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“These are not bikes”: Peter Hitchens sparks e-bike misinformation row after accusing cargo bike families of riding illegal “heavy electric motorcycles”, claiming they aren’t “proper cyclists” and have “invaded” bike lanes + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, believe it or not, and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you hurtle headfirst towards the weekend with all the latest news, views, and general silliness on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 09:45

Ineos Grenadiers team car, 2024 Tour of Britain

Ineos Grenadiers carried out carbon monoxide tests two months after UCI told teams to avoid repeated CO inhalation, as hotel owner says he “knew nothing”; Who’s to blame for soaring house prices? Cargo bike owners, apparently + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. As long as nobody mentions last night’s football…

Tue, Oct 14, 2025 09:16

Cyclist on road next to a lorry (image: British Cycling)

“For every truck that pulls out without thinking, there is a cyclist with no helmet”: Cargo bike boss calls for cyclists to “be courteous to motorists and not fly through red lights”, claiming streets filled with “warring factions” + more on the live blog

All eyes may be on the House of Commons, but you’ll be pleased to hear that Ryan Mallon’s still resolutely focused on keeping you up to date with the latest cycling news – and the occasional funny video – on this Budget Day edition of the live blog

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 09:58

Cargo bike company Babboe announces replacement programme for 22,000 faulty frames after attempted cover-up of manufacturing defects

The Accell Group-owned Dutch brand has announced that all owners of the faulty models will be offered a new bike

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 12:09

Cargo bike company Babboe stops sales and tells customers to “immediately stop” riding their bikes due to faulty frames – after “lying” about defects

The Accell Group-owned brand has halted sales of its entire range after finding manufacturing errors and welding defects in frames, amid accusations of a cover up by former and current employees

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 18:46

Dutch cargo bike company Babboe was “well-aware” of its sale of faulty frames, finds investigation

The Accell Group-owned brand has stopped further sale of its cargo bikes, amidst reports that the staff “had to lie” to customers about the issues

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 13:47

London Bridge to subsidise cargo bikes to show that switching from vans reduces costs and journey times

Move comes ahead of introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone

Fri, Apr 05, 2019 13:32

Mayor and TfL announce plans to encourage more last mile deliveries by cargo bike

Rise in vans on London roads in large part driven by growth in online shopping

Sat, Mar 09, 2019 16:24

DfT seeks ideas for using e-cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries

Call for evidence published yesterday aims to explore opportunities and barriers for using them in towns and cities

Tue, Jul 31, 2018 15:35

Sainsbury’s launches electric bike delivery in London

No emissions, no noise and a good way to avoid congestion

Fri, Apr 20, 2018 15:54