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“You wouldn’t see cyclists doing that!” Driver slammed for single file cows video, claiming “they’re better than any cyclist”; Q36.5 unleashes ‘Condom’ jacket; Van der Poel for Ironman?; Jonas eyes Giro; Gigante’s 190km Zwift ride + more on the live blog

Plans for new cycleway stalled as police warn it will “exacerbate” off-road motorbike “nuisance” issues

The plans for a new cycleway have been stalled, as police and residents object, believing they will increase anti-social behaviour, worsen motorcycle nuisance, and erode green space. The plans for the new pathway, near Clarendon Road in Thornaby, North Yorkshire, included twin tracks with a green strip in between them, lighting, landscaping, and tree planting. Council officers initially approved the … Read more

Struggling with cold, wet feet on your rides? Check out our selection of the best cycling overshoes to keep your toes toasty whatever the weather

Riding in cold weather can be challenging, and wet and frozen feet certainly won’t make things any easier. Your feet, right in the line of spray generated by the front wheel (especially without mudguards), can suffer more than any other body part. The best cycling overshoes, designed to protect your feet from the weather, are a … Read more

Hunt 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide Wheelset

Councillor admits that “accident hotspot” roundabout had not been identified as needing “priority attention” until cyclist killed

A local councillor has admitted that an “accident hotspot” roundabout, which has seen over 70 crashes in the past 25 years, had not been identified as an issue, as the incidents had happened at “multiple locations around the elongated roundabout”, until a cyclist was killed. Cyclist James Sullivan was fatally injured in a collision with the driver of a … Read more

51 days in a Russian jail: Sofiane Sehili reveals all on his trans-Eurasia record attempt… and its spectacular failure

Near Miss of the Day 940: “Do you always scream when a bus passes you?” Bus driver banned for terrifying close pass, after defence team blames cyclist for riding in “middle of the lane” and not moving to “allow driver to pass”

The pair of cyclists narrowly avoided serious injury in a near miss with an overtaking bus, but the driver’s defence tried to blame the cyclists, stating that they “were in the middle of the lane” and “nowhere near them”. The latest instalment of our Near Miss of the Day series, highlighting the poor standard of driving and dangerous … Read more

“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes!” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint” + more on the live blog

Castelli’s jacket claiming 12x more breathability than the Gabba, “lightest 3D printed saddle” from Selle Italia + more cool things from Shimano, Look and Galibier

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWinter warmth and visibility are the main themes of this week’s Five Cool Things featuring new Look pedals with the Keo Vision light system, a Castelli long-sleeve jacket claiming 12x more breathability than the Gabba, Shimano winter cycling shoes plus a reversible jacket from Galibier and on more of … Read more

The bike that went to jail: Sofiane Sehili’s Bombtrack Hook EXT Ti from his Eurasian record bid

It has been a mad few months for Sofiane Sehili: a world record attempt for the fastest crossing of Eurasia by bike, an illegal border crossing, 51 days in a Russian jail, and now back home in France. Wow! Let’s take a look at the Bombtrack Hook EXT Ti bike he was riding for his mammoth … Read more