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With a 970g frame, space for 2.2in tyres and all of the cargo mounts, Fara’s new Gr4 is built for racing and exploration

Super modern gravel bike is said to perform at the sharp end of gravel racing, while being more than suitable for everyday rides

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 10:48

“I never want anyone else to go through the same thing”: Former pro cyclist details “psychological torture” of challenging positive doping test, as ban upheld despite UK Anti-Doping ruling “no fault or negligence”

Lizzy Banks' two-year battle to clear her name ended with the Court of Arbitration for Sport upholding her suspension

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 10:46

“Hope stealing it will make you feel a lot better”: Cyclist leaves “emotional manipulation” note on bike to dissuade thieves; 21-year-old Alpecin-Deceuninck rider quits pro cycling citing safety concerns amidst fatal crashes + more on the live blog

It’s the kind of Tuesday where the tarmac’s melting and bidons are boiling, but Ryan Mallon and Adwitiya are still keeping cool and bringing you all the cycling news, gossip, and whatever else survives the heat

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 09:09

Council settles with cyclist injured in cycle lane crash

Cyclist injured in crash caused by rope tied across cycle lane during roadworks secures settlement with council

Despite lawyers for the cyclist being pleased with the "fair" settlement, they say the "unanswered questions and lack of responsibility from those in charge" is "deeply troubling"

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 08:52

“A stark postcode lottery”: Cycling lawyers demand action on pothole “crisis” putting cyclists in danger

Alarm raised over "huge disparities" in how potholes are reported, responded to, and repaired, with one council recording a 6,642% increase in pothole reports between 2022 and 2024

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 15:50

The “world’s smallest bike pump”, Knog’s redesigned Oi bike bell and more portable tech from Garmin, H2O Audio and Nix Biosensors

Here’s a look at some of the latest portable tech in for review, featuring Garmin’s top-tier heart rate monitor and Nix Biosensors’ hydration sensor

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 13:16

2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL 1 – riding 5.jpg

Bike industry challenges continue as Giant and Canyon profits down 66% and 30%, while Shimano downgrades 2025 outlook

Giant says inventory levels back to "healthy pre-pandemic standards" and Shimano's sales are up 12 per cent, but industry's biggest brands still face unpredictable and tricky market

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 11:50

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by “selfish and dangerous” driver who ignored road closure as safety campaigner tried to stop motorists running no entry sign

"He just smashed the bike out of my hands and left the scene of a collision"

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:22

Cycling’s newest marginal gain? “You’d be surprised how many watts disadvantage the seatpost actually is,” claims cyclist riding with no saddle; Tadej Pogačar won’t equal Eddy Merckx, says Sean Kelly; Luke Rowe’s sweary audiobook + more on the live blog

The weekend’s over and another heatwave’s coming, but that won’t stop Ryan Mallon keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Unless it gets too hot, of course, then all bets are off…

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 08:48

A £115 clip-on power meter that claims “pro-level” accuracy is set to hit Kickstarter, plus Trek’s “industry-first shift” to low-emission aluminium, a fancy new Chris King headset patent + more

All the tech that's turned our heads this week, including an eye-catching Kickstarter campaign, plus new stuff from Trek, Brooks, Cervélo and Chris King

Sat, Aug 09, 2025 11:00

Cyclist injuries dropped by half after “hated” cycle lane installed, but mayor still claims scrapped lane largely used as “bike run” for drug dealers to “get through traffic”

One of Britain’s most controversial cycle lanes is set to be removed at the end of August, though other road safety features, including a 20mph speed limit, road narrowing measures, and no-entry side streets, will remain

Sat, Aug 09, 2025 09:58

Merida’s sensible Silex and Marin’s versatile sub-£1k touring bike both impress: road.cc Recommends updated with 9 more excellent products

Not all of our readers agreed with the scoring on some of the products that bagged Recommends badges last month, but that's the beauty of independent product reviews. Read on to find out what stood out for us in July

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 17:00

2025 London-Edinburgh-London Ian McBride Trek

Rim brakes, mechanical shifting and £10 gear bags: check out the only bike to complete the full London–Edinburgh–London 2025 route

