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Flitedeck’s virtual cockpit now available to pre-order (FROM £1,361)… plus new Shimano shades, MAAP’s Lando Norris-inspired kit + more

This week we've got everything from radical handlebars to riding with Sir Chris Hoy in our round-up of the biggest cycling tech stories this week

Sat, Feb 08, 2025 11:58

“We can’t wait for some horrible accident outside the school before we do anything”: No funding for safety schemes at school where driver hit child on bike, as council vows to “deal with fallout” from scrapping of controversial LTN

One councillor claimed that since the Active Streets scheme was scrapped, locals have regressed to “bad habits”, including “cycling on pavements” and “parking on zig-zag lines outside schools”

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 15:58

Étoile de Bessèges stopped as riders protest over cars on course

Ineos Grenadiers and other teams refuse to continue French stage race after motorist almost drives into cyclists at roundabout – day after another driver strayed onto course and caused crash

This year’s Étoile de Bessèges has been littered with safety issues, with drivers encroaching onto the route during every stage so far, prompting Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sports director Heinrich Haussler to ask: “Do these guys deserve to put on a race?”

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 13:28

Warner Bros. Discovery tries to tempt disgruntled cycling fans back with half price for seven months offer sent to viewers who cancelled subscriptions

"Here's your chance to get involved and grab a great deal on a subscription!" Warner Bros. Discovery email tells viewers who cancelled subscription after £30.99-a-month price hike

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 12:11

Privateer knocks £800 off its 161 and 141 mountain bikes

Huge saving can be boosted to a full £1,000 with a discount code.

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 12:00

Richmond Park Strava segment (Simon MacMichael/Strava)

Strava 2026 rejects call to remove Richmond Park and Regent’s Park cycling segments, insists critical Royal Parks “have directly acknowledged Strava is not root cause of issues”

As charity that runs London's Royal Parks calls for new laws and stricter rules for cyclists, Strava argued removing segments "would not accomplish" Royal Parks' "intent to reduce cycling competition"

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 10:24

“Please be sound and don’t block cycle lanes,” council politely asks drivers… only to be met with barrage of “whataboutery” and anti-cycling comments; London thief vs angle grinder-proof lock = bike stripped of everything + more on the live blog

It's Friday and the weekend is almost in sight... Dan Alexander has one more live blog for you first and will be rounding up all the cycling news, reaction and more

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 09:19

Cyclists “don’t contribute to town” and “already have all its roads to cycle on”, claim businesses as controversial bike ban eased in “short-term tactical move to appease cyclists”

Cycling UK, however, pointed out that there is “limited dedicated cycle infrastructure” in Maidenhead and Windsor, while arguing cycling leads to increased trade and that bike bans “wrongly treat all cycling as anti-social behaviour”

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 09:07

Driver makes their way onto course, causing crash at Étoile de Bessèges (Eurosport) 2

Oblivious motorist forced to reverse off road after driving towards charging pro peloton at Étoile de Bessèges stage race, causing crash and injuring rider

The member of the public made their way onto the course with around 17km left of the second stage of the French race, causing the bunch to slow down and several riders to crash

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 15:57

“What the f*** are you doing telling me to slow down?” Road rage driver assaulted cyclist after pensioner waved at him to slow down, handed suspended sentence

The motorist, who claimed he was “doing the speed limit”, blocked the road and shouted at the cyclist to “fight me” and “go back to Africa”, before attacking him in an alleged chance encounter outside the rider’s home the following day

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 11:59

“The sludge is what’s holding it together”: Cyclist’s drivetrain from hell that no amount of degreaser can save… and left others questioning if “better and cheaper to get a whole new bike” + more on the live blog

It's Thursday which means Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty, rounding up all the news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling as the weekend creeps closer

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 09:07

“Paint is not protection, here’s why”: Damage to Edinburgh cycle lane (FixMyStreet)

“Paint is not protection, here’s why”: Damage to cycle lane sparks calls for properly protected cycling routes

Questions asked as Edinburgh cycle lane left severely damaged by "something large and heavy", raising safety concerns with the cyclists who use it and calls for "properly segregated lanes" — as under-fire council insists safety remains a "key priority"

