News

“There isn’t a blind spot out the windscreen — driver didn’t look”: Surrey traffic cops weigh in on Jeremy Vine’s latest video; Viral Kyiv cyclist reportedly national team manager; Strava activity; Council may scrap segregated lane + more on the live blog

The end of the week is just around the corner, Dan Alexander's doing his final live blog week before Ryan's back tomorrow

Thu, Mar 03, 2022 09:07
23

Footballer-turned-driving instructor Ashley Neal divides opinion with use of horn in overtaking video

Some viewers criticised Neal’s “unnecessary” horn use as he passed two cyclists, but the instructor said that “the horn in this situation is a simple ‘excuse me’… no different than a signal with an indicator if I was passing a car”

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 18:34
170

Low traffic neighbourhoods encourage a quarter of Hackney’s residents to cycle more, poll finds

The independent survey also found that 30 percent of locals say they drive less as a result of the measures

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 15:05
o

Hunt unveils hookless 1213g Aerodynamicist wheels first seen at the 2021 Tour de France

The Tour de France-tested new hoops are tubeless ready and hookless, 32mm deep, 25mm wide externally and 21mm wide internally

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 15:00
2

Is a new Specialized Allez Sprint on the way in 2022? Leaked images suggest so

Specialized’s Singapore website leaks spec details including fully internal cable routing, the S-Works seatpost from the Tarmac SL7 and a hydroformed aluminium frame

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 14:45
1

Trek to launch new Domane range

Domane SL, Domane SLR, and Domane RSL endurance road bikes are about to get a revamp but what can we expect to see?

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 12:44
6

Bike supply chain woes could end this year and Brexit not solely to blame for Shimano shortages, claims Madison CEO

Is the end in sight for the bike industry's chronic supply chain problem in the UK? Dominic Langan speaks at DigiBike 2022 about Shimano supply during the pandemic, how things are looking going forwards and the problem with fakes

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 12:29
8

Near Miss of the Day 725: ‘Boy racer’ squeezes between cyclist and overtaking driver

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's South Lanarkshire…

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 12:13
35

Former mayor given suspended sentence after causing death of cyclist

75-year-old Ian Bailey was killed after he was hit by former Witney mayor James King’s wing mirror while cycling on the A361 between Broughton Poggs and Little Faringdon

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 09:54
17

Perfect karma as raging driver trying to intimidate cyclist blows out tyre hitting the kerb; Another powerful photo from Ukraine; Kyiv cyclists still uploading to Strava; Tube strike solution; Gazprom-RusVelo sponsors drop out + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 09:05
39

UCI bans Russian and Belarusian national teams after invasion of Ukraine

Events in both countries also banned but riders from those countries with teams registered elsewhere can keep racing

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 19:43
1

CyclingMikey ends up on car bonnet during confrontation with angry motorist

The cycling activist, real name Mike van Erp, challenged the driver after witnessing him drive down the wrong side of the road

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 17:19
25

New Cadex gravel wheels offer “best-in-class stiffness-to-weight ratio”

Giant’s high-performance component brand expands range with lightweight wheels and 40mm tyres for rough roads and gravel

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 17:00
o

Specialized shaves weight off S-Works Pathfinder gravel tyres to increase speed

US brand says the new 700c x 42mm model is the fastest, lightest and most reactive gravel tyre it has ever made

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 17:00
o

FFWD launches versatile Tyro II 45mm deep disc-brake wheelset with a new rim-brake version too

New sub-£1,000 wheels can cover road riding and your light gravel needs too as they can take tyres up to 44mm wide

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 16:00
o

Cannondale updates Mavaro Neo 1 to offer even more range

Low-maintenance urban e-bike benefits from Bosch’s new Smart System

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 15:03
o

Press watchdog rejects complaint over The Sun’s “Lunatic Highway Code” article

IPSO rules that FairFuel UK founder Howard Cox’s column “was clearly presented as an exaggerated and comedic piece of writing”

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 14:29
15

Cyclist killed in collision involving a lorry on London’s Holborn gyratory – the eighth since 2008

London Cycling Campaign announced that a vigil will be held in Holborn on Friday evening

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 13:59
11

“Everyone pees on everyone”: Peter Sagan says younger generation of pro peloton lacks respect

The three-time world champion claims that the peloton’s unwritten code of conduct has been replaced by “total anarchy”

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 12:03
20

Giro launches ‘fastest ever’ Eclipse Spherical aero helmet with added MIPS Spherical protection

New £239.99 lid claimed to be the “fastest road helmet ever that cools better than most helmets lacking any aero advantages”

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 10:32
5

Is Essex ready for RideLondon? Police defends silence over road safety issues

Exclusive: Essex police says road safety "a priority" with data-led Vision Zero plans and "Extra Eyes" team expansion

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 09:44
12

“This has UK written all over it”: Another why cyclists don’t use the cycle lane classic; Local wearing builder’s hat drops Israel – Premier Tech pros in Rwanda; Wiggo predicts “amazing” Pidcock success; Britain’s best LTN + more on the live blog

The spring weekend weather is well in the rear-view mirror, cheer yourself up with some live blog action, brought to you on this grey Tuesday by Dan Alexander

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 09:00
9

Near Miss of the Day 724: Driver cuts up cyclist on mini-roundabout

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Gwent

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 20:17
16

Snake Pass now “belongs to cyclists” as Peak District climb closed to motorists for at least a month

Bike riders rejoice as temporary closure due to landslides creates “best LTN ever”

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 16:25
20

Man caught trying to steal bike… from a police station

Thief in Glasgow told that “Stealing a bike from the back of a police station is not exactly the brightest move”

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 12:32
10