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“Discriminatory” council urged to “change car brain mindset” after cyclists banned from entering recycling centres on bikes; ‘Interesting’ Highway Code takes; Cyclists blast sports reporter for filming “unacceptable” group ride + more on the live blog

It’s finally February, and Ryan Mallon’s here to celebrate with more bike-related shenanigans on Wednesday’s live blog

Wed, Feb 01, 2023 09:52

Mavic launches the Cosmic Ultimate as “lightest wheelset in its category”

The 45mm deep carbon wheelset is claimed to weigh just 1,255g while delivering exceptional strength, and will set you back £3,575

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 23:00

Near Miss of the Day 847: Careless caravan close call causes cyclists concern

"Needless to say, we turned back to the New Forest gravel paths as quickly as possible"

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 17:01

Christina Mackenzie (Roads Records Association)

“It was really quite daunting”: Christina Mackenzie back on her bike after “horrific” hit-and-run recovery

Despite a police appeal the driver who broke the women's Land's End to John O'Groats record holder's pelvis in four places has never been caught

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 16:14

Rapha expands men’s Explore collection for gravel and adventure riding with new Gore-Tex jacket and trousers

The full set, aimed at adventure riding, will set you back over £500

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:43

2023 Shimano non-contact patent application – 1

Will Shimano offer wireless recharging for electric components?

Newly published patent application suggests Shimano has worked on a non-contact system of charging electronic components that could live in a bottle cage or e-bike battery, but will it ever come to market?

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:29

Mason Deakin and Steven Duffield (Humberside Police)

Judge tells man who “played the system” after dangerous driving killed two young boys to expect “very significant sentence”

Judge John Thackray said Jack Hart's guilty plea for the dangerous driving which killed Steven Duffield, 10, and Mason Deakin, 11, as they travelled by bike in Hull in 2020 had "come over two years later than it should have done"

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 10:38

Pogacar and Majka’s rock, scissors, paper moment goes viral

“Look, we’re famous”: Tadej Pogačar’s rock, paper, scissors moment goes viral – and the internet misses the point; Motorists blast cyclist on Twitter… for praising lorry driver; ULEZ debate rumbles on; Pidcock’s “step forward” + more on the live blog

As Dan prepares to give his full attention to Transfer Deadline Day, Ryan Mallon’s back in the saddle for the last live blog of January

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 09:33

“People need to see justice being done”: CyclingMikey says camera cyclists suffer online abuse because some motorists “feel they have the right to drive how they want”

The activist admits that online harassment previously put “a lot of strain” on him, as a fellow camera cyclist deleted his social media accounts following a targeted campaign last week

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 19:56

Is Giant entering the suspension gravel game with a new Revolt X?

We’ve spotted a new Giant Revolt model, and it looks to come with a suspension fork

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 16:34

Five cool bikes for every taste — Brompton C Line, Orro e-bike, Merida Scultura, Handsling all-road bike and Vitus CX bike

This week's five cool things is all about the bikes...

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 16:30

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

James May says 20mph is “plenty fast enough”, and hopes “change in attitude” can help end road sectarianism

The former Top Gear presenter was responding to reports that the government is considering introducing a default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 16:17

2023 Balance Bike Ventus Jr – Perspective Left-Left

Van Nicholas launches £1000 titanium balance bike that it claims could “help children to ride better”

The brand says the carbon-fork-equipped Ventus Jr. will serve generations of children…

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 13:46

Cycle hangar in Norfolk Square, Brighton (credit – Laura King, Facebook)

Large vehicle may have crashed into controversial bike hangar, council says

The crushed hangar, which sparked a backlash from furious motorists after it was installed in a car parking space last year, was removed at the weekend, but no bikes were damaged or stolen

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 12:54

20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Daily Mail and GB News journalist objects to 20mph speed limits because… cyclists don’t pay tax (apparently); Sprinting Fabio Jakobsen smacked in face by fan’s phone; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

It's a new week on the live blog and Dan Alexander will be kicking things off with Monday's offering

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 09:08

The rising price of cycling — why are bikes more expensive and how is the industry coping?

Inflation, Brexit + post-pandemic problems discussed on the road.cc podcast

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 20:47

Victory claimed for harassment campaign by “mob of decent people” as helmet cam cyclist deletes Youtube and Twitter accounts

Deacon Thurston caught 12 drivers illegally using handheld mobiles in one day – and became the target of abusive and threatening tweets in apparently co-ordinated attack

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 19:12

Specialized closes inclusive women’s cycle clothing brand Machines for Freedom

Founder Jenn Kriske says the brand “changed the game for women riders in all shapes and sizes”

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 14:11

Fancy a 3D-printed saddle custom-made for your butt? Plus more tech news from DT Swiss, Giant, 3T, Chris King, Classified, Stages & more

If you’re in search of the perfect saddle, you can now have one based on an imprint of your very own butt, plus wheels with adjustable rim depths and the rest of the the week’s bike news

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 12:00

Most drivers still don’t know Highway Code changes, poll shows

Cycling UK has called on the government to commit funding to a long-term awareness campaign

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 08:00

Conor McGregor knocked off his bike… and gets a lift home off the driver who hit him

The MMA fighter said it "wasn't my time" and that the driver couldn't see him because of a sun trap, before nabbing a lift home

Fri, Jan 27, 2023 18:05

Hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist and hit another minutes later convicted of causing death by dangerous driving

Nathan Schultz will be sentenced on 3 March for killing Agniszka Pocztowska, while his car passenger Kasey Wrench has already been handed a suspended prison sentence

Fri, Jan 27, 2023 15:11

“Bizarre” seven-foot-long cycle lane a “waste of money” critics claim, but council insists it isn’t a bike lane

The 2.4m lane in Birmingham has made national newspaper headlines, prompting the city's council to defend its decision to add the markings

Fri, Jan 27, 2023 12:15

“This is why we can’t have nice things”: Spacer-heavy stem set-up stresses cycling Twitter; Peter Sagan to retire from road cycling at the end of 2023 (+ a look back at Sagan’s good, bad and ugly moments); Toilet talk + more on the live blog

We're under the Flamme Rouge, the finish line is in sight, Dan Alexander will be launching one more big sprint to the line on your Friday live blog

Fri, Jan 27, 2023 08:45

“Cyclists welcome – just in the right place”: Coastal path upgrades set to be shelved over concerns about environmental impact and “speedy cyclists”

Campaigners say the plans “short-change cyclists who want to commute quickly”, fuelling tensions with walkers, and that a “more appropriate inland route” should be created

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 21:04