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Just in: Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 2013
Apr 12 2013 - 10:25 More stiffness and less weight from Canyon’s latest race-ready bike. 6kg weight and SRAM Red for £3,689 [more...] 
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New Forest row: Sportive organiser warns riders to follow Highway Code... and locals will be watching
Apr 12 2013 - 00:38 Organisers respond to concerns raised by MP, as posters go up in pubs urging those who 'compromise safety' to be reported [more...] 44
Bespoked Bristol reveal 2013 exhibitor list and to get you in the mood here's some 2012 highlights
Apr 11 2013 - 23:44 A look ahead to the custom handmade bicycle show and a look back at some of our fave bikes from last year's show [more...] 4
Lance Armstrong sells $10 million Austin, Texas home... at a loss, according to reports
Apr 11 2013 - 20:20 Disgraced cyclist said to be freeing up some cash for legal battles ahead [more...] 8
They're not swift, but they make 'em right: see Swallow at Bespoked 2013
Apr 11 2013 - 17:12 They're only making one frame a month, but they've been at it for decades now... framebuilding courses are available too [more...] 2
CANCELLED: Planned vigil in London tomorrow for Dr Katharine Giles, killed as she rode to work on Monday
Apr 11 2013 - 14:44 Tribute to scientist whose life was ended by left-turning lorry cancelled in line with family's wishes [more...] 1
Yorkshire cyclist convicted of assault on van driver after court rejects self-defence claim
Apr 11 2013 - 13:40 Rider told court van driver had driven too close and bit him when he complained [more...] 14
TfL lists Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations that will close next week for Thatcher funeral
Apr 11 2013 - 11:32 Roads and docking stations to be closed along route from Westminster to St Paul's [more...] 3
Fantasy Giro is open... and you could win a Bryton GPS worth £199 just by entering!
Apr 11 2013 - 11:24 There'll be some super prizes for actually doing well once you've entered, as well [more...] 3
Rapha + Paul Smith Black Jersey celebrates Giro d’Italia maglia nera jersey
Apr 11 2013 - 09:51 New jersey pays homage to Giro d’Italia’s forgotten maglia nera last rider jersey [more...] 29
Britain's top women's teams back on TV as dates announced for 2013 Johnson Health Tech Grand Prix Series
Apr 11 2013 - 08:49 Stoke-on-Trent hosts first round, repeat visits to Colchester and Woking then first time for Ipswich and Aylsham [more...] 7
Birmingham Cycle Revolution plans published as city finalises DfT funding bid
Apr 10 2013 - 22:42 Council committee in England's second biggest city unveils its 20-year vision for cycling [more...] 5
Merényi Bicycles to present at Bespoked Bristol
Apr 10 2013 - 19:00 Frame builder who trained under Dario Pegoretti will be showcasing in Bristol from this Friday [more...] 1
Video: Wiggle Honda go into team time trial mode
Apr 10 2013 - 18:38 Team runs through drills with eye on Worlds in September, while Dani King and Laura Trott talk about life on the road [more...] 4
Just in: Roux Etape 250
Apr 10 2013 - 17:27 Generously equipped UK-designed touring bike that should double up nicely as a load hauling everyday workhorse [more...] 3
Fears that cyclists will be swamped as number of taxis allowed in Belfast bus lanes may be double original estimate
Apr 10 2013 - 16:12 Sustrans says earlier figures didn't take account of cabs registered outside city [more...] 0
Video: Giro d'Italia contenders reveal their thoughts on the race and the maglia rosa
Apr 10 2013 - 15:04 Latest film from organisers features Wiggins, Nibali, Basso, Sanchez and defending champion Hesjedal [more...] 0
British Cycling calls for cycling to be added to National Curriculum in England
Apr 10 2013 - 13:18 Governing body urges all cyclists to complete Department for Education's online consultation [more...] 3
howies launch new Cycle Range
