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Cat Ferguson Paris-Roubaix crash caused by ‘spectator stepping onto course’

British rider's debut at race marred by heavy crash on cobbles

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 19:02
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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot fights back from crash to win Paris-Roubaix… and calls famous win “good training” for the Tour de France

Multi-discipline star lands first French victory at women's Hell of the North as Visma-Lease a Bike again use on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment system

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 15:23
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A rack-free on-bike rucksack? Plus fresh affordable kit from Endura, new Oakley sunnies, MAAP and Quoc release gravel shoes + more

In this edition of Tech of the Week, we've got new stuff from Oakley, Endura, MAAP, Quoc & more...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:00
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“More money p***ed up the wall”: Drivers fume at Bristol’s new ‘leaning support rail’ for cyclists to rest at top of steep city streets

Cyclists are also unsure whether the Copenhagen-inspired footrest on Colston Street is the “future”, with one claiming it is “just a gimmick without better infrastructure”

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 14:48
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“Next level appalling”: Driver blasts horn at cyclist and child as Ronnie Pickering-style passenger tells him he “shouldn’t be in the middle of the bloody road”

“We’re going to the hospital because I’m bleeding to death,” the irate passenger told the cyclist during the minute-long standoff, warning him to “get out of the way and move your f***ing bike”

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 11:28
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“Look mum, I’m on TV!”: Rogue amateur cycling next to João Almeida at Itzulia Basque Country goes viral, as fans spark ‘I’m Spartacus’ moment; Barcelona manager “delighted to get away from football” to watch Paris-Roubaix + more on the live blog

One more day until Paris-Roubaix — Adwitiya’s here to keep you busy with the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 09:27
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Ampler Nova e-bike can be (safely) charged with a regular laptop charger

Estonian brand says it is the first to bring USB-C charging to e-bikes

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 19:45
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Wout van Aert almost crashes in Arenberg Forest during Paris-Roubaix recon due to suspected puncture while using self-inflating tyre pressure system

“You have to get through the forest, right?” the Belgian star posted on Strava following his spectacular save at speed on the iconic cobbles

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 16:48
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Giant “inevitably forced to reflect cost” of Trump tariffs, as manufacturers warn US bike prices could rise by 50% amid “existential threat” to cycling industry

Taiwanese brand Giant, one of the biggest suppliers of bikes to the United States, said the tariffs were “absolutely not positive” for the cycling industry

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 11:32
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UK e-bike sales fell by 5% in 2024 and market share remains massively behind other European countries

Data reveals e-bike sales fell by more than non-electric bike sales

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 11:29
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The Paprika 53 Model 25 is the first e-gravel bike powered by DJI’s Avinox motor

e-gravel gets powerful and even lighter.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 10:00
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“Maybe I’ll hang it on the wall like a trophy”: Cyclist’s spectacularly worn chainring shocks riders and mechanics online… one suggesting it’s “genuinely the worst chainring that I’ve seen in my entire life” + more on the live blog

Only three sleeps 'til Roubaix! Dan Alexander will be continuing the countdown and rounding up all the other news, reaction, updates and silliness worth knowing from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 08:06
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James May says driving a car doesn’t give you any “extra rights on the roads”, as he claims cycling in cities is “efficient and quick”, but driving is “very boring”

The former Top Gear host also said that people are “trying to control bicycles in the same way that they do motor traffic with endless lights”, and added that some of the cycling infrastructure can “get pedantic”

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 16:57
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Elderly driver who crashed into cyclist for “unknown reasons”, leaving rider with broken back, handed suspended sentence

The driver, who was “maybe distracted” by tractors coming from the other direction, was “just not concentrating on the road ahead”, the court heard

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 12:49
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Could Garmin’s new front light with built-in 4k camera rival Cycliq? £459.99 Varia Vue with auto-incident detection launches

New Garmin Varia Vue now sits alongside the Varia rear light radar in the brand's safety accessories line-up, and you can store and edit footage via Garmin Vault (if you buy a memory card, and a £9.99-a-month subscription)

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 11:00
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Nigel Farage lashes out at “cycle lanes that no one uses”, accusing councils facing bankruptcy of wasting “tens of millions” on cycling infrastructure

The Reform UK leader also singled out “huge departments of people dealing with climate change” as one of the reasons for many councils’ depleted funds, ahead of the 2025 local elections

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 10:04
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Jeremy Clarkson claims “ridiculously dangerous” roundabout is “fine because I have a car, not a child’s toy” in dig at Jeremy Vine – but Cycling Mikey says former Top Gear host is “the child” + more on the live blog

The sun is still shining, the countdown to Pogi-Roubaix (sorry, Paris-Roubaix) is on, and a badly sunburnt Ryan Mallon is finally over his Ronde hangover and back for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 08:50
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“A far cry from a cycle route under the Thames”: Cyclists make first journeys on controversial “greenwashing” bike bus through new £2bn Silvertown Tunnel

With those on bikes not allowed to ride through the major new London tunnel, a bus free "for at least 12 months" to shuttle riders has been put on at a cost of £2m — but what's it actually like to use?

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 17:06
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Wahoo revamps flagship Elemnt Bolt and Elemnt Roam computers and unveils new “cutting edge” Trackr Radar rear light

The Bolt 3 and Roam 3 have lost their LED lights, are £50 more expensive than the previous versions, and the updated computers will be on sale next month. The radar light's availability (£179.99) is currently TBC

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 11:59
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British Cycling investigating death of rider at London circuit race

Cyclist dies following incident at Lee Valley VeloPark race last month

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 11:15
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11-year-old boy died cycling home after bus driver “beeped and startled him” before collision — but coroner concludes driving in line with Highway Code

Inquest heard from bus passenger who saw the child "jumping at the sound of the horn" and then he "seemed to be losing control", however a police investigator told the court there was "no evidence" the boy veered into the driver's path having lost control

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 10:14
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Made in Chelsea, stolen in Clapham: Reality star related to King Charles has bike pinched despite using three locks worth £200; Pogačar and Žigart booed by tennis fans… for being late; No Paris-Roubaix chicane at Arenberg Forest + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the live blog to bring you the latest cycling news, views, and reactions

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 09:11
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Castelli launches “the ultimate equipment to turn your watts into speed”

New Castelli Aero Race 8S jersey and Free Aero bibshorts offer lower drag than anything previously in the range thanks to clever fabric tech, says Italian brand

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 23:01
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Vicar who claimed “church is under threat” from bike lane now blames cycle route for congregation “getting lost” and plummeting attendance

Cycle lane has left church "isolated", claims reverend who says worshipers are getting "lost" and congregation numbers have fallen from 100 to 60

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 15:58
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Fizik launches its first range of bike helmets, featuring unique adjustment system, integrated rear lights and huge vents on the road model

Italian brand best known for saddles and shoes unveils MIPS-equipped helmets with snap-on lights on the road, aero road and off-road models. There's also a radical-looking new time trial lid

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 15:00
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