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Mr Loophole accuses CyclingMikey of “using his bike as a weapon” after safety campaigner’s bike run over by motorist

Nick Freeman, the lawyer famous for obtaining not guilty verdicts for celebrities charged with driving offences, has claimed that CyclingMikey may be guilty of dangerous cycling after the road safety campaigner’s e-bike was run over by a motorist in west London last weekend.The footage of the incident — filmed by and featuring CyclingMikey, real name … Read more

Council pays out £85,000 to cyclists and pedestrians injured by crashes and trips caused by “hated” cycle lane

Middlesbrough Council has paid out more than £85,000 in compensation to people injured on Linthorpe Road’s long-derided cycle lane, new figures have revealed — the latest twist in one of the UK’s most protracted and politically charged active travel sagas, just weeks before the scheme is finally ripped out.According to a Freedom of Information request … Read more

“Why can’t they use the roads?” Tory councillor questions why disabled cyclists can’t push their bikes and asks, “How common is this condition?” during ‘No Cycling’ row; 20mph limits don’t slow cars; Chain trauma; Pidcock on Vuelta + more on the live blog

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Irish farmers claim new cycle lane means road too narrow for combine harvesters, as local group angry at “North Korean-style project”

The latest cycling infrastructure project to attract ire from sections of the local community comes from Kildare in Ireland where farmers have claimed construction on a new 3.5km route means they are having to make diversions on their combines as the road is now too narrow.Kildare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland are investing €1.6m to … Read more

Optimize Graphene Chain Wax

Optimize Graphene Chain Wax is a high-performance drip wax aimed at riders seeking top-tier, low-friction efficiency. Its well-designed bottle makes application straightforward, and its longevity claims are among the few that hold up in real-world use. However, with a price tag of over £50 for just 100ml and only marginal gains over Optimize’s standard Graphene … Read more

“It’s disappointing the PB is worth more than stopping”: Cyclist broke arm when Parkrunner cut into cycle lane and caused crash, two weeks after organisers apologised for runners’ “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians

A cyclist says she suffered a broken arm after a Parkrun participant cut into a cycle lane and knocked her off her bike during Saturday’s Swansea Bay run, the incident coming just two weeks after the volunteer-run event’s organisers apologised for participants directing “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians and “barging” a female rider on her way to … Read more

Folding money: Are lightweight folding e-bikes about to become far more affordable?

With a 970g frame, space for 2.2in tyres and all of the cargo mounts, Fara’s new Gr4 is built for racing and exploration

“I never want anyone else to go through the same thing”: Former pro cyclist details “psychological torture” of challenging positive doping test, as ban upheld despite UK Anti-Doping ruling “no fault or negligence”

Former professional cyclist Lizzy Banks’ doping suspension has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport — that despite the British athlete having previously convinced UK Anti-Doping the positive was not her fault nor due to negligence — the retired rider now detailing her “psychological torture” in enduring a two-year battle to try to clear her name, … Read more