Apr 10 2013 - 11:20 Long and short sleeve jerseys and bib shorts the latest cycling-specific clothing from Welsh clothing brand [more...] 23
Twickenham motorists fined for illegally using cycle lane as police launch crackdown
Apr 10 2013 - 11:02 Police had received complaints from cyclists and take action after borough commander knocked off bike [more...] 14
Fuji Norcom Straight video sneak peek
Apr 10 2013 - 10:33 Fuji have spent three years developing a new time trial bike. Ahead of its release, here's a video teaser [more...] 0
Bespoked Bristol 2013 opens Friday with chance to win a custom bike… made at the show
Apr 10 2013 - 10:04 UK’s only handmade bicycle show starts this Friday. Over 80 exhibitors and a chance to win a special bicycle [more...] 2
Cyclist injured by NYPD car gets billed $1,263 for damage to vehicle
Apr 9 2013 - 23:46 City drops demand for money - the third such case in recent months, says the New York Post [more...] 16
SRAM to reveal new groupsets on Monday +Video
Apr 9 2013 - 23:01 Component maker confirms that 11-spd & hydraulic brakes coming (very) soon [more...] 5
Giro d'Italia to feature 23 teams as UCI grants organisers exemption to accommodate Katusha
Apr 9 2013 - 21:27 RCS Sport had already announced wild card teams when CAS upheld Russian team's appeal [more...] 1
Paris-Roubaix Tech: Tyres, wheels, chainrings, chainguides and directions
Apr 9 2013 - 20:11 The bikes, tyres, wheels and special lengths teams go to for the Hell of the North [more...] 4
Issue 3 of Spin Cycle Magazine out now (+ link to free download)
Apr 9 2013 - 16:37 Third issue of mag includes ads showcasing new brand Cheapa aimed at those who refuse to compromise on price [more...] 2
Calls for rush-hour ban on lorries in London after death of cyclist on Monday
Apr 9 2013 - 14:15 London Cycling Campaign and British Cycling react to news of latest fatality [more...] 12
Hampshire MP calls for licensing of New Forest cycling events
Apr 9 2013 - 12:50 Politician cites potential collisions between riders and livestock... but it's cars that pose the greater danger [more...] 21
Paris-Roubaix tech: Star riders' bikes and set-ups for the Hell of the North
Apr 9 2013 - 10:05 Endurance bikes, 'cross bikes, road bikes from Trek, Giant, Specialized, Scott, Cannondale, Bianchi BMC, Ridley, Colnago, Look, Focus & Pinarello [more...] 12
Driver found guilty of causing death of Edinburgh cyclist had killed before
Apr 9 2013 - 10:03 Jury returns guilty verdict in case relating to death of 75-year-old Audrey Fyfe in August 2011 [more...] 10
Elements - and thoughts of RAAM - force Chris Hopkinson to abandon LEJOGLE record attempt
Apr 8 2013 - 22:37 Ultra-cyclist abandons 80 miles short of halfway point amid freezing temperatures and headwind all the way [more...] 1
Portsmouth driver who knocked PC off bike sentenced to 23 months in jail
Apr 8 2013 - 15:01 Case raises wider issues regarding investigation and sentencing in cases where victim is a cyclist [more...] 17
Female cyclist killed during London rush hour this morning, tipper lorry reportedly involved
Apr 8 2013 - 10:55 Incident took place on Victoria Street at 8.20am; tipper lorry believed to be involved [more...] 7
Brighton & Hove's hills prove a barrier to bike-share scheme - but Worthing may get one
Apr 8 2013 - 10:20 Councillor in Brighton & Hove says money could be better spent elsewhere, such as 20mph zone introduced today [more...] 7
Paris-Roubaix: Round-up of reaction from podium finishers and others + video of Offredo's crash
Apr 7 2013 - 22:25 Quotes from three-time champ Cancellara, plus runner-up Vanmarcke and 3rd place Terpstra, among others [more...] 2
Lance Armstrong asks court to dismiss SCA bonus lawsuit
Apr 7 2013 - 18:49 Says settlement over Tour win bonus was legally binding and cannot be challenged [more...] 16
Liverpool council 'close to finding partner' for Scouse cycle hire scheme
