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Business group say they have “significant” evidence of town centre cycling that “feels dangerous” as they lobby for ban; Bahrain Victorious rider suspended for anti-doping violation; Sarah Ruggins’ latest challenge + more on the live blog

Pinch punch, first of the month! With October now here, Callum can finally start the countdown to the much anticipated Tour of Guangxi...

Thu, Oct 01, 2026 10:18

“A sledgehammer to crack a nut”: Campaigners protest Merseyrail’s blanket e-bike ban as train company insists “safety must always come first”

The operator added they were open to further consultation discussing what led to the decision, but did not suggest they would be lifting their ban

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 12:10

Blanket e-bike ban from trains and stations will have “devastating impact”, say cycling campaigners – as rail operator refuses to meet with cyclists and share evidence behind “huge backward step”

Cycling UK launches formal complaint over operator's upcoming ban, citing complaints of riders who rely on e-bikes as mobility aids

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 16:15

Merseyrail to ban all non-folding e-bikes citing safety risks — plus NJ e-bike licensing continues to confound, Lime gets dumped down under + more

This week: rail operator bans non-folding e-bikes, Lime contract ended in Melbourne, a knock-on effect of NJ bike licensing, plus Segway update unlocks auto shifting

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 11:32

Bike & Go railway bike hire scheme to be shut down in Scotland, Merseyside and East Anglia

Each bike in Scotland was being used around once a month

Fri, Aug 30, 2019 15:59

One user every six days for Merseyrail Bike & Go bikes

Government funded scheme has not been as successful as hoped but company says it remains optimistic about growth

Sun, Jan 10, 2016 17:47

Merseyrail stations to get new cycle facilities

£1m cash windfall from Cycling England

Tue, Sep 22, 2009 11:56