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New wheels from Reynolds, Hed and Token

Mar 25 2013 - 19:17 Redesigned alloy clinchers on the way from Reynolds, new alloy 'Roubaix' wheel from HED + Token AVT tech [more...] 2

$25k reward offered to trace LA hit-and-run driver who left cyclist with horrific injuries

Mar 25 2013 - 16:08 Victim had to have leg amputated following incident one Sunday morning last month [more...] 5

British teams go head-to-head with Majorca Sa Calobra (which is your fave?) +Videos

Mar 25 2013 - 16:00 On-bike camera footage as Raleigh and IG-Sigma Sport, and Madion Genesis tackle Majorca's fearsome Sa Calobra [more...] 12

Just in: Alchemy Arion

Mar 25 2013 - 15:40 Exclusive first look at the first Alchemy bike in the UK. It's a US handmade carbon aero racer guaranteed to turn heads [more...] 9

Video: Tour of Britain promo celebrates 10 years of country's biggest race

Mar 25 2013 - 15:13 Short film by organisers SweetSpot showcases action from country's biggest race [more...] 1

Updated: Tom Boonen to race De Panne this week despite injury, but cautious over Tour of Flanders title defence (+ video)

Mar 25 2013 - 14:16 Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider who crashed in Gent-Wevelgem included in line-up for Three Days of De Panne [more...] 0

Birzman reveal new products

Mar 25 2013 - 13:20 Lots of pumps, tools and bags in cool-looking designs [more...] 4

British Cycling unveils plans to get 1 million more women riding bikes by 2020

Mar 25 2013 - 11:55 Governing body launches campaign this morning, backed by Sky and DCMS [more...] 6

Round-up: Wins for Froome, Sagan, Martin and Longo-Borghini on big day of racing

Mar 24 2013 - 22:51 From Barcelona to Lake Maggiore via Flanders, here's who added to their palmares on Palm Sunday [more...] 5

Pro bike: Fabian Cancellara’s E3 Harelbeke winning Trek Domane 6.9 +video

Mar 24 2013 - 20:43 Pro bike: Custom painted Spartacus shield wins marks first win in a year for Swiss rider [more...] 2

Less than one bike a day taken out on Nottingham bike hire scheme

Mar 24 2013 - 19:57 Blackpool hire scheme up for consideration too after council cuts funding [more...] 5

Chilterns cycling challenge called off in icy conditions

Mar 24 2013 - 19:33 Other races, including Ghent-Wevelgem one-day classic, went ahead [more...] 3

GB's latest male track star Simon Yates wins on road in Belgium in U23 Harelbeke Criterium

Mar 24 2013 - 17:45 20-year-old World Points Champ wins on the road, team mate Joe Kelly 2nd, as 100% ME dominate Belgian race [more...] 0

Eddy Merckx fitted with pacemaker to regulate irregular heartbeat

Mar 24 2013 - 14:56 Cannibal should be back in the saddle shortly following precautionary procedure [more...] 2

Serena Williams jumps on bike to beat Miami traffic jam and avoid missing match… She won

Mar 24 2013 - 11:33 Tennis star and reluctant cyclist finds that two wheels beat four when the traffic's gridlocked [more...] 2

Video: Rapper's delight… his Charge Plug

Mar 24 2013 - 08:21 Rapper Mikill Pane talks bikes, cycling and a career that's taken him from Evans bike shop to stardom [more...] 0

Wiggle Etape Cymru filling up as Giant and Mavic come on board

Mar 23 2013 - 20:45 Bike checks and mechanical assistance from Giant plus Mavic neutral service will add to event experience [more...] 9

Video: Top ten sportives - but which are your favourites?

Mar 23 2013 - 20:15 Global Cycling Network pick theirs, let's hear yours... [more...] 8

EuroVelo: 70,000km of European-wide cycle paths begin to open for business

Mar 23 2013 - 19:00 Public will be able to cycle from one end of Europe to the other on safe, high quality paths [more...] 2

Just in: Frog 52

Mar 23 2013 - 14:53 Nicely specced kid's bike from a new UK company [more...] 1

Spanish cyclists demand asylum at European embassies following helmet law

Mar 23 2013 - 13:58 Spanish national traffic authority has made list of new regulations [more...] 9

Scratch Race World Champ Martyn Irvine set to make full recovery after Tour of Taiwan crash

Mar 23 2013 - 11:17 United Healthcare Team doctor expects recovery to be 'uncomplicated' [more...] 0

Cyclist who survived cancer twice gains support on two world record breaking attempts

