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Outrage as pro cyclist appears to punch rival during race Cycling fans have called on the UCI to take action after a pro cyclist appeared to punch a rival rider during a race in the Netherlands this afternoon.While the majority of the cycling world was focus...
07.03.2026 17:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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"An absolute nightmare": Wrong turn disaster causes carnage at Strade Bianche In a bizarre scene at Strade Bianche many of the pre-race favourites saw their victory hopes evaporate when a chasing group took a wrong turn and rode several hundred metres off the course down a grav...

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07.03.2026 13:20 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cleat-based CycloWatt power meter soars past crowdfunding goal within days, a host of new kit from Rapha + more The world of bike tech exploded into life over the past seven days. Since we last checked in with you on Tech of the Week we’ve had new bikes from Giant, Merida and Cervélo, a boat-load of new set-ups...
07.03.2026 12:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"There's a reason I'm out riding alone": Jonas Vingegaard questions if pro cyclists will soon need "personal bodyguards" to train in public Jonas Vingegaard said his training crash while being followed by an amateur rider down a descent “wasn’t that bad”, but stressed fans need to “accept that we’re at work” and “give a little more privac...
07.03.2026 12:13 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Jeremy Vine shares footage of phone-using taxi driver fined £500, after former MP branded presenter "nasty" for reporting law-breaking motorists Jeremy Vine responded to former MP Kate Hoey calling him “nasty” for reporting a law-breaking taxi driver, sharing the footage of the mobile phone use which landed the cabbie “six points and £500 fine...

"If you call me a very rude word that begins with a letter at the start of the alphabet, it’s not going to make it less likely that I report you for using your phone"

07.03.2026 10:59 👍 18 🔁 1 💬 4 📌 0
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“Sacrificing safety for drivers’ benefit”: Plan to reopen ‘cycling only’ road to motorists using active travel funds branded a “disgrace” – as council dismisses protected bike lanes as “impractical, c... Plans to reopen a road in Exeter to motorists – six years on from it being made ‘cycles only’ – have been beset by chaos and confusion this week, after the local authority paused and then reopened a p...

“It’s a disgrace. They’re sacrificing cyclists’ safety for the sole benefit of drivers”

06.03.2026 20:51 👍 20 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 1
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The cycling media may be struggling and shrinking… but that’s not an excuse to shill for murderous regimes and crap cycling routes There has been an issue in the UK cycling media for a few years, namely that it is shrinking. We had a huge surge in the decade following Bradley Wiggins winning the Tour de France, but pretty much si...

"I know the industry is in a particularly difficult spot, and that some companies need to make money where they can – but surely a line must be drawn in the Saudi Arabian sand."

06.03.2026 16:54 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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“Very, very few people can break the speed limit on a bike”: James May slams Mr Loophole’s call for clampdown on ‘speeding’ cyclists, claiming problem is with illegal e-motorbikes and “nothing to do w... James May has criticised calls for a police crackdown on ‘speeding cyclists’, arguing that “very, very few people” can break the speed limit on a bike and that campaigns focused on speed “always demon...

“Absolute balls. 30mph on the flat on a bicycle is Tour de France stuff… These campaigns always demonise ‘speeding cyclists’,” the former Top Gear host said

06.03.2026 15:32 👍 126 🔁 24 💬 10 📌 1
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“A new all-rounder without limits”: Bianchi reinvents Infinito with gravel capability Bianchi has introduced an updated version of its Infinito bike, which is lighter than previously and with space for tyres up to 40mm, designed to provide the flexibility to tackle light…

It's a big day for bike launches. Bianchi has reinvented its Infinito with space for 40mm tyres

06.03.2026 14:33 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Manchester Evening News accused of stoking anti-cycling sentiment after “incorrectly” claiming new bike lane set to be “ripped up again” The Manchester Evening News has been accused of “sensationalism” and stoking anti-cycling sentiment after publishing a story on modifications to recently-installed cycling infrastructure – by claiming...

Local cycling campaigners have criticised the MEN’s reporting on the latest instalment of Oldham Road’s “insane saga”, pointing out that the cycle lane will, in fact, remain in place – and is simply being painted green

06.03.2026 13:16 👍 13 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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“The focus is on illegal modifications, not every day cycling”: Met officers trained to distinguish between legal e-bikes and e-motorbikes in bid to "protect positive perceptions of cycling" + more on...

On the live blog this lunchtime...

Tadej has fun on gravel, historic town centre sees start of £752 million plan to take "the West out of the slow lane" + more

06.03.2026 12:18 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
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“The focus is on illegal modifications, not every day cycling”: Cycling UK meet with police to discuss modified e-motorbikes + more on the live blog

How are the police tackling illegal e-motorbikes?

06.03.2026 09:58 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

“The most advanced aero bike we have ever created”: Six years after its last major update, Merida's Reacto returns, claiming big aerodynamic gains, lighter weight and room for 32mm tyres

06.03.2026 08:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Backlash as road safety group tells cyclists to leave one metre when passing parked cars "to avoid being hit if a door is opened" — but riders in disbelief at advice not telling motorists to use Dutch...

On the live blog today...

05.03.2026 17:32 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
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Father of child knocked over by cyclist wins legal appeal – as court rules viral video “contributed to public debate on cyclists and pedestrians” The father of a five-year-old girl who was knocked over by a cyclist on a snowy path in Belgium on Christmas Day 2020, the footage of the incident subsequently going viral on social media, has won his...

