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2014 Tour de France stage one, Leeds to Harrogate

Loss of ITV Tour de France coverage “a shame” before UK Grand Départ, says TNT Sports pundit

“I think a lot of people, the general public, watch the Tour de France on ITV and terrestrial TV. To take it away from them, I think it’s losing a lot of fans,” Brian Smith said

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 17:47

Marion Norbert Riberolle shoves Kristýna Zemanová during 2026 cyclocross world championships, then crashes after being disqualified

Cyclocross rider “aggressively” pushes rival at world championships, gets disqualified, rides on… then crashes hard, as Lucinda Brand powers to second rainbow jersey in thriller

Marion Norbert Riberolle shoved Kristýna Zemanová in the chest after the Czech rider caused a crash on the fifth lap in Hulst

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 15:59

Number of US-style “battering ram” pick-up trucks on UK roads almost doubles in a decade, leading to “parking mayhem and dangerous roads”

“City leaders must act to discourage these menacing vehicles from our streets. How is it acceptable to have a vehicle so tall that children cannot be seen?”

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 14:06

Protective cycling skinsuit inspired by MotoGP armour hits Kickstarter to “transform the future of cycling safety”, plus new BMC and Cannondale TT bikes spotted

All the new bike tech that got our attention this week, including stuff from BMC, Cannondale, Komoot, Kickstarter, JetBlack, Strava and more

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 12:00

“We can’t expect people to follow rules they don’t know about”: Government urged to fund new driver education campaign to raise awareness of Highway Code changes four years on

Cycling UK has called for cuts to road safety body THINK! to be reversed and a new Highway Code campaign launched and “updated for today’s digital landscape”

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 11:55

Why has Tadej Pogačar partnered with a “disgraced” crypto scheme guilty of violating anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws?

The four-time Tour de France winner is now the global brand ambassador of KuCoin, a platform found to have handled over $9 billion in criminal funds, and with alleged links to Iran and a transnational money laundering network involving torture

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 13:13

“That’s probably why you got knocked off, ‘cos you can’t even manage to get in the f*****g lane”: Angry cyclist launches rant at Jeremy Vine on commute, ends up on Channel 5; Junior handed three-year ban for methamphetamine + more on the live blog

Callum is here, grateful for his sleep's sake he's not a tennis superfan, but happy to bring you the latest and greatest from the two-wheeled world

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 09:32

Safety of driverless taxis on London’s “infamously complex, congested, and contested streets remains to be seen”, say cycling campaigners – as ‘robotaxi’ service set to launch this year

US self-driving car firm Waymo said it hopes to be operating in the capital by September, but the London Cycling Campaign has urged caution, insisting that the project needs to boost safety, not “detract from it”

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 09:25

Rad Power Bikes thrown a lifeline by US electric vehicle giant — what does this mean for the company and its customers?

Once the king of the US e-bike market, Rad Power Bikes looks to have been rescued thanks to a $13.2 million purchase by Life EV

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 16:19

“This is not the end for cargo bike logistics”: 60 jobs lost as cycling courier firm shuts down after helping “pave the way” for bike-based urban delivery

“Since our founding, Pedal & Post has worked tirelessly to show that cargo bike deliveries are not just possible, but practical, sustainable, and better for cities”

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 16:18

Controversial train station bike theft policy “sent the wrong message about whose journeys matter,” cycling campaigners say as “common sense” U-turn hailed

This week, the British Transport Police reversed their policy on refusing to investigate stolen bikes left at stations for more than two hours, an outcome Cycling UK says is “a real win for everyone who uses our transport network”

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 13:33

“I blindly get on the bike every time and just hope I get home alive”: Mayor says “car-centric” cycle lane cuts are impeding road safety plans and putting cyclists in danger

“People want to cycle, even though they know they are taking their lives in their hands,” Drogheda mayor Michelle Hall said, claiming the Irish government’s active travel funding cuts are “not going to get people out of cars”

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 11:56

“There’s no climb even close to this tough”: Phil Gaimon takes KOM on 90km Hawaii monster that climbs 4,000m; Is this cyclist right to blame themself for near-collision in busy traffic?; 100% legit Facebook bike… (apparently) + more on the live blog

It's Thursday, which means Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hot seat for another day of rounding-up all the goings on in the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 09:22

“Badly executed” cycle lane under fire after broken wrists and lacerated kidney among reported injuries

Brighton & Hove City Council says it is sorry for the injuries caused but reiterated that cyclists should not be turning into the park at that point

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 17:39

“All our jobs remain”: Sonder Bikes owner Alpkit saved by new owner after entering administration

All shareholdings have been voided but Alpkit insist stakes will be offered in the new company

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 14:20

Salsa Cycles and Wolf Tooth join Minnesota cycling community in remembering man killed by ICE agents

Alex Pretti was the second person shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks, a 'unity ride' planned for this weekend in memory of the popular member of the city's cycling community

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 13:20

Police confirm U-turn on controversial policy not to investigate stolen bikes left outside train stations for more than two hours

The British Transport Police say the policy change shows they "are committed to bringing more bike thieves to justice in 2026 than ever before"

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 11:01

“How would you feel about a random person breathing down your neck at work?”: Pro cyclist frustrated by Vingegaard training crash, tells fans to ask if they want to ride on the wheel; “I’ve never understood the hate for cyclists” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander will be taking you through the midway point in the week with the usual eclectic mix of news, views, reaction and plenty of silliness from the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 08:54

Seized e-bikes next to police car in Wales

Labour MP proposes ban on sale of “monster” e-bikes and illegal conversion kits to “remove dangerous products before they reach our streets”

"E-bikes, when they conform to the law, are a force for good... what this bill does is introduce measured necessary steps to make our streets safer and stop the sale of monster e-bikes"

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 18:34

“An extremely sad day”: Sonder Bikes’ owner Alpkit enters administration but “in advanced talks” with potential new owner

Chief executive blames "incredible challenges" facing the business, including "rapid cost inflation" and new trade barriers

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 13:23

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Brompton’s new £100m car-free bike factory remains on hold until “meaningful recovery in market conditions”

Folding bike brand insists it is committed to "exciting and inspiring prospect" of new factory in Kent, but local politician brands delay "disappointing" and questions if "other firms may be interested" in the site

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 12:14

Police stop cyclist at night during long-distance ride to give him hi-vis vest and bag (Northern Ireland Road Policing and Safety unit)

“Anyone who thinks cyclists ‘come out of nowhere’ should not be in control of a vehicle”: Author slams ‘be safe, be seen’ hi-vis cycling campaigns, calls for ‘Look, don’t kill’ slogan; TT tinkering; Vine broken wrist; Tulip wars + more on the live blog

January is never going to end, is it? And on that cheery note, Ryan Mallon’s back for another cold, wet, and very windy shift rounding up all the latest cycling news on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 09:49

“He got angry with me for staying on his wheel”: Jonas Vingegaard crashes on descent while being followed by amateur, as team urges fans to “give riders space and peace”

Two-time Tour de France winner reportedly left bloodied by training crash, but Visma-Lease a Bike confirm no serious injuries

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 09:27

US driver veers across group of cyclists in South Carolina

Near Miss of the Day 945: Fuming driver accused of harassing cyclists after deliberately veering towards group ride in “closest attack I’ve ever witnessed”

“The distance is less than a foot and would have brought down half the group at least”

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 17:59

‘Over-reaction based on vibes’: Are mandatory helmet and hi-vis laws for cyclists set to be introduced in Ireland?

The Irish government appears to be considering whether to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence, but campaigners say the “performative policymaking… shifts responsibility away from the most dangerous vehicles”

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 16:13