Mar 23 2013 - 10:49 James Golding will try for round the world and 7 day records in the coming year, backed by Chain Reaction Cycles [more...] 3

Kinesis Racelight Aithein takes shape

Mar 23 2013 - 07:42 New superlight aluminium road bike from Kinesis UK gets closer to completion [more...] 8

The most attention-grabbing products at Taipei Cycle… arguably

Mar 23 2013 - 06:35 There are zillions of products on display, some fabulous, others… less so [more...] 22

Eye-catching Bike of the Day IV: Dream Machine

Mar 23 2013 - 06:11 An ultra-aero road bike with disc brakes and radical features [more...] 5

Tour de France organisers ASO interested in taking over the Tour of Britain

Mar 23 2013 - 02:51 British Cycling said in December it was inviting bids for 2014 onwards; RCS Sport also eyeing race? [more...] 0

Hackers take two IKEA stools... and turn them into a kid's bicycle (+ video)

Mar 23 2013 - 01:20 Swiss student and French 3D printer act on suggestion to collaborate, with impressive results [more...] 0

Just in: Specialized Tarmac

Mar 22 2013 - 17:00 £1,200 carbon road bike that has race proven DNA [more...] 14

Videos: Stirring race promos for Italian women's races Giro Donne and Trofeo Binda

Mar 22 2013 - 16:09 No race is complete without an epic promo these days... and it's not just the men's races that are doing them [more...] 0

Charge custom saddle compo - our winners!

Mar 22 2013 - 16:04 Who's getting a new custom charge saddle then? These three peeps are! [more...] 1

Bikes take centre stage at London's Victoria & Albert Museum next Friday evening

Mar 22 2013 - 14:45 Latest edition of V&A's Friday Late season. Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat, showcases the bicycle [more...] 1

Melbourne to trial free helmets in bid to revive flagging bike-share scheme

Mar 22 2013 - 14:02 Australia's compulsory helmet laws thwart take-up of cycle hire programme [more...] 8

Scott new aero road helmet Milan-San Remo sneak peek

Mar 22 2013 - 13:40 New aero road helmet makes low-key debut with Orica GreenEdge at last weekend's big race [more...] 3

Shimano launch pro cycling website + videos

Mar 22 2013 - 12:26 Packed with video, blogs and news from Shimano sponsored pro cycling teams [more...] 2

Anthony Oram mugs now on sale

Mar 22 2013 - 12:13 Bikey design for your favourite brew, in six colours [more...] 0

IF Bikes produce Sandy Hook commemorative frame

Mar 22 2013 - 12:01 Independent Fabrication produce special one-off frame to carry the Sandy Hook Promise [more...] 3

Hubdock: a better way to change a rear wheel?

Mar 22 2013 - 11:30 Clever design allows you to remove the wheel and keep the drivetrain in place [more...] 32

Tour of Britain organisers planning five-day women's road race

Mar 22 2013 - 11:01 SweetSpot plan to showcase Britain's biggest stars and attract top international teams [more...] 4

Crank Bros launch new pumps and tools

Mar 22 2013 - 07:42 Six neat mini pumps and three lightweight tools added to range [more...] 0

Eyecatching Bike of the Day III: Frame 22

Mar 22 2013 - 06:01 Bamboo provides shock absorption on this fixed urban bike [more...] 2

New British brand Worx launch road, cyclocross and kids’ bikes at Taipei Show

Mar 22 2013 - 05:26 New aluminium bikes from a new British brand [more...] 5

'Roads Were Not Built For Cars' book now live on Kickstarter

Mar 21 2013 - 23:47 Carlton Reid's exploration of how cycling activists literally paved the way for cars is already 25% funded [more...] 4

Summit finish & longest TT as Tour of Britain 2013 promises to be toughest yet

Mar 21 2013 - 20:00 Race takes in Scotland, Lake District, Snowdonia, Devon, Surrey & Central London celebrates 10 anniversary in style [more...] 24

Tennant and Förstermann among the stars at Herne Hill Good Friday Meeting

Mar 21 2013 - 17:49 Historic event in South London celebrates 110th birthday a week tomorrow [more...] 0

Welcome to Yorkshire chief says it will meet government Tour de France funding conditions

Mar 21 2013 - 16:08 Boss of tourism agency that led successful Grand Depart bid reacts to criticism [more...] 3

Video: Marianne Vos recces World Road Championship course in Tuscany

Mar 21 2013 - 15:51 World champions's verdict is it's going to be a very tough race, with two hard climbs on closing loop [more...] 0

Pro bike: Vincenzo Nibali’s Astana Specialized Tarmac SL4 + videos

Mar 21 2013 - 14:17 WorldTour 2013 bike: A close look at Nibali’s SL4 equipped with Campagnolo Record EPS and some of the lightest wheels in the peloton [more...] 3

Video: Road race road rage - Bretagne Seche Environment team car rams moto

Mar 21 2013 - 13:38 It's the last place we'd expect to see driving like this... [more...] 27

Eye-catching Bike of the Day II: Giant Anyroad 1

Mar 21 2013 - 12:56 A fat-tyred, disc-braked, multi-surface aluminium bike that might never make it to the UK [more...] 8

DfT launches new road safety comparison website - but how useful is it?

