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Grimsby PSPO enforcement officer stops cyclist

Town where cyclists ordered to pay £1,000 for cycling on high street claims terrified locals are “scarred for life” by “anti-social” cycling

Local politician behind controversial crackdown claims "we're making Grimsby a safer place", as latest cyclist ordered to pay £800

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 12:27

Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down

The end of bike camera reporting? Police in Wales stop taking action on cyclists’ close pass videos, claiming decision based on “national guidance” advising forces to avoid “dealing with incidents involving distances”

GoSafe Wales says it has temporarily suspended taking action on evidence submitted to Operation SNAP showing a driver passing a cyclist or pedestrian “too closely” – but a government body claims there is nothing in their guidance to warrant such a move

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 11:37

“Devastating consequences”: US bike industry may not recover from Trump tariffs until end of the decade, lobby group warns

"We're pretty sober about the next four to five years," admits industry group, as bike brands warn they've "never experienced a time like today", with impact of Trump's tariffs compounding post-Covid troubles

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 10:04

“We believe bikepacking should be accessible to everyone”: Tailfin Detours three-day bikepacking event offering lower priced entries for “those facing financial barriers”

Only a limited number of £60 'community' tickets are available for Tailfin Detours, which takes place between 12-14 September departing from Abergavenny. Participants are required to plot their own routes and are encouraged to detour along the way

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 09:49

Canyon Grizl bars and ECLIPS self-charging light June 2025

Canyon unveils ECLIPS self-charging power and lighting system that can be paired with new far-out ‘Full Mounty’ Grizl cockpit

Integrated into two new Grizl bikes, Canyon’s new ECLIPS system provides dynamo lighting and a power bank to keep your devices charged up when you’re away from home

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 09:00

“Too much skin, not enough suit”: Cyclists shocked by time trialist wearing “very bdsm” see-through skinsuit and latex gloves — others more concerned with dangling sunnies and unshaven legs; Carry s*** Olympics + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s on the hotter than usual live blog hot seat with all the cycling news, views, reaction and more

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 08:20

From a DJI-powered urban e-bike to sub-10kg e-road bikes to a cat-faced waiter robot – all the best electric tech from Eurobike 2025 (and beyond)

Electric weirdness and wonder from Europe's biggest cycling trade show

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 16:11

Shimano is trying to figure out why Europe has a “critical” bike mechanic shortage

The components giant has launched a call for evidence aimed at tackling the growing shortage of skilled bike mechanics across the continent, which it says risks creating barriers to cycling

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 14:24

Is Topeak’s top tube gel storage solution an upgrade over your pockets? Plus Lusso’s ltd edition bib shorts + cool stuff from Lazer, Proviz and Fidlock

This week’s products on test include an affordable helmet, limited edition bib shorts, and a trio of on-bike storage solutions

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 13:08

Forres cycle path, Findhorn Road, Sueno’s Stone

“Flying” cyclists riding “full tilt” into cars spark calls for barriers on bike path – but campaigners say road should be narrowed to slow down drivers instead

After residents reported a series of near misses at junctions along a popular bike route, arguing it is “only a matter of time” before a serious crash, the council says it plans to adjust the layout of the cycle path

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 11:25

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! Fuel like the pros with 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £100+ each up for grabs

We’ve teamed up with TORQ to celebrate the Tour de France and the brand’s 25th birthday with a giveaway of four premium nutrition bundles — packed with everything you need to fuel your summer rides, from drinks and gels to jellies, bars and bottles

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 11:00

“Behold my new invisibility cloak”: Cyclist knocked off on way to job teaching kids to cycle on the road baffled by how driver “apparently didn’t see me” — left “thinking it’s more the parents than kids who need lessons” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week of live blog action! A slightly sunburnt Dan Alexander is in the hotseat for Monday's blogging action, things more than a bit toasty out there for many of us today

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 07:59

Canyon reckons it can make you a set of handlebars in 10 seconds — plus beautiful oversized pulley wheels, an 8.5kg e-road bike prototype, affordable gravel bikes incoming + loads more from Eurobike 2025

