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Cleat-based CycloWatt power meter launches on Kickstarter, promising easy swaps and low cost

Swiss start-up claims its cleat-integrated, single-sided power meter installs in seconds, works with either Shimano SPD-SL and Look Keo pedals, and delivers ±3% accuracy: “the first cleat-based power meter built for everyday cyclists”

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 10:16
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“I immediately felt like my teeth were gone”: Pro cyclist loses front teeth in cobbles crash; “You asked, we did”: Police celebrate £50 fine for driver “boldly using cycle lane as pretend VIP car parking”; Pothole pain + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is still recovering from finding out it's now March, but will be enjoying the rare sunshine on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 09:05
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Could the new SKS Smartgrab be the affordable phone mounting solution we’re all looking for? Plus new Knog Blinder lights, a new 4iiii HRM with huge battery life, self-cleaning water bottles are here (just not for cycling yet) + more

We've got brand spanking new tech, updated tech and complete and utter speculative musings in our latest edition of Tech of the Week

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 11:00
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“Clear anti-cyclist bias”: Lawsuit filed against Toronto police after cop doored cyclist… before ticketing rider over incident

Cyclist's lawyer questions why rider was blamed for "riding too fast for the conditions" and not wearing a helmet

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 17:31
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“If I hadn’t had it on, maybe I wouldn’t be here today”: Zoe Bäckstedt recalls horror crash which smashed helmet “into so many pieces”

British rider, who suffered a broken hand and wrist in the training crash, says she now wears a helmet "everywhere I go"

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 10:16
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“Stop spending money on useless cycle lanes”: local media publishes residents’ angry claims without verification; Hope after all? Surveys show next generation of cyclists back new infrastructure despite safety concerns + more on the live blog

If you're not a politico who stayed up for the by-election last night, you should be awake enough to join Callum through his Friday internet trawl. It's the least you can do...

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 09:50
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“We believe our combination is safe”: Cadex sticks with hookless for new Max 50 WheelSystem and Aero Tyre

The Max 50 WheelSystem and Aero Tyre are said to deliver “a measurable aerodynamic advantage in real-world conditions,” with the 50 mm wheelset weighing a claimed 1,290g and costing £3,499.98

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 17:00
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Council “scaling back underused cycle lane” to allow more cars on busy route and make “best possible use of road space we have”

“There is a lot of pressure on the road network around Reading,” the local authority said, blaming the apparent failure of the bike lane on a lack of funding to connect it to other routes

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 15:42
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Princeton CarbonWorks unveils new Wake 6560 Evolution II, claiming: “fastest UCI-legal wheel we’ve tested”

The sixth-generation flagship wheel from Princeton CarbonWorks features a hooked rim that’s both wider and lighter than previously, and comes with a premium price tag

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 13:00
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“Anyone who thinks one metre is suitable has never been overtaken by a truck”: Drivers in New Zealand could be fined $3,000 for close passing cyclists

Under the proposed new laws, motorists could be fined for leaving less than a metre when passing cyclists, which the government says will balance safety and “efficient use of the roads” – but opponents have branded the move “dangerous”

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 12:47
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“What the hell is the council playing at?”: MP Rupert Lowe claims new cycle lane is “a complete sodding waste of money”; Sport switch? Record-breaking Winter Olympian invited to test with pro cycling team + more on the live blog

The weekend is almost in sight, Dan Alexander putting together your eclectic mix of Thursday news, views, reaction and silliness from the world of cycling today

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 09:08
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“There’s still a long way to go”: 4 in 10 London cyclists still feel unsafe in the city

There are also concerns the Met Police aren't tracking cycling offences as a steep drop is recorded in new statistics

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 17:47
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Cycling doping cases fall, but anti-doping group warns of “grey areas” and “increased medicalisation”

The MPCC also say they're concerned by doping in the lower professional and amateur divisions

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 13:42
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Redundancies at Frog Bikes after popular children’s bike brand files to appoint administrators

The job losses suggest the company has yet to find new ownership

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:57
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Bizarre sprint crash goes viral online… but what caused it?; Komoot backlash over ChatGPT app; Tadej Pogačar cold-called by Radio 1; Opening Weekend excitement (can MvdP defy the history books?) + more on the live blog

There's a strange warm yellow thing and the skies are blue... Dan Alexander is kicking off the Wednesday live blog and doesn't have a clue what's going on, but assumes it will be cold and raining again soon...

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 09:03
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“The perfect endurance bike”: Quirk Cycles unveils two very exclusive framesets, including one developed with Rapha founder Simon Mottram to tackle 220-mile Manchester to London ride

These two limited editions of Quirk's Mamtor and Durmitor framesets will only be available to buy in March 2026, priced at £4,999 and a whopping £9,250 respectively. When they're gone, they're gone!

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 15:40
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Could Tour de France stages soon be raced in the morning? Scientists warn climate change and extreme heatwaves could make afternoon racing too dangerous

"With record-breaking heatwaves becoming more frequent, it is only a matter of time before the Tour encounters extreme heat stress days that will test existing safety protocols"

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 15:27
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Specialized and Trek among major bike brands suing US government to recover Trump tariff costs following Supreme Court ruling

Bike industry joins the queue of companies looking for rebates following the Supreme Court's ruling some Trump tariffs were implemented illegally

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 09:51
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“Make everyone else visible so drivers can be dangerous”: Road safety authority’s “insane” hi-vis campaign criticised for “forcing industry level PPE” on children cycling to school; Cyclists vs Footballers (again) + more on the live blog

Just four sleeps ‘til Opening Weekend… It’s the most wonderful time of the year (if you watch cycling), there are classics and cobbles on the horizon, and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you while away the hours on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 09:49
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Halfords freezes bike prices for 2026: the Carrera Vanquish road bike is still under £500 and 12-speed carbon stays comfortably under £2k

Halfords has released its 2026 cycling range, and while there are few major updates, many bikes and accessories return at the same prices

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 16:47
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Worrying start to 2026 for Giant as bike brand’s revenue slumps by 22% in January

Giant’s weak opening month of the year follows a turbulent time for the Taiwanese manufacturer, which was the subject of a prolonged embargo by the US government over forced labour allegations

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 16:16
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“Watch out for those doors, they’re quite sturdy”: World champion breaks hip after “getting smoked by car door” in training, ruling him out of Cape Epic mountain bike race

Despite racing just days after being ‘doored’ by a driver, Keegan Swenson admitted he was still “struggling to walk”, scans later revealing that the American off-road specialist had fractured his iliac crest

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 13:30
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“A very sad moment”: Two killed and six injured as driver of race vehicle veers off road into crowd at Tour of Rwanda

“This accident reminds us of the importance of road safety and always remain vigilant, whether driving or cheering on the riders along the race,” Rwanda’s sports minister said

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 11:04
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“How to go from clean licence to six points in under a minute”: Cyclist tells drivers to put their phone away when driving, after motorist ordered to pay £1,727 because of rider’s camera footage + more on the live blog

Your Winter Olympics distractions are over so feel free to join Dan Alexander in diving back in to the live blog for all your cycling-related procrastination needs this Monday

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 08:59
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“It has caused chaos”: £1.3m cycle lane dug up for the third time

Businesses say that the repeated roadworks on the Manchester cycle path is “a bit of a nightmare” and are causing a drop in trade

Sun, Feb 22, 2026 10:41
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