes - most recently, a Volt Alpine electric mountain bike

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 08:44

Stefan Kung crash at 2023 European time trial championships

Former UCI chief calls for crackdown on “crazy” head-down time trialling after Stefan Küng’s bizarre crash straight into barriers at European Championships

The Swiss rider suffered a fractured hand, a cracked cheekbone, and a minor concussion in the horror crash, as Britain’s Josh Tarling blew away the opposition to take gold

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 16:56

“A valuable part of the city will be lost” if cycle lane plans remove car parking spaces, artists claim

Proposals to replace 33 parking spaces with a protected bike lane have been criticised by artists who display and sell their work in the area on Sundays – though the council has noted that there are 650 spaces located within 500 metres of the exhibit

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 14:49

Cyclists blast plans to upgrade “already safe” cycle route as “outrageous waste of money” after major active travel schemes axed

Campaigners say the new proposals will “not make a meaningful difference to the cycle network” and that cyclists “need safe routes, not more signposts”

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:26

“One more reason why everybody should be retested every five years”: Cyclists react to latest survey showing many drivers unaware of Highway Code rules; Castelli invents the ‘jack-sey’… to everyone’s amusement; Peloton’s playlist + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 08:11

Highway Code changes (Tier press release)

Highway Code: One-in-four drivers still don’t know correct rule on cyclist priority

"The findings highlight how well-meaning changes to the Highway Code still put the onus on cyclists and other vulnerable road users to be aware of drivers"

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 06:00

Lotto Dstny sports director suspended (RTV)

“Very unfortunate and unacceptable”: Lotto Dstny sports director suspended for running over race marshal, as police investigate footage

"There is no excuse for such behaviour, it simply should not happen," the team's CEO commented on the incident

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 12:46

Child allegedly pushed over by cyclist in Belgium (Facebook video still)

Cyclist filmed knocking over five-year-old wins defamation case against child’s father

The 63-year-old cyclist said the video being shared on social media, and then going viral, caused him to feel threatened and scared to leave his home

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 11:58

‘Never tackle an e-bike battery fire yourself’ warns fire brigade after another blaze involving a replacement charger

Man suffers injuries after trying to put out e-bike battery fire in flat

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 10:25