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Quiet Lanes being “weaponised” to introduce “anti-car measures”, opponents claim – but cyclists say roads have been weaponised by drivers for decades

Oxfordshire County Council say the move "enhances" Department for Transport policy and ensures country lanes are not "undermined by inappropriate traffic"

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 10:59

“These are not bikes”: Peter Hitchens sparks e-bike misinformation row after accusing cargo bike families of riding illegal “heavy electric motorcycles”, claiming they aren’t “proper cyclists” and have “invaded” bike lanes + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, believe it or not, and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you hurtle headfirst towards the weekend with all the latest news, views, and general silliness on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 09:45

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A magnificent 12 have been awarded Recommends badges for May, with three products achieving perfection

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 16:56

Car ends up in boating lake in Poole Park

Reform UK pledges to reopen park rat-run closed to promote cycling… on the same day motorist drives into lake in park

The entrance to heritage-listed Poole Park, previously used by rat-running drivers as a cut-through near Sandbanks, one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the country, was permanently closed in 2024

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 16:12

Lorena Wiebes wins stage one of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women before being disqualified for racing an underweight bike

“The bike was blowing in the wind”: UCI won’t answer the phone over Lorena Wiebes bike weight saga, team claims – as Specialized founder asks: “Can you imagine if this was Mark Cavendish?”

“It is simply bizarre that we are being brushed off like this,” SD Worx-Protime manager Erwin Janssen says

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 14:32

Caroline Livesey breaks North Coast 500 record

“Possibly the greatest achievement of them all”: Scottish triathlete and gravel champion obliterates North Coast 500 record by over four hours

In the pouring Inverness rain, ultra-endurance star Caroline Livesey completed the 516-mile route in 32 hours and 22 minutes, eclipsing Christina Mackenzie’s 2022 record by four hours and 17 minutes

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 12:19

Cherry Hinton, Cambridge motorbike hit-and-run

“They’re toddlers!”: Cyclist injured by teen motorcyclists left waiting for an hour by police, despite filming the bikers who hit-and-ran; Independence protests planned for Catalan Grand Depart; Sprint stage likely at women’s Giro + more on the live blog

Happy Thursday to all who celebrate, Callum is here to mark the occasion with you...

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 09:47

Abington active travel project approved by local Reform UK councillors

Reform UK-led council champions multi-million pound cycling schemes in split from national party policy

The Reform UK council said cycling is "a simple, affordable way to boost your health and wellbeing, while also helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality across our communities."

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 17:48

China’s Pardus makes European push with sub-£4,500 6.7kg carbon road bike

With a new European operation, dealer network and bikes that appear to offer a lot of spec for the money, Pardus is aiming to put established Western brands under pressure

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 15:01

“A serious risk of injuries”: recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes – months after US recall notice

The Office for Product Safety and Standards says affected Turbo Como SL bikes pose a serious injury risk after a fault was identified that could cause the fork to fail; Specialized first announced a problem in January

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 11:46

Review ordered into “too wide cycle lane” accused of causing danger and confusion for passing drivers

Residents accuse the council of creating a "dog leg junction" that causes congestion, whilst others say the new layout confuses drivers.

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 10:46

Ribble launches new Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon June 2026

Are you riding the wrong bike? Ribble thinks so as it launches Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon

The Ultra-Road combines race-bike technology with a higher-stack, shorter-reach geometry aimed at delivering better real-world performance, while the Allroad Carbon targets riders seeking one bike for everything from smooth tarmac to rough country lanes

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 10:30

“Did they cut through the bike to steal the lock?”: Bike frame snapped in half after years of use; World bicycle day favourites; Mountain battle at the Giro + more on the live blog

Happy world bicycle day! Megan Huws is back again to give you all the news and dramas from the cycling world this Wednesday

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 09:46

Netcompany-Ineos CEO’s exit confirmed, as Dave Brailsford resumes control of the team

The team will be hoping the management reshuffle enables an upturn in the team's fortunes

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 17:45

The next big thing in bike manufacturing? Flit claims adhesive bonding helped it to make a lighter and tighter folding e-bike

Flit has unveiled what it claims is the first folding e-bike to use adhesive bonding rather than traditional welds. So, is the future of bike building looking stickier? Flit's managing director certainly thinks so

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 16:25

Lime U-turns after allowing delivery cyclists to exceed ‘go-slow’ speed limits in busy London parks and high streets

The electric hire bike provider lifted the restrictions as part of an effort to attract cyclists who would otherwise use illegally-modified electric motorbikes

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 12:29

Pub which “survived two world wars, the Sheffield floods, and the pandemic” risks “almost certain closure” due to active travel plans, according to owner; Managerial merry-go-round; Giro d’Italia Women Mountain TT + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back this very grey Tuesday to bring you all the cycling news and views, and complaints about cycle lanes, from across the internet

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 10:00

“You’re not worried about the things that come out of nowhere”: Cyclists broadly support England’s first ‘Cycle Street’ but some concerned by £2.4 million “bleedin’ waste of money”

A passing cyclist even heckled the Greenway Manager whilst he was being interviewed

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 18:29

Ursus wheels with spokes made from “the world’s strongest man-made fibres”, plus more cool things from Mavic, Pirelli, Parcours and Industry Nine

From gravel and aero wheelsets to sustainable designs and premium race tyres, here’s what’s in for review this week

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 17:33

Tributes paid to French YouTuber who died during major gravel event after being hit by driver

Announcing Stéphane Goyard's death, his brother wrote "My sorrow is immense, we still had so many projects together."

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 17:29

Was Lorena Wiebes disqualified from the Giro d’Italia because of switch to 1x chainring setup? The mystery surrounding the SD Worx rider’s underweight bike

The Dutch rider was disqualified following a post-stage check that found her bike under the UCI's 6.8kg weight limit, despite the team claiming prior use of the same bike

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 14:30

“People don’t drive short journeys because they like sitting in traffic”: Fuel price crisis could be UK’s Dutch cycling moment, reckons Chris Boardman; Wiebes’ bike weight controversy rumbles on; Bus crash behind Narváez Giro DNF + more on the live blog

Where’s the sun gone? It’s supposed to be summer now, right? Anyway, I suppose you’re just going to have to spend the day with Ryan Mallon as he catches up on all the cycling news on the first live blog of June

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:36

Administrators appointed at major cycling distributor Saddleback

The news comes shortly after both Enve and Cannondale announced they would end their agreements with the British distributor

Sat, May 30, 2026 13:39

Alice Towers of CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto

Canyon-SRAM drop cryptocurrency sponsor following “breaches of contract” and a criminal investigation

The Polish zondacrypto trading website had joined the team as a title sponsor following Kasia Niewiadoma's victory in the Tour de France Femmes.

Sat, May 30, 2026 11:34

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London recorded lowest level of cyclist deaths since pandemic in 2025, but TFL “deeply concerned” by rise in serious injuries

London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman reiterated his and the mayor's commitment to achieving 'Vision Zero' by 2041, announcing a "refreshed" plan, while the London Cycling Campaign called for opposition to 20mph speed limits in the city to end

Fri, May 29, 2026 17:45