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Tru-Tension claims its new Fillfast tubeless valve system “sets a new benchmark in tubeless tech”, offering four times the airflow of standard Presta valves

The cycle and motorcycle innovator reckons its Fillfast tubeless valve is the "ultimate high-flow, anti-clog tubeless valve system"

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 17:23
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Police sent more footage of dangerous driving than ever before – as officers warn “goal is to make roads safer, not target drivers”

Avon and Somerset Police received 8,595 videos of alleged road offences from motorists and cyclists in 2024, 90 per cent of which resulted in some form of action being taken

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 16:24
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Most drivers wrongly believe cyclists must ride single file, stay close to the kerb, and use cycle lanes – and one in three say they shouldn’t have equal rights on the road, new Highway Code survey finds

The study also found that 74 per cent of drivers feel some frustration around cyclists, though 96 per cent claimed they leave the recommended 1.5m distance when overtaking people on bikes

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 12:54
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An all-time classic local newspaper letter… suggests cyclists “should wear something sparkly to avoid accidents”; Put the duct tape away, that carbon frame is gone; Valentine’s Strava art from Wout van Heart + more on the live blog

It's Valentine's Day and just a few hours separates you from that special someone... where will you be taking your bike this weekend? Dan Alexander is on duty for all your Friday updates

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 09:13
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Plans to funnel pedestrians onto narrow crossing will “make conflict with cyclists worse” on new bike path – but council says it’s reluctant to clamp down on drivers “abusing” yellow boxes and blocking cycle lane

Planters are set to be introduced at a busy Bristol junction to prevent people from walking on the road at a spot where one councillor claims cyclists already “get annoyed” with pedestrians

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 19:27
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Council workers embroiled in bitter LTN row offered wellbeing day off after “relentless hostility and anger” from residents opposing decision to “bulldoze through” plans for low traffic neighbourhood

Anti-LTN campaigners said the public meeting was a “fiasco” but admitted that the conduct of some attendees was “bordering on abuse”, leaving councillors “in tears”

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 16:49
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Driver came “flying out of nowhere” through red light and killed boy on bike at crossing, “treating him like a leaf”, as parents criticise “unduly lenient” two-year sentence and call for better enforcement on roads

Eight-year-old André Castro Ladeiro was struck by the driver of a pick-up truck on a pedestrian crossing during a family cycle in Co. Cork, after checking “no cars were coming”

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 13:41
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Engwe are doing a carbon fibre commuter e-bike – but how much will it cost?

Chinese budget brand raises eyebrows... but will it also raise prices?

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 09:21
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End of the road for Tour de France Unchained — Netflix confirms no more seasons; “Yes… and long overdue”: Cyclists support calls for drivers to be “presumed liable” in collisions; Wax your chain…in a rice cooker?! + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog... Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your updates, news, reaction, silliness and more

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 09:14
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Petition asks government for drivers to be “presumed liable” for cyclist collisions

The proposal for civil cases would mean motorists would be presumed liable unless they prove otherwise when involved in collisions with vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 17:12
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Shimano crank ‘recall’ cost £70m in 2024, as bicycle components giant’s sales drop again amid “weak” cycling market

Despite post-pandemic challenges Shimano confident "strong interest" in cycling will continue in the long-term and predicts boost to sales in 2025

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 16:43
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Local backlash sees plans to swap car parking for cycle lane scrapped, but council insists “longstanding concerns about road safety and congestion” will still be addressed

Calderdale Council said it had "listened to local people" when making the decision to maintain parking spaces and ditch plans for cycle lanes on a busy A-road

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 12:29
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“Sad we can’t afford to watch you anymore”: Tom Pidcock unveils classics schedule… prompting fan complaints about TNT’s cycling price hike; “Give children the choice and they will cycle to school”; French race fine plans slammed + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, and Ryan Mallon’s back to round up all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the midweek live blog

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 09:55
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Near Miss of the Day 921: Cyclist suffers “aggressive” close pass by BMW driver, but left “very disappointed” by police response which suggests “you need to be physically injured for more serious action”

Police Scotland tells cyclist the driver would be offered "corrective advice" — rather than more serious action — and suggested the close pass on a roundabout was "unconventional" but "perhaps unavoidable" as "surroundings are tight"

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 17:35
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“Taxis using bus lanes only serve to endanger cyclists”: Cycling campaigners slam “hidden” consultation to extend “dangerous” and controversial trial

Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure allowed taxi drivers to use some Belfast bus lanes over Christmas to ease congestion, but campaigners say it "risks making things even worse" by "clogging up" routes "with more drivers"

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 14:05
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“They’re so bad”: Donald Trump promises to scrap “dangerous” New York bike lanes and “kill” congestion charge

President claims "no one's coming to the city" because of congestion pricing, poor "safety and cleanliness in the subway" and "electric bikes at 20mph whacking people"

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 10:53
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“It would be mental to do single speed on that course!” Ultra-distance cyclist opts for cheap bike shop repair after trashing rear mech during gruelling off-road mountain race – and is forced to ride with one gear to the finish + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s still very cold, and Ryan Mallon’s busy trying to gee himself up to do some training later this afternoon… After a day of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog first, of course

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 09:59
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Park Tool’s new wind-up stand could make working on heavy bikes a breeze for less — plus more cool stuff from Madison, Shimano + Pro

This week's edition of Five Cool Things is coming at you from the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, where brands repped by UK distribution giant Madison were showing off their new wares (in the middle bit of the velodrome, not actually on the track)

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 18:29
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Distracted driver who sent 18 messages on Facebook and Snapchat before killing “clearly visible” cyclist in “wholly avoidable” collision jailed for six years

Witnesses challenged dangerous driver's claim she had not seen 71-year-old cyclist Ian Morris who "was riding normally and clearly visible" in a high-visibility jacket and with a flashing rear light

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 17:28
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Electronic braking? Probably not, but shifting that recharges as you ride could be on the way

Classified Cycling patent application sets out a shifting system that recharges automatically and dangles the possibility of electronic braking too

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 17:24
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Patent suggests new electronic MTB drivetrain from Shimano is imminent

Has Shimano unveiled XTR Di2?

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 14:00
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Wattbike seeks investment following years of losses and falling sales, but static bike brand insists “significant improvements in financial performance” recently

Turnover dropped to £13.7m in 2023 from £32.2m in 2021, but Wattbike says sales are up 35 per cent since September and securing funding was always company's intention

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 12:56
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Easy option: e-bike riders can select a default gear for setting off after latest Bosch app update

Version 1.25 of the eBike Flow app also brings routing updates, including improved integration with komoot

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 12:02
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Are “box-ticking” painted bike lanes “more trouble than they’re worth”? Cyclists slam “useless white lines sprayed onto road”; Pogi-Roubaix? Tadej Pogačar teases Hell of the North debut with Arenberg training clip; Bernal’s back + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and with the American sporting snoozefest over for another year (yes, I watch the first five hours of Milan-Sanremo, what’s your point?), Ryan Mallon’s back for another week of cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:18
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Sacked health minister hoped cyclist asking for more cycle lanes would be “mown down by an HGV” in “disgraceful” WhatsApp messages

Active travel campaigners "appalled" and suggest Labour politician Andrew Gwynne's comments "speak volumes about the contempt some politicians have for road violence".

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:09
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