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"It was a super-fast corner. We hit it really fast": Dramatic crash overshadows pro cycling's return at Tour Down Under crit as fan suffers "relatively serious injuries" in "really awful freak" crash + more on the live blog

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-20-january-2024-312195

Published: January 20, 2025 09:02

We're kicking off another week of action here on the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander is with you for all of Monday's news

The best road bikes NOT in the 2025 World Tour peloton — bikes missing from cycling's top tier featuring Scott, BMC, Orbea, Ridley, Basso + more

https://road.cc/content/feature/best-bikes-not-world-tour-peloton-306581

Published: January 19, 2025 11:00

Not every race bike gets the chance to prove itself on cycling's biggest stage. Here are some that we think deserve some extra attention anyway

“Bicycle Redistribution Point”: Spoof sign highlights train station’s bike theft problem, as designer slams police inaction and lack of security for cyclists

https://road.cc/content/news/spoof-sign-highlights-train-stations-bike-theft-problem-312185

Published: January 17, 2025 17:45

“My hope is that this will spark some action to improve security and deter thefts in the area,” says the man behind the “depressingly accurate” sign, described as “Chichester’s answer to Bansky”

Women’s cycling team sports director banned for five years over “inappropriate” sexual and psychological behaviour towards riders

https://road.cc/content/news/team-ds-banned-inappropriate-sexual-behaviour-312175

Published: January 17, 2025 14:38

Velopro-Alphamotorhomes’ manager has also been suspended by the UCI for three years for failing to adequately respond to allegations made by several of the team’s riders

“E-bikes are not illegal”: BBC hit with more complaints about “misleading and damaging” Panorama e-bike episode, as cycle shop owner says: “Finding a wolf in sheep’s clothing should not be a reason to attack sheep”

https://road.cc/content/news/bbc-hit-more-complaints-about-e-bike-episode-312171

Published: January 17, 2025 12:34

“The safety of road users is the most important thing, but highlighting danger should not involve the misrepresentation of an important and fast-growing sector increasing the amount of healthy, eco-friendly travel”

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best gravel and adventure bikes

https://road.cc/content/feature/roadcc-recommends-bikes-year-202425-gravel-bikes-311557

Published: January 17, 2025 12:00

Whether you’re looking for something fast and lively or a model that’s capable of being loaded up for a multi-day epic adventure, check out the top-performing gravel and adventure bikes that we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months

Bike maintenance brand apologises to Sir Chris Hoy and removes video linking cycling legend’s cancer diagnosis to rival chain lube after legal action threatened

https://road.cc/content/news/brand-apologises-sir-chris-hoy-over-cancer-claims-312167

Published: January 17, 2025 10:59

Green Oil founder Simon Nash has confirmed he apologised for “any distress” caused by the video, which claimed Hoy’s cancer was linked to “PTFE bike lubricant exposure”, but insisted he didn’t think the six-time Olympic champion “would mind at all”

“Schrodinger’s bike bell”: Cyclists “can’t win” as Guardian writer asks for “just one ding from speeding cyclists” but others cite pedestrian conflict; Tour Brown Under: Lachlan Morton confesses “I sh*t myself three times” on Ride Around Australia + more

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-17-january-2025-312161

Published: January 17, 2025 09:44

It’s a Friday and Adwitiya is your live blog host tasked with ushering in the weekend
 and also, bringing you all the cycling news and reaction round-up

Sir Chris Hoy’s management launches legal action against bike maintenance brand over “distressing” video linking cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

https://road.cc/content/news/chris-hoy-legal-action-over-cancer-chain-lube-clip-312155

Published: January 16, 2025 16:58

Representatives of the six-time Olympic champion requested for the posts, questioning whether Hoy’s cancer was linked to “PTFE bike lubricant exposure”, to be removed by 15:00 on 16 January, but received no response. The posts have since been removed.