We've been browsing the halls of Europe's biggest bike show all week. Here are our highlights

Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:00

Motorist filmed receiving fine for parking on zig zag line outside school

“It’s a political attack on someone trying to make our roads safer”: Row erupts after “libellous accusations” aimed at cycling councillor for filming illegally parked drivers outside school – but Tory opponent says “double standards at play”

Conservative councillor Cameron Adams is currently being investigated for “very serious” comments allegedly made about Lib Dem counterpart Adrian Chapmanlaw, who regularly uploads videos of dangerous or careless driving to YouTube

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 16:30

Turn your turbo trainer into a rowing machine (no, really… and you can even clip in with cycling shoes)

After displaying at Eurobike, the S-Rower is available for pre-order at $520 — a "revolutionary", patent-pending rowing extension that "seamlessly integrates with your existing smart trainer"

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 15:46

Gates locked at entrance to Gowerton Station bike path

Cyclists furious as “completed” bike path blocked by locked gate after opening delayed by two months – forcing them onto busy “unsafe” road with narrow tunnel

The council says the delays stem from difficulties securing specialist contractors to install CCTV and lighting on the path, but local cyclists say: “The tarmac is finished and set – we’re just waiting for it now”

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 13:21

Garmin and Tacx release £930 climbing simulator for indoor training

The tech was seen for the first time at Eurobike and uses "dynamic fork mounts" to replicate gradients from 25% to −10%

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 11:27

Plan to scrap bike racks at major railway station over car bomb fears “paused” after backlash from cyclists and MPs

The U-turn comes just days before the cycle storage at East Croydon station was set to be removed due to security concerns about “unauthorised vehicles accessing the car park” – with cyclists describing the climbdown as a “great victory”

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 09:54

Driver threatens BigHaytch in Birmingham

“Do you think you’re Cycling Mikey bro?”: Camera cyclist catches phone-using Birmingham drivers and things get heated immediately — as social media suggests he’s “not going to last like that in Brum”; Gaudu out of Tour de France + more on the live blog

Looks like another warm weekend is on the way… Adwitiya’s got his bottles and hydration packs out as he brings you a roundup of news, views, nonsense — basically everything from the cycling world this Friday

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 09:07

The inventors of this £600 reusable battery-powered cyclist’s airbag want to see safety systems on cycling’s WorldTour

The Mase Airding Compact AirRide has already been used by "many professional cyclists" on training rides according to the ambitious German start-up. With the system weighing almost 1kg, Pogacar et al may still need some convincing

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 16:59

Roval releases “the fastest road race wheels in the world”

Specialized-owned wheel brand introduces new Rapide CLX Sprint, Rapide CLX III, and Rapide CL III models, deeper at the front than at the rear for aero gains while saving weight

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 16:00

Cyclist stopped by police while riding on Isle of Man Mountain Road

No plans to ban bikes from Mountain Road, insists Isle of Man government – after petition urging authorities to stop cyclists using “perilous route” attracts whopping 339 signatures

The petition, which was shared this week by the Isle of Man’s “feel-good radio station”, claims cyclists “cause a backlog of traffic” and “increase risk of collisions” on the famous road

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 15:34

Cyclist pelted with egg by passing car passenger in “unprovoked assault” – but gets accused of “riding in the middle of the road” on social media

“Had they hit a less skilled or inexperienced cyclist, the assault could have had far worse consequences”

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 14:22

Giant and Liv launch new Seek road bikes for kids (and leak a potential unreleased Microshift electronic groupset)

The Seek range features 'youth-optimised components', including brake levers designed for smaller hands, 130mm cranks and lower gears. While the Seek 1 has TRP's Vistar components, the Seek 2 features an unreleased 'Microshift E-shifting battery'

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 13:43

Continental releases Tadej Pogačar’s limited edition Archetype racing tyres, priced at £94.99 each

Designed with UAE Team Emirates-XRG, the Archetype is a purpose-built 30mm tyre designed to deliver pure race-day speed at the Tour de France

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 12:47