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Brompton boss calls Trump tariffs “naive”, suggests bike brand likely to raise US prices “between 5 and 10%”

Folding bicycle manufacturer has seen profits plummet by 99%, its CEO predicting things would "not get better" this year

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 09:34

Tenways has launched ANOTHER e-bike – the AGO Air

Mid-motor step-through promises “sleek trekking delight”

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 08:30

Lime and Human Forest bikes lined up in the hire bay

“The mere sight of broken white lines with the words Cycle Hire Only is enough to send them into apoplexy”: Locals cry “war on cars” after car parking spaces replaced with 350 Lime e-bike bays, calling them “blight on the streets” + more on the live blog

Here to kickstart a glorious four-day week, Adwitiya is bringing you all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 08:14

School’s BMX track approved despite opposition from residents who claimed it would threaten “peace and privacy” and make them feel like “living next to a motorway”

Local authority officers conducted an “acoustic assessment” that failed to show a drastic impact on neighbouring properties, despite residents claiming that “noisy bikers” would disturb the peaceful neighbourhood

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 15:03

“Road rage” van driver who punched cyclist for not riding in the “f****** bike path” handed community sentence

The cyclist was riding with his wife when the driver pulled over in front of them, slammed on the brakes, and jumped out of the van to assault the man and cause criminal damage to the bike

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 13:47

Sir Chris Hoy says he is “doing well”, and “going way better” on the bike since chemotherapy, following “terminal” cancer diagnosis that took “away all hope”

The six-time Olympic champion, who revealed in October that he has two to four years to live, said that he’s training to be “as fit and healthy as possible” for Tour de 4 in September

Mon, Apr 21, 2025 10:16

“Canyon’s version of the cyber truck.” Brand’s latest concept bike divides the internet

Canyon debuts a new concept e-commuter, with mixed reactions from commenters

Sun, Apr 20, 2025 08:00

Fed up of faffing about with your lock? How about an automatic bike-mounted version, coming soon to Kickstarter

Fed up of lugging your bike lock around? Why not have it permanently attached to the front of your bike instead?

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 13:33

Thousands back Kickstarter cycling glasses that display live data from your bike computer, plus a fancy new 3D-printed saddle, new Oakley helmet and sunnies + more

All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including a very popular Kickstarter campaign as well as new stuff from Prologo, Oakley, Enigma & more...

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 11:00

“I want to see more cycling”: Councillors demand cycle lanes to connect new housing developments to town centre after multiple delays and “failed promises”

Cross-party councillors told the council that walking and cycling infrastructure, which “should have come in very early on”, still haven’t been implemented “despite money being available”

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 15:22

Trek increases prices of “most” bike models for US customers in response to Trump tariffs

The US bike manufacturer follows in the footsteps of Specialized by increasing costs “to a level that needs to be addressed”, but said that impact of price hikes has been minimised on “key entry-level models”

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12:27

London road with cyclists, pedestrians and drivers

People used bikes less frequently in 2024 than previous year, with fewer women and children cycling along with lack of funding described as “concerning” by campaigners

Latest Department for Transport data shows number of bike journeys decreased in 2024, however, cycling distance went up by 9%, while average walking and car trips also saw an increase

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 07:56

Rival cycling clothing brand calls Rapha’s new bib shorts for women “thoughtless and lazy” – but British company says shorts designed by all-female team

Despite Kostüme founder Ed Bartlett insisting that he wants Rapha to “succeed, not fail, for many reasons”, some have branded his public criticism of his fellow British brand “cheap”

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 20:31

Specialized reportedly set to increase pricing on all bikes and equipment for US customers to counter Trump tariffs

The American brand has told retailers to pass the new 10% surcharge directly to customers, but says it could remove the charge if the tariffs change

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 16:15

Inquest opens into “dreadfully sad” death of cyclist after mid-race crash at London’s Olympic Park

55-year-old Paul Atkinson was reportedly involved in a crash with another rider, hitting his head on the ground and fracturing his spine, during a Masters circuit race at the Lee Valley VeloPark last month

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 14:18

Better facilities, like these in the Netherlands, would encourage people to cycle more

“People find helmets unpleasant”: Dutch government launches ‘Put It On’ campaign urging cyclists to wear helmets as serious cycling injuries continue to rise – but activists say scheme “distracts from real issues”

The campaign aims to encourage a quarter of the Netherlands’ cyclists to opt for helmets within ten years, though critics say it could lead to cycling being associated with danger, claiming clamping down on speeding, dangerous drivers is key instead

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 11:38

Lighting a bulb off a Leeds bike route barrier

“Fixed as soon as they realise someone’s powering a lightbulb for free”: Shocked locals prove bike route barriers are live by lighting a bulb; Race under fire as pro loses teeth in horror crash; Fb Marketplace bikes strike again + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander back on duty to take you through to a glorious four-day weekend

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 07:58

“Anti-bike” gates, Robin Hood Lane, Bexley, London

“The only way is to lift my bike over my head”: Cyclist slams “anti-bike” gates creating “low cycling neighbourhoods” instead of low traffic neighbourhoods

The cyclist said that the gates on the London Cycle Network, intended to stop motorbikes and quad bikes, have instead ended up deterring the elderly and the disabled from riding a bike

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 16:23

New cycle lane, planters, benches on West Blackhall Street, Greenock

Pizzeria owner demands bike lanes ripped out and car parking reinstated, despite £6m active travel project to boost “café culture and night-time economy”

The cycle lanes are part of the council’s wider project aimed at making the high street more attractive to shoppers and visitors, however, the pizzeria owner argued that they were the “final straw” after years of roadworks and reduced parking

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 13:07

Spectator spits at Mathieu van der Poel during 2025 E3 Saxo Classic

Spectator who spat at Mathieu van der Poel at E3 Saxo Classic faces £300 fine, but escapes further punishment

The culprit who was pictured at the race holding a beer has now been identified by Belgian police, the news coming just a day after the man who threw a bottle at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix apologised and said he “had too much too much to drink”

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 09:35

Hire bikes parked at end of west London street during Boat Race

“A few bikes show up and it’s the apocalypse”: Angry locals fume after “swarms” of hire bikes “dumped” on streets during Boat Race – but cyclists say, “Imagine if they all drove cars instead” + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Peter Sagan’s still dancing, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, reaction, and silliness on the midweek live blog

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 08:50

2025 Colnago V5Rs action Tadej Pogacar complete bike

Colnago unveils V5Rs: lighter, faster, and Pogacar-approved – is this really “the ultimate all-rounder road-racing bike”?

New frame weighs just 685g (unpainted) and it’s significantly more aero than the V4Rs, according to Colnago

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 08:00

Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle at Paris-Roubaix

“I had too much to drink”: Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw bottle at Mathieu van der Poel apologises and “will take legal responsibility”

Dutch rider was struck in the face by a bottle thrown from the crowd during Sunday's race, the man responsible since questioned by the police

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 16:10

Halfords cycling sales grow in boost for bike industry

Cause for optimism although Halfords admits sales "remain volatile" and indirect impact of Trump's tariffs remains to be seen

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 15:37

Convoy electric trailer aims to cover e-cargo bike jobs without taking up e-cargo bike space

Convoy's electric trailer offers cargo bike practicality with minimal bulk

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 15:00