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Keyhole Bridge before and after, Poole (via Cycling UK).PNG

Cycling UK takes council to court over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

This is the second time Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is facing legal action over its decision to keep the incredibly narrow underpass open to motor vehicles.

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 13:53

Want to show off speed and power stats on your cycling videos? With this app you can + tech news from Castelli, Factor, Supersapiens, 7Mesh and more

Hottest cycling tech news from Streiv, Fizik, Supersapiens, Classified, Castelli, Factor and more

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 13:00

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Near Miss of the Day 855: Driver dangerously overtakes on the wrong side… is let off the hook by the police because she lives abroad

A consecutive Near Miss of the Day from London. Surprised?

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 11:45

Drivers crashes into London bike hangar (Rendel Harris)

“Is there anything that can’t be blamed on cyclists?” Baby hospitalised after motorist crashes into bike hangar – and locals blame the hangar

The storage unit has been removed following last week’s collision, with a parked lorry taking its place

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 18:13

Hugo Hofstetter’s bars break during GP Denain

Bianchi defends handlebar safety despite Arkéa-Samsic pro breaking two during cobbled race

Italian brand says safety of its integrated aero handlebar isn't in question, it's just what can happen when you crash hard

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 17:57

New bollards on Milton Keynes cycle routes

“Oh! Bollards!” Delivery cyclist says council’s new cycle route barriers are too narrow for cargo bike trailers… also supplied by the council

“The barriers and bollards are an unhelpful waste of money,” says ultra-cycling legend Steve Abraham

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 16:19

Giant Revolt Advanced paint cracking – 3

Giant says Revolt cracking issue is simply down to paint… but it’ll replace frames free of charge

Cracks at the top of the seat tube are cosmetic, says Giant, and there's no reason to stop riding while a replacement is organised

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 14:30

Cyclist stopped by police while riding on Isle of Man Mountain Road

Cyclist stopped by police three times and “told to put bike in van” after a “load of complaints” from motorists on foggy climb

Isle of Man Constabulary says officers were “dispatched to check on the welfare of the cyclist” after several reports of near misses with drivers

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 12:26

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Cube launches four new e-bikes equipped with an ABS

The ABS configurations vary across the range of bikes, offering safer braking performance

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 11:07

Hyena releases a new lightweight 3.2kg e-bike drivetrain system

This lightweight system features a 1.4kg hub motor, a slim 250Wh battery and torque sensor

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 09:09

Councillors call in the cops to “assist” with cyclists ignoring dismount signs; Not Near Miss of the Day: “A most excellent overtake”; Dave Brailsford arrives at Old Trafford for Man United takeover talks; Who’ll win San Remo? + more on the live blog

Happy St Patrick's Day! Come sit around the live blog fire with Dan Alexander and enjoy a pint of Guinness and a scroll through the day's best cycling action

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 09:06

Hugo Hofstetter’s bars break twice during GP Denain

“That’s not normal”: Arkéa-Samsic pro breaks TWO sets of Bianchi handlebars during cobbled race

Poor Hugo Hofstetter’s chances of winning a chaotic edition of the GP de Denain were derailed by crashes and some flimsy bars – just as his Bianchi Oltre RC was awarded the ‘Best Race Bike’ title at the CyclingWorld Europe awards…

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 15:44

Yes, Pinarello’s new Nytro really is electric. Road and gravel range includes “the lightest pedal-assisted, mid-drive bike on the market”

Stealthy new range uses TQ’s HPR50 motor to provide up to 300 watts of silent power. Would you be tempted to make the switch?

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 15:00

Cyclist in Dublin (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Teyvan Petttinger)

Cyclist who suffered “life-changing” injuries after hitting bike lane kerb sues council in multi-million euro claim

The e-bike rider, who sustained a “catastrophic” brain injury after his head struck a series of granite bollards, claims the fall was caused by the design and layout of the cycle lane

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 13:34

Stromer launch a ‘beginner speed pedelec’

Stromer's latest 28mph machine combines belt drive with innovative enclosed gearbox

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 13:13

Campagnolo launches “Formula 1 version” of its road wheelsets – the 1,240g Hyperon Ultra

They might not excel in one category alone, but the brand says they are the perfect balance of lightness, handling and reactivity

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 13:05

The Women’s Tour climbs Black Mountain in 2022 (SWpix.com)

Women’s Tour launches crowdfunding campaign to cover sponsorship shortfall

Organisers SweetSpot say the initiative will help to cover the race’s “ever-increasing” organisational costs, as two-time winner Lizzie Deignan declares her support for the beleaguered event

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 12:45

James May (CC BY-SA 2.0 licence by Airwolfhound:Flickr)

E-bikes “really could change the world” says James May

"The only thing I’m cheating is what the poet Larkin called 'age, and then the only end of age'"

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 11:10

Raleigh MD Lee Kidger with cargo bike (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“The man who never misses has officially missed”: Adrian Chiles claims expensive cargo bikes are a “new kind of class politics”; Foul-mouthed rant at cyclist not using cycle lane… but public sticks up for rider + more on the live blog

Only two sleeps until San Remo... unfortunately Pidcock missing out with a concussion wasn't a bad dream. Dan Alexander will have all the rest of your updates from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 09:11

“Where were you looking? Why didn’t you see him?” Former HGV driver receives suspended sentence for killing cyclist

74-year-old Raymond Treharne was found guilty of causing death by careless driving after hitting and killing father-of-two David Jones in May 2020

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 18:31

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Komoot opens applications for the Women’s Slovenia Rally

Applications are now open for women interested in bikepacking the 664km route

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 16:16

Westminster Bridge Security Barrier (CC licensed by David Holt via Flickr).jpg

Rishi Sunak urged by Walking and Cycling Alliance to reverse proposed cuts to “essential” active travel funding

“In one move, this government has effectively devastated the legacy of successive Conservative administrations and their work to get Britain cycling,” says Cycling UK

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 16:01

Tom Pidcock wins the 2023 edition of Strade Bianche (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Tom Pidcock to miss Milan-San Remo after concussion diagnosis

The Strade Bianche winner will be “rested for a prescribed period” following his race-ending crash at last week’s Tirreno-Adriatico

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 13:20

Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

Campaigners lose High Court case against council over “premature” cycle lane removal

London Cycling Campaign said the verdict was a “hollow victory by a borough that seems happy to put people cycling on its streets in danger”

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 12:14

Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes? Because it’s a car park; Government shuts down latest mandatory helmet question; Toughest job in pro cycling commentary; Police horse rider catches phone-using driver; Strike day, bike day + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday on the live blog... Dan Alexander is back in the hot seat for this one

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 09:16