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Protester blocks London to Brighton charity bike ride… after missing Father’s Day plans because of “chaotic” road closures

Police called after disgruntled local blames charity ride for him missing Father's Day celebrations, prompting impromptu pelican crossing protest — but event organisers point out "as much notice as possible" given to residents and businesses

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 10:35

Looking to escape the UK this year? Here are ten great summer biking holiday destinations

Steve takes a look at some of the best places across the globe to ride your bike

Sun, Jun 08, 2025 12:00

Police tape off grass bank in Baschurch village hall grounds used by young cyclists

“God forbid children get outside and have fun”: Police slammed for taping off grass ‘ramp’ used by young cyclists, amid concerns over anti-social behaviour, damage, and near misses with drivers

“There are areas that are safe for cyclists that will not cause damage or distress to members of the public,” said the police, who warned they will “deal proactively with any offenders”

Fri, May 16, 2025 11:20

“No plans” to save free-to-air Tour de France coverage, as fan behind dismissed petition asks: “Does the government truly care about growing cycling?”

Responding to a petition calling for the Tour to be made a ‘Category A’ sporting event in the UK, the government said it “recognises concerns” but noted that broadcasting rights are “ultimately a commercial decision”

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 13:20

Bikes stolen from Jasper Stuyven’s wife during Paris-Roubaix trip, but dismissive police say: “Welcome to Roubaix”

While watching the women's race their car was broken into and bikes, a laptop and bags stolen

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 10:30

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission first ride review

T-Type tech has come to a cable-actuated drivetrain. Here are our early impressions.

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 14:00

Cyclist next to an LTN planter, Hackney, London

Council workers embroiled in bitter LTN row offered wellbeing day off after “relentless hostility and anger” from residents opposing decision to “bulldoze through” plans for low traffic neighbourhood

Anti-LTN campaigners said the public meeting was a “fiasco” but admitted that the conduct of some attendees was “bordering on abuse”, leaving councillors “in tears”

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 16:49

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

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

Cyclists “increasingly fearful” after death of “very experienced” rider in collision, as police increase patrols and urge near miss reporting to “deter dangerous driving and protect cyclists”

A 74-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision in January, prompting questions about a lack of safe cycling infrastructure and the police's approach to protecting vulnerable road users from dangerous driving

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 13:11