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Council supplied quote that inspired “cyclists cutting through funerals” Telegraph headline – but deny “pointing the blame at any particular group”

The Liberal Democrat-controlled council supplied the Telegraph with a quote from an anonymous funeral director which claimed that cyclists were disrupting funerals and riding towards cortèges

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 20:55
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Shimano profits plummet despite modest sales growth, as components giant blames cycling industry challenges, inventory issues, and foreign exchange losses

The Japanese company’s operating income dropped by a quarter in the first nine months of 2025

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 16:00
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“We never stop dreaming”: Israel “optimistic” about hosting Tour de France Grand Départ in future

The suggestion, made by the Israeli Cycling Federation’s president, comes just weeks after the Vuelta a España was severely disrupted by protests against Israel-Premier Tech’s participation in the race

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 14:58
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“People are so nice”: Lorena Wiebes messaged by ‘fan’ hoping “she broke as many bones as possible” in world champs crash; Probably the worst worn bike component this mechanic has seen; Strava adds device info; Chris King update + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the Tuesday live blog, Dan Alexander enjoying yesterday's so much he's back for another round of news, reaction, silliness and more

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 09:03
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“He waved the axe and told me to give him the bike”: Violent gangs attacking “sitting duck” cyclists in latest bikejacking spree – as victim says he is now too nervous to cycle on roads

Police in Hertfordshire are appealing for information following a spate of bikejacking attempts on cyclists by axe-wielding thieves on mopeds and motorbikes

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 19:00
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Taxi driver who left cyclist paralysed after jumping red light avoids jail

The motorist was handed a 19-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after the court heard that he “did not intend to cause harm” and was “spurred by the pressure of a busy junction”

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 15:58
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Cyclists accuse politicians of “riding crest of populist wave” after MP claims new one-way system is “clogging up roads” and ruining town

Conservative MP Ashley Fox has launched a petition calling for Bridgwater’s recently installed one-way system to be reversed, but local cycling campaigners say the new layout “favours pedestrians and cyclists – as it should”

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 13:49
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A helmet with a crash detection system from Lumos, plus more cool things for urban riding from Shimano, Rapha, Merida + Michelin

From smart helmets and reflective gear to tyres, bikes, and drivetrains, here's some of the latest and greatest kit to land at road.cc HQ

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 13:15
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All’s right with the hill-climbing world as British national championships won on rim brakes (despite Andrew Feather’s 5.4kg disc build); British pro runs super speedy 1:12 half marathon + more on the live blog

The clocks have gone back, leaves are falling and the hill climb season's reached its finale — Dan Alexander taking you into a new week on the live blog and promising not to waste too much time daydreaming about summer

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 09:07
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Sadiq Khan’s emergency rules on affordable London housing “reduce requirements for cycle parking” and allow financial “contributions” instead of building bike racks

The new reduction in requirements is stated to be due to “the rise of dockless cycle and e-scooter hire”, such as e-bikes

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 11:52
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“The craziest bike build you’ve never seen”: A 4.8kg hill-climbing dream, plus Met launches Pogačar’s Tour-winning lid, new stuff from Silca and Oakley + more

Loads to get through in our weekly tech round-up, including the defending British hill climb champ's incredible 4.8kg build and plenty of new stuff from Silca, Oakley, Meta, Vittoria, Rouvy and Met

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 11:00
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Van Rysel recalls two RCR Pro road bike models, in response to Swiss Side and DT Swiss issues

Riders of these bike models are warned that there is a risk of “serious falls and injuries” due to wheel delamination

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 08:59
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Liberal Democrats call for ‘Operation Bike Bait’ police unit to “tackle the bike theft epidemic once and for all”

The party says a dedicated team within the National Crime Agency should work with local police forces to target theft hotspots with bait bikes, to help “build a national picture of bike theft”

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 14:44
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“We cannot afford to lose this path”: Around-the-world cyclist urges locals to “stand up for urban green spaces” as controversial tram route plans pose “imminent threat to unbelievably successful walking and cycling link”

Controversial plans to install a tram line on a popular off-road active travel route in Edinburgh are currently under consultation, months after schoolchildren’s ‘save the bike path’ signs were vandalised

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 13:50
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Fri, Oct 24, 2025 10:27
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“Designed by car commuters”: New station cycle parking mocked as cyclists are forced to push bikes up flight of stairs; Archibald secures silver in Track World Championships; Subconscious cycling + more on the live blog

It's finally Friday! Megan is back to bring you all the cycling news and views on today's live blog

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 09:10
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Wilier ups the aero with Filante SLR ID2: “It’s a new benchmark”

Italian brand says updated model has a far lower drag than its predecessor thanks to tweaks all round, including a new bottle and mount system that “functions as a veritable spoiler”

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 09:00
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“The people don’t want cycle lanes”: Councillor brands new bike route a “waste of money and space” – but cyclists slam “outdated” views and claim most locals support cycling projects

“We are spending money left, right, and centre on cycle lanes and they are not being used”

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 15:16
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French ultra-endurance cyclist released from Russian prison almost two months after being arrested for “illegally crossing” border during cycling world record attempt

Sofiane Sehili, who was facing five years in jail, was found guilty but was released and exempted from paying a €530 fine by a court in the Primorsky Krai region of eastern Russia

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 10:23
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Swiss Side launches new HADRON³ Ultimate 650 wheelset to work around UCI’s new rim depth regulations

3mm might not sound much, but in this case it's made all the difference to making Swiss Side's new deep race wheels compliant with new UCI rules on rim depths

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 10:00
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“Brakes. They just slow you down…”: Bike shop’s customer claims brakes “aren’t working any more”… but mechanics horrified to discover it’s worse than they could have imagined + more on the live blog

It's wet and blustery out there, stay warm and dry inside with the live blog for company instead, Dan Alexander back on duty for your daily cycling news round-up

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 08:01
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“A real shock”: Bike shop back open after ram-raiding thieves cause £30,000 of damage

Cyclewise in Cockermouth was ram-raided by a van in the early hours of Monday morning. Police suspect the break-in is linked to other crimes reported that evening

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 16:54
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Strava drops lawsuit against Garmin over alleged patent infringement

Strava alleged Garmin had committed patent infringement over its use of segments and heatmaps, but an employee's Reddit post suggested other motives

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 11:56
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Physical separation between cyclists, pedestrians and motorists key to safer streets, research shows

The study also found that bad behaviour is the biggest contributing factor towards streets hostile to walking and wheeling

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:33
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“You told us ‘No politics in sport’, remember?” UCI president ridiculed for praising “friend” Nicolas Sarkozy as he enters prison; Team boss calls for budget cap due to UAE dominance; Cycle to Work praised; Perfect hill climb bike? + more on the live blog

After spending a few days staring at his winter bike, Ryan Mallon might actually brave the cold and take it for a spin today… after keeping you up to date with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog first, of course

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 09:10
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