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“Is that the Telegraph’s famous 52mph cyclist?” Car passenger films illegal e-motorbiker ‘cycling’ at 55mph – but cyclists slam driver for speeding in 20mph zone; Cycling UK “gobsmacked” by police refusal to investigate bike thefts + more on the live blog

After a week scoping out next year’s Tour de France route (and enjoying the sun) in Spain, Ryan Mallon’s back to dust off the live blog cobwebs and keep you up to speed with all your Monday cycling news and views

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 09:12
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“This is stupid”: Tadej Pogačar dodges bare-arsed spectator and has stickers put on his back during European Championships win

Slovenian crowned world and European champion in the same week, despite the roadside antics of some so-called fans

Sun, Oct 05, 2025 21:19
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Castelli has launched the “ultimate winter jacket”, so it claims (and it’ll cost you £360) — plus SRM’s new aero cranks with adjustable lengths, new Canyon gravel wheels, new TUBULAR wheels (yes, really!) + more

Nope, you haven't woken up in 2005... FFWD has launched fresh tubular wheels to serve a "small niche" of tubular evangelists, most of them cyclocross riders nowadays. We've also got news from Rouvy, Q36.5 and Dynamic

Sat, Oct 04, 2025 11:00
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‘Emergency’ World Naked Bike Ride planned for US city of Portland in response to Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and claims of “violent riots” around immigration row

The group says an emergency ride “in response to the military being deployed in our city” will take place in the next two weeks, as Trump claims to have already deployed up to 200 National Guard troops in the Democrat-run US city

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 15:07
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“Distracted driving is deadly, and sentencing must reflect that reality”: Driver who killed cyclist on dual carriageway after “flurry” of phone activity avoids jail

Shayne Hill was given a 12-month suspended jail term and a 12-month driving ban by Judge Anthony Bate after admitted death by careless driving in the 2022 incident that took Cheryl Tye's life

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 13:05
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DealClincher x Zwift takeover: Save 15% on the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 with our exclusive link, now down to £425

Celebrate Zwift’s Big Weekend from 3-6 October with 15% off the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2, or £100 off the Zwift Ride smart bike

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 09:26
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Pro cyclist caught bunny-hopping across raised lane divider into oncoming traffic during training ride ‘disciplined’ by team; London e-bike fires “worryingly common”; Israel-Premier Tech withdraw from Italian classics + more on the live blog

Woohoo! It's Friday and Callum's here, dredging through the internet to gently inform and entertain you

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 08:46
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Strava demands that Garmin stops selling devices over alleged patent infringement

Strava claims that Garmin is infringing on segment and heatmap patents, and demands cease of sale of all its fitness watches and cycling computers

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 15:57
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Giant arranges meetings with US Customs after Trump administration blocks bike imports over forced labour allegations

Bike brand said it is monitoring its “Zero Recruitment Fee Policy and upgraded employee housing conditions” following allegations, which included abuse of vulnerability, debt bondage and withholding of wages

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 14:01
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“The first truly bespoke monocoque carbon frame”: the Gregario Vera AR can be customised to your exact size thanks to patented tech

Italian brand uses a patented variable mould system to build an aero road bike that’s sized just for you

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 10:51
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“Effectively decriminalising bike thefts”: Bikes stolen from train stations that were left for more than two hours will not be investigated, says British Transport Police

CCTV footage will not be looked at outside a two-hour timeframe — as British Cycling accuses policy of "letting cyclists down across the country and providing further barriers to people riding a bike"

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 10:36
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“It shouldn’t be costing outrageous sums of money”: Irish Prime Minister lashes out over €100,000 bike shed at maternity hospital, months after row over “inexcusable and inexplicable” €336,000 bike shed at Parliament

Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald said “bike shed Groundhog Day” was “a slap in the face for hard-working families”

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 09:02
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YouTube driving instructor Ashley Neal “highlights some motorists’ terrible attitudes to those ‘dangerous’ cyclists”; Pro cyclists’ union wants protesters’ platform “taken away”; Riding 300km… in one park; Robots in bike lanes + more on the live blog

Only two more live blogs until the weekend, Dan Alexander rolling down the start ramp for another busy day rounding up all the news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 08:22
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US delivery company DoorDash wants autonomous robots with 20mph top speed to use bike lanes

The American tech and food courier company says the new autonomous machines are part of a broader AI-driven delivery strategy, but would you feel safe sharing cycle lanes with them?

Wed, Oct 01, 2025 14:19
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London Bike Show 2017 preview – Parcours, Look, Boardman, Giant, Rose, Pinarello, FLatB and many more

A roundup of some of the products you'll find at this year's London Bike Show

Wed, Oct 01, 2025 12:28
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French ultra-endurance cyclist imprisoned in Russia for ‘illegally crossing’ border during cycling world record attempt reportedly detained for another month

Sofiane Sehili was arrested after crossing the border by bike near Vladivostock last month.

Wed, Oct 01, 2025 10:23
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“A disrespectful cyclist ruins a hard-working motorist’s day by having the audacity to simply exist”; Police reunite stolen bike with owner after a decade; Remco & Reusser crowned European TT champs; Do this to keep your bike safe? + more on the live blog

It's the first day of October and Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for you this Wednesday, trying his best to avoid thinking about how he probably won't get to enjoy a sunny, warm ride for another six months (yes, he's being a bit dramatic...)

Wed, Oct 01, 2025 08:05
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Roval unveils brand new 1,131g Alpinist CLX III wheels and integrated cockpit… does this lightweight launch mean a fresh Specialized road bike is coming?

Roval has ironed out some issues with the Alpinist II one-piece cockpit by flattening the top section and increasing size range, while the third iteration of the Alpinist wheels are 134g lighter per pair

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:58
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“Cycle industry in a major recession”: Independent bike shop enters liquidation and claims summer heatwave saw sales plummet to off-season winter levels

Sales doubled during pandemic bike boom but yet another cycling business closes for good as demand eased and costs rose in recent years

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:46
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“It’s now clearer who we are and the work we deliver”: Active travel charity Sustrans rebrands to Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

"We're not as well-known as we'd like to be and even those who do know about our charity are sometimes confused about what we do and what we're trying to achieve"

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 13:25
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“We take this seriously”: Shimano pays subcontractors compensation over fair trade violation affecting 121 companies

Japan's Fair Trade Commission highlights concerns over outsourced manufacturing terms, as components giant apologises and confirms steps to rectify situation

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 12:02
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Cyclists injured in crashes caused by “faulty” Lime bikes that “fell apart” file 12 compensation claims

"Some of these injuries are serious and in all cases were avoidable if the bikes had been in working order," says law firm investigating claims electric hire bikes had mechanical issues such as brakes that "stopped working"

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 10:39
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New Surly Straggler gravel bike gets updated geometry and three new sizes: “almost an unfair advantage”, boasts US steel specialist

The Straggler has been updated for the first time in a decade, and looks like it has finally been brought bang up to date

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 09:35
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“He’s not going to get anywhere quick doing that”: Pro cyclist can’t get his bike chain back on; London cyclists spot homemade sign asking if they can “tell the difference between red and green”; Einstein’s saddle is for sale + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, and Megan is back to keep you updated with the live blog

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 08:29
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Five cool things for winter cycling from Boardman, Velocio, Endura, Gorewear and Galibier (and maybe 20 extra watts)

​Check out the latest and coolest winter gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 15:50
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