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Alexandar Richardson’s latest mind-boggling training ride — 220km at 37km/h; “Take your paint and give it to us, you did a s**** job”: Bike-sharing service paints vandalised bicycle gold; La Vuelta or Titanic outtakes?; EF fashion + more on the live blog

Happy Friday one and all! The Vuelta starts later, catch all the build-up on the live blog with Dan Alexander

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 08:14

Cube launches Litening AIR C:68X Series road bikes with a claimed frame weight of 799g

The new bike is the lightest in Cube's history and will be used at the upcoming Vuelta a Espana

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 05:00

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Cyclist stabbed multiple times by gang who stole his bike

Victim taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after robbery this morning

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 19:29

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Man cycling with family hit in face with bottle by passer-by

Victim sustained lacerations to face in assault by group of men in Dorset earlier this month

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 16:49

Giant launches “fastest ever” Propel aero road bike range

Available at three different frameset levels, the new design is said to be significantly more aerodynamically efficient than before while also being lighter and stiffer

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 16:00

Green Party: Government’s “anti-cycling narrative” creates danger for cyclists

Spokesperson slams Grant Shapps’ comments on number plates, compulsory insurance and speed limits for cyclists

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 15:26

LaVita Boost to scale up production of e-bike conversion kit after investment

UK firm has produced one of the more minimalist conversion kits on the market

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 15:17

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“You’re not going to prison for this,” judge tells teen cyclist who injured pedestrian

Robert Mobey, 18, pleaded guilty to causing bodily harm through wanton or furious driving

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 11:41

“I get irrationally angry about cyclists”: Jeremy Kyle and GB News’ primetime anti-cycling bingo ranting; “Not sure if we were cycling or swimming”: Riding in the rain; Quintana denies using tramadol, pulls out of Vuelta + more on the live blog

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

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 08:05

Seven-year-old boy cycles London to Paris raising £35,000 in memory of his dad

"Cycling makes me feel good": Rupert Brooke completed the 200-mile challenge in aid of the Children's Bereavement Centre to support other children who have lost parents

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 16:08

Sustrans: Next Prime Minister must commit to long-term active travel funding

Sustainable transport charity warns that without adequate cash, roads will continue to be source of “frustration and pollution”

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 14:30

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Nairo Quintana sanctioned by UCI for Tour de France tramadol infringement

The analyses of two dried blood samples provided by the rider on 8 and 13 July during the 2022 Tour de France revealed the presence of tramadol and its two main metabolites

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 13:34

“Grant Shapps should be congratulated”: Frothing talk shows and Mr Loophole discuss number plates for cyclists

How Grant Shapps' pledge to enforce tougher rules on bike riders was reported in print and broadcast media

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 12:34

Confusion as Grant Shapps now says he is “not attracted to bureaucracy” of number plates for cyclists

"I'm not attracted to the bureaucracy of registration plates. That would go too far," the Transport Secretary said in another interview yesterday

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 10:35

“There is no war on cars. There is a war on bikes”: Cyclists react to Grant Shapps’ “hugely damaging” number plates and speed limits pledge; Cyprus introduces mandatory helmet law; F1 star prefers rim brakes; ‘But cyclists’ special + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is here with all the cycling news and views on your middle-of-the-week live blog. So, where’s the best place to buy number plates?

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 08:46

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Grant Shapps: Cyclists should have number plates, be insured and subject to speed limits

Transport Secretary pledges tougher rules on bike riders as part of current legal review

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 21:39

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Motorist speeding at 80mph before he killed schoolboy cycling home jailed for five years

"You drove at 80mph — a speed which is breathtaking": Judge Lord Mulholland told Sami Ula Jabbar who was also disqualified from driving for 12 years

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 15:35

Cycle route in Swansea or Alpe d’Huez? Hairpin-packed active travel path opens

We've all got a new favourite cycle path...

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 13:23

Man arrested as 13-year-old cyclist remains in critical condition following serious collision

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 11:15

Is a 13-speed Campagnolo road groupset on the way?

Plus a power meter, or an electronic version of Ekar? Here’s what we think is coming next from the Italian component maestros

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 11:00

Raleigh release their lightest e-bike yet

Urban hybrid e-bike the Trace weighs 16.5kg

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 09:43

Major cycling retailer warns customers of fake website scam

Scammers mimicking Cycle SuperStore have contacted customers to say they have won a competition and should hand over credit card details

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 09:35

Taxi driver ‘celebrates’ removal of Euston Road cycle lane

Taxi driver “celebrates” bike lane removal – by close passing cyclist; Council blasted for ripping up bike lane, so cars can park on path; “If cyclists really need a safe space, a painted lane would suffice”; “Cycle freaks” slated + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, Tom Dumoulin is no longer a professional cyclist, and Ryan Mallon (also not a pro cyclist) is here with the second live blog of the week

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 08:35

E-bikes shouldn’t be marketed as ‘enhanced bikes’ says Bicycle Association director

Steve Garidis says e-bikes should instead be pitched as the most energy efficient of all EVs

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 08:15

“We shall never see his like again”: Remembering Mike Burrows

Matt Lamy pays tribute to the pioneering bike designer from Norfolk, who died yesterday aged 79

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 08:03