News archive
Katusha owner Igor Makarov calls for UCI reform but rules himself out of presidency bid
Feb 27 2013 - 15:39 Russian billionaire says cycling's governing body in urgent need of reform [more...] 
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New cycling magazine Simpson launches this week
Feb 27 2013 - 14:01 Creators say magazine's tone “will be like chatting to your fellow cyclists while you’re out on a ride.” [more...] 37
Rapha launch spring/summer 2013 clothing range +videos
Feb 27 2013 - 13:33 New women's and hot weather clothing, trade team specials and updated classics [more...] 44
Surgeons in Scotland debate the helmet issue - do they increase cyclists' safety or not?
Feb 27 2013 - 12:04 Neurosurgeon argues for wearing them... trauma specialist (who chairs CTC Scotland) opposes compulsion [more...] 85
US couple missing in Peru reported to have been found, but family remain cautious
Feb 27 2013 - 00:45 Confirmed sighting of pair travelling by boat, authorities sending plane to pick them up [more...] 1
World and Olympic champ Dani King reopens Hampshire viaduct as part of National Cycle Network
Feb 26 2013 - 23:56 Historic structure outside Winchester had lain disused for half a century [more...] 8
Get Britain Cycling inquiry resumes today with focus on the local picture
Feb 26 2013 - 20:47 Meanwhile, it's revealed today that cash from Bicycle Association will help pay for report due in April [more...] 1
Katusha's Angel Vicioso back racing after giving Operacion Puerto evidence
Feb 26 2013 - 17:44 Russian team lifts temporary suspension it placed on Spanish rider after he failed to appear in court last week [more...] 1
Morvélo CityCross this weekend - win a GoPro Hero 3 by not even racing
Feb 26 2013 - 17:29 Morvélo CityCross this weekend - prizes for not racing. [more...] 0
Lance Armstrong to argue US government should have known about doping on USPS team
Feb 26 2013 - 14:05 Disgraced cyclists prepares his defence in Landis whistleblower case after US government joins action [more...] 21
Sneak peek: Guru Photon HL 670g frame revealed
Feb 26 2013 - 12:56 Canadian company develops new carbon layup and tube profiles to create their lightest ever frame [more...] 0
Cycle to Work scheme guidance to allow accessories-only packages
Feb 26 2013 - 12:08 From March 1 you won't need to get a new bike every time to take advantage of the C2W discount [more...] 29
Australian teens hospitalised with burns after 'jump through fire' bike stunt goes wrong (+ video)
Feb 26 2013 - 10:24 Pair were taking part in 55th anniversary show of Findon Skid Kids near Adelaide [more...] 15
Just in: Ridley Noah Fast
Feb 26 2013 - 01:13 One of the fastest bikes in the peloton arrives in the roadcc offices [more...] 14
2013 Iditarod Trail Invitational gets underway in snowy expanse of Alaska (+ video)
Feb 25 2013 - 23:31 49 participants on bike and on foot set off on gruelling race, most doing 350 miles but some opting for 1,000-mile route [more...] 3
Madison Genesis rider Ian Bibby gets his stolen bike back
Feb 25 2013 - 19:47 Police recover stolen Genesis Volare following tip-off - just in time before it was sold on to be broken up [more...] 24
Campagnolo 80th anniversary Super Record groupset released
Feb 25 2013 - 19:09 Updated: £2,599 Super Record collection celebrates 80 years since Italian company founded [more...] 31
Search on for American couple who disappeared last month on cycling holiday in Peru
Feb 25 2013 - 18:29 Last confirmed sighting of Jamie Neal and Garrett Hand was in Lima in late January; no contact since [more...] 0
Turn your favourite shoes into clipless pedal cycling shoes
Feb 25 2013 - 16:12 Retrofitz retrofittable cleat system promises classic shoes… with cleats [more...] 18
Yorkshire bicycle thief sentenced after selling stolen bike back to its owner
Feb 25 2013 - 16:04 Court hears how accused returned to crime after case worker who was helping him turn his life around fell ill [more...] 7
London's cyclists miss out on £41 million as Conservatives refuse to back budget amendment
Feb 25 2013 - 13:07 Jenny Jones, who proposed motion, says it's "a great opportunity missed" [more...] 9
Trial opens of nine cyclists arrested at Critical Mass on night of Olympic opening ceremony
Feb 25 2013 - 12:34 Accused were among 182 cyclists arrested in police operation [more...] 33
Plebgate MP Andrew Mitchell to auction his bike on eBay
Feb 25 2013 - 10:51 Bike made famous in Downing Street row attracts unwanted attention from thieves and passers-by [more...] 11
Skipping beats cycling at suppressing appetite, researchers find
Feb 24 2013 - 21:27 That explains the mid-ride cake stop, then... but both more effective at fighting hunger than just sitting around [more...] 13
UCI Track Worlds Day 5: Second gold for Becky James as GB tops medal