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Councillor urges police to charge “tourist cyclists” coming on cruise liners and “running around unsafe”

The island’s locals have complained of the “hazard large groups of cyclists can pose to motorists”

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 11:07

UK legal CYC Photon mid-drive e-bike conversion kit now available

Light, powerful mid-drive kit now on sale in the UK

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 10:11

Cube’s Longtail Hybrid – a capable looking addition to their utility e-bike range

A welcome addition for those looking for a Bosch-powered carrying machine

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:03

Not Near Miss of the Day: How to safely overtake cyclists… while driving a tank; “It was about protecting Sepp”: End of Jumbo-Visma civil war as Vingegaard and Roglič work for Kuss (+ Remco wins); Huge sinkhole swallows bike lane + more on the live blog

Another day, another Vuelta mountain stage... join Dan Alexander on the Thursday live blog for all of that, plus everything else that's going on in the cycling world today

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 08:14

“Not every person on a cycle can dismount”: Questions asked of ‘cyclists dismount’ signs on national cycle route during works

A councillor has criticised the signs, which have been put up while bollards are installed, saying she has been left "disappointed"

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 16:01

New Liv Avail Advanced endurance bike has 38mm tyre clearance, goes more aero and sheds some weight

Priced from £2,299 up to £5,999, the 2024 Avail Advanced range now also has full internal cable routing and updated D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 16:00

Fulcrum releases “versatile and comfortable” Wind 42 and 57 carbon wheels for “road and light off-road riding”

Unsurprisingly, the Italian brand says these new £1,250 hoops offer a superior ride feel compared to the outgoing Wind 40 and 55 wheels

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 14:00

Jeremy Vine’s lucky escape as bike run over by reversing driver who turned onto cycle lane

"Unbelievable": The BBC and Channel 5 presenter said about the incident in central London this morning

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 11:33

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Cycle parking (Oxford station) (2) © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Bike thefts at train stations up 39% year-on-year, research reveals

While the reported figures show 14,110 bikes have been stolen at UK train stations since 2021, the actual number is likely to be much higher

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 11:03

Cyclist bemoans police reporting system as furious driver who shouted abuse and got out car to confront him “gets a talking to”

"A victim of a crime shouldn't have to know the system [...] if you think this is about cyclists vs motorists, it isn't. It's about the basic ability for laws and norms to be upheld"

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 09:47

Watopia gets even bigger, Climb Portal now has difficulty scaling and Tour of Watopia is back in Zwift’s latest update

There are also new themed rides, a women's training club, a new 'Zwift Racing Score' to measure your Zwift racing performance against others and quite a lot more in this extensive update to the Zwift app

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 09:00

Sign in Exton Village warning cyclists to ‘slow down for NHS sake’ (Tom Jones, Twitter)

Homemade sign warns cyclists to “slow down for NHS sake” through village – “not racetrack”; “Concentrate on your cycling!” Police officer scolds ‘rubbernecking’ cyclist, while attending beached car; Jumbo-Visma Vuelta civil war? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s Angliru day at the Vuelta, and Ryan Mallon is here, popcorn at the ready, to keep you updated on the live blog

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 08:31

All new Roubaix SL8 is the “smoothest” and fastest endurance road bike ever, claims Specialized

The updated flagship endurance bike from Specialized boasts new Future Shock 3.0 suspension technology, mudguard compatibility and 40mm tyre clearance. Prices range from £2,500-£12,000

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 16:00

Edward Argar Justice Questions 12/9/2023

Conservative minister says government still considering new “dangerous cycling” law

Justice Minister Edward Argar said Department for Transport colleagues are working on legislation "to tackle those rare instances where victims have been killed or seriously injured by irresponsible cycling behaviour"

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 15:54

Fatal e-bike fire was caused by incompatible charger – coroner joins campaigners in calling for UK safety standards

Coroner findings adds to voices calling for battery and charger safety standards

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 15:38

Pashley’s Multi-trike looks to pioneer chainless tech

Chain-free drives are ideal for e-trikes and Pashley will have one on sale next year

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 14:30

Have you got what it takes to slay the Dragon Ride in 2024? Take on the UK’s longest and most legendary one-day sportive

Back for its 20th anniversary year, the Dragon Ride is as tough as sportives get

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 12:34

Wahoo introduces £1,400 Kickr Move indoor trainer with “the closest real-world ride-feel”

New design moves forward and back as you ride to mimic outdoor riding; there’s a new Kickr Bike Shift smart bike too – and at £2,700 it costs much less than Wahoo’s existing smart bike

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 12:00

Man police want to speak to over Poole incident

Driver who avoided jail for collision which seriously injured cyclist denied responsibility before saying she has no memory of incident

The judge concluded the case was a "mystery" and sentenced Angela Cass — who fled the scene only to return, telling onlookers "it wasn't me", and who now believes she suffered a blackout — to a six-month suspended sentence

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 11:32

Charge stops, battery swaps and an awful lot of pedalling: Nick Sanders embarks on round-the-world trip on an e-bike

Man who set the original world record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle sets off again - this time with a motor

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 11:19

Chris Boardman speaking at APPWCG report launch 2023

“No family should go through what mine did”: Chris Boardman speaks about losing his mum at the hands of killer driver for the first time

Boardman was emotional as he talked about losing his mum Carol in a cycling collision at the launch of the Road Justice report, saying his dad "never recovered" and describing his anger at the way road crime is treated

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 10:56

Congestion in Buttermere (Friends of the Lake District)

Holiday firm tells Lake District visitors to ditch the car for a bike – and to stop speeding; “Jumbo-Visma have moved the game on”: Geraint Thomas on Ineos “transition period”; Jumbo-Visma pro seriously injured after crashing car + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and, after a lengthy (some might say welcome) break from the live blog, Ryan Mallon is back in the hot seat with all the latest cycling news and views. If he can remember how it all works…

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 08:53

Sepp Kuss 2023 Vuelta (Luis Angel Gomez/SprintCyclingAgency© 2023/ASO)

Former pro cyclist accuses Jumbo-Visma of motor doping, questions Sepp Kuss’ Tourmalet performance

With a distinct lack of evidence, former Quick-Step rider Jérôme Pineau took to a French podcast to make the allegations against cycling's dominant force, accusations rubbished by a Jumbo-Visma sports director

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 08:43

Five cool tech things from Garmin, Suunto, DJI, Tozo and more

This week we're diving into the techy stuff we're currently reviewing

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 16:09

Marston cycle path closure (Charlotte Vinnicombe/Twitter)

Council hails “excellent” solution to “long and dangerous” diversion as cyclists can wheel bikes through university land during route closure

Local riders had questioned why a "safe" diversion has not been directed through University Parks, with it instead visiting a notoriously dangerous roundabout

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 15:54