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Chris Froome, 2024 Arctic Race of Norway (ARN/Aurelien Vialatte)

“It’s a fantastic pension scheme”: Chris Froome branded “the worst signing in cycling history” and a “half-time clown” by former pro after “undignified, meagre” season; Froome admits “I’m not looking for victories” + more on the live blog

The weather may not currently know what it’s playing at, but at least Ryan Mallon (kind of) does, and he’s here for another daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 11:10

Female cyclist in london red coat on steel road bike -copyright Simon MacMichael

“Those who don’t see themselves may feel cycling is not for them”: Images of cyclists lack diversity and focus on cycling as leisure rather than transport, researchers suggest

Analysis commissioned by climate charity suggests images of cyclists not representative, as group argues: "We simply cannot afford to exclude many people from choosing cycling as an alternative form of transport"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 16:07

Build safe cycling routes to help people ditch cars for local journeys, urges senior doctor “redressing balance” of city’s “polarised” cycling ban debate

Dr Jonathan Leach OBE says if he could prescribe exercise it "would be one of the most effective drugs", the Worcester-based doctor trying to "redress the balance" of "so much negativity locally" from those "vehemently anti-cycling"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 15:00

Police & Crime Commissioner defends under-fire force accused of “astonishing victim blaming” by cycling campaign group, after officers raised concerns that installing more bike parking is “not ideal” and could cause “bigger increase in crime”

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber insisted the stance "isn't victim blaming" and argued the concern was simply stating that "if the plans go ahead they should be designed with crime prevention in mind"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 11:00

A103, Haringey, London (Google Street View) and Telegrah article

“Nasty” anti-cycling activists accused of “drumming up hate for safety measures” after claiming new bike lane will make heavily congested road already lined with cars “an open air gas chamber”; Cav’s retirement plans; GB changes + more on the live blog

The days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of cycling news about – and Ryan Mallon’s here again to keep you up to date on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:49

eBay’s banning private e-bike sales – but how well will it police its “eligible business sellers”?

Electrical Safety First says marketplaces should be legally obligated to take “reasonable steps” to ensure products sold via their sites are safe

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:16

Lorry driver who killed Davide Rebellin jailed for four years

Sentence one year short of the five-year term prosecutors in Italy had sought for the German lorry driver

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 16:48

Kristian Blummenfelt, Norwegian triathlete (credit: Kristian Blummenfelt on Facebook)

“Too large gap in payment” blamed for scuppering triathlon star Kristian Blummenfelt’s ambitious plan to win Tour de France by 2028, as coach rues “disadvantage of being the world’s best triathlete”

2020 Olympic champion's coach was outspoken in their desire to focus on cycling full time, the triathlete with highest ever recorded VO2 max reportedly rejecting an initial approach from a team because they let riders enjoy a "few beers" after the Tour

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 15:47

Sick of duck-walking around in cycling shoes? The barefoot-style sock/shoes said to be ideal for bikepacking adventures, plus cool stuff from Uvex, Lezyne, Topeak + Coospo

In our latest round-up of cool things we're currently testing, we have an AI-powered rear brake light, sock shoes, and lots more cycling accessories

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 12:53

“A bike lane doesn’t close a village”: Dame Sarah Storey defends cycle lane blamed for “ruining business” and “killing village”, calls shops closing “a coincidence, not an unexpected consequence”

Traders say scheme has hit business and left "nowhere to park", even though the project saw 80 new off-road spaces created, Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner instead pointing to the cost of living crisis and impact of the pandemic

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 11:46

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists “horrified” by Iain Duncan Smith’s Telegraph column suggesting “dangerous cyclists should be driven off our roads”, as Conservative MP accused of ignoring main road safety issues in latest call for stricter legislation

The former Tory leader believes existing legislation around cycling "is clearly out of date", but has been accused of playing into "culture wars" and deliberately ignoring other road safety issues which cause far more deaths and serious injuries

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 10:18

Tom Pidcock, 2024 Tour of Britain (Elliot Keen/British Cycling/via SWpix.com)

“People around Tom Pidcock don’t help,” says Geraint Thomas, as 2018 Tour de France winner weighs in on Ineos deselection “bull****”; Cyclocross wheel stamp response to “dirty” insults, claims Iserbyt; Subtly terrible cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… The road cycling season’s over, so settle down for some dodgy cycling infrastructure, cyclocross shenanigans, and transfer gossip on the first live blog of the week/winter with Ryan Mallon (though the weather’s not too bad, which is nice)

