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Sam Bennett undergoes heart surgery after health scare: “I had palpitations, I didn’t know what was going on”

In an in-depth interview with road.cc, the Irish sprinter and former Tour de France green jersey winner reveals the heart issue may have been holding him back for years, admitting it’s “possible I was having mini episodes during sprints”

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 13:00

2025 roubaix Pauline Ferrand-Prévot gravaa system

On-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment innovator Gravaa declared bankrupt due to lack of sales – nine months after Paris-Roubaix triumph

The Dutch company pioneered the self-inflating and deflating tyre technology used by Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to win Paris-Roubaix last year, but says it has struggled to “get enough orders to make any margin in the current market”

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12:13

Rad Power Yikes: Fire breaks out at troubled US e-bike brand’s warehouse

After refusing a recall over fire safety concerns, the US e-bike giant’s own facility goes up in smoke

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 09:34

“If you build it, they will come… or maybe not,” says local news site after spotting cyclists not using new cycle lane; “Wow… just wow”: Bike shop mechanic discovers a whole new level of wear; Tour Down Under destruction + more on the live blog

The weekend countdown is on and Dan Alexander is in the building to take you one day closer with some fantastic cycling-related procrastination material for your Thursday

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 08:15

Around the world bikepacker killed by suspected lightning strike in Andes

Florian Berg was more than a year into his adventure aiming to highlight "the existential danger of climate change"

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 18:09

“Hopefully they’ll soon be charged a traffic tax”: Lanzarote locals angered by cyclotourists after video shows cyclist drafting behind hire car

What started as just 'roadrage-type bait' also reflected an underlying frustration with overtourism

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 14:43

2026 Rudy Project Performance 40 glasses angled

Yours for €950: check out Rudy Project’s new 3D-printed titanium glasses

A deal struck over a pool table the night before the 1986 World Championships helped turn Rudy Project’s sunglasses into a cult classic. Forty years on, the brand is celebrating with a 3D-printed titanium tribute

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:44

Canyon axes up to 320 jobs as part of “continued consolidation”, two weeks after claiming business not in crisis

The German bike manufacturer had previously warned that "efficiency measures" were needed to navigate the "ongoing challenging market"

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:40

Life Time’s drop bar ban was made in the interest of fairness, claims Payson McElveen

Elite rider Payson McElveen steps in to shed more light on Life Time's controversial drop bar ban

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 09:28

“You would think with the Tour Down Under, drivers would be more aware of cyclist safety… apparently not!”; Reaction to Lime’s hire bike expansion; Don’t behave like this if you spot Jonas Vingegaard; Cycling mythbusting + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for another day waiting for Traitors to return... sorry, I mean bringing you exciting news from around the world of cycling

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 08:56

Suspended sentence for motorist who killed cyclist with “careless manoeuvre” before driving off and claiming he thought smashed windscreen was caused by falling tree branch

Timothy Cale reversed into the cyclist's path as the rider was descending, the prosecutor telling the driver his manoeuvre "may have saved him a few seconds but led to a catastrophic collision and the loss of life"

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 17:41

Judge “ill-judged” over much-criticised court comments about “nightmare” cyclists, says Irish transport minister

Judge James O'Donohoe was reported to the judicial standards body for his comments at a recent civil court hearing, while it also emerged the under-fire judge was previously fined €600 after pleading guilty to refusing a breathalyser test

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 15:52

“Real tangible advantages”: Schwalbe reckons 32in tyres offer more grip, more stable handling and faster cornering

Schwalbe has published its thoughts on 32in tyres and unveiled a more affordable version of its gravel tyre range

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:33

Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path

Popular cycling path’s “wild west” bikejackings could be tackled with £1 million investment and 20 CCTV cameras, after riders ditch route and report feeling “safer between buses and cars”

A previous installation of CCTV saw a robber caught by police within 24 hours, the Bristol & Bath Railway Path now potentially getting more safety upgrades

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:20

Why do cycle lanes get so much stick online?

Researchers from Cardiff University analysed 36,000 social media posts for a new study exploring public discourse about cycling infrastructure

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 11:14

“Disgusting behaviour”: Cyclists narrowly avoid major crash with motorbikes racing past; “Town Hall cycling ultras at it again”: residents upset as pavement removed for cycle lane; British one-two in Tour Down Under prologue + more on the live blog

Callum is here, baffled by the funky looking Aussie bikes, and keeping you posted on all things banal and mildly interesting on two wheels

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 09:43

snake pass temporary restrictions 2022 – via Derbyshire County Council

“It’s not possible to say if work will be completed”: UK council admits famous climb’s Tour de France inclusion could be threatened by landslip repairs

Concerns landslip repairs could blight major climb ahead of Tour de France returning to the UK in 2027, with the county's council admitting it is impossible to say if works will be finished in time

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 17:29

Business owner bills Lime £7,600 over parking row, after seizing e-bikes left on his property and taking operator to court

Boss of London building firm charges Lime £10 removal fee and £10 daily storage charge for every bike left on his company's property

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 15:06

NMotD Moorhead Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire

Police force insists cyclists’ camera footage is taken seriously, after backlash to “no crime had been committed” response to near collision

West Yorkshire Police chose not to take action against taxi driver who cyclist alleged was "too busy checking their phone" when they turned into the rider's path

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 12:56

Community service for new driver who killed cyclist while “driving too fast” on country road, a month after passing his test

A couple in their 70s were on a cycling holiday in Scotland when Aly Albosati lost control of his car and hit them both, Patricia Marshall airlifted to hospital where she died

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:52

A wild concept bike, the next generation of fancy carbon wheels, Ridley’s Noah goes electric, SRAM’s 150mm cranks + more from Velofollies 2026

All the hottest new tech we spotted in Belgium, including stuff from SRAM, Van Rysel, Silca, Eddy Merckx, Deda, Ridley, Fizik, Prologo and more

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:15

Cyclists told to “share the roads with other traffic” after safety scheme branded “missed opportunity” due to no bike lanes; Van der Poel trains for 3 hours… then dominates cyclocross race; Blythe white shorts shocker; TDU chaos + more on the live blog

The weekend may be over, but it’s not all bad: road racing’s on the TV, the football’s good again (you may disagree), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and silliness to distract you from the reality that is Monday

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 09:56

Near Miss of the Day 944: “A cut-and-dried example of careless driving”

Despite a driver being "too busy checking their phone", West Yorkshire Police declined to take action

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 15:17

Plans for Europe’s longest cycle tunnel take step forward in Wales

Campaigners have been granted permission to excavate a tunnel entrance to allow maintenance work to take place

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 13:38

Cyclist’s ‘fantastical’ damages claim dismissed after ‘pothole injury’ was caused by bunny-hopping

Phillip Harkins was made to pay the council £18,000 having initially claimed £20,000 in compensation

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:43