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Sarah Ruggins record attempt John o’ Groats

History-maker Sarah Ruggins smashes outright world record for cycling from John o’ Groats to Land’s End and back, after illness left her unable to walk as a teenager

Dr Ruggins, who bought her first bike in 2023, has beaten James MacDonald’s JOGLEJOG record by seven hours, completing the epic 2,700km ride in five days, 11 hours, and 14 minutes

Fri, May 16, 2025 18:50

Protesters run onto road during stage six, 2025 Giro d’Italia

Anti-Israel activist charged with assault after “insane” Giro d’Italia protest

According to the local press, a 67-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault and resisting a public official following the protest, which appears to have been directed towards Israel-Premier Tech’s involvement in the race

Fri, May 16, 2025 16:46

Hit me with your driving ban: Ian Dury’s son loses licence after Jeremy Vine spotted him using phone in traffic, as broadcaster says phone driving is “absolute curse”

“I got caught in a traffic jam, and Jeremy Vine took a film of me looking at Instagram, which he deserves to, I’m not arguing,” musician Baxter Dury revealed

Fri, May 16, 2025 12:27

Police tape off grass bank in Baschurch village hall grounds used by young cyclists

“God forbid children get outside and have fun”: Police slammed for taping off grass ‘ramp’ used by young cyclists, amid concerns over anti-social behaviour, damage, and near misses with drivers

“There are areas that are safe for cyclists that will not cause damage or distress to members of the public,” said the police, who warned they will “deal proactively with any offenders”

Fri, May 16, 2025 11:20

“Guess I’ll get the bus then”: Cyclist left stranded after thief with “superhuman strength” rips bolted stand to steal “rusty” bike; NYPD chief’s mum accused of influencing cyclist crackdown; Dura-Ace cranks or pizza cutters? + more on the live blog

Mercury’s crossing 20 and the weekend is almost there… join Adwitiya as he brings you all the latest cycling news, reaction and chit-chat

Fri, May 16, 2025 08:37

Close pass risk map based on handlebar sensor data, Seattle

£20 bike handlebar sensor could help create close pass risk map for cyclists – as researchers find direct link between near misses and driver collisions

Researchers from the University of Washington have built a small sensor that plugs into a handlebar and tracks close passes from motorists, which they say could eventually help cyclists find safer city routes

Thu, May 15, 2025 18:14

Suspected protesters run onto road during stage six, 2025 Giro d’Italia

“What on earth is happening?” Suspected protesters run into Giro d’Italia peloton and attempt to block road during chaotic, crash-marred Naples stage

Two ‘protesters’, who attempted to stretch tape across the road as the race passed before waving a banner, were thwarted by other fans, at the end of a stage previously marred by a mass crash on slippery roads and a brief neutralisation

Thu, May 15, 2025 16:05

Bristol ranked eighth best city in Europe for child-friendly cycling – but UK “lags behind” due to unprotected bike lanes and “lack of political ambition”, researchers say

The Clean Cities Campaign report praised Bristol’s plethora of 20mph roads, describing the city as a European “leader” for safe speeds, while London topped the ranking for school streets

Thu, May 15, 2025 12:47

John o’ Groats to Land’s End (and back) in five days? The most impressive cycling performance of the week isn’t at the Giro; Major crash neutralises Giro stage; Is there any point upgrading beyond 105?; UCI bashing + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty again, bringing you all the news from across the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, May 15, 2025 08:07

Giant starts 2025 with revenue boost thanks to increased orders and high demand in Chinese market, but uncertainty lingers as April profits plunge

The Taiwanese bike manufacturer enjoyed growth in the first quarter of the year, but saw its revenue drop by 17% compared to the same month in 2024

Wed, May 14, 2025 13:29

A belt drive, gearbox and e-mountain bike motor in one — Haibike’s AllMtn Trn/iq gets Pinion’s auto-shifting MGU motor that promises 10,000km of maintenance-free riding

Is this what every e-MTBer has been looking for? Up to 12 gears, next to no maintenance, bags of gearing range and super precise shifting under load, according to Pinion and Haibike

Wed, May 14, 2025 12:45

Rohan Dennis handed suspended sentence and disqualified from driving for five years after causing wife Melissa Hoskins’ death

