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Van driver has a go at cyclist for no reason

“A disrespectful cyclist ruins a hard-working motorist’s day by having the audacity to simply exist”; Police reunite stolen bike with owner after a decade; Remco & Reusser crowned European TT champs; Do this to keep your bike safe? + more on the live blog

It's the first day of October and Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for you this Wednesday, trying his best to avoid thinking about how he probably won't get to enjoy a sunny, warm ride for another six months (yes, he's being a bit dramatic...)

Wed, Oct 01, 2025 08:05

“Neat idea” or “style over substance”? Your thoughts on THAT bike storage capsule that wants to kill off the saddlebag; Even saddles aren’t safe from London bike thieves; What’s the UCI done this time?; Evans wants 100 new stores + more on the live blog

It's been a while but Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for you this Thursday, ready to round-up all the goings on in the world of cycling as we head towards the weekend

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 07:58

Cyclists warn of burglaries targeting “high-end” bikes after four houses on same street hit in one night, with £7,000 custom bike among five stolen

Kendal-based riders "shaken up" and believe burglars carefully planned break-ins as all affected neighbours returned from separate cycling holidays within a few days of each other

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 16:13

Tour of Britain on high alert after two major bike theft raids target pro cycling teams this week

Thieves stole bikes worth £220,000 from Visma-Lease a Bike at the Vuelta before 20 more were stolen from TotalEnergies in France, pro cycling teams warning they are being targeted by organised criminals for their high-value equipment

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 14:46

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20 bikes stolen from French pro cycling team in second huge raid by thieves at a race this week – after bosses call for squads to hire “real security guards”

Team TotalEnergies were targeted by thieves overnight at a stage race in France, just days after 18 bikes, worth an estimated £220,000, were stolen from Visma-Lease a Bike’s truck at the Vuelta a España

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 11:27

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“We are dealing with organised crime”: Lidl-Trek manager urges teams to “find a solution” for bike raids by thieves at races

An Ineos Grenadiers sport director also ruled out the “seriously risky” idea of mechanics sleeping in team trucks, arguing “you never know what could happen if someone’s inside”

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 12:40

Sepp Kuss, Visma-Lease a Bike, stage two, 2025 Vuelta a España

Bikes stolen from Visma-Lease a Bike truck in massive overnight raid at Vuelta a España

The Dutch squad, who are leading the Vuelta following Jonas Vingegaard’s stage victory on Sunday, were able to start the race’s third stage following the break-in, as the team’s CEO criticised the lack of security at grand tours

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 09:29

Littlemore recovered bikes via Thames Valley Police

Cyclist hit with wheel after spotting his stolen bike in prolific thief’s backyard — but attacker avoids jail

Martin Shaba, whose garden was filled with hundreds of stolen bikes, was captured on CCTV hitting the cyclist on his head

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 10:23

Thieves steal 11 Cofidis bikes worth £125,000 at the Tour de France

Value of stolen bikes estimated at around £125,000 as Look reveals King of the Mountains leader Benjamin Thomas was unable to ride a polka dot-decorated 795 Blade RS due to the theft

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 07:46

“The bike better be back today or I’ll take people’s heads off”: Cyclist shot by thief after tracking down stolen bike on social media

The thief, a local drug dealer who claimed he was “afraid” after the cyclist turned up at his house “armed and ready for violence”, was jailed for five years and ten months

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 13:49