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Trump tariffs led to bike sales “free fall” says Chinese brand, as US imports plunge in first half of 2025

Bicycle imports to the United States fell by 25 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while China’s June shipments to the US dropped by a staggering 74 per cent

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 11:58
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“No plans” for Israel-Premier Tech to drop ‘Israel’ from name, as sports director blasts “King of the Vuelta” Matteo Jorgenson’s calls for squad to leave race following protests

The squad, which has been the subject of pro-Palestine protests throughout the Vuelta, has denied reports in the Belgian press that it will change its name next season

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 08:46
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“Cyclists shouldn’t be allowed on main roads”, says motorbiker who almost hits one… while riding with blurred-out speedometer and doing wheelie in 40mph zone; Jeremy Vine says floating bus stops are “desperately needed” + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Angliru looms, and Adwitiya’s on hand for one last dance on the live blog, spinning through the cycling news, views, reaction and all the drama from Spain’s steepest slopes

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 08:13
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“The lightest road bike on the market”: Cervélo finally unveils new R5, weighing just 5.97kg

Sub-6kg and already ridden to Tour de France Femmes victory — Cervélo is very confident about its new climbing bike

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 07:00
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Schwalbe Click Valve hits the mark and Hunt wheels offer great value – road.cc Recommends updated with 14 more excellent products

A bumper 14 products have earned Recommends badges for August, spanning wheels, bikes, helmets, and more

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 16:48
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“Sense prevails!” At-risk cycle lanes saved at last minute as temporary cycling infrastructure to be made permanent in victory for campaigners

The saga surrounding the future of several of Edinburgh’s bike lanes was finally resolved at an “incredibly short” council meeting – after months of delays and deferrals

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 15:46
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How on earth has Scott worked out its brand-new Addict is now “50% more comfortable”?

Revamped Addict endurance range features six new bikes, ranging from £2,249 to £6,499, all with space for 38mm tyres and "long ride ready" geometry

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 14:00
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Tweed is speed: Virtual Brompton World Championship hits Zwift

“The world’s most dapper race has arrived on Zwift” – plus new controllers, Zwift’s biggest expansion in years, and AI-driven recommendations to improve your fitness

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 13:00
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Driver who almost hit group of cycling police officers head-on after being “taken by surprise” avoids conviction

The motorist pleaded guilty and admitted he didn’t properly see the police officers after “glancing up” while exiting a junction, but the judge ruled that the incident did not amount to careless driving

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 12:35
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“Any other course of action sets a dangerous precedent”: Israel – Premier Tech insist team will not quit Vuelta a España over Gaza protests – but race organisers hope “decisions will be made quickly”

The UCI condemned the pro-Palestine demonstrations that led to the finish of Wednesday’s stage in Bilbao being scrapped, arguing that sport “should under no circumstances be used as a tool for punishment”

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 09:51
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Bizarre new bike day headache as excited cyclist takes Canyon Aeroad out the box… only to spot a rather strange mistake; Vuelta protest fallout: “The police did a very good job, we saw people trying to take the road” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another day of live blog action, Dan Alexander entrusted with the hotseat to take you through all the goings-on in the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 07:28
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Vuelta finish scrapped after pro-Palestine protest in Bilbao, with no stage winner and GC times taken 3km out

Race organisers confirm stage 11 will have no winner after finish-line chaos, with GC times frozen at 3km to go

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 15:31
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Reform council leader halts bike lane plans and announces county-wide review to see if they’re “actually worth it”

The council announced it won’t “crazily put down cycle lanes” because it’s not “best for the residents”, despite more than 3,000 residents signing a petition for a delayed five-kilometre bike path to be included in the council’s plans

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 15:15
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Vuelta peloton stopped by another protest, as numerous riders reportedly call for Israel-Premier Tech to pull out of race due to “increased security risk”

A meeting was held between riders, team representatives and the organisers ahead of today’s stage 11, with reports suggesting some Israel-Premier Tech riders were “insulted for their assumed political views” in peloton and group chats

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 12:48
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“We’re just cyclists doing our job”: Anti-Israel protest causes crash at Vuelta, as rider says peloton “feels in danger”

Intermarché-Wanty’s Simone Petilli was brought down as protesters ran onto the road, with more demonstrations “against Zionist team” planned for today’s stage, as campaigners say “genocides are not welcome in the Basque country”

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 10:17
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“We’re not riding a f***ing sportive, are we?” Tom Pidcock hits out at decision to scrap Vuelta stage win and tells pro-Palestine protesters: “Putting us in danger won’t help your cause”; Driver meltdown over “woke” £27m bike lanes + more on the live blog

Get your mudguards out, because it looks like we’re set for a day of rain – but hey, at least there’s plenty of cycling on the TV. And Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you updated with all the latest news and views on this very autumnal Wednesday live blog

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 09:16
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“A lot more serious than some broken bones”: Chris Froome hit road sign at 30mph and suffered life-threatening heart injury, his wife reveals

Four-time Tour de France winner sustained pericardial rupture to the sac surrounding his heart in last week's high-speed training crash

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 14:55
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“They’re trying to damage my reputation”: Juan Ayuso brands UAE Team Emirates “a dictatorship” in extraordinary interview just hours after sudden exit confirmed

UAE Team Emirates insist they are prioritising "group harmony and building a winning team", as Ayuso continues the Vuelta and accuses team of "disrespect" for announcing mid-race that they would be parting ways at the end of the season

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 14:12
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“Every bike could be another car making congestion worse”: Cyclists fight to save cycle lanes facing removal due to looming deadline to make temporary bollards permanent

Cycling campaigners hopeful "sense will prevail" and temporary cycle routes will be made permanent, despite months of delay and deferral which has "controversially put safe cycling infrastructure in jeopardy"

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 12:18
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Pinarello updates F Series promising the “ultimate balance of performance, weight and price”, with prices starting at £3,000

Increased tyre clearance, a redesigned head tube, plus a stiffer bottom bracket and rear triangle are among the updates to the new F Series

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 11:58
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Teenager stabbed and threatened with plastic handgun during bike robbery attempt on canal towpath

Gloucestershire Police hunt for boy aged between 12 and 14 who demanded cyclist hand over his bike before stabbing the victim in the leg as he tried to cycle away

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 09:23
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“I thought the Tour of Germany would’ve been my final race”: Geraint Thomas braves eight-hour Ryanair delay due to faulty plane and storm, to make it to Tour of Britain start line with just five hours of sleep + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya is back with the daily dose of cycling news, views, reaction and of course, all the racing chatter as the Vuelta resumes and the Tour of Britain gets underway

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 08:53
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“I like to call it a grountain bike”: Pashley’s new Wildfinder gravel bike “blurs the lines between gravel and mountain genres”, says its designer

The new bike adds to the 'Finder' range, and is designed to be an off-road bikepacking rig

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 07:58
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Construction firm ordered to pay cyclist £50,000 damages over “serious” crash caused by bollard next to cycle lane during works

Company accused cyclist, who required blood transfusion and surgical plating in his arm, of being "fundamentally dishonest" about impact of crash on his mental health — but High Court judge ruled in favour of injured rider and criticised construction firm

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 16:01
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The lightest bike seat we’ve ever had in for review: Slovenian brand Berk’s feathery 100g saddle, plus more from Roval, Topeak, Fulcrum and Panda Optics

This week's products on test include Panda Optics sunnies, a featherlight saddle from Berk, an all-in-one toolkit from Topeak and two sets of carbon hoops from Roval and Fulcrum

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 15:50
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