Mar 21 2013 - 12:52 First glance suggests new site limited when looking at cycling casualties; research portal also launched today [more...] 0

Simon Warren's latest book tackles Belgium's 50 greatest climbs - launches at Policini in Cheshire this Sunday

Mar 21 2013 - 11:19 Hellingen launch preceded by ride on local cobbled climbs, then Gent-Wevelgem on TV afterwards [more...] 2

Operacion Puerto trial: Fuentes says he may co-operate with anti-doping authorities

Mar 21 2013 - 10:22 Spanish doctor ready to name names as trial heads towards its conclusion [more...] 7

Culprit launch disc-equipped Legend bike without seatstays at Taipei International Cycle Show

Mar 21 2013 - 03:44 New disc-equipped Legend comes without seatstays for a damped ride [more...] 12

TRP launch new disc brakes at Taipei International Cycle Show:

Mar 21 2013 - 02:37 Details on the soon-to-be-released Spyre and HyRd disc brakes, including UK prices [more...] 2

Yorkshire secures £10m government funding pledge for 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ… with strings

Mar 20 2013 - 21:53 Culture Secretary makes commitment but governance much change, Sports Minister highly critical of Welcome to Yorkshire's plans [more...] 15

Eye-catching Bike of the Day: Sawyer

Mar 20 2013 - 16:57 You'll never guess what this beach cruiser is made from. Okay, you might... [more...] 3

1970s road bike stars in video for new British Sea Power single (+ video)

Mar 20 2013 - 15:04 Album title track Machineries of Joy features 1970s bike from Croydon's Allin Cycles [more...] 9

Sir Dave Brailsford says he'd consider move into football

Mar 20 2013 - 14:42 British Cycling and Sky supremo adds that players can learn to contol inner chimp as well as the ball [more...] 13

Just in: Genesis Equilibrium 853

Mar 20 2013 - 14:22 We've finished building our new Genesis frame in time for some Audaxy fun on the weekend... [more...] 33

London Cycling Campaign designs Safer Urban Lorry (+ video)

Mar 20 2013 - 12:58 Group urges construction industry to adopt similar designs to reduce risk of death and injury among cyclists and pedestrians [more...] 6

Video: Specialized follows Omega Pharma-Quick Step on an epic edition of Milan-San Remo

Mar 20 2013 - 11:36 Includes post-race thoughts of Mark Cavendish on day the peloton battled each other and the elements [more...] 9

Taipei International Cycle Show: Charge launch new Scoop saddle

Mar 20 2013 - 11:04 New material and manufacturing process results in a very flexible perch [more...] 8

C4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy giving away his Ridgeback bike (+ video)

Mar 20 2013 - 10:35 Broadcaster preparing to ride London-Paris in 24 hours will draw winner from those donating to charity [more...] 0

Taipei International Cycle Show: Santini clothing

Mar 20 2013 - 06:24 Sneak peek at the 2014 range plus Paul Smith Giro d’Italia jerseys and Down Town urban range [more...] 3

Taipei International Cycle Show: Merida’s new Ride SL breaks cover

Mar 20 2013 - 03:38 Team Lampre-Merida's new bike for taking on the cobbles [more...] 8

RadioShack set to pull plug on team sponsorship?

Mar 19 2013 - 22:55 L'Equipe reports US retailer set to end its involvement with cycling at the end of the 2013 season [more...] 6

25 years on, Wakefield cyclist repeats pothole tandem ride invitation to council

Mar 19 2013 - 19:20 Brian Law says problem just as bad as it was in 1987 when councillor took up his challenge [more...] 10

Andy Schleck rubbishes drunkenness claim, but says he's finding mental side of racing tough

Mar 19 2013 - 16:14 RadioShack-Leopard rider says he's in good shape physically but finding it hard to get back into racing mindset [more...] 1

New "Classics" Mugs from Cycling Souvenirs

Mar 19 2013 - 13:51 New mugs and espresso cups from Cycling Souvenirs [more...] 6