“The court said that by uploading the clip, the father had contributed to the public debate on cyclists and pedestrians, and it was not an issue”

05.03.2026 17:24 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Cycling MotoGP star filmed overtaking cars on descent criticised by Lidl-Trek after viral clip attracts controversy A video of MotoGP star Aleix Espargaró – who spent last summer moonlighting as a pro cyclist for Lidl-Trek – overtaking motorists on a descent in Spain during a training ride has attracted controversy...

“The behaviour shown by Aleix Espargaró does not reflect the values or standards that govern us as a team,” Lidl-Trek said

05.03.2026 16:17 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 3
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Orbea's new Carpe 10 part-folding urban electric bike slims down instantly for easy storage and charging | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips Discover the innovative Orbea Carpe 10 urban e-bike, designed for compact living and ease of transport wherever you go.

Park your Car(pe) with ease: weighing just 17kg, this new urban e-bike has bars that can lock at 90 degrees and fold-away pedals, ideal for small apartments, offices and lugging it around train stations.

05.03.2026 15:50 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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“We can’t expect him to follow Tadej at the Tour of Flanders”: Visma-Lease a Bike urge caution after Matthew Brennan’s classics breakthrough – but believe British wonderkid can win cycling’s biggest r... Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, so the marketing slogan emblazoned on my press pass tells me, is a race “where legends are born”. After this year’s edition, they just might be right.On Sunday afternoon on the ...

“He dreams of winning the biggest classics, winning stages at the Tour de France, winning the green jersey. He can aim very high. But he’s so young, he needs a few years to develop,” says sports director Grischa Niermann

05.03.2026 13:34 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Backlash as road safety group tells cyclists to leave one metre when passing parked cars "to avoid being hit if a door is opened" — but riders in disbelief at advice not telling motorists to use Dutch...

On the live blog at lunchtime...

05.03.2026 12:18 👍 15 🔁 0 💬 4 📌 0
“Cheating will be part of cycling forever”: MPCC's Emily Brammeier on anti-doping | Pedal Powered
“Cheating will be part of cycling forever”: MPCC's Emily Brammeier on anti-doping | Pedal Powered YouTube video by road.cc

Emily Brammeier, the recently installed president of the Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC), has a clear vision for the future of her sport. And it’s one based on ethics, unity, cultural shifts, and an awful lot of soul searching.

05.03.2026 11:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Backlash as road safety group tells cyclists to leave one metre when passing parked cars "to avoid being hit if a door is opened" — but riders in disbelief at advice not telling motorists to use Dutch...
05.03.2026 09:46 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 4 📌 1
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Lusso Paragon Deep Winter Jacket The Lusso Paragon Deep Winter Jacket is described by the brand as the only cycling jacket you’ll ever need for extreme winter conditions. With a recommended temperature range of -5 to 10°C, that does…

Review: Outstanding winter jacket for riding through the worst conditions, for a highly competitive price - and it's made in the UK! #cycling

04.03.2026 20:12 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Anti-terrorism barriers set to prevent cyclists from using pedestrianised Oxford Street, under latest TfL plans Plans have been unveiled for anti-terror barriers to be used to prevent cyclists from travelling along Oxford Street as part of its planned pedestrianisation.The Standard first reported the barrier de...

Cyclists might be limited to accessing the road between midnight and 7am...

04.03.2026 18:01 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 2
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Exposure Race 19 | off-road.cc The Exposure Race 19 is a powerful front light that is well made, offers a good beam pattern, and can be attached either above or below the bars. It’s an impressive piece of kit that performs…

Review: Very expensive, but very good - pumps out light and is incredibly well made #cycling
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04.03.2026 17:17 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"I think this is talent at this point": Possibly the filthiest drivetrain this bike shop has ever laid eyes on; Jeremy Vine called "nasty" for filming law-breaking drivers; Was Wout van Aert sabotaged...

If ever you needed a reminder to wash your bike...

04.03.2026 17:10 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
“Cheating will be part of cycling forever”: MPCC's Emily Brammeier on anti-doping | Pedal Powered
“Cheating will be part of cycling forever”: MPCC's Emily Brammeier on anti-doping | Pedal Powered YouTube video by road.cc
04.03.2026 16:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Frog Road 67 At the time of writing, Frog Bikes is in administration, and the bike reviewed below is available to buy. We have contacted the administrator to request an update on the company’s solvency, and any…

Review: A versatile and well-built bike that'll put a smile on your child's face - and it’s available with extra gravel wheels for added versatility #cycling
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04.03.2026 15:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"Vine should start reporting cyclists rushing through red lights if he wants to play tell-tale": Former MP Kate Hoey claims "nasty" Jeremy Vine's camera footage got law-breaking taxi driver "six point...
04.03.2026 12:44 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
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"Knifepoint" bikejacking in broad daylight captured on CCTV outside busy coffee shop A woman’s bicycle was stolen in front of her by two thieves whilst sitting outside a coffee shop in London, the latest in a recent spate of bikejacking incidents.The incident occurred on Saturday 21st...

The shocking incident occurred on a Saturday in front of several onlookers...

04.03.2026 12:21 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Oxford Ultratorch Headlight CL1000 The Oxford CL1000 Ultratorch is a decent enough front light and it has enough oomph to cope with most riding. Runtimes aren’t huge though, and it’s a bit dated. There are better lights for similar…

Review: Oxford CL1000 Ultratorch – Decent front light but looking a little dated against some of the opposition these days
#cycling
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04.03.2026 11:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0