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“Very enraged” driver who “used car as weapon” to ram cyclist and cause serious injuries jailed for 44 months

Craig McComb was charged with attempted murder but convicted on an assault charge, the driver having blared his horn and stopped abruptly in front of the 67-year-old victim moments before ramming him from his bike

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 15:16

“Intimidating behaviour” sees police called to cycle lane consultation, as council cancels next event to “protect members of staff involved”

Even before the public consultation, residents "outraged by having to walk an extra few yards from their car" had been accused of "trying to stoke fear and opposition" against a major cycle lane project in the town

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 12:22

Harry MacFarlane’s British hill climb championships bike, 2024

Rim brakes, pints of Guinness, and “F*** the UCI” frame graffiti: How to win the British hill climb championships (and prove rim brakes ain’t dead!); Mathieu van der Poel races rally driver – and wins; Ineos “in bits”, says Wiggins + more on the live blog

The clocks have gone back and it’s the start of a brand new, slightly more wintery week on the live blog, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense before it starts to get dark

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 10:17

Sir Chris Hoy’s “brave” terminal cancer revelation prompts near sevenfold increase in prostate cancer advice searches, says NHS

The six-time Olympic champion says the “massive increase” in men seeking advice has “been a huge comfort to us, to know that hopefully many lives could be saved by early testing”

Sun, Oct 27, 2024 13:13

Dare releases “beast of pure speed” aero bike first seen at Tour de France, with framesets starting at £4,000; plus Rapha’s new print, a £600 aero skinsuit, curiously-shaped wheels + loads more

All the hottest new tech from the week that was, including Cinelli, Rapha, Dare, Rule 28, Ron Wheels and others

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 10:59

What’s going on with these bizarre £4 eBay toe warmers for cyclists?

Just when you think you've seen it all...

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 17:22

‘Russian Army’ cycling team takes part in African stage race despite UCI ban, as governing body pulls event from international calendar and launches disciplinary action for inviting banned squad

The CSKA Moscow team took part in today’s first stage of the nine-day Tour du Faso, despite the UCI warning the race organisers against their participation

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 17:17

Is this the more environmentally-friendly cycling waterproof we’ve been waiting for? A first ride in the new Santini Magic rain jacket

One of the new breed of PFAS-free waterproofs as cycling moves away from products such as Gore's Shakedry, the Magic uses Polartec's recycled polyester membrane tech

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 16:49

James May after charity cycle (James May, Twitter)

James May forced to complete charity cycle in car after “busting wrist” in bike crash – and drives into bollard

“At my age, this sort of thing takes much longer to heal,” the former Top Gear presenter said after falling off his bike near Hammersmith Bridge

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 14:59

Halfords says new premium bike range is a hit – but cycling market remains challenging following “UK’s wettest spring since 1986”

Despite the continuing headwinds facing the cycling industry, Halfords says its “controlling the controllables” strategy is going to plan

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 12:36

Estarli’s new e20.X has an automatic gearbox and is their lightest e-folder yet

The e20.X costs less than £2k and weighs under 15kg (without the battery)

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 12:11

2024 Tour de France jersey winners Zac Williams/SWpix.com

No Tour de France on ITV from 2026 as Eurosport becomes exclusive UK broadcaster

It looks like free-to-air coverage of the world’s biggest cycling race will be no more after the 2025 editions of the Tour de France, as Warner Bros. Discovery announced exclusive coverage until “at least 2030”

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 09:46

Tour de France 2024 podium Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel (ASO/Billy Ceusters)

“Putting cycling behind a paywall isn’t how to grow the sport”: Fans react to “awful, disgraceful” news of ITV losing Tour de France broadcast rights, Does Pogačar lack morals for signing bumper new contract with UAE Team Emirates? + more on the live blog

Another dark, damp morning, but hey, just one more day till we can ride off into the (hopefully sunnier) weekend! In the meantime, Adwitiya’s your host for the day with all the latest cycling news and views

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 08:55

Taxi driver avoids assault conviction for pushing cyclist who called him a “p***k” after dangerous close pass – because judge said driver was “taken aback by bad language”

Eamon Judge, who was fined €300 for careless driving, said he felt “intimidated” after the cyclist “belted” his car during the close pass, which forced the rider to swerve out of the way

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 17:42

Linthorpe Road cycle lane set to be removed in Middlesbrough (Tees Valley Combined Authority)

Controversial cycle lane “will close a whole load of businesses and cost jobs” claims mayor, as rival mayors clash over delays to infrastructure’s removal

After previously uniting to scrap the cycle lane, the scene of a series of injuries to pedestrians and cyclists, Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has now claimed that Middlesbrough Council want to keep the infrastructure amid a funding spat

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 14:59

“You’ve really got to expect the unexpected”: Driving instructor says “chaotic, distracting” new roundabout with cycle lanes, 36 traffic lights, and coloured surfaces has “too much to look at”

The new signalised roundabout has been dubbed “obscene”, “a birthday cake”, and “Blackpool Illuminations” by disgruntled motorists – but cyclists say people of all ages and abilities can now navigate the junction safely

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 12:22

Cyclist in London cycle lane with bollards – copyright Simon MacMichael

Court of Appeal to reconsider ruling on cycle funding cuts in England, with judge citing “real prospect of success”

The appeal could help “hardwire stability” for sustained cycling funding in England, the Transport Action Network says

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 09:05

Luca Brecel wants to swap snooker for Ironman (Instagram/Eurosport)

“People think it’s a joke but I’m serious”: Top snooker pro to swap century breaks for disc brakes, wants to compete in Ironman by 2028… and he’s jetting back to Mallorca during tournaments to train on his bike + more on the live blog

With all your news, reaction, silliness and more on this sunny Thursday, Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty as the weekend countdown begins

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 08:26

Cycle lane along A91, between St Andrews and Guardbridge

Cyclists launch petition to improve “unsafe, unacceptable” narrow cycle lane, with fears strong winds could blow cyclists into 50mph+ oncoming traffic or down a steep bank

A report from the council has suggested widening or realigning the cycle lane for a long-term solution, making access to private lands an “almost certainty”

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 16:55

Head Street cycle lane, Colchester (Essex Highways)

Local High Steward blames congestion on new “cycle-only” traffic light on bike lane which services “very few cyclists”… but data shows over 400 cyclists using it every day, with cycling levels continuing to rise

The former Lib Dem MP said that cyclists should manually activate the light on the controversial bike lane, however the council said that it will continue to run automatically so “no one goes undetected and gets stuck on a red light”

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 14:55

Britain’s only UCI-sanctioned one-day race to return for 2025, after battling financial pressures that “could have ended the race forever”

The CiCLE Classic, Britain’s own version of Paris-Roubaix, will mark its 20th anniversary next year after being abandoned due to heavy rain and flooding in 2024

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 11:08

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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 10:57

RideLondon was cancelled? Hold my Foster’s: Aussie sportive called off an hour before start – because traffic firm didn’t show up after getting dates wrong; Ineos “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”; “Gibberish” safety stats + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s still quite sunny (hooray!), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on your middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 09:17

Decathlon’s electric family cargo bike can carry up to four kids

Btwin Velocargo F900E has a host of nifty features, but you may struggle to get your hands on one

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 08:39

Shocking attack on cyclist in south London

Shocking footage of cyclist pushed into parked car by masked motorbike rider

Incident reportedly happened on Monday evening in south London, the person who pushed the cyclist off their bike filming and posting it online

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 16:52