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 17:15

E-cargo bike delivery sector laments pressure from “tax-dodging, modern slavery using competitors” as Zedify goes into administration

Administrators hope to keep Cambridge and Edinburgh hubs open via a quick sale

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 16:52

School headteacher backs “very exciting” cycle lane to keep children safe… but councillors claim “barking mad” scheme will “shrink” space for cars

While primary school hopes new bike lane could encourage more children to safely cycle in, local politicians have expressed concerns the road will be narrowed and traffic slowed

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 11:54

Government abandons proposal to double e-bike power to 500W after negative response from the industry

Return of 'twist and go' throttle e-bikes also rejected

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 11:42

“Like they were tipped off that our address has expensive bikes”: Olympic cyclist’s home raided by burglars, with doorbell recording suggesting they “had very specific information”

Cannondale Synapse and Giant TT frame taken in burglary, a Ring doorbell capturing footage of the burglars looking for bikes in a way that suggests "it was premeditated"

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 09:59

“It’s my town too, and I want a cycle lane”: Campaigner calls for “de-normalisation of cars” and slams anti-cycling opposition over “a handful of parking spaces” – but ex-racing cyclist says “I never liked bike lanes”; Froome 2026? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the mornings are getting brighter bit by bit, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your midweek helping of all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 09:52

Brian Cookson at 2013 Junior World Track Championships

“Can you imagine any retailer of any other product getting away with that?” Ex-UCI president Brian Cookson uses baked beans analogy to hit out at “outrageous and incompetent” Warner Bros. Discovery for “trying to kill cycling for British customers”

Beanz Meanz Heinz, but TNT means… no cycling, at least according to former British Cycling chief Cookson

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 18:28

Rare gold Aurum Magma among multiple bikes stolen in latest professional raid on bike shop, after four “Mission Impossible-style” burglary attempts last year left police questioning “inside job”

Multiple bikes stolen in latest break-in at shop that last year raised the alarm about burglars' brazen reconnaissance, cutting through ceilings and walls, and crawling across floors to avoid setting off alarms

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 18:13

Birkenhead to Liscard active travel plans

Cycling “misinformation” blamed for “aggressive, vocal minority” opposing major cycle lane plans, as Tory councillor accused of spreading rumours to alarm residents about “cycle chaos”

Plan for 28 new cycle lanes being undermined by falsehoods that have been "repeatedly pushed for years", councillor suggests in call to listen to "silent majority" over outspoken "naysayers"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 16:28

Wallet-friendlier wheels and bib tight triumphs: a super six of top cycling products from Gorewear, Hunt, Scribe, Galibier, Assos + Lezyne

This month's small but perfectly formed list includes wheels, winter bib tights, a nifty little light set and some sensibly-priced sunnies

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 12:41

Near Miss of the Day 920: “This was a typical ‘Oh look a cyclist, I must pass them’ without any thought for the situation”

Driver's impatient "must get in front" overtake of cyclist lands them police warning letter for "inconsiderate" manoeuvre

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 12:26

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! Two spots on a stunning four-day Italian cycling holiday with Sportive Breaks

If beaches, rolling hills, gravel roads and the best cycling Tuscany has to offer sounds like the perfect weekend, then we've got a cracking prize to give away thanks to the good people at Sportive Breaks

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 12:00

Chichester Dutch-Style roundabout (Jubb Consulting Engineers)

Property developer pays for £950,000 Dutch-style cycling roundabout to prioritise cyclists and improve safety… but furious locals still claim “nightmare” project is “wasting” taxes

One resident even claimed the roundabout had already caused two crashes... despite it not yet being open and still surrounded by roadworks — although others have argued "it's not costing the public purse" and moaning residents should "give it a chance"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 10:57

Magdalen Bridge, Oxford and Oxford Mail Facebook question

“Take the red lights away, they don’t use them either!” Drivers urge council to “get rid” of city’s cycle lanes – but others ask, “What bike lanes?” and complain about having to pass cyclists safely in bizarre anti-cycling bingo + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, where Ryan Mallon will be bringing you all the latest cycling news, views, and some of the usual silliness, too

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 10:17