Apr 7 2013 - 15:40 Smaller businesses not considered financially reliable enough to pitch in with management of scheme [more...] 2
Paris-Roubaix: Fabian Cancellara outsprints Sep Vanmarcke in the velodrome to win race for third time
Apr 7 2013 - 15:26 Two riders who contested final sprint were left alone on Carrefour de l'Arbre after spectator ruined Stybar's chances [more...] 3
World champion female triathlete slams Saudi's 'gesture' of allowing women to cycle
Apr 7 2013 - 11:39 Helen Russell says there is no move towards the independence cycling can give women [more...] 3
Dozens of new cycle lanes and safety measures as councils set out their schemes for spending national cycling funding
Apr 7 2013 - 11:13 £107 million pot includes £40 million to improve the most dangerous junctions in the country [more...] 1
Thousands flock to Two Tunnels opening + video
Apr 7 2013 - 10:37 Lure of riding through UK's longest cycle tunnel – and great weather – bring the masses to Bath [more...] 15
Reasonably polite bike campaigners install safety reflectors along Seattle bike lane
Apr 6 2013 - 21:04 So polite, they even made it easy for police to dismantle their handiwork [more...] 1
Cycle ban in Llandudno could be permanently lifted following 12 month trial and study
Apr 6 2013 - 18:25 Report recommends cyclists should be allowed to share the promenafe [more...] 2
Hackney council to remove 'ghost bike' in memory of killed cyclist
Apr 6 2013 - 18:15 Locals outraged at removal notice attached to tribute bicycle [more...] 9
Joanna Rowsell knocked off her bike by a car
Apr 6 2013 - 17:56 Said the bike bore the brunt of the collision [more...] 6
Green councillor says £2m planned for bike bridge in Suffolk would be better spent on cycle paths
Apr 6 2013 - 10:22 Project received single biggest DfT grant among the 78 projects announced this week [more...] 4
Paris-Roubaix Preview: Cancellara the odds-on favourite - so who else has a chance?
Apr 5 2013 - 23:15 We look at some of the riders who can push Spartacus for the win on Sunday [more...] 7
First Ride: Bianchi Infinito CV
Apr 5 2013 - 14:19 Riding the Paris-Roubaix cobbles aboard Bianchi's new bike [more...] 6
British Cycling launches National Youth Forum and calls for volunteers to participate
Apr 5 2013 - 13:44 Governing body wants to keep people engaged with sport as they grow older [more...] 1
Just in: 3T Mercurio 40mm carbon tubular wheels
Apr 5 2013 - 11:22 Brand new wheels from Italian company with unique rim/spoke design and very low weight [more...] 11
2012 sporting success encourages more Britons to get into the saddle, says Mintel
Apr 5 2013 - 10:53 Consimer research firm that coined the term MAMILs publishes its latest report on cycling market [more...] 0
Vittoria celebrate Giro d’Italia with limited edition pink tyres
Apr 5 2013 - 09:49 A pink version of the Rubino Pro to mark tyre company’s 60th anniversary [more...] 8
Bus operator Stagecoach London to roll out cycle awareness training this summer
Apr 4 2013 - 23:39 News comes in week it was revealed London's buses involved in incidents with a cyclist once every two days [more...] 4
Foto Velo Drome exhibition opens at National Cycling Centre in Manchester next Thursday
Apr 4 2013 - 22:22 Brother sponsors exhibition of 64 photos by Chris Keller-Jackson of stars riding the velodrome track [more...] 0
Fabian Cancellara suffers second fall in two days on Paris-Roubaix recce ahead of Sunday's race
Apr 4 2013 - 16:52 Spartacus can join Tom Boonen as only man to do Flanders-Roubaix double in two separate seasons [more...] 0
Bianchi launch Infinito CV endurance bike
Apr 4 2013 - 14:51 • 'Game changing' carbon technology • Reduced muscle fatigue • Increased control • Available in standard and disc brake versions [more...] 11
Nominations open for London Cycling Awards 2013
Apr 4 2013 - 14:35 Names invited for shortlist of ten categories, five of which will go to public vote, with Ned Boulting hosting awards in May [more...] 0
Road Rags schwag - we have a winner!
