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Double decker bike racks in Manchester Piccadilly station

“An overly complicated fail”: Station’s double-decker cycle storage slammed as ‘ableist’ and ‘useless’

Manchester Piccadilly’s new bike racks have divided opinion for being less secure and unfriendly for disabled people and pretty much everyone with a non-standard cycle, despite tripling the storage space

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 11:17

Luton fire was caused by “home-made” e-bike conversion

London Fire Brigade has recently launched a Charge Safe campaign focused on e-bikes and e-scooters

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 09:30

Council update on cycle lane’s “excellent progress” interrupted by… motorist driving into segregated infrastructure; Alaphilippe heads off on two-hour training ride AFTER Dwars Door Vlaanderen; Our new favourite pro cyclist + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 08:07

Electra extend Loft Go! range with 7D EQ models

Priced under £2,000, the 7D EQ offers completely different colour options for the step-through model for some reason

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 07:59

Near Miss of the Day 857: Driver of HGV carrying crane barely misses cyclist during shocking close pass

The company whose vehicle was involved have been "very apologetic" and "do appear to be taking appropriate actions"

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 15:53

Amazon van driver Leith Walk cycle lane (Edward Tissiman/Twitter)

Cycle lane notorious for parked cars “urgently” needs bollards, councillor warns “genuine concern” of fatality

As recently as last week a road.cc reader waited 15 minutes for an Amazon van driver blocking the bike lane to return from delivering packages

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 14:42

Forget about folders… the Pop-Cycle’s sliding frame aims to revolutionise the compact bike genre

The Pop-Cycle has a unique sliding frame design that reduces its size by about a third, a claimed world first. Could it take on the mighty folder as the ultimate space-saving commuter bike?

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 14:38

On-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment appears on Dwars door Vlaanderen cobbles

Jumbo-Visma rider uses Gravaa KAPS technology with a pump integrated into the hub; will we also see it in the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix?

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 13:33

Eddy Hoole races to win in eSports world championship qualifying (Zwift, YouTube)

Zwift racer banned for hacking data tries MyWhoosh… gets disqualified immediately

In December, Eddy Hoole was sacked by his team and banned from Zwift racing for six months for cheating during a world championships qualifier

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 12:06

Jeremy Vine tells cyclists to “cycle in anything you like” — wants media portrayal of cyclists to move away from Lycra and race bikes

Results of a new Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital study showed cyclists nearing 50 have significantly less gluteal fat, plus more muscle, than sedentary people — health benefits Vine doesn't want people to think are limited to mamils

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 10:14

2023 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 – 1 (1).jpeg

“They’re a few days early”: Specialized’s new ‘April Fool’ seat tube divides opinion; Bath’s bicycle mayor shuts down GB News producer’s claim that mums can’t “cart around children” by bike; Tyre pressure adjustment system spotted + more on the live blog

It‘s Wednesday, the countdown to the Tour of Flanders has well and truly started, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your latest dose of cycling news and views on the live blog

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 08:56

What’s going on with that seat tube? Specialized unveils radical “Compliance Junction” on new Sirrus Carbon

Innovative frame design for urban and gravel riding is intended to provide ‘flex and forgiveness’ without affecting efficiency

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 16:00

Near Miss of the Day 856: Taxi driver almost hits cyclist — licensing body says no indication rider had hi-vis or lights

The hi-vis comment came despite the rider crossing a designated cycle section of a zebra crossing

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 15:57

“Disneyland” wavy traffic-calming kerbs branded “woke vanity project” by furious doctor… but council insists it will create safe cycle route

Residents including an opera singer aren't impressed, but Islington Council says the changes will boost active travel, reduce driving speeds and keep pedestrians safe

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 14:43

Portable electric motor Zipforce “turns any bike into an e-bike”

Swedish start-up's motor can be mounted on the front or rear wheel and can be moved between different bikes

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 14:11

Shimano is working on a direct mount derailleur

Is Shimano already bringing the heat on SRAM?

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 14:05

Cannondale adds Topstone LAB71 to the premium bike range

The first LAB71 gravel bike gets special carbon layup that shaves off 160g

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 14:01

Back to the future? Road bike friction shifters you can mix and match and adjustable SPD-style pedals unveiled by Japanese component manufacturer

Growtac has developed the EQUAL shifter system that is compatible with a whole host of groupsets and mechs, allowing you to shift between two and 13 gears and even add in a dropper post

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 13:03

Bikes and cycling accessories sold for huge discounts including road bikes for £110 as Moore Large stock auctioned

Moore Large's £35 million stockpile, including 35,000 bikes, is being auctioned by John Pye after the distributor entered liquidation earlier this month

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 11:38

Computer manufacturer Acer enters e-bike market with AI-driven ebii

The bike’s AI-powered ebiiAssist function adapts to the rider’s pedalling power, riding conditions, and preferred level of assistance

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 09:45

Bradley Wiggins launches NSPCC campaign (NSPCC)

Bradley Wiggins says “borderline rape” by former coach led to him using “cycling as distraction”

Speaking on a podcast, the 2012 Tour de France winner and five-time Olympic gold medallist says he suffered during a three-year period involving an unnamed coach who allegedly groomed him from the age of 12

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 09:40

“That has to be a record”: Cyclist counts 20 vehicles parked in short cycle lane stretch – as council finally considers installing wands; Leeds’ new AI traffic lights “turn green for cyclists”; “Department for Cars strikes again” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hot seat with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 08:57

Do we really need steering on the turbo? Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Giant, BMC, BTwin, and Bell

We've got a right mixed back of cool things this week to steer you into spring

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 17:01

We asked AI to write us an anti-cyclist article in the style of Jeremy Clarkson: Here’s what it came up with

We think all of us can at least agree that the AI is in top gear

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 15:44

E-cargo bike delivery firm Zedify secures £5m investment to expand service

Zedify says its service is over 90% lower in carbon emissions per parcel than urban deliveries by electric vans

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 15:25