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2023 Shimano 105 R7100 Mechanical 12-speed – 14

At last! Shimano unveils 12-speed mechanical 105 R7100 groupset to sit alongside existing Di2

New mid-level 105 R7100 mechanical groupset costs under £1,000 and plugs a gap in Shimano’s range – but there are still no rim brakes

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 16:00

Shocking footage shows cyclist threatened by moped-riding thieves in latest bikejacking attempt

The attackers told the cyclist they had a knife, shouting: "Get off the bike... give me the f****** bike now"

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 14:05

Local Bike Shop in London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

UK bike sales fall even further after dropping to lowest level in 20 years

More bad news for the bike industry as the Bicycle Association's mid-year report suggests sales have dropped again

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 10:17

Video demonstrates dangers of incompatible e-bike chargers

Electrical Safety First footage shows how an overcharged e-bike battery can go up in flames

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 09:29

No cycling, or love cycling? Signs to keep cyclists off pavements vandalised with hearts; Cyclists protest bike lane dismantling by right-wing council; Jeremy Vine vs lorry bin drivers pt.2; Lance Armstrong’s reality TV antics + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Adwitiya is back on the live blog with all the headline-making stories in the cycling world. Oh, and praying for one normal day at the Vuelta

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 08:49

“Increasingly at risk of fatal injuries”: Danger to cyclists posed by larger, heavier cars laid bare by new research

The study found that for a cyclist hit by a pick-up vehicle, the risk of serious injury increases by 90 per cent; the risk of fatal injuries by almost 200 per cent

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 08:40

Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins suspended from Twitter after posting that “someone should kill” Sadiq Khan over ULEZ

The businessman, known for his staunch anti-cycling stance, also posted that “it’s time to dump the Muslim mayor”

Wed, Aug 30, 2023 17:07

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20Lotto Dstny, Tour of Oman (A.S.O./Oman Cycling Association/Thomas Maheux)

Ridley accuses Lotto Dstny of “disloyalty” and “reputational damage” as Belgian team looks to break contract with bike sponsor

Lotto Dstny CEO Stéphane Heulot confirmed that the squad will be switching to a new brand, rumoured to be Orbea, despite Ridley’s existing contract running until the end of 2025

Wed, Aug 30, 2023 14:37

Group of cyclists hit by campervan driver in Flagstaff, Arizona (Matthew McElroy)2

Campervan driver faces $500 fine for ploughing into group of cyclists, injuring seven, in “terrifying” collision

“After seeing the video, it just seemed like less of an accident,” said one of the cyclists struck by the motorist, as local councillors called for greater protection on popular cycling route

Wed, Aug 30, 2023 12:47

“The positioning of those barriers makes zero sense”: More crash controversy hits Vuelta a España (+ director apologises for “small mishap” of Remco Evenepoel incident); Taylor Zwift takes training indoors + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday that feels like a Tuesday live blog for you today, Dan Alexander at the helm to bring you all the updates from the world of cycling

Wed, Aug 30, 2023 08:10

Locals demand safety action after two cyclists killed in collision on “treacherous” road

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 16:14

Five cool bikes for road and gravel from Canyon, Enigma, Orro, Basso and Lapierre

We've had a flurry of lovely bikes in for review! Here are the best ones we're riding at the moment with full reviews coming soon

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 15:12

British e-bike brand EBCO relaunches after pandemic forced hiatus

New bikes across Urban, Street and Adventure collections

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 13:46

Police uncover Vuelta a España protest plot to pour “400 litres of liquid” onto route

Four suspects believed to be planning a pro-independence protest as the race visited Catalunya were arrested

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 11:52

Spectator journalist replies to “ridiculous” Jeremy Vine call for driver ban on overtaking cyclists in cities

Vine was quoted in the Sunday papers saying he wants "cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster" and suggested a ban on overtaking cyclists in major urban areas

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 09:46

Remco Evenepoel post-finish line crash at Vuelta a España (Rafa Gomez/SprintCyclingAgency)

“It’s the third day in a row and it’s breaking my balls a bit now”: Remco Evenepoel rages against Vuelta safety chaos; Elderly couple kicked off train because of e-bike; Jumbo-Visma pro’s home searched by police in doping raid + more on the live blog

After three days of bank holiday Vuelta drama, the live blog is finally back! And Ryan Mallon’s ready to head into the four-day week faster than Remco Evenepoel in a crowded finish area

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 08:40

Shocking footage shows fire engine driver responding to emergency call hitting cyclist

Rider sustained “non-life threatening” head injury in incident on Brixton on Wednesday, according to police

Mon, Aug 28, 2023 17:22

Remco Evenepoel left bloodied and dazed after crashing into spectator after winning Vuelta Stage 3

More finish line drama after earlier footage showed barriers being blown over and parasols flying through the air

Mon, Aug 28, 2023 15:33

Bosch eBike Systems – Kiox as a key – Press Photo 1

Use your Kiox e-bike display as a key with new Bosch Smart System update

The new updates make it possible for multiple users to lock and unlock the same e-bike

Mon, Aug 28, 2023 13:27

Omnium crash at 2023 UCI Junior Track World Championships

Video: Rider thrown across track after arm caught on barrier in high-speed velodrome crash – a year after Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy called on venues to be made safer

Incident at women’s omnium in Cali, Colombia takes out half the field at Junior Track World Championships

Mon, Aug 28, 2023 12:36

Jumbo-Visma slow Vuelta peloton in protest of safety issues at Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma and Remco Evenepoel demand rivals slow for safety reasons as crash chaos hits Vuelta a España again

A second sketchy stage on rain-soaked Barcelona streets saw numerous crashes, including for Primož Roglič, red jersey Lorenzo Milesi and British rider Oscar Onley

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 16:25

“Hero” driver deliberately jack-knifed vehicle to avoid hitting cyclists, writing off £2 million supercar cargo

"It began to sway and veer and that's when I saw the cyclists": Richard Kilburn was transporting nine high-value supercars in Kent when the vehicle fishtailed in crosswinds

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 12:28

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Jeremy Vine calls for drivers to be banned from overtaking cyclists in cities

"I want cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster"

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 10:32

Vuelta riders cross Barcelona in the dark after time trial

More safety concerns as Vuelta a España pros left to ride through Barcelona in dark after “ridiculous” opening stage

After a farcical team time trial in heavy rain and dark conditions, more than a few riders took to social media to express their disgust

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 08:57

Remco Evenepoel 2023 Vuelta a España team time trial

“You couldn’t see anything”: Remco Evenepoel slams “ridiculous” Vuelta a España team time trial in horrendous conditions

Torrential rain, flooding, crashes and darkness — chaos as final Grand Tour of the season gets underway in Barcelona

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 19:28