Pro bike: Joaquim Rodríguez’s custom painted Canyon Aeroad

Mar 19 2013 - 13:07 Purito gets a specially painted bike for Volta a Catalunya stage race to celebrate his 2012 WorldTour title [more...] 7

Matrix Fitness Racing Academy launch: Jo Tindley talks to road.cc

Mar 19 2013 - 11:45 Returning after 5 years away from racing, the former junior track champion talks to Lois May-Miller about life with her new team [more...] 3

Third time lucky? Alex Rasmussen reported to be rejoining Garmin-Sharp now ban has ended

Mar 19 2013 - 10:36 Dane was suspended for 18 months as a result of whereabouts violations [more...] 1

Campaigners slam NYPD over "No Criminality Suspected" closure of investigations in to cyclist and pedestrian deaths

Mar 19 2013 - 00:00 Time's Up! group uses street art and protest rides to highlight issue in New York [more...] 1

Bargain hunter red alert! Lidl launch spring clothing range this week

Mar 18 2013 - 23:31 Form an orderly queue! New range of keenly priced clothing available from this Thursday [more...] 43

MTN-Qhubeka and Gerald Ciolek’s Trek Madone team bike

Mar 18 2013 - 16:54 The Trek Madone of Gerald Ciolek's South African UCI Professional Continental team [more...] 6

Milan-San Remo's other winner - Castelli's Gabba jersey (+ video)

Mar 18 2013 - 16:43 Italian clothing firm gets money-can't-buy publicity as riders from teams kitted out by rivals sport its jersey to beat the elements [more...] 21

Otley aims to seal Tour de France legacy with 'Do You Ride?' cycling strategy

Mar 18 2013 - 15:27 Council in Lizzie Armitstead's home town approves initiative aimed at growing cycling across number of disciplines [more...] 1

Specialized’s new aero helmet spotted at Milan-San Remo

Mar 18 2013 - 12:43 Aero is all the rage this year. Specialized debut new aero road lid at Milan-San Remo [more...] 19

Cyclist conquers world's 5th tallest building by riding up skyscraper's stairs - all 2,754 of them (+ video)

Mar 18 2013 - 12:18 Lots of small steps for a cyclist, one giant leap to a new Guinness World Record [more...] 10

Rapha launch 2013 City clothing range

Mar 18 2013 - 08:00 New additions and colours for Rapha's city riding clothing range [more...] 39

Hundreds turn out on ride in memory of Junior Heffernan

Mar 17 2013 - 22:45 Cyclist was killed during the Severn Bridge Road Race [more...] 3

TdF Yorkshire Grand Depart legacy handed massive financial boost by three cycling organisations

Mar 17 2013 - 21:05 Organisers express relief after fears over who would fund 2014 Tour de France start [more...] 34

Milan-San Remo: Gerald Ciolek snatches victory on the line from Peter Sagan

Mar 17 2013 - 18:07 German upsets the odds at end of edition of race that will go down in history following changes to course [more...] 25

Milan-San Remo: Snow and TV schedules wreak havoc as race shortened

Mar 17 2013 - 15:25 Snowfall on Passo del Turchino causes it to be skipped, climb to Le Manie also missed after restart [more...] 1

Thousands of cyclists take to new Devon link bridge

Mar 17 2013 - 12:30 Over 3000 crossings in less than a month [more...] 0

Boris U-turn over bikes on the DLR

Mar 17 2013 - 09:00 Trial will see cycles carried during off-peak hours [more...] 2

Sneak peek: Culprit Legend bike

Mar 17 2013 - 08:00 New speed machine should go into production later this year [more...] 3

Tech Roundup: Pro Missile Evo TT bars, the new and improved Wattbike New togs from Rapha and Route, and much more

Mar 16 2013 - 19:23 PLUS: the map you can wear and the bollard that gives you a breather at traffic lights [more...] 9

Italian legend Felice Gimondi inducted into Giro d'Italia Hall of Fame (+ video)

Mar 16 2013 - 17:56 Three-time Giro winner follows his great rival Eddy Merckx in receiving honour from organisers RCS Sport [more...] 1

Could lie detector tests be the solution to catch doping cheats?

Mar 16 2013 - 15:58 Anti-doping conference floats the idea of the controversial tests [more...] 7

Bournemouth cycle safety pledge following claim it's second most dangerous place to ride outside London

Mar 16 2013 - 15:46 Bournemouth Borough Council outlines steps it's taking to improve safety - but local paper's figures don't stand up to close scrutiny [more...] 8