Ian McBride was the only rider to complete the full scheduled route of this year’s ultra-tough randonnée, and here’s the 2014 Trek Madone he rode it on

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 15:53

Teenage cyclist killed by concrete mixer driver in New Zealand due to “vehicle-centric” roadworks blocking cycle lane, coroner finds

19-year-old Fyfa Dawson was killed after being forced to ride on the pavement, which contained a complete blind spot for HGV drivers, after the dedicated bike lane was blocked by cones

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 14:59

Hull City Council’s ‘share the road’ campaign and 1.5m overtaking sign

‘Give cycles 1.5m space’ road sign prompts meltdown from local drivers – as bike shop owner claims cyclists are all being “tarred with the same brush”

Hull City Council’s “share the road” cycling safety campaign aims to educate motorists about safe passing distances, primary positions, dooring, and the Highway Code’s vulnerable road user hierarchy. But some drivers aren’t happy…

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 11:57

Two cyclists riding on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath

“I thought my family was in danger”: Dog walker denies pushing female cyclist into canal and claims she was riding at a “ridiculous speed” and “clipped me with her handlebars”

“She was totally in the wrong. I’m just a normal working guy like anybody else, but at the moment I’m just being slandered”

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 09:48

Cyclist seeks “emotional support” after carbon rim explodes on rear-mounted car rack; “There were boos from the French fans”: Pro rider says he has “inside information” that Tadej Pogačar “didn’t want to win” Tour de France stage + more on the live blog

One more day before the (hopefully warm) break arrives… Adwitiya’s got the caffeine on standby, and all the latest and greatest from the cycling world on his screen

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 08:30

Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light

“Let’s do better for everyone without wagging fingers”: ITV News reporter “catches” 200 cyclists jumping red lights in one hour – but cycling campaigners say design issues are to blame

“We shouldn’t be accepting cyclists jumping red lights, but we should be working out what the problem is and fixing it”

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 16:07

Cannabis-using bus driver who fell asleep at the wheel and killed nine-year-old girl cycling on the pavement has “unduly lenient” prison sentence increased

The Court of Appeal ruled this week that Martin Asolo-Ogugua will spend six years and eight months in prison for his “reckless and utterly selfish” driving, after originally being handed a four-year sentence

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 14:02

Air ambulance lands on beach to treat cyclist pushed off seawall in Sandown

Man arrested after female cyclist “forcibly” pushed off seawall, causing her to plunge several feet onto beach

The woman, in her 60s, required hospital treatment after the alleged push, with police confirming that a 38-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 11:57

Canyon brings disco vibes with its Valtteri Bottas signature Grail CFR VB 77

F1 star and mullet enthusiast gets his own signature gravel bike

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 11:00

Tom Pidcock descending during stage 13, 2025 Giro d’Italia

“We’re cyclists. People should focus on other things”: Tom Pidcock argues restricting gears will make cycling more dangerous and brands UCI safety changes a “smokescreen”

“I told my brother that if we continue like this, they should limit carbs for everyone and put us in ketosis – then the races would be slower”

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 10:20

Broken a spoke? Bizarre internet video claims a cable tie is all you need; “It really could have been a tragedy”: Pro cyclist sheds light on “truly horrible” Tour de Pologne crash; Victor Bosoni wins Transcontinental; Strava beef + more on the live blog

The weekend's ticking closer and there are rumours of some much warmer weather on the horizon here in the UK — looking forward to all that is Dan Alexander who is back in the live blog hot seat for your Thursday round up

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 08:14

Celebration fail at Iraqi club championship race

Cyclist goes viral for celebrating ‘win’ before finish line… only to lose balance and crash

At least the Iraqi club cyclist has something to share with the likes of Wout van Aert and Julian Alaphilippe

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 15:12

Is Vinted the new home of cycling bargains? App now lets users buy and sell bikes, e-bikes and parts with door-to-door shipping

Online marketplace exploded in popularity for wardrobe clearouts and clothes shopping, offering zero selling fees and easy transactions — and now Vinted's trying to get into the second-hand bike game

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 13:51