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 08:37

Cycle ergometry study for critically ill patients

Cycle your way out of hospital: In-bed cycling for critically ill patients found to reduce intensive care stays and improve physical function

According to new rehabilitation research, patients in the intensive care unit who cycled while in bed spent 1.5 fewer days in hospital than those who didn’t

Sun, Oct 13, 2024 12:39

“Perfect” handlebar will be cycling’s “biggest aero advancement” in 2025, claim creators… plus the £200 Ineos-approved recovery socks, a new social media app for cyclists + more

All the hottest new tech that has caught our eye this week, including new wheels, a bicycle pump "revolution", "game-changing" socks used by Ineos Grenadiers and GB Olympians + loads more

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 11:00

Cyclist suffers broken arm after car passenger shoved him off bike in latest shocking unprovoked attack from moving vehicle

The assault in North Yorkshire is the latest in an increasingly long list of attacks on cyclists by car passengers in the UK this year

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 16:17

Cyclists can’t reach proposed active travel route due to town centre bike ban, as “crazy” plans slammed as “white elephant” that will not benefit cycling

“A toucan crossing, by definition, is for pedestrians and cyclists. But there is no way of actually cycling to get there”

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 15:17

Specialized Vado SL 2 Carbon is an “ultra-premium” e-bike… but we can’t help but insult it

Brand’s SL 1.2 mid-motor combines with carbon frame to keep weight to a minimum

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 13:25

“If he’d stayed in his lane, I would have seen him”: Pavement parking taxi driver banned for injuring cyclist after pulling out without indicating – but barrister blames cyclist’s poor “lane discipline” for crash

Stephen Bennett was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £790, but insisted the collision “wouldn’t have happened if the cyclist had come round the roundabout the proper way”

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 12:12

“Tell me you’re leaving Ineos without telling me that you’re leaving Ineos”: Tom Pidcock “deselected” by team for Il Lombardia; Cyclists slam “unfair” Cycle to Work scheme; UCI to fine cyclocross riders for littering on course + more on the live blog

It’s the end of the week and Adwitiya’s on the chillier-than-usual hot seat to steer this Friday’s live blog in the direction of all the latest cycling news, views and more

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 09:12

London cyclists (Ayad Hendy via Unsplash)

Conservative government “pursued poisonous culture wars” between cyclists and drivers, says new transport secretary – as Labour vows to “take back streets” for all road users

Louise Haigh was responding to a question from Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse, who argued “road safety is one of the main reasons why young people do not cycle”

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 08:35

Cyclists in London (image: Tomek Baginski on Unsplash)

“Unfair” Cycle to Work scheme “problems” need to be addressed, admits government minister

According to Sustrans, two million people across the UK on low incomes or in unemployment, who can’t access Cycle to Work, are “effectively excluded” from cycling and exposed to the “dangers of transport poverty”

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 16:13

Mark Cavendish set to race for final time as a professional in November at Tour de France Singapore Criterium, organisers ASO confirm

The former world champion will bow out of the sport racing alongside Chris Froome, Vincenzo Nibali, and Primož Roglič at the exhibition events, after winning his record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win in July

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 14:58

RideLondon-Essex route 2024 with impact of Silvertown Tunnel opening

RideLondon “hiatus” for 2025 due to opening of “car use-encouraging” tunnel, suggests FOI request, after London’s walking and cycling commissioner objected to closure of new tunnel for cycling event as “absolute no”

The popular sportive’s pre-existing route would have required the all-day closure of the controversial Silvertown Tunnel, newly published correspondence has revealed, but organisers insist there were “a multitude of reasons” for RideLondon’s cancellation

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 12:12

Near Miss of the Day 918: No further action taken for “pretty scary” close pass on cyclist

Police force suggests cyclist could have moved into his left, despite seemingly conflicting advice in Highway Code

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 08:52

Amanda Holden Big Ride to Work charity cycle (Heart Radio)

“I found a crack in the market and filled it”: Bum Butter cycling chamois cream enjoys “dream” spike in sales… after Amanda Holden gave brand a shout-out ahead of charity cycle; Shimano ‘crankgate’ rumbles on + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog... Dan Alexander will be doing your updates today, in between sulking about how dark and cold it's getting and longing for those summer rides back

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 08:21