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Pothole fixed by Westminster City Council

“I’m impressed!”: Council fills “cavernous” pothole two hours after the Jeremy Vine Show’s producer posts video of “horrible cycle crash”; Vollering asks to “delete pictures” after celebrating second place in Tour de France Femmes + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Adwitiya is back on live blog duty to take you from your nearby cycle lanes to today's hilly stage of Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

Thu, Jul 27, 2023 09:24

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Motorist admits killing charity cyclist in drink driving collision and burying body

Alexander McKellar pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of culpable homicide relating to the death of cyclist Tony Parsons, while he and his twin brother Robert admitted attempting to defeat the ends of justice

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 17:14

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Shimano bike component sales fall by 18% as company cites “weak” demand for products

The Japanese brand’s profit is also down by 40%, following a record year in 2022

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 13:48

Bahrain Victorious pro banned for one month for causing horrendous Tour of Flanders crash

Filip Maciejuk later described the move – which saw him swerve back into the peloton after losing control while moving up on a grass verge – as a “big error in judgement”

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 11:05

3D-printed Superstrata bike manufacturing halts amid customer complaints

The firm behind Superstrata has reportedly terminated all operations in Vietnam

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 09:12

20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Ex-Aston Martin CEO claims 20mph speed limits mean drivers are “swarmed by bicycles overtaking from all angles raising the risk of collision”; Wholesome content as Luke Rowe’s son does team car TT radio messages + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on duty for this Wednesday's live blog, bringing you all the action from the cycling world, including the Tour de France Femmes

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 08:22

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UCI warns it is “impossible” to get away with hidden motors, all 997 Tour de France tests negative

UCI officials carried out 837 tests before Tour de France stages and 160 at the end of stages, none of which showed a rider using a bike with a hidden motor

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 14:24

Lime bikes Hounslow (@DynamacRtm/Twitter)

Lime hire scheme under fire as residents claim e-bikes “deliberately” left in “dangerous places”

Locals have blamed teenagers for blocking roads and pavements with hire bikes, one resident saying it is only a matter of time before "somebody gets killed".

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 11:34

Brighton city centre recycling to be collected by e-cargo bikes

The scheme by Recorra and Zedify hopes to reduce carbon emissions in the area

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 09:45

Drink driver who caused two crashes and left cyclist in intensive care jailed for 50 months

Andrew Peter Burns was on a pre-Christmas night out with work colleagues, drank "five or six" rounds before being denied entry to a pub for being too drunk — he then got behind the wheel of his car.

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 09:44

Oxford Christmas market bike rack sign (Oxford City Council)

“They’ve prioritised cyclists over small businesses”: Cycle lane running through Christmas market forces organiser to step down over “safety fears”; Scots urged to emulate Basque fans by waving saltires at home worlds + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 08:59

“We talk about these collisions and then nothing happens so it has to change”: Cyclists form human bike lane at site of fatal collisions

The line of cyclists stretched from the site of one fatality 'ghost bike' to the spot of another more recent incident

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 16:44

The wheels and tyres edition! Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Princeton, Goodyear, Reserve and Teravail

Check out the latest and coolest wheels and tyres we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 16:00

Trial to begin of twin brothers accused of murdering charity cyclist after drink-driving collision

Tony Parsons was reported missing in 2017 while on a charity bike ride, his remains found near a farm on the Auch Estate more than three years later

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 12:41

Ortlieb releases limited edition bikepacking set

The colour of this limited edition set is featured in Pantone's 2023 colour of the year

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 12:00

Cyclist charged over pedestrian’s death in riverside footpath collision

Thames Valley Police confirmed the man was charged with causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving in relation to the death of an 81-year-old pedestrian last year

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 10:02

Valencia Street cycle lane signs 2 (Danielle Baskin)

“Oops, bike lane was a mistake… Good luck cyclists”: Commuter protests “worst cycle lane in the world” with homemade signs; Peter Sagan and Thibaut Pinot’s (very different) Tour de France farewells + more on the live blog

Another week of exciting racing on the roads of France AND another week on the live blog? Ryan Mallon can’t believe his luck…

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 09:22

Mivice’s two new e-bike motors should reinforce firm’s growing reputation for quality and value

Far Eastern motor manufacturer looks to further distinguish itself from the hub motor crowd

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 08:07

Jonas Vingegaard wins the 2023 Tour de France

Racing against shadows: Jonas Vingegaard, Jumbo-Visma, and cycling’s eternal questions

Over the past two Tours de France, the Dane and his team have answered every question thrown at them on the road. Other questions, however, are proving trickier

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 21:37

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Cyclist ordered to pay over £1,000 for riding bike in town centre – after council accused of targeting “old and slow”

The substantial fine, which totalled £1,150, comes just months after locals complained that council officers were simply targeting cyclists “they can get away with”

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 16:39

Elinor Barker at the 2019 UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Glasgow (Picture by Alex Whitehead, SWpix.com)

Scottish First Minister urged to intervene as strike action threatens to “blight” UCI Cycling World Championships

Walkouts, involving staff in parking services and employed at the Emirates Arena, are set to begin on 3 August, the opening day of the worlds

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 15:14

Cyclist pushed off bike and into ditch by car passenger

Female Ironman athlete deliberately pushed off bike by laughing car passenger into a ditch, breaking her collarbone

“How could aiming for a young, female cyclist in this manner ever be acceptable to anyone?”

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 12:52

Groupama-FDJ hold their pre-Tour de France press conference, 2019 (ASO/Pauline Ballet)

“He can shut his mouth”: Marc Madiot slams “small, shabby” Jumbo-Visma boss who claimed that French riders were drinking “large beers” on rest day

“What is this comment getting at? That our riders aren’t serious, that they don’t train? I had four riders in the break,” the furious Groupama-FDJ manager said

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 16:07

Finish of UCI Cycling World Championships events moved after road closure complaints from locals

The finish of the Gran Fondo world championships has been moved and the majority of roads in Perth will now reopen earlier than planned, after residents raised concerns

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 12:52

“Hey Siri, give me another gear”: is SRAM’s voice-activated shifting the Next Big Thing in cycling? Plus more tech news from Canyon, Rapha, Assos, Hunt, Raleigh & more

Find out about new clothing from Assos and Rapha, super-cool wheels from Hunt and Syncros, and your last chance to buy an iconic Raleigh Chopper

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 11:00