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Wire strung across Adelaide bike path (Google Maps)

Wire strung across popular bike path causes two “serious” crashes ahead of Tour Down Under, days after police chief urged “extra level of vigilance” on roads due to “abundance of cyclists” around pro races

Professional teams and cycling fans in Adelaide for WorldTour races urged to be vigilant after group ride injured and bikes "severely damaged" when they hit wire at 35km/h, a second incident causing "extensive damage" to a female rider's bike this morning

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 12:24

Green Oil criticised for “really poor taste” Sir Chris Hoy posts

Bike maintenance brand criticised for “really poor taste” video linking Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

Green Oil faces backlash over "disgraceful" social media posts asking: "Did Sir Chris Hoy get cancer from PTFE bike lubricant exposure?"

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 10:52

Police crackdown on cyclists in York LTN

“Tell drivers to get off their phones and stop driving in cycle lanes”: Police slammed for targeting cyclists on LTN one-way street; “Children more important than empty bike lanes”; No Tour for Pidcock; Cyclocross coverage “farce” + more on the live blog

It may be a dark and gloomy Monday in mid-January, but the road racing season is almost here (so the summer must be close too) and Ryan Mallon’s back to brighten up the start of your week with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 10:02

Drone Brompton Drone: War in Ukraine delays folding bike brand’s new e-bike launch – because supplier was busy building drones for British Army

“It was making stuff for drones, and they needed a lot of drones, and therefore we got bumped down the list”

Sun, Jan 12, 2025 14:10

Is this smart handlebar the future of cycling tech? Plus some “next level” wheels and colourful tyres to upgrade your Brompton, baby Tour de France bodysuits + loads more

All the hottest new tech from Flite, Silca, Torq, Trek, Miche, Cycling Souvenirs, Goodyear and Light Bicycle

Sat, Jan 11, 2025 12:00

Bike thief stopped in London by security guard

“There was a lot of blood”: Cyclist lauds “absolute hero” security guard attacked with angle grinder while fending off bike thief

“I’m going to buy him a mug with a chocolate egg in it. I’m going to get ‘best security in the world’ written on it”

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 16:42

Road tax for cyclists? Switzerland considers taxing cyclists to fund bike lanes, as politician asks: “Are we going to charge children too?”

The tax, currently being weighed up by the Swiss roads authority, could comprise a physical or digital tax disc for cyclists, an annual fee, or a surcharge while purchasing a bike. But campaigners say “absurd” proposal “pits motorists against cyclists”

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 15:14

Locals support ban on “malicious” cycling in town centres where police claim cyclists “rifle through” – but cyclists call for clampdown on “speeding vehicles” and worry PSPO could target safe cycling

Some respondents to the council’s “nuisance” cycling consultation also argued that any ban on anti-social cyclists should be followed by the introduction of safe bike routes in the towns

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 11:59

Remco Evenepoel, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

“It feels like twenty trucks have run over it”: Remco Evenepoel reveals “difficult to accept” shoulder injury after ‘dooring’ crash, as “his condition is getting worse while everyone else is improving”; Pidcock in Q36.5 colours + more on the live blog

Equipped with the fearsome trio of gloves, socks and a winter hat, Adwitiya is ready to face an equally fearsome chill this Friday and bring all the latest cycling news, reaction and heartwarming (or hopefully, just warming) videos

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 10:33

Peter Sagan, Michael Rasmussen, and Nicolas Roche in dancing competitions

“My dancing idol is Patrick Swayze”: Peter Sagan signs up for Strictly Slovakia – but how have other pro cyclists who swapped their bikes for the ballroom fared?

The retired three-time world champion says the offer to take part in Let’s Dance “came at the right time”. But will the former classics star be looking forward to the Quick-Step for once? Or will he prefer the Paso Doble to the Passo dello Stelvio?

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 18:31

Factor issued cease-and-desist letter from Colombian steel bike brand over “misleading and confusing” Scarab design

Scarab has called on Factor to stop using the name and beetle logo as part of promotional materials for its new Ostro Vam colour scheme, claiming that customers have assumed the launch marks a collaboration between the two brands

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 16:23

Brompton Ashford proposed factory (picture credit Hollaway Studios) 01.jpg

New £100m “car-free” Brompton factory set for green light – despite bike brand’s profits collapsing by over 99%

If the project, which has already been delayed by two years, is approved by councillors next week, it will then be sent to housing secretary Angela Rayner, due to concerns that the factory poses a flood risk

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 13:24

BBC Panorama – Adrian Chiles looking at e-bikes

Bicycle Association formally complains to BBC over Adrian Chiles’ e-bike Panorama “misrepresentation”, claiming episode “unjustifiably damaged” legal e-bike industry

The cycle industry organisation said the programme conflated e-bikes with “illegal e-motorbikes”, lacked balance, and “failed to properly inform the public”

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 11:28

Cyclist who “refuses to give kudos on Strava for indoor rides” sparks lively online discussion about winter training; More BBC Panorama “attacking” e-bikes reaction; Wout van Aert cheered on by butchers wins cycling pic of the year + more on the live blog

It's another freezing cold one out there, join Dan Alexander by the live blog fire and keep warm with a round-up of all the cycling news, reaction, silliness and more this Thursday

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 09:33

Councillors say “community is at breaking point” due to road closures for popular multi-day triathlon as route changes proposed — but some locals say event is a “lifeline to our village economy”

“It’s an unfortunate change at a time when we’re grappling with tough circumstances,” said a local whose village is to be excluded from the new route of the Long Course Weekend Wales

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 18:40

SRAM patent proposes “universal brake mount” designs to eliminate disc brake rub and “improve braking performance”

Patent filed by components giant suggests new design would offer "improved performance, improved safety, and reduced weight and cost"

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 17:23

Raleigh suffers £30 million loss in 2023 despite sales increasing by 3.5%, with “material uncertainty” potentially casting “significant doubt” over business – but directors claim iconic British brand is in “strong position”

The British bike manufacturer was reported to be dependent on “non withdrawal of existing funding and additional financial support” from parent company Accell Group, which itself posted a loss of €390 million in 2023

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 16:33

Tadej Pogačar’s coaches use Tour de France rivals as motivation in training clip (UAE Team Emirates, TikTok)

“Vingegaard and Remco, they’re dropping you!” Tadej Pogačar’s coaches use Tour de France rivals as motivation in training clip; Wout van Aert stopped by MVDP-loving sheep – but not by flooded bike path; Nike returns to cycling + more on the live blog

It’s so… so… cold. But luckily for you, Ryan Mallon has braved the freezing conditions to bring you the latest cycling news, views, and funny videos on the Wednesday live blog. If he can work out how to type while wearing gloves, that is…

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 09:55

$150,000 prize purse announced for Gravel Burn stage race

Gravel Burn has announced the wealthiest prize purse yet in gravel racing

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 09:16

New York’s e-bike battery swap scheme means delivery riders no longer have to charge at home

Trial participants say public battery charging makes them not just safer but more productive too

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 20:15

Silvertown Tunnel bike bus plans (Transport for London)

“Ridiculous” bike bus through controversial new tunnel to cost £2m, as cycling campaign says “greenwashing” project “won’t help” cyclists

Cyclists have criticised Transport for London's plan to shuttle riders through the new Silvertown Tunnel via a bus rather than providing an active travel route, while there are also concerns about the tunnel encouraging car use and increasing pollution

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 16:53

Boundary Way Dutch-style roundabout project

“First-of-its-kind” cycling roundabout will improve safety and reduce congestion, council promises… but outraged residents claim it will “undoubtedly disrupt our lives in significant ways” and “cause carnage”

While council bosses hope the "Dutch-style design" will "increase access, improve health and air quality, and reduce congestion", some residents have launched a petition protesting months of roadworks and "the whole of Hemel gridlocked"

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 13:09

Cowling Brow, Chorley: fire hydrant from coroner’s inquiry pictured

“The defect remained in the road and dangerous”: Cyclist’s death prompts coroner to question water company’s ‘reliance on third parties to report issues’, after crash caused by sunken fire hydrant

Coroner to write to United Utilities and raise "concerns" about how long it took for the defect to be repaired and whether water provider is too reliant on the public reporting issues

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 11:12

“30 minutes of Adrian Chiles gaslighting”: Cyclists accuse BBC of “attacking” e-bikes in “fishy, fearmongering” Panorama episode “littered with misinformation and bias”; Geraint Thomas leaves free beer on footpath… but it’s BrewDog + more on the live blog

It’s another bitterly cold Tuesday, but fortunately Ryan Mallon’s still in the live blog hotseat, wrapped up and ready to go with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 10:07

Second-hand converted e-bike combined with generic charger caused explosion that destroyed family home days before Christmas

The converted second-hand e-bike's battery exploded, destroying a family home just before Christmas

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 09:27