Teenager charged with endangering life after wire strung across popular bike path, causing two serious crashes in “stupid, sinister, malicious” attack ahead of Tour Down Under pro races

https://road.cc/content/news/teenager-arrested-after-wire-trap-crashes-bike-path-312151

Published: January 16, 2025 16:13

An 18-year-old has been arrested after police said wire was stretched across the path “at the most dangerous height you can possibly get”, injuring members of a group ride and “severely” damaging their bikes, as pro cyclists urged to be vigilant

UCI considering use of “rider airbags” and gear restrictions to “enhance safety”

https://road.cc/content/news/uci-considering-rider-airbags-and-gear-restrictions-312145

Published: January 16, 2025 15:11

The governing body also revealed that 35 per cent of crashes during the 2024 season were caused by “unprovoked rider errors”, and confirmed that its new yellow card system and sprint finish protocols will also be expanded

Dylan goes electric
 and gets fined! TimothĂ©e Chalamet slapped with “£65 parking fine” after riding Lime bike to London premiere of A Complete Unknown

https://road.cc/content/news/timothee-chalamet-fined-ps65-lime-bike-parking-312137

Published: January 16, 2025 12:10

The Oscar nominee says he opted to hire one of the dockless e-bikes due to a “traffic jam” in the capital, but claims he was fined for leaving the bike in a ‘no-parking zone’ on the red carpet

"Pushing the limits of UCI regulations": Ridley officially unveils new Noah Fast aero road bike claiming 8.5 watts of speed savings

https://road.cc/content/tech-news/ridley-officially-unveils-noah-fast-8-watts-faster-312131

Published: January 16, 2025 09:47

The new Noah Fast confirms leaked images we saw in November that revealed a TT bike-inspired front end, new integrated handlebars and 34mm tyre clearance. Complete builds starting at ÂŁ7,999, and the bike also features a Universal Derailleur Hanger

"Eight people on bicycles occupy the space for one modern car": Cyclist's traffic photo sparks debate about "future of cities" and "efficiency" of cycle lanes + more on the live blog

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-16-january-2025-312127

Published: January 16, 2025 09:06

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

“If you get a knife held to your neck, you can’t do anything”: Mark Cavendish recounts “zombie knife” burglars who made him feel “helpless” in front of wife and kids

https://road.cc/content/news/cavendish-reveals-feeling-helpless-during-home-robbery-312123

Published: January 15, 2025 17:58

The Manx Missile has opened up about the 2021 armed robbery at his Essex home in which two watches were stolen, while also hinting that his future lies in team management

“Cars never seem to be the problem”: Cyclists slam Times article blaming Paris cycle lanes for slower bus journeys – but ex-transport officer claims “bikes prioritised over everything”; Chalamet cycles + more on the live blog

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-15-january-2025-312111

Published: January 15, 2025 09:18

It’s the middle of the week, it’s the middle of January, and Ryan Mallon’s back with some hopefully not so middling cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

New Spanish law to "protect" cyclists proposes drivers must slow 20km/h below speed limit before overtaking bike riders

https://road.cc/content/news/new-spanish-law-protect-cyclists-312107

Published: January 14, 2025 17:32

Authorities introduce raft of road safety proposals, with safe speeds and distances highlighted when overtaking cyclists

Brompton CEO warns chancellor removing tariffs on Chinese bikes could "kill" folding bicycle brand

https://road.cc/content/news/removing-tariffs-chinese-bikes-could-kill-brompton-312101

Published: January 14, 2025 12:26

Profits at Brompton plummeted by over 99% in 2024, the bike brand's chief now warning that removing tariffs would flood the UK market with "sophisticated, well-organised and well-resourced" Chinese competitors

Cyclists horrified by “haunting” image of kid’s bike “vaporised” on driveway after Los Angeles wildfires + more on the live blog

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-14-january-2025-312095

Published: January 14, 2025 09:34

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the frosty live blog seat to bring you a round-up of all the cycling news, views, and reaction