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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

Littlemore recovered bikes via Thames Valley Police

Cyclist hit with wheel after spotting his stolen bike in prolific thief’s backyard — but attacker avoids jail

Martin Shaba, whose garden was filled with hundreds of stolen bikes, was captured on CCTV hitting the cyclist on his head

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 10:23

“Pity she didn’t drown”: Daily Mail readers have meltdown after “entitled” cyclist pushed into canal by angry dog walker in viral clip – as drivers claim “she could have killed that dog”; GB cyclists target three records in one day + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Remco’s leaving Quick-Step, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the midweek live blog

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 08:54

“Motorists don’t want to lose a minute”: Italian Cycling Federation blames rising deaths on impatient drivers who “cannot stand to slow down for cyclists”

Comments come after three cyclists killed in shocking collision at the weekend, taking the total for 2025 to 130 — as federation president urges motorists to "understand that thanks to their driving a cyclist could lose their life"

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 15:55

Close pass driver back in court for harassment

“It’s cost him over £1,000”: Driver’s court date for close passing cyclist ends with bonus harassment conviction… after he abused victim on the train home

Three penalty points and £400 fine for driving offence turns into harassment conviction, compensation and a four-figure bill, after driver spotted cyclist on train home from court and repeatedly hurled abuse

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 15:03

Van driver who “engaged with phone” for 10 seconds before killing time trial cyclist cleared of causing death by dangerous driving

Shayne Hill has already admitted a lesser charge of causing death by careless driving and will be sentenced in the autumn over the death of cyclist who was taking part in an organised time trial event on a Norfolk dual carriageway

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 10:53

“Without events such as this, towns die”: Council defends major British Cycling race and calls frustrated locals’ traffic complaints a “brief moment of inconvenience”

"While we greatly understand the moans regarding traffic, there must also be an understanding of what it takes to keep a town alive"

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 09:38

Tour of Poland “specator” collecting jumper from track

“He saved the race!”: Bizarre scenes as spectator leaps over race barriers to collect jumper seconds before bunch sprint; Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because it’s been turned into a New York ice cream truck stand + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s on live blog duty with all the latest from the world of cycling — news, views, a few dodgy takes, and maybe even a bit of bike racing

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 08:19

London-Edinburgh-London riders in Storm Floris

“Sadly the adventure is going to have to be a little briefer”: London-Edinburgh-London ultra cycling event shortened after riding suspended by 100mph Storm Floris gusts

Participants were held at control checkpoints yesterday amid "really treacherous" conditions and reports of riders being "blown right across the road", and have now been invited to return south towards London from wherever on the route they had reached

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 07:25

Chris Froome distances himself from former carer under investigation for link to doping doctor

Four-time Tour winner insists he's "only seen what's been in the media" after his former soigneur David Rozman received a request from the International Testing Agency to attend an interview over alleged texts with a convicted doping doctor

Mon, Aug 04, 2025 16:04