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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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

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

“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

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

Swiss Side HADRON³ Ultimate 650 w. rider

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

“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

Cyclewise bike shop ram-raided, Cockermouth

“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

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

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

“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

Robbers jailed after targeting bike buyers on Facebook Marketplace

Violent robbers jailed for series of “carefully planned attacks” targeting people buying bikes from Facebook Marketplace

Greater Manchester Police said the pair were motivated by greed and targeted "innocent members of the public, that left their homes to go and buy a bike"

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 16:05

Newmarket Road fatal collision sign, Norwich (credit: Peter Silburn)

MPs demand lifetime driving bans and stricter phone laws to address justice system “failing” families of those killed in collisions

"This report shines a light on the urgent need for reform. It's unacceptable that drivers who take lives through recklessness are allowed back on the roads while grieving families are left without a sense of justice"

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 15:07

Why is a US bike brand asking the Trump administration to include bicycles in proposed 50% aluminium and steel tariff?

If approved all bicycles and frames imported into the US would be subject to a 50% tariff on their steel and aluminium content

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 12:01

Mark Cavendish ketones 2024 Tour de France

“The best nutritionists understand ketones, let them do their job”: Supplement brands hit back at UCI’s “puzzling” intervention on ketones

"If ketones are safe, why not let riders make their own choices? When Remco Evenepoel wants to use them between Olympic events because he feels they help his recovery, why should the UCI care?"

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 09:19

“Absolutely ludicrous”: Residents furious over new cycle lane but council doesn’t have money to fix it; Sumo wrestler cycles after missing bus; “If I didn’t care I’d be on Bora Bora”: Primož Roglič dismisses retirement rumours + more on the live blog

Having seen off the worst of a common cold this weekend, Callum is back in fighting form to dredge the internet for you this fine Tuesday.

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 08:57

Hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist after afternoon of drinking jailed for 12 and a half years

Danny Gibson was also banned from driving for 20 years, police saying the "reckless" driver "showed a complete disregard for human life"

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 17:26

Rapha slashes valuation by £102m amid £15m loss and eighth straight year in the red, but insists “great work being done” to turn business around

Premium cycling clothing brand has lost £35m in the past two years, with turnover dropping by £14m in 2024 — but new CEO Fran Millar insists "we know the things we need to change and we are already making bold moves in the right direction"

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 14:00

Dynamic claims its new electric pump can inflate 10 tyres on a single charge — plus more cool things from Ribble, Velocio, Hutchinson + Udog

The latest kit has landed, featuring a gravel bike, all-season tyre, merino top, performance shoe, and an electric pump

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 12:42

UCI tells riders to avoid ketones as “no compelling evidence” they enhance performance or recovery

Governing body confirms ketone supplements remain legal but "does not recommend the inclusion of such supplements in riders' nutritional plans"

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:51