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Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol

“Cycling and walking could help deliver almost everything Brits say they want to achieve in 2026 — if we design streets to support them”; How to write off your bike in five seconds; New BBC Hoy documentary; Froome’s future + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander (and his live blog withdrawal symptoms) are back from a week away and will mainly be spending Thursday trying to remember how to run one of these

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 09:04

Near miss 941 near Winchester, NCN Route 23

Near Miss of the Day 941: “The overtake was careless driving and could easily have resulted in a head-on collision”

Hampshire Police said no action would be taken due to a slim chance of upholding a conviction in court

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 17:12

Mark Cavendish, Christian Prudhomme, and HRH Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh at Edinburgh’s 2027 Tour de France announcement

Scottish Tour de France Grand Départ budget trebles to over £10 million

The 2027 Grand Départ of the men's Tour de France was only initially budgeted at £3.3 million between Edinburgh Council and the Scottish government

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 15:01

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Old-school MTBs are being given a new lease of life… As gravel bikes

Turning unused, retro mountain bikes into gravel bikes is more than a hobby for some

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 14:19

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Speed gun deployed to fine cyclists riding faster than 12mph in London park

Wandsworth Council says “too many park users have told us they feel unsafe” around “dangerous or inconsiderate cyclists” in green spaces, but insists fines will only be issued as “a last resort”

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 12:28

Did Ineos just release the worst cycling kit of all time? Fans aghast at “offensively awful” orange and white kit… with ‘off-white’ shorts; Cyclist fumes at “oblivious” driver blocking path; Onley transfer update; Paris-Nice route + more on the live blog

It’s another cold one, but Ryan Mallon’s back in the saddle to bring you all the latest wintery cycling news, views, and kit reviews on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 09:59

Active travel progress “slows” in Wales, as campaigners warn “less effective” cycling infrastructure possible under new funding changes

The Active Travel in Wales Annual Report shows more adults are cycling but raises concerns over the end of ringfenced funding and reveals that none of last year’s recommendations have been fully achieved

Tue, Dec 16, 2025 16:43

Shimano launches new GRX RX717 components to bring electronic shifting on gravel bikes down to a (slightly) friendlier price point

Shimano's new Di2 gravel offering brings better affordability for gravel riders and commuters looking to move to electronic shifting. That said, the new RX717 rear derailleur will save you just £50 vs the RX827 version

Tue, Dec 16, 2025 16:00

Why don’t cyclists use the bike path? Because it fell in the river: Historic cycling and walking bridge collapses as councillors say it will be “nigh on impossible” to fix

Spey Viaduct, part of the National Cycle Network, collapsed after river flow appears to have eroded bridge piers, forcing cyclists onto a nine-mile detour

Tue, Dec 16, 2025 12:35

Lime Bikes parked outside Lemonia restaurant, Primrose Hill

Council demands “urgent action” from Lime and Forest hire bike operators to “fix persistent problems”

Islington Council leader threatens to “remove access” to spaces unless issues with dangerous parking and poor rider behaviour are addressed

Tue, Dec 16, 2025 10:28

Crescent Bridge, Peterborough with (since removed) temporary cycle lane – 2021

“They are wrong”: Mayor denounces council cycle lane plan as a return to “chaos”; Councillor baffled that cyclocross used “the green areas” of park; Olympic champion Kenny backs new velodrome proposal in West Midlands + more on the live blog

Callum is here, happy, healthy and alive, and scrambling to plan his last Christmas presents. In the meantime, the blog must go on...

Tue, Dec 16, 2025 09:39

£1.5m cycle route plan scrapped after two years

Plans to improve a narrow shared-use path along the A39 have been cancelled due to “logistical challenges”

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 16:11

Zoe Tucker at Duathlon world championships

“An absolute sense of loss”: Winning bike stolen from world champion duathlete

The duathlete described the break-in as “invasive”, saying it left her feeling unsafe in her own home and disrupted her preparation for the World Championships

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 15:31

A rear light designed to reduce close passes, an electric mini pump from Truflo + more cool stuff from Rapha, Ortlieb and Pragmasis

A close-pass rear light, electric pump, rain jacket, wall anchor and two-in-one backpack feature in our latest round-up of products in for review

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 14:19

Bianchi recalls Impulso RC Bikes due to handlebar defect

Quality inspection revealed a potential safety issue that could cause handlebars to break during use

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 13:47

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED WIN! The all-new, super bright Exposure Sirius 11 front light worth £120, with THREE chances to win!

With a huge 1,300 lumen output from its diminutive 90g chassis and run times of up to 130 hours, our three lucky winners needn't worry about running out of light or battery with the new Exposure Sirius 11 on their bikes. Don't miss out, enter now

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 12:00

Brompton reports lowest annual sales since 2021 as CEO warns government not to “stifle” growth

The folding bike maker sold fewer bikes over the past year, but higher-priced models and a growing subscription service helped drive a 2,735% rise in pre-tax profit

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 11:47

Endura ‘don’t be a helmet, wear one’ campaign

“Who is paying for these ads? The motor industry?” Cyclists blast Endura’s ‘Don’t be a helmet, wear one’ safety campaign… inspired by guy who rode a Lime Bike into a canal; Cyclocross cramps; Van der Poel’s rustiness; Pog’s plans + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… But at least there are only two more to go before the end of 2025, right? And you’ll be in a post-Christmas daze for one, too. Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s here to bring you more good news (and some cycling silliness) on the first live blog of the we

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 09:34

“People are not one thing or another”: Labour transport chief condemns “shameful” Tory cycling culture wars – but campaigners slam government active travel ‘cuts’ while “wasting billions on big road schemes”

The Transport Action Network say a real term funding cut of 36% since 2021-22 shows Labour are not "serious about growth and the NHS"

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 12:45

Could this open-source TT rider model transform cycling aerodynamics? Plus Islabikes makes a mini comeback, 4iiii power meters now come fitted on numerous Cube bikes + more

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including cool stuff from Cube, Islabikes, SKS, Muc-Off and more

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00

Trek recalls 700 electric road and gravel bikes due to loose chainrings, as brand tells customers to stop riding immediately

The American company says the chainring bolts were “not tightened to specification during assembly”, causing them to loosen and potentially fall off the bike, creating a crash risk

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 15:29

Segway is making a new e-bike: teaser of mysterious Myon shows rear hub motor and RearView Radar technology

He’s behind you! The advanced RearView Radar should give a fuller picture of incoming traffic on Segway's latest two-wheeled project

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 15:25

Join us at the inaugural Gravel and Adventure Bike Expo as part of the Adventure Travel Show in London!

London's Adventure Travel Show brings a Gravel and Adventure Bike Expo for the first time, and we'll be there!

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 12:51

Reform-led council and local students opens new Station Link cycle route in Corby

From the party that brought you ‘cycle lanes are a waste of money’: Reform UK council hails “excellent” new bike path, celebrating “safer and greener environment for everyone”

“The area is helping to foster healthier lifestyle choices in more accessible pathways for walking and cycling,” a Reform planning chief said after the new cycle lane was opened – despite some residents complaining about traffic disruption

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 12:25

Groupama-FDJ riders fined by Spanish police during training camp

“So, you don’t respect the Highway Code?” 10 Groupama-FDJ pro cyclists fined €100 for ‘riding through red light’ during Spanish training camp, according to reports

“€100 a head, he really enjoyed himself,” Ewen Costiou, one of the riders caught allegedly jumping the red light, wrote on Strava

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 09:52