The retired pro cyclist pleaded guilty to committing an ‘aggravated act likely to cause harm’ after he struck the former world champion with his car following an argument outside their home

Wed, May 14, 2025 09:31

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Speeding elderly motorist who killed cyclist sentenced to 10 months in jail and disqualified from driving for 29 months for careless driving

The 63-year-old cyclist was struck from behind while riding with a friend, with the driver claiming he was blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle

Wed, May 14, 2025 08:38

Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline

“Appalling response — do better”: Charity behind London parks slammed for continuing “war on cyclists” while refusing to apply same code of conduct to drivers; Giant hidden pothole writes off cyclist’s carbon wheelset; Giro action + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you Wednesday's middle of the week round-up of all the news, reaction and Giro action

Wed, May 14, 2025 08:00

Near Miss of the Day 925: Bus driver almost causes collision overtaking cyclists

"They almost collided with an oncoming car and swerved back into our lane at the last minute, almost crushing us"

Tue, May 13, 2025 15:58

You can now make your mechanical SRAM Eagle 70 or 90 drivetrain electric and wireless, as SRAM unveils GX AXS T-Type upgrade kit

New GX AXS upgrade kit allows users to upgrade Eagle 70 or Eagle 90 drivetrain to AXS wireless transmission

Tue, May 13, 2025 15:43

Cyclist sues New York Police Department over “malicious and outrageous” fines for jumping red lights, arguing officers are getting traffic law wrong

Lawsuit asks judge to issue injunction against NYPD and ensure damages paid to ticketed cyclists, as rider accuses police of ignoring law that enables cyclists to 'go with the walk' and ride through like pedestrians

Tue, May 13, 2025 14:57

Labour MP calls for tougher e-bike laws on “battery safety, speeding and enforcement”

Comments come as Home Office confirms plans for police to have stricter e-scooter powers, MP Tom Hayes telling the government the e-bike "situation is unsafe"

Tue, May 13, 2025 11:20

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“I was doing shitloads of cocaine”: Bradley Wiggins says he became a “functioning addict” during post-retirement struggles

"I had a really bad problem. My kids were going to put me in rehab. I was walking a tightrope."

Tue, May 13, 2025 09:16

Disabled cyclist in blocked cycle lane, Dublin

“This is ridiculous”: Council starts ‘bike week and climate week’… by telling cyclists to dismount on its longest cycle route; Mallorcan cafés put up notices asking cyclists not to pee on trees; Visma’s nightmare social media day + more on the live blog

Still trying to recover from the nail-biting end to a riveting season of University Challenge, Adwitiya’s back on the live blog seat to bring you all the cycling news, views and nonsense

Tue, May 13, 2025 08:42

Road rage driver jailed for life after killing e-bike rider “to teach him a lesson for doing wheelies”

Abdirahman Ibrahim, in a Seat Leon car, twice hit Liam Jones - who was riding a bike described as an 'off-road electric bike' or 'e-motorbike' in other publications - ramming him into a concrete bollard before fleeing the scene

Mon, May 12, 2025 16:06

Cowboy e-bikes recalled after reports of cracking between the headtube and downtube, posing “a serious risk of injuries”

Belgian brand Cowboy has recalled its C4 ST (Edition MR) e-bike after reports of frame cracks at the headtube-downtube weld, posing a "serious risk of injuries"

Mon, May 12, 2025 15:37

Will Garmin’s new front light/4k camera combo set the new benchmark for recording bad drivers? Plus new gear from Litelok, Dynamic, Quad Lock + Carradice

From ceramic coatings to camera-equipped lights, here's some of the latest cycling accessories we have in for review

Mon, May 12, 2025 13:31

“Huge public health benefits to more children walking and cycling”: Oxford’s low-traffic neighbourhoods defended after criticism of controversial scheme’s £4m cost

Defence comes after councillor claimed £3.8m spent on LTNs and 'quickways' cycle routes between 2021 and 2024 is a "waste" of money that has "made our lives a misery on a daily basis"

Mon, May 12, 2025 11:47

Pedestrian, 80, dies in collision with cyclist during Tour de Manc sportive

Greater Manchester Police has not made any arrests, with a witness reporting the elderly pedestrian "stepped out" into the road and was hit by a rider overtaking another participant

Mon, May 12, 2025 09:25