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Spectator kicks bottle into bunch and causes rider to crash during stage one, 2026 Giro d’Abruzzo

“What on earth have we just seen?” Cycling ‘fan’ kicks bottle into bunch, causing rider to crash; BBC accused of “demonising e-bikes” as cyclist says they’re more dangerous than cars; Telegraph brands middle-aged bike mums “pests” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s probably going to rain, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more news, views, and silliness on your favourite cycling live blog. Well, it beats debating whether to dig out the turbo trainer and winter bike just yet…

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 10:45

Illegal electric bike-scooter seized by Ashfield Police

“Looks legit”: Police seize bizarre illegal electric mountain bike/scooter hybrid with “more wiring than the average car” – but “genius motorised penny-farthing” praised; “Do they pay road tax?” Anti-cycling bingo; Crunch Vuelta TT + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s here to reconvene the Matthew Brennan Appreciation Society… and operate your favourite cycling live blog too, of course

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 09:59

‘E-bike’ riders 41% more likely to suffer head injuries than other cyclists due to “lethal combination” of lack of helmets and alcohol – but cycling campaigners say hospital stats include fast illegal bikes

“E-bikes have been a total game changer… But this comes at a cost. London infrastructure is not set up to deal with the volume of bikes we are currently seeing,” said one of the new study’s authors

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 16:59

Deliveroo rider’s illegally modified e-bike

Banned drug driver convicted again… for riding illegally modified 58mph bike (and not wearing a helmet)

After being disqualified from driving earlier this year, Wayne Collison bought a modified Carrera bike with a twist throttle and 2,000-watt electric motor “off Amazon”

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 13:37

E-bike confusion harming shops, as owner claims illegal bike owners “aggressive” when refused service

“They bring them into the shop and think we should be able to repair anything. But we won’t touch them as they are illegal,” Richardsons Cycles’ owner said, while claiming that sales of legal e-bikes have been negatively impacted

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 15:53

The most subtle electric mountain bike to date? Plus illegal bike crackdowns, fire department saves lives with e-bikes, Lime rebrands + more

We've got hot new hardware and the latest news in all things e-bike within our latest round-up

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 16:58