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Factor’s all new Elara may have just set the new benchmark for modern gravel race bikes

Built to combine road bike handling and gravel capability, the Elara is all about agility and going as fast as physically possible off-road

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 11:02
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20mph speed limits “bad for drivers’ mental health,” claims Mr Loophole; Cyclist ‘attacked’ by fellow pros over “wild west” doping video; London mayor hopeful vows to end ‘war on motorists’… then rides bike; Tour of Britain; Vuelta + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, bike racing’s on the telly, and Ryan Mallon’s back to ease you into the weekend with more of his usual nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 10:33
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Rider narrowly avoids two drivers on race course in quick succession in Germany

Organisers of the Sauerlandrundfahrt say they are "thoroughly reviewing the incident" and that security measures have been tightened for the upcoming stages

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 10:17
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“The world’s first AI sports companion built into eyewear”: BleeqUp Rover wants to be your co-pilot

AI sports glasses promise to record your rides, spot danger, monitor fatigue and even automatically turn your ride into a visual story

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 08:00
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“I could see straight away that it was bad. He just wasn’t moving”: Pro cyclist to seek therapy after 19-year-old Ezra Caudell’s horror crash

Teenage American pro Caudell suffered “multi-system trauma” after crashing into a lamppost at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 18:11
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“Every part we made for him taught us something we’ll use again”: Canyon unveils custom Grizl gravel bike with 32″ wheels specially made for basketball legend LeBron James

Teased by the man himself yesterday (all 6"9 of him), this custom creation presented an engineering challenge like no other according to the German brand

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 17:00
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Motorists accuse council of “ignoring road safety in its cycling propaganda” – for posting photo of cyclist not wearing a helmet

“Do you wear a helmet in your car? It’s safer”

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 16:10
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Scott re-invents Addict Gravel with big tyre clearance, increased comfort and lighter frame

Top-level frame hits the scales at a claimed 794g, while the five-model range starts at £2,499

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 15:00
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“Well done to the public”: Thief who used angle grinder to steal bike in broad daylight stopped by police… after being tackled by passers-by

The Home Office praised the “firm helping hand” of a member of the public after the bike thief was caught on a busy London street

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 14:49
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Pinarello revamps X Series endurance bikes with more tyre clearance, frame storage and a new flexing seatpost

Italian brand’s second-generation endurance range gains space for tyres up to 40mm, integrated down tube storage and a new 10mm-flex seatpost, while retaining the same comfort-focused geometry

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 13:00
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“There was never any doubt the bikes would not be returned”: Shuttered shop responds to customers’ claims their bikes were “locked inside” and “stolen” after sudden closure

Bournemouth-based Primera Sports say they are working to return the serviced bikes to all customers, after one cyclist even reported his bike as stolen to the police and another described the closure as a “scam”. However, they admitted they cannot issue refunds to those who paid deposits

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 12:21
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“1.5 mile detour? Oh poor you”: Builder criticised for moaning about Tour of Britain’s “Bloody Lycra Brigade” causing minor extension to his commute; Skeggy seaside sprint awaits Merlier & Kooij; High mountains return at Vuelta + more on the live blog

After a day riding shotgun at the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, Callum is back to multi-screening his consumption of bicycle coverage, whilst chuckling away to himself at the minor inconvenience of a closed road

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 10:07
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Banned drug driver convicted again… for riding illegally modified 58mph bike (and not wearing a helmet)

After being disqualified from driving earlier this year, Wayne Collison bought a modified Carrera bike with a twist throttle and 2,000-watt electric motor “off Amazon”

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 13:37
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Columbus launches first carbon road wheel range, with 1,249g Spirit at the top

Tubing and component specialist expands into wheels market with three new models that are assembled in Italy

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 13:00
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“It’s murder to keep that speed”: Drivers unhappy as new 20mph limits introduced; Ultra-cyclist’s Monuments world record derailed… by support car crash; Behind the scenes at Tour of Britain; LeBron James rides new custom Canyon + more on the live blog

Rise and shine! En route to Lincoln via a couple of cross-country (not necessarily CrossCountry) trains, Callum will get the live blog up and running before handing over to road.cc's brightest and better-paid...

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 07:03
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“Massive” cycle lanes “taking over the streets”, claims Irish MP – in town where only 1km of bike paths have been built in a decade

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín also complained that car parking spaces were “disappearing” in Navan, prompting cycling campaigners to note that there are still 3,600 parking spots in the town centre

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 16:20
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“A car is also a weapon”: Calls for mandatory lifetime bans for “killer motorists” as driver charged with murder following cyclist’s death

“People who cycle should not have to fear for their lives every time they use the roads,” one campaigner said during a protest attended by 1,500 cyclists

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 14:46
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Tadej Pogačar’s collarbone surgery successful after crashing out of Vuelta in red jersey – but timeline for racing return still unclear

The world champion will remain in hospital in Barcelona for a few days for monitoring, his UAE Team Emirates squad confirmed on Monday evening

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 11:40
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Ratio converts SRAM T-Type mechanical for drop bar bikes

Gravel riders and even roadies can now use SRAM's T-Type mechanical drivetrains thanks to Ratio's new conversion kit

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 10:34
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“Is this all part of the propaganda to dump on cyclists?” Anger after The Sun reshares footage of cyclist hit by van driver from 2023; Footballer banned from driving after cyclist filmed him using phone; Vuelta sprint expected + more on the live blo

Pinch punch, first of the month! A bumper bank holiday has brought Callum back into the thick of things. Still, at least he's not going back to school...

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 10:05
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JetBlack launches £599 indoor trainer frame so you can leave your outdoor bike alone

The adjustable Victory Indoor Trainer Frame removes the need to take an outdoor bike on and off a trainer – and a complete trainer-and-frame setup costs £899

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 00:01
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“The last lock you’ll ever need”: check out the £180 U-lock that’ll survive 10 angle grinder discs – plus the gravel bike that fits in a suitcase, the bike shoe brand now selling scent and loads more

Feedback unveils “the world’s first lightweight and portable air lift bike repair stand”, the fastest gravel wheelset on the market, and more from Ridley, Exposure, Quirk, Assos, Shokz…

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 12:00
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“This has turned my stomach”: Crowdfunder for cyclist knocked off bike in “horrifying unprovoked incident” reaches almost £3,000 as youth charged with assault

Locals were horrified by the footage of popular local cyclist Michael - also known as 'Squeaky' - being attacked by a youth riding a mountain bike as another cyclist filmed the incident

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 17:10
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Camera cyclist Dave Sherry laughed at by GB News presenters for correctly pointing out speed limits do not apply to cyclists during 20mph ‘debate’

Sherry was mocked mercilessly by the hosts during the segment, in which he was supposed to be debating with the conservative commentator Charles Amos about the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Birmingham

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 14:27
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“Officials who should know better, don’t”: Sadiq Khan criticised for describing electric police motorbikes as “e-bikes” as BBC amends misleading headline; ’50km climb’ awaits Vuelta peloton in finale

With Ryan turning his bank holiday into an uber-long weekend, Callum is here holding the fort, dreaming dreams of bike regulation pedantry and a mythical Enric Mas

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 10:35
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