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“Corporate litter strikes again”: Cyclists frustrated by e-hire bikes blocking pavement; Bus driver criticised for impatiently tailgating cyclist before bus stop; Men’s Tour of Britain teams announced; TT at the TdF Femmes + more on the live blog

With Ryan filing dispatches from a Dijon-bound TGV, Callum's here to keep the live blog ticking over. Fingers crossed his ramblings cut the mustard...

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:55
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Fake bra size aero gains row prompts UCI to carry out extra clothing checks before Tour de France Femmes time trial

The governing body warned teams that “particular attention” will be paid to clothing items that “could modify riders’ morphology” after complaints were made about the use of extra bra padding to improve aerodynamics

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:48
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Man who found it “funny” to push woman off bike avoids jail; Unqualified, unfit driver on wrong side of road jailed for 7 years for killing cyclist; 10 years prison for driver who killed cyclist then drove in 100mph chase: road.cc sentencing round-up

The latest instalment of our sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 13:48
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“Don’t upset the cycling community!” Driving instructor insists he was teaching pupil to give cyclists space after “painfully slow” 15mph advice backlash; Pogačar beaten by an amateur (again); Tour de France Femmes: UAE Blasi drama + more on the live blog

After a weekend spent relaxing, watching bike races, Ryan Mallon’s refreshed and ready… for another week of watching bike races. And doing some live blogging from time to time, too

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 09:27
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Tadej Pogačar to ride the Vuelta a España, ending weeks of speculation

The Slovenian will start the season's third Grand Tour as the overwhelming favourite

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 09:26
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Man arrested after stolen Unibet Rose Rockets bikes recovered by French police

The team had previously asked fans to keep an eye out for the stolen bikes whilst warning thieves, "Rose Bikes are pretty nice. But stealing them is definitely not the way to get your hands on one."

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 18:23
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Primož Roglič injured after being hit by driver during training ride, faces race against time for Vuelta a España

The out-of-contract 36-year-old faces an uncertain future regarding both his future racing schedule and his career

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 17:24
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Cross country bikes are getting damn light… but Dangerholm might have created the lightest one yet

Weighing 8.99kg, Dangerholm's new Scott Spark is brimming full of interesting tech

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 15:00
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2026 Tour de France Femmes preview: Will cycling’s most unpredictable race finally give us a repeat winner?

Unlike its male equivalent, the women's race begins tomorrow with no clear favourite and jeopardy over the form of several riders...

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 13:41
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“A horse has horsepower, but that doesn’t make it a car”: Bike brand tells cyclists to “know your rights” after police’s legal e-bike seizure fiasco; Closest photo finish ever?; Commie Games pursuit debacle; Tour de France Femmes + more on the live blog

July’s nearly over, the Tour de France Femmes is almost here, the weekend’s upon us (finally), and Ryan Mallon’s back for more Friday cycling live blogging as he finalises his Velogames team

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 10:17
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TNT Sports hails “record” Tour de France audience in the UK – but can first paywalled Tour be viewed a success?

According to Warner Bros. Discovery, Channel 5’s new highlights show averaged 557,400 viewers for each stage

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 21:43
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“Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

From August, the legal age to ride an e-scooter in Ireland will rise from 16 to 18, while users will have to wear helmets and hi-vis clothing

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 18:54
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Serious crashes involving cyclists up by 14% but number of cycling fatalities falls once again on UK roads, new government figures reveal

According to the Department for Transport’s latest road casualty statistics, people on bikes are responsible for less than one per cent of all pedestrian fatalities and four per cent of pedestrian casualties

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 16:52
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The latest Mondraker Dusty e-gravel bike ditches Mahle in favour of the more powerful TQ HPR60 mid-drive motor

Mondraker's first ever gravel bike takes a different stance in its second iteration with a change of motor and an 'everyday' ride

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 13:00
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Royal Mail unveils golf-buggy style e-bikes to be used “on roads, cycle lanes and cycle paths”; “Why aren’t you on the motorway?” Cyclist’s perfect response to irate driver; Robin Gemperle wins Transcontinental + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog, another chapter of a doping story that Callum is left processing...

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:18
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UAE squads ‘unaware’ of ex-pro cyclist’s drug links after 20-year ban for doping Italian junior team

Former Lampre sprinter Danilo Napolitano, who has spent the past few months working at the women’s UAE Team L’Imad service course, has been suspended until 2046 by the Italian anti-doping authorities

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 18:31
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Cycling should not be “treated as an afterthought,” MP warns after bike hubs shut for good by combined authority which fought to rip out controversial cycle lane

“Cycling and walking deserve to be at the heart of our transport strategy,” Labour MP Chris McDonald said, after it was announced that a cycle hub in Middlesbrough and bike parking in Stockton are set to close permanently

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 16:44
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Police say “not appropriate” to release close pass footage captured by cyclist fined £1,200 in viral clip

West Yorkshire Police has told road.cc that the motorist was offered to take a driver retraining course following the close pass, while the cyclist was dealt with through the courts

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 11:54
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“It’s difficult to understand”: Campaigners criticise Peak District ‘renaming’ deal with Skoda; Councillors hail welcome higher speed limit as “nobody kept to 20”; Van Aert victorious on return ahead of Vuelta + more on the live blog

Callum is here, and very jealous of those of you further north who last night had their first bit of rain in weeks! Today's live blog will not feature any rain dances however...

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 10:03
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Shimano launches lighter, more aero Dura-Ace wheels

New flagship road wheel range is lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic thanks to carbon spokes, wider rims and redesigned hubs – and fuels expectations that a next-generation Dura-Ace groupset is on the way

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 08:00
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“I didn’t know if I had just been naïve”: German cyclist “embarrassed” as bike stolen from Newcastle metro station days after completing Land’s End to John O’Groats ride

“I locked up my bike at the station but when I came back someone had taken it. I couldn’t believe it”

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 13:23
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New LAP Project 001 clothing promises integrated crash protection without sacrificing speed

LAP has unveiled cycle clothing that integrates D3O impact protection while aiming to retain low weight, aerodynamics and freedom of movement. The company says the launch addresses one of cycling’s last remaining trade-offs: choosing between speed and protection

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 12:29
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“She saw nothing was wrong, came back and started screaming about how I’m a f***ing moron”: Cyclists share “terrifying” road rage experiences; Hinault tips Pogacar to win three Grand Tours in a year + more on the live blog

With Ryan slowly adjusting to life without a lanyard for another 12 months, Callum is back on the live blog to sweep up the last remnants from the men's Tour and settle back into the more regular rhythm of drivers questioning cyclists' right to exist

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 09:52
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“Insufficient, inadequate, circumvented”: Chinese e-retailer AliExpress fined €550 million for failure to enforce compliance checks against illegal, unsafe goods

The ruling could have serious consequences for the UK's import of bike and e-bikes that fail to meet trading standards

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 18:21
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Proposed bike lane rejected in favour of temporary van dwelling site due to safety concerns

The rejection is a setback for local campaigners who have been calling for the cycleway for several years

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 15:54
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