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House of Fraser is selling mid-motor Whyte e-bikes for barely a grand

An additional discount code means the brand's Coniston hybrid e-bike is available for just £1,059 including delivery

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 12:22

All e-bikes should be certified by a third-party before going on sale says consumer safety charity

"There is no silver bullet to tackle e-bike fires, however it is clear that more lives will be lost if nothing is done"

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 11:54

Truck driver jailed for two years was above cannabis limit when he killed cyclist

Nurse James Harrison was cycling to a shift on an intensive care unit during the Covid pandemic when he was hit and killed

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 11:20

Women’s elite road race, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, Glasgow (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Scottish newspaper brands World Championships a “ridiculous decision” and a “vanity project”

The comments come after Scotland's culture secretary blamed inflation and extra costs for the bill for hosting the UCI Cycling World Championships coming in at £8 million over budget

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 09:32

“This is supposed to be 2023, not 1823”: Cyclists slam Aldi for opening a new store with no bike parking; Primož Roglič joins Bora-Hansgrohe; Almost 20 cars line up on the cycling lane near Richmond Park during school hours + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Adwitiya is here to bring you all the latest cycling news for the final road.cc live blog before the last Monument of 2023

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 08:41

Porsche e-bikes: Motor factory on the way but Greyp brand no longer part of plans

Porsche acquired motor manufacturer Fazua last year

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 19:15

Exeter LTN bollards (picture credit Devon County Council)

MP calls out “criminal behaviour” after local councillors receive faeces in their mailbox for implementing LTNs

Death threats were also sent to an MP and his loved ones by the anti-LTN protestors, who is asking people to “calm down”

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 17:19

Cube launch new folding hybrid e-bike for modern adventurers and commuters

The Bosch powered Cube Fold Hybrid is a competitive price for a mid-drive urban folder but relatively heavy

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 15:15

Council blames Tory Government’s slashed active travel budget after only one in three cycling and walking projects receives funding

The opposition leader, however, said that the council was “wasting time” bidding for money to duplicate existing cycle lanes instead of improving the city’s disjointed cycling network

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 14:28

SRAM’s e-bike motor is out – it’s called the Eagle Powertrain

New drive system was created in partnership with Brose

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 13:15

Tadej Pogačar unleashes Strava KOM revenge hunt after noticing Lombardia 2021 win was flagged; A humdinger to add to the puzzling cycle lane collection; How to train like a Tour de France champ — step one, get a dog; LTN vandalism + more on the live blog

Two days to the weekend, Dan Alexander will be kicking off the countdown with Thursday's live blog

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 08:18

Moped rider jailed for three years for punching, robbing, and threatening to stab cyclist

19-year-old Luke Elmer and an accomplice targeted the lone cyclist in a “completely unprovoked” attack, breaking his nose and forcing him to hand over his wallet

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 16:28

A660 Victoria Road Junction, Leeds (Leeds City Council)

Protected cycle lane on busy city road could “unintentionally deliver a more dangerous environment” by creating rat runs, councillor warns

Leeds City Council says the new infrastructure, set to be installed on a “busy, narrow” road used by schoolchildren, will “keep people safe”

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 14:57

Masked men attempt to steal cyclist’s bike after forcing him off road in SUV

Shocking footage shows masked men attempting to steal cyclist’s bike after forcing him off the road with SUV

The bike thieves reportedly followed the cyclist for miles before the attack, and were eventually thwarted by a shovel-brandishing homeowner who rushed to the victim’s aid

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 11:55

Mark Cavendish wins stage 21 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“Just one more year”: Mark Cavendish to continue racing in 2024 and target Tour de France record

The 38-year-old has postponed his plans to retire after agreeing a new deal with Astana Qazaqstan, saying that “crashing out of the Tour de France was not the finish of my career I hoped for”

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 09:49

20mph video projected onto Houses of Parliament (Led By Donkeys)

“We are not a nation of motorists”: Led By Donkeys projects moving 20mph speed limit video onto Houses of Parliament, after PM’s pledge to end “war” against drivers; Hi-vis victim-blaming; When you win a race without noticing + more on the live blog

Whisper it quietly... the site might be working normally again! Dan Alexander is on duty for a celebratory live blog this Wednesday

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 07:39

Drink driver jailed for 32 months for killing cyclist in New Year’s Day crash was “travelling well in excess of 20mph speed limit”

Craig Wagner told police he had "lost control" of his vehicle, officers finding the cyclist's helmet still embedded in the car's windscreen

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 16:10

Power Switch: Fulham handyman service says e-cargo bikes are “10 times quicker than a van”

“Most of my time was spent in the van. I thought, ‘there's got to be a better way to get around’"

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 15:50

road.cc Podcast episode 61: We discuss Shimano’s snapping cranksets and go big on bearings

We're dissecting THAT Shimano recall (or inspection program if you're from our neck of the woods) and bringing you some hardcore bearings chat in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 12:41

Councillor under fire as another cyclist hit on route where two were killed after cycle lane ripped out

Cllr Andy Morgan questioned whether the infrastructure could have protected anyone from a collision and said it was "overwhelming rejected" by local residents in an act of "democracy"

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 12:21

Dott says London rental e-bike situation “makes no sense” and will move its bikes to Paris and Rome

“Almost every ride in central London would lead to a complaint" says chief exec about having operators confined to specific boroughs

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 11:15

New £24 million road upgrade to be altered over fears cyclists might hit pedestrians on “too narrow and dangerous” footpath

The route features a segregated cycle lane and other upgrades, but leaves the pavement as narrow as 90cm wide in some places

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 10:01

Cyclists and motorists use new Richmond Park layout (credit – Lauren O’Brien, Twitter)

Cyclists causing “anxiety and fear” by “banging and throwing water” on cars in park, police say; Sarah Storey and Ed Clancy blast Rishi Sunak’s Plan for Drivers; Tory minister brands 15-minute cities “an infringement on liberties” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon, feeling very smug after the Mike Burrows round on last night’s University Challenge, is back with your latest dose of cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 09:12

Proof anti-LTN group falsely claimed cyclists drove to safety protest for “photo op” leads local paper staffer to apologise

A group opposed to the active travel schemes had shared a photo of a 4x4 with bike racks nearby, but the vehicle was unrelated to the safer streets demonstration

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 16:59

Five cool cycling products we’re testing from GripGrab, Vulpine, Pirelli, and Muc-Off

In-depth reviews of these gloves, warmers and tyres are coming soon…

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 15:55