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WTF? Check out Shimano’s system for moving your cleats automatically as you ride – plus top tech news from Trek, Oakley, MyWhoosh, Komoot, and more

We have brand-new eyewear, helmets, virtual routes, clothing – even a changing robe – along with a 'stop ride' notice on a popular stem

Sat, Apr 08, 2023 11:00

Hundreds sign petition opposing cycle lane to protect trees… and parking space

A former councillor said it won’t have any benefits for the “miniscule” number of cyclists, while another Tory candidate cited a “very negative effect on the church”

Fri, Apr 07, 2023 16:01

Council to finally resurface cycle lane after backlash over fixing entire road but not the cyclepath

The backtrack comes after announcing that resurfacing of the road was “complete”, despite not fixing the “abysmal” cycle lane

Fri, Apr 07, 2023 12:18

Online cycling retailer ProBikeKit set to close

ProBikeKit's owner THG has announced the shutting down of its lifestyle division, citing it as "lossmaking"

Fri, Apr 07, 2023 10:26

Lazer “brain-design” helmet, to be used by Jumbo Visma at Paris Roubaix 2023

Jumbo-Visma to wear helmets with “healthy brains” at Paris-Roubaix to encourage helmet wearing

The Dutch team has teamed up with helmet supplier Lazer to produce a unique design on which “healthy brains are clearly visible”

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 16:11

How do we save UK bike racing? SweetSpot’s PR Director on Women’s Tour cancellation and staying positive for the future

In this episode of the road.cc Podcast, Ryan talks to Peter Hodges about the state of UK bike racing, and Dave joins a mental health campaigner for a few miles of a 2000 mile bike ride across the UK

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 15:28

MailOnline takes aim at cyclists for not using “rollercoaster” bike lane… that is “littered with stones” and “stops and starts all the way along”

Cyclists in Dorset are “brazenly ignoring” the cycle lane according to the tabloid's report, and cycling “in lane dedicated to other traffic”

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 13:03

Pain, pitfalls, and pavé: Paris-Roubaix is just around the corner – so don’t miss a moment of Hell on GCN+ Sponsored

Sit back on the sofa and enjoy a Sunday in Hell, as well as every other big race on the cycling calendar, by subscribing to GCN+

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 12:46

FUELL launches Flluid e-bikes with a 225-mile range and automatic gearbox

The motorbike-influenced models feature alloy frames, batteries for long distances and automatic gear shifts

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 09:59

Rudie Can’t Steer? TfL double-decker bus crashes into London bike shop with driver injured

Route 19 bus bizarrely driven into a bike shop in London, bus driver injured

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 09:51

Cyclists ride in new cycle lane in support of cycling infrastructure in Maryland (credit – gwhennigan, Twitter)

“Is one minute of your time worth someone’s life?” Zero cyclists injured since new bike lane installed – while driving times barely change; Cyclist blasted for “too bright” lights… and no hi-vis; Is a muddy Roubaix on the way? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s here with more cycling news and gossip on the last live blog before Paris-Roubaix (and Easter too, of course)

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 08:55

Is Trek’s new road bike really aluminium? Updated Émonda ALR features new frame with Kammtail aero tubing and fully integrated cables

Trek says its third-generation bikes are “affordable, ultra-lightweight and faster than ever”. Also available in more subdued colour schemes!

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 06:30

Ready for some e-bike circuit racing? New EBK World Cup will have 90km/h e-bikes with the first round in London

Ed Clancy named as series ambassador, helping to champion e-bikes as ‘clean mobility’ option

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 16:23

Suspended sentence “a real farce”, says family of cyclist killed by motorist – as Cycling UK blasts UK’s “broken road traffic laws”

“Driving a car is like having a knife in your hand, it’s a dangerous weapon and if you kill somebody you should get made to pay for it. He just hasn’t, he's walked away free”

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 15:53

“A flagrant act of vandalism”: Council agrees to move “ugly” bike rack after churchgoers say it will “block access for hearses”

“It seems the deluded secularists of the city council are determined to close the church,” said one local councillor opposed to the scheme

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 14:06

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Wed, Apr 05, 2023 11:22

Team DSM set to use on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment at Paris-Roubaix

The innovative Scope Atmoz hubs will make their debut on the Hell of the North’s cobbles following a “test year” in 2022, while Jumbo-Visma are also rumoured to be racing on Sunday with their own adjustable pressure system

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 11:07

Good luck for Roubaix? Mathieu van der Poel wipes bird poo from helmet mid-race (+ Cav third); Trump supporter falls off bicycle, faceplants… goes viral; Scrap the congestion zone… archers can’t take longbows by bus + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you this Wednesday, raring to go with all the usual silliness and maybe some proper news too

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 08:14

Near Miss of the Day 859: Driver cuts across cyclist at speed, narrowly misses front wheel

"Saving seconds is what it's all about"

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 16:34

Council criticised after resurfacing entire road… except cycle lanes

One local rider said the surface is abysmal... "It was that bumpy, I thought my fillings were going to come out"

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 16:02

“Just the noise of carbon cracking”: Luke Rowe recalls Tour of Flanders horror crash

"He made a big f****** mistake," the Ineos Grenadiers road captain said before also admitting he feels sorry for the Bahrain Victorious rider Filip Maciejuk who the UCI suggested will be sanctioned further to "set an example"

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 12:30