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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

A closer look at Jill Scott’s custom Mercian Ventura Allroad for her gruelling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge

The former England midfielder is currently cycling and running some mega distances on her quest to get from Wembley to the Stadium of Light by Friday. Here's some more info on the bike she's using

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 13:55

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

“The cries haunted me all day”: Cycling fans frustrated by “sadistic” TV coverage of Tour of Flanders crash; “I’d end up in a box”: No marathon for G; Will this appointment “completely reinvent what it feels like to wear Rapha”? + more on the live blog

Factor 50 at the ready... Dan Alexander will be dodging sunburn and hayfever to bring you all the goings-on from the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 09:14

Check out the Mercian tandem that Greg James will ride 1,000km for Comic Relief

The BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show host is coming out of "challenge retirement" to ride from Weymouth to Edinburgh in the lead up to Red Nose Day, and here’s the Derby-built tandem he’ll be doing it on

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 17:00

Iconic British bike brand Mercian releases its first new model in two decades, after being saved from liquidation last year

Longstanding Derby-based manufacturer was saved by four local businessmen, the new Mercian Ventura Allroad's release commemorating its 80th anniversary

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 14:28

Mercian Cycles barber’s pole seat tube and forks

Mercian Cycles saved as four local businessmen confirm purchase of iconic bike manufacturer following liquidation

Announcing their acquisition of the longstanding Derby-based brand, which ceased trading last month, the new owners also confirmed that the company’s craftsmen will be retained

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 12:13

Mercian Cycles customers complained of “dysfunctional” service and other issues before bike manufacturer entered liquidation

Founded in 1946, the Derby-based bike manufacturer has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation

Sat, Jun 01, 2024 14:36

Northern vintage: 10 of the best 20th century British bike builders from the North and Midlands

We're heading up north to reminisce about some classic British makers from the past, such as Rourke, Woodrup, Mercian and Henry Burton

Sun, Mar 20, 2022 12:00

“73 Degrees – Volume One” – framebuilders write a book about other framebuilders

Another framebuilders write a book about framebuilders book.

Thu, Oct 17, 2013 13:07