Apr 4 2013 - 13:51 Even if you didn't win you can still get a 15 per cent discount [more...] 659
Gaerne offer dedicated carbon Speedplay soles
Apr 4 2013 - 13:18 The same shoes as worn by Fabian Cancellara now available with Speedplay-specific soles [more...] 0
£40m announced to improve cycle safety at junctions in England - but will it achieve that effect?
Apr 4 2013 - 12:38 DfT says improvements will be made at 78 locations - but there's controversy over one of those, in Cambridge [more...] 10
UPDATED: Lance Armstrong withdraws from US Masters Swimming event after FINA objects
Apr 4 2013 - 10:07 Event in Austin, Texas not subject to anti-doping rules... but swimming's international governing body not happy he'd be there [more...] 7
Rapha Team Sky replica kit now available
Apr 4 2013 - 09:45 Jersey and bib shorts as worn by Bradley Wiggins hit the shops [more...] 53
Zipp 303 Firecrest Disc wheels launched
Apr 3 2013 - 22:20 Is SRAM working on hydraulic disc brakes? Are they developing an 11-speed groupset? [more...] 5
Bike riders in Austria banned from using handheld mobiles as changes to cycling laws take force
Apr 3 2013 - 21:50 Other amendments to existing regulations include cyclists no longer having to keep to bike lane [more...] 18
Malaysian Prime Minister leads his cabinet and 10,000 cyclists on bike ride
Apr 3 2013 - 15:55 1Malaysia Patriotic Cycle forms part of government's health drive to counter negative effects of economic progress [more...] 1
Fränk Schleck free to race from July after WADA decides not to appeal one-year ban
Apr 3 2013 - 13:28 Rider will miss Tour de France, but will be back riding in time for the Vuelta [more...] 4
WADA’s ADAMS App’ll make it easier for athletes to keep up with whereabouts info
Apr 3 2013 - 10:00 App for Android and iOS devices developed from award-winnning one already used in Netherlands [more...] 4
Met Police and TfL team up with Hackney charity to donate unclaimed bikes to asylum seekers & refugees (+ video)
Apr 3 2013 - 09:26 The Bike Project refurbishes bikes to help people start their new life in London [more...] 10
Fizik Versus saddles get carbon braided rails
Apr 3 2013 - 09:17 Carbon braided tech trickles down to new Arione, Antares and Aliante Versus saddles [more...] 2
Nantes to subsidise cargo bike purchase as part of multimillion euro investment in cycling
Apr 2 2013 - 20:35 French city doubles cycling's modal share with €40m spend over five years - something twin town Cardiff could learn from? [more...] 0
TfL defends bus safety record after figures reveal two incidents every day involving cyclists or pedestrians
Apr 2 2013 - 15:44 Body responsible for London's bus network insists number of collisions each year is in decline [more...] 11
Tour of Flanders Tech 2013: New bikes & kit from this year's Ronde
Apr 2 2013 - 13:56 Cannondale’s Synapse, Bianchi’s updated Infinito and other interesting tech equipment spotted on the cobbles [more...] 6
Podium girl Maja Leye says she fought to keep calm as Peter Sagan pinched her behind
Apr 2 2013 - 13:06 25-year-old says she was "frozen to the spot" and only the thought of millions watching helped her keep her composure [more...] 31
Kapz launch custom-etched headset spacers
Apr 2 2013 - 12:43 It's the details that count when you want to bling up your bike [more...] 5
Koga launch new Kimera Road Pro UD top-end frameset
Apr 2 2013 - 12:05 Available in both Shimano Di2 and mechanical options [more...] 0
Witness appeal after second Hull cycling fatality over Easter weekend
Apr 2 2013 - 12:01 Hull man died in hospital yesterday from head injuries sustained in collision on Easter Sunday [more...] 0
Saudi Arabia to let women ride bicycles - but subject to very strict conditions
Apr 2 2013 - 11:12 Riding confined to recreational areas under supervision of male relative and women must wear Islamic dress [more...] 4
Ritchey unveil new carbon SuperLogic components
