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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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Israel-Premier Tech argue “threats of violence have disrupted our sport” after team removed from major one-day race over protest fears

Organiser of Giro dell'Emilia insists decision made "for the safety of all athletes, staff and spectators", but team says decision "extremely regrettable"

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 11:18
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Rapha launches PFAS-free Pro Team Shadow range for rough weather conditions, claiming that it hits “the sweetspot between protection and breathability”

British brand promises its new Pro Team Shadow collection offers high levels of windproofing, water resistance and breathability, plus plenty of stretch, that will suit riders regularly putting in the hard yards this winter

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 10:58
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UPDATED Campagnolo debuts “unprecedented double-height profile” on updated Shamal wheels, now complete with on-trend wavy profile

Prices start at £1,600 for the wheelset that is 100g lighter than the previous version and offers what Campag calls an "attractive" balance of high-performance and value for money — fair points, given that some other wavy-rimmed wheels cost much more

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 08:56
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“We checked three times, there was nothing wrong”: Mechanic responds to Remco Evenepoel’s World Championships mechanical frustration, as teammate insists Belgian was “clearly Pogačar’s equal”; 3 Peaks CX course record broken + more on the live blog

It's another week on the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander in the hot seat for your Monday round-up of all the goings on in the world of cycling

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 08:01
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Tadej Pogačar defends rainbow jersey with another stunning 100km attack

"It was so hard, the few final laps, of course you doubt a bit, but you have to push through"

Sun, Sep 28, 2025 14:53
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“Race of her life”: Massive shock as 400-1 outsider Magdeleine Vallieres stuns World Championships, only her second ever professional win

Canadian rider has never won a WorldTour race, but lands cycling's biggest one-day prize in one of the biggest underdog success stories in World Championship history

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 15:39
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Boy, 13, arrested over multiple hit-and-runs which saw three cyclists and pedestrian struck in four separate incidents

Police say teenager arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following "unusual and worrying set of incidents", but "are keeping an open mind about the exact events"

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 13:45
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“Reckless” van driver passed cyclist dangerously close as passenger “whipped” rider with phone cable

Laughter was caught on video of the “highly dangerous” act, which pair thought was “entertaining”

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 11:19
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Evans is promising big things from freshly-relaunched Vitus range (and will stock Colnago bikes its flash new West End store) — plus gravel race bikes are becoming a ‘thing’, yet another smart helmet, bike bags from Le Col x Wizard Works & more

We've got lots to cover this week, from Le Col X Wizard Works bags, new bikes from Pearson and Sarto, and Colnago is going to be stocked at Evans Cycles...all that & more in Tech of the Week

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 11:00
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“If we start excluding one team, next year it will be another, on another issue”: UCI president defends Israel-Premier Tech as team faces pressure from sponsors to change name

UCI president David Lappartient insists “sport is not a tool for punishment” and Israeli athletes and teams are "welcome" at races

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 09:49
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