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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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Bicycle ban on rush hour trains and poor bike racks at stations risk commuters being “forced to revert to car-dependency”, cycling campaigners warn

Cycling campaign group in Northern Ireland calls out "20 year-old bikes on board policy" and lack of secure cycle parking, warning that without changes people will be pushed back towards car journeys

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 14:46
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Hit-and-run driver jailed for 14 years for killing cyclist before torching car to destroy evidence

Jonathan Knight was speeding and under the influence of cocaine when he killed a cyclist at a dedicated cycle crossing on a dual carriageway, the judge concluding the "shameless" drug driver has "continued to do all you can to shirk responsibility since"

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 10:59
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“Stop calling them e-bikes”: BBC corrects inaccurate coverage claiming powerful electric motorbike was an e-bike

Fed-up cyclist holds BBC to account after latest incorrect news article claims e-bike rider was involved in collision

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 09:25
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“This winds me up so much”: Furious motorbiker blasts “selfish, entitled tosser” cyclist for riding on road with solid white line and ‘holding up’ ten cars; Tom Pidcock told to “grow some balls” by rival; Jeremy Vine, Lime, and AI + more on the live blog

Welcome to the first live blog of September! Your host Ryan Mallon spent his weekend slogging up the cobbled bergs of Flanders in driving rain, but came right back to provide your daily dose of cycling news and views. So, go easy on him, okay?

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 08:56
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Make (almost) any bike a cargo bike with this nifty sub-£1k conversion kit; plus new Swiss Side aero clothing, Strava news, another important SchArt update + more

From clever cargo conversions, to flatulent folding bike concepts, to more OTT TT lids and everything in between, here's your week in road bike tech

Sat, Aug 30, 2025 11:00
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“This seems so dangerous”: Bumbling council contractors install barrier in middle of cycle path

Barrier has now been removed after exasperated locals ridiculed the "stupid" addition

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 15:49
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Tour of Britain on high alert after two major bike theft raids target pro cycling teams this week

Thieves stole bikes worth £220,000 from Visma-Lease a Bike at the Vuelta before 20 more were stolen from TotalEnergies in France, pro cycling teams warning they are being targeted by organised criminals for their high-value equipment

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 14:46
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British Cycling sorry for “accidentally censoring” Three Cocks village from bike race, and blames balls-up on “overly sensitive” website filters

New web system touted so British Cycling's "technology doesn't override common sense in future", but Daily Mail rants about "woke cycling chiefs"

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 11:28
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Promising ‘true multi-directional entry’, Shimano updates its two-bolt SPD cleat for the first time since 1995

With a new cleat design comes fresh pedals and Pontoon-equipped gravel shoes

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 11:17
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