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“A horse has horsepower, but that doesn’t make it a car”: Bike brand tells cyclists to “know your rights” after police’s legal e-bike seizure fiasco; Closest photo finish ever?; Commie Games pursuit debacle; Tour de France Femmes + more on the live blog

July’s nearly over, the Tour de France Femmes is almost here, the weekend’s upon us (finally), and Ryan Mallon’s back for more Friday cycling live blogging as he finalises his Velogames team

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 10:17

Royal Mail unveils golf-buggy style e-bikes to be used “on roads, cycle lanes and cycle paths”; “Why aren’t you on the motorway?” Cyclist’s perfect response to irate driver; Robin Gemperle wins Transcontinental + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog, another chapter of a doping story that Callum is left processing...

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:18

estarli e28.X 3-speed

A low-maintenance urban commuter that's enjoyable, practical and exceptionally easy to live with.

£1945.00

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 11:54

What happens when a social media influencer gets pulled over on his heavily modified electric motorbike by undercover police dressed as roadmen? Yet more confusion and mixed messages about the legality of e-bikes

While these very well disguised officers were actually hoping to nab Al Capone for tax evasion, over in Birmingham a delivery rider had his perfectly legal electric cargo bike destroyed for no good reason. What message does all this inconsistency send?

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 15:53

City of London cracks down on poor e-bike parking, Fox’s e-MTB dropper, free e-bike rides for Mancs + more

Check out all this week's latest e-bike goodies, including Fox's e-bike specific seatpost, free rides for Mancunians, an inspiring journeys + more

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 11:56

Police to stop using “bogus” e-bike speed test as charges against delivery cyclist who had £6,000 cargo bike seized and destroyed are dropped

The bike shop that loaned the bike to the cyclist has also been reimbursed, with West Midlands Police now saying it will explore “alternative testing” after admitting the method used by its officers was “not accurate”

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 16:03

Specialized unveils Ultralight version of its genre-bending Turbo Levo R Ultralight e-MTB, shedding weight down to just 18.8kg

The Ultralight takes the lightweight full suspension electric mountain bike concept a step further, shedding significantly more grams than the other Levo R models. It will also cost you a cool £11,999, but at least that's a fair bit less than the range-topping Levo 4 Ltd (yours for £16,999)

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 15:41

Police seize and destroy delivery cyclist’s legal e-bike hired through council-funded scheme after “bogus” test – but officers claim rider didn’t have insurance

The cyclist’s e-bike was seized after officers tested its speed by lifting the back wheel and turning the pedals, clocking a speed of 47kph – which they claimed was proof that the bike failed to meet the current regulations

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 00:43

Genesis adds e-bike model to its classic Croix de Fer gravel range

The Croix de Fer 60 costs £4,499 and features Mahle's 2.6kg XS motor system - this is the first time Genesis has added e-assistance to its classic steel do-anything bike

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 15:51

Avinox’s MG Concept brings CVT-style gears to an e-MTB motor

Avinox is at it again, but its concept motor looks like quite the leap compared to current models

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 13:15