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“Corporate litter strikes again”: Cyclists frustrated by e-hire bikes blocking pavement; Bus driver criticised for impatiently tailgating cyclist before bus stop; Men’s Tour of Britain teams announced; TT at the TdF Femmes + more on the live blog

With Ryan filing dispatches from a Dijon-bound TGV, Callum's here to keep the live blog ticking over. Fingers crossed his ramblings cut the mustard...

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:55
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Week in E-Bikes 31 July

After a big blunder in Birmingham, the Met gets London e-bike speed tests right – plus councils tap micromobility millions, Scott unveils fresh urban e-bike + more

The latest from the world of e-bikes, including the Met's testing setup, London's latest e-bike controversy, Scott's new models + more

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 11:58
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Cyclists at traffic light

“She saw nothing was wrong, came back and started screaming about how I’m a f***ing moron”: Cyclists share “terrifying” road rage experiences; Hinault tips Pogacar to win three Grand Tours in a year + more on the live blog

With Ryan slowly adjusting to life without a lanyard for another 12 months, Callum is back on the live blog to sweep up the last remnants from the men's Tour and settle back into the more regular rhythm of drivers questioning cyclists' right to exist

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 09:52
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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
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Cycle Divider

“I could have been killed”: London cyclist who broke jaw and both elbows after hitting ‘invisible’ plastic cycle lane divider sues council

Greg Simmons suffered the horrific injuries after being 'catapulted' from his bike - Enfield Council is refusing to pay up, claiming that the divider was not defective

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 16:37
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World Naked Bike Ride – saddle debate

A perineal problem: Organisers of World Naked Bike Ride remind bare-bottomed London participants to use seat covers on shared bikes following cleanliness concerns

After the London edition of the World Naked Bike ride ended on Sunday, a number of observers were nauseous at the site of some participants riding bikes from one of London's several hire schemes with nothing between the seats and their undercarriages

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 13:38
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Week in E-bikes

Free update for Yamaha e-bikes, Lime increases fleet for US footie fans, Voi weighs in on London parking debates + more

Lime is offers “valets” for US footie fans, Voi wants operators to unite, and NYC brings charging units to the city’s sidewalks...

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 11:23
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Week in E-bikes

E-bike operators including Lime and Forest slapped with £210,000 in fines for sloppy parking, plus Mercian is making an e-bike, Bosch launches certification system + more

We've heavy fines for Lime and Forest, but a lighter bike from Tenways for you in this week's round-up of all things e-bike

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 12:04
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London recorded lowest level of cyclist deaths since pandemic in 2025, but TFL “deeply concerned” by rise in serious injuries

London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman reiterated his and the mayor's commitment to achieving 'Vision Zero' by 2041, announcing a "refreshed" plan, while the London Cycling Campaign called for opposition to 20mph speed limits in the city to end

Fri, May 29, 2026 17:45
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Laura Laker and Julia Hartley-Brewer

“Turn her mic off!” Talk TV host Julia Hartley-Brewer has meltdown in bizarre exchange with cycling journalist, claiming cyclists “often go faster than cars”

“We can’t run the entire country around 25-year-olds in Lycra,” ranted Hartley-Brewer, before insisting London shouldn’t be compared to Amsterdam, because Amsterdam “has a population of 75,000”

Fri, May 29, 2026 11:58
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