Apr 2 2013 - 11:06 All-carbon components tested in the Classics now available in the shops [more...] 0
Peter Sagan makes video apology to podium girl +video
Apr 1 2013 - 21:19 Tells Maya, women and fans that 'I have no excuse' [more...] 17
Bank Holiday Monday News roundup
Apr 1 2013 - 21:04 Dateline April 1: News roundup from around the cycling world [more...] 4
Updated: Hull time trial road death: governing body defends the organisation of the race
Apr 1 2013 - 16:14 Rider killed in collision with car towing caravan on the A63 - Police still want to hear from any witnesses [more...] 16
Updated with video: Liam Moynihan wins Red Bull Hill Chasers in Edinburgh
Apr 1 2013 - 10:15 MTB DH rider shows he's no slouch when the road goes up as he beats National Hill Climb Champ Jack Pullar [more...] 2
Updated: Yorkshire closed to Lancastrians (unless you go by bike) for Tour de France Grand Depart
Apr 1 2013 - 10:05 Routes through the Pennines to be barred to everyone but locals in bid to avoid gridlock [more...] 8
Peter Sagan under fire for pinching podium girl's bottom
Apr 1 2013 - 08:37 Condemned by viewers as 'sexist' and 'harassment' [more...] 69
Video: Marianne Vos wins Tour of Flanders to consolidate World Cup lead
Mar 31 2013 - 21:16 Dutch rider proves stronger than rivals in finale... also, footage from Elisa Longo Borghini's Trodeo Binda win last week [more...] 4
Football faces doping scrutiny if Fuentes is forced to reveal all of his clients
Mar 31 2013 - 18:54 Has hinted he treated footballers too, but refused to say which ones [more...] 3
Sikh cyclist in Australia wins right not to have to wear a helmet
Mar 31 2013 - 18:43 Avoided $100 fine in court because his faith demands he wear a turban in public [more...] 2
30 Days of Biking back on 1 April - and plans to make it bigger and better in UK
Mar 31 2013 - 17:00 Pledge to ride your bike every day of the month, and share the fun on social media [more...] 6
Tour of Flanders: Fabian Cancellara rides to another solo win, Tom Boonen crashes out early
Mar 31 2013 - 15:31 Spartacus drops Sagan on final climb of the Paterberg and time trials his way to victory [more...] 24
Chris Hopkinson to attempt LEJOGLE record next week
Mar 31 2013 - 15:12 Army Cycling Union rider tackling long-distance record as he ramps up for the RAAM this year [more...] 3
Beds for Cyclists website celebrates first birthday with new look and record number of places to stay
Mar 31 2013 - 12:20 Links touring cyclists with safe, comfortable accomodation en route [more...] 2
Tom Boonen crashes out of Tour of Flanders
Mar 31 2013 - 11:30 Belgian's Spring campaign may be over after chute 19km into today's race [more...] 1
Disabled riders in Scunthope can try a range of new adapted bikes in park event
Mar 31 2013 - 09:34 Council showcasing new bikes that are available for hire in the town [more...] 0
Almost 90% of cyclists think traffic is too fast in their area, research shows
Mar 30 2013 - 13:22 Bike for Brake and British Cycling survey finds 7 in 10 people want 20mph local speed limits [more...] 9
Canadian cop filmed punching cyclist faces investigation +video
Mar 30 2013 - 13:07 Vancouver copper was cuffing rider for red light jumping [more...] 27
Could Team Sky be about to run a women's team?
Mar 30 2013 - 09:29 Wiggle Honda owner says Brailsford and Wiggins have been watching their women's progress closely [more...] 5
Head to Edinburgh tonight to see Danny MacAskill go up against top riders in the Red Bull Hill Chasers
Mar 30 2013 - 09:17 Wander on down to see the best of the best hit the cobbles [more...] 0
Cyclist killed while riding in time trial near Hull
Mar 29 2013 - 23:11 Rider dies after collision with caravan towed by 4x4 during City Road Club (Hull) Open 10 mile today [more...] 38
Taipei Cycle mixed bag… including Topeak, Birzman, Prologo & more
Mar 29 2013 - 17:38 All the interesting stuff that didn’t fit anywhere else [more...] 15