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Council insists controversial cycling fines in Birmingham city centre will only target “dangerous, careless or inconsiderate” riders, but campaigners continue to criticise “waste of paper” PSPO

Month on from council promising any order would not be a "ban on cycling", controversial plan appears to soften to continue to allow safe riding — but campaigners argue "no need" and PSPO still fails to address root cause of issues

Tue, Dec 24, 2024 13:24

Close pass campaign in York Region, Ontario

“Santa, this is my Christmas wish”: Eight-year-old asks for “all street users to be a good Grinch” in letter to bike lane-ripping Canadian city mayor; Lance Armstrong’s old boss says UCI chief “capable of selling his own mother” + more on the live blog

We’re there — almost there! So until the jingle bells are at your doorstep, you’ve got Adwitiya and his one last road.cc live blog before Christmas to keep you company

Tue, Dec 24, 2024 10:09

Kids riding BMX bikes (by Eli Christman on Flickr, licensed by CC BY 2.0)

Planned bike track will lead to noise, traffic, parking issues, anti-social behaviour, and “more children cycling through park”, say angry residents

Local cyclists, however, have argued that the proposed pump track will reduce anti-social behaviour and promote “exercise and well-being” for young people

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 17:36

Fabian Cancellara drops Tom Boonen, 2010 Tour of Flanders

“I’ll keep my thoughts to myself”: Tom Boonen fuels Cancellara motor doping rumours (again) and claims “angry, grim” Lance Armstrong ignored him for years – but former US Postal boss tells Belgian to “shut up”

Speaking to a Belgian cycling podcast, the classics legend claimed he noticed several “weird” things about his Swiss rival’s 2010 Tour of Flanders win, and said Lance Armstrong responded to his US Postal exit with “Good luck, you’ll need it”

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 15:56

Nothing screams Christmas like actions cams, super fat slicks and a Wahoo that’s eaten too many mince pies! Five Cool Things coming soon to road.cc

As well as the supersized Wahoo Elemnt Ace, we're also currently testing three action cameras, a recycled wheelset from Hunt, 36mm slick tyres and a "revolutionary portable tool"

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 14:10

Violent bike thief who bit cyclist’s nose in shocking “unprovoked” attack handed four-year sentence

The cyclist said he is still “in shock” following the assault, which took place on a busy city centre street after the attacker grabbed his bike and shouted, “Do you know who the f*** I am?”

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 12:15

Worcester bike bus (Bike Worcester on TikTok)

“What an odd thing to say” goes cycling: Motorists call for “road tax” and claim “roads are for cars” as predicted in response to viral TikTok trend video of kids cycling to school; Van der Poel returns to cyclocross; Darth Pogačar + more on the live blog

Welcome to another new week’s live blog! Adwitiya’s got his Santa hat on and Quality Street by his desk this Monday…

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 10:47

Canyon recalls some e-MTB batteries – says it’s “on track to have a solution by February”

Partial refund of bike’s purchase price now available

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 09:40

Cat Ferguson crash, Hulst UCI cyclocross World Cup, 2024

British star Cat Ferguson escapes serious injury after shocking crash on “dangerous” descent at UCI cyclocross World Cup

The 18-year-old junior world champion was treated at the bottom of the infamously steep downhill section in Hulst before being taken to hospital, and will miss the remaining races over Christmas, her Movistar team confirmed

Sun, Dec 22, 2024 12:39

Check out these €390 3D-printed titanium bottle cages, plus aero pedal covers, MAAP enters the WorldTour, Chris King’s $300 headsets that’ll “survive the next asteroid strike” + more

All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Alpitude, MAAP, Chris King, Gobik, Oxford and more

Sat, Dec 21, 2024 12:00

Tadej Pogačar sets Strava Coll de Rates KOM, December 2024

“His training’s started well”: Tadej Pogačar obliterates famous Strava KOM – with help of lightning-fast UAE Team Emirates train – during 205km, five-and-a-half-hour winter ride

Be afraid, be very afraid… The world champion’s rivals will be quaking in their boots after Pogačar put in a monstrous ride on the Coll de Rates, one of cycling’s benchmark KOMs, to beat the previous record by 17 seconds

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 17:48

Diversion route for cyclists outside flats and school, Edgeley

Bike diversion route will send cyclists into “crowds of kids and parents” on “mud path” outside school, as councillor claims funding for new safe cycle lane has “disappeared”

The bike path’s lack of progress has sparked safety fears, after the route was proposed as a diversion for cyclists due to an upcoming roundabout closure

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 16:08

Jan-Willem van Schip DQ’d from elimination race, 2024 track world championships (BBC)

Track cyclist banned for a month for “indecent” behaviour after swearing and showing officials the middle finger following disqualification for “dangerous” close pass during world championship race

Jan-Willem van Schip was accused of directing “insults, threats, and inappropriate behaviour” at officials after he was relegated while in medal contention during a chaotic elimination race at the track world championships

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 13:57

Shinfield Road cycle lane puddle, Reading (Councillor Rob White)

Cyclist almost hit by driver while swerving to avoid massive puddle on “unfinished, dangerous” bike lane

The drainage issues on the supposedly ‘protected’ cycle lane – previously described as a “good initiative badly implemented” – have been raised by cyclists throughout 2024, with the council promising to carry out works in the new year

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 12:37

Owner of custom bike specialists Spoon and WyndyMilla enters liquidation, after falling demand and rising costs put business in “impossible position”

“This is an incredibly sad day for everyone involved,” Spoon Group director Andy Carr said, describing the bespoke bike company’s liquidation as “necessary” but “wholly regrettable”

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 10:26

“I think it’s time”: Chris Froome says 2025 could “potentially” be his last season and suggests retiring at Vuelta would be a “nice way to close the circle”; UN Road Safety Ambassador Tadej Pogačar using phone on the bike?! + more on the live blog

One more day before we’re finally into X-Mas week… Adwitiya’s your live blog host this Friday with all the cycling news, views and reaction

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 10:17

Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 30 Riding-3

Rocky Mountain restructures to avoid bankruptcy

But continues as usual.

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 09:12

Three masked moped-riding teenagers arrested after “horrifying” series of attacks on cyclists

Police have identified 13 incidents this month which saw cyclists pushed from their bikes, leaving one with a broken collarbone, while a woman was sexually assaulted by the moped attackers

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 17:13

Tree cut down on Ringwood Road during cycle lane works, Poole

“Is that the tree repeatedly struck by passing vehicles?” Fuming residents slam “eco-vandalism” as bike lane project sees 10 trees cut down “all for the odd cyclist” – but locals ridicule “nature-loving car drivers mourning tree loss”

After motorists claimed the new cycle lane project was “anything but green”, the council said the trees have “overgrown the available space” and obstructed the footpath

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 15:30

Cyclist riding past Belfast cycle lane blocked by parked cars for government cycle to work video

Allowing taxis in bus lanes over Christmas a “huge step backwards” that will “put cyclists at risk”, say cycling campaigners

Cyclists say “clogging up bus lanes with more drivers”, as part of attempts to ease congestion in Belfast, will “risk making things even worse” in a city with a “serious lack of safe cycle routes”

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 11:59

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line

“Notice how there are no cycle lanes to blame traffic on”: Claims “absolute joke” bike lane causing “gridlock” rubbished by campaigners’ old video; Brompton recalls G Line; Could airbags be the solution to cycling’s crash dangers? + more on the live blog

Four more live blogs until Christmas... Dan Alexander is on duty for this one, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction and much more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 09:28

GT Grade Carbon Expert – head tube badge.jpg

GT Bicycles to pause new releases and lay off staff, but iconic American brand not shutting down and “will continue to sell bikes”

The decision has been taken by GT’s parent company Pon Holdings — also the owner of brands like Cannondale, Cervélo, and more — just months after it expanded its team from eight to 23 employees

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 19:17

Cyclists with cakes and Prosecco for cycle lane builders

Cake by the bike lane: Cyclists bring cake, mince pies and non-alcoholic Prosecco to thank workers for building new segregated cycle lane

“We recently had a small celebration,” said a local cycling campaign whose members surprised the contractors and councillors to show their appreciation

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 17:00

New York may introduce e-bike number plates and registration

Legislation would also affect e-scooters, as well as Citi e-bikes and e-scooters used by food delivery drivers

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 15:02

Labour mayor Chris Cooke and Conservative mayor Ben Houcham celebrate removal of Middlesbrough cycle lane, Linthorpe Road (Tees Valley Combined Authority)

“It’s a bad example still lingering around”: Plans to scrap “unpopular” cycle lane unanimously approved by council, as mayor aims to bring “credibility” to active travel initiatives

The removal plans for one of the most controversial cycle lanes in the UK has seen “drawn-out delays” and caused political spats between rival Labour and Conservative mayors

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 13:12