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“The things we’ll do to avoid changing bar tape once a year”: Mechanics horrified (and a little bit impressed) by cyclist whose sweat-corroded handlebar completely snapped mid-ride, but he somehow walked away uninjured + more on the live blog

Another day of all the news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling this Thursday, Dan Alexander taking you one step closer to the weekend and (hopefully) keeping you entertained

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 08:08

“Are there any bearings left?”: Bike mechanic doesn’t recommend “novel lubricant” found in cyclist’s Cervélo… after half a beach’s worth of grit and sand falls from headset; Strava crackdown on segment cheats; Giro sprint stage + more on the live blog

There's another bank holiday weekend around the corner, just two days to go... Dan Alexander will be getting you through Thursday with the usual live blog round-up of all the news, reaction and silliness from the cycling world today

Thu, May 22, 2025 08:09

“A solution to a problem that didn’t exist”: Bike mechanics united in hatred for “infuriating” internal cable routing ask “should we all start charging more to repair it?”; Toughest Giro climb so far; Drunken 70s cycling gold + more on the live blog

It's like the good ol' days on the live blog this week... unfortunately for you that means you're stuck with Dan Alexander and Jack Sexty for your Wednesday round-up of everything worth knowing (and plenty that's not) from the world of cycling today

Wed, May 21, 2025 08:05

“It’s been mummified!”: Have you ever seen a cassette like this? Bike shop has to fully degrease “just to get it back on”… after customer didn’t want it replaced; Vittoria Bussi targets Hour Record again; DnB On The Bike is back + more on the live blog

It's the first live blog of May and things are looking very summery here in the UK... stay inside and read the live blog with Dan Alexander, it's too hot out there...

Thu, May 01, 2025 08:08

Iconic London bike shop Brixton Cycles closes citing “rising costs and brutal economic climate”

The much-loved South London shop and community hub has announced that it is permanently closing its doors after months of speculation

Wed, Apr 02, 2025 13:48

“We’ve lost everything”: Thieves disable CCTV and cut phone lines as “devastated” bike shop the latest cycling business targeted in organised overnight raid

Almost 30 high-value bikes, as well as parts and accessories, stolen from Pedal Power Cycles in Suffolk during "very well organised crime"

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 12:14

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

Larry Warbasse Tour of Poland wedding photobomb

“Sir, we’re gonna need a longer B-screw”: Bike shop baffled by bizarre chain routing that left despairing mechanic with “absolutely no f****** hope”; Mountain bike world champ to target road races in 2025 + more on the live blog

It's Thursday, which means unfortunately for you lot Dan Alexander has wrestled control of the live blog keyboard off Ryan and is ready for a bumper day of news, reaction, the usual silliness and more

Thu, Nov 07, 2024 09:36

Gorilla Firm Cycling, Oundle, Northamptonshire

Are bike shop burglaries becoming more professional? Owner says shop was hit four times by “Mission Impossible-style” raids – and claims police asked if break-in was “inside job”

Brazen reconnaissance, cutting through ceilings and walls, crawling across floors, and ineffectual policing – are bike thieves becoming more sophisticated and persistent?

Sun, Sep 15, 2024 15:11

“If you told me the SAS did this, I’d believe you”: Bike shop loses almost all stock in staggering break-in “like Hatton Garden heist”

C6 Bikes owner says targeted raid saw 10m-high roof scaled, internet wires cut, access gained by "super precise" cut to exterior wall, complex alarms disabled, and £200,000 of stock stolen, all without leaving a trace or any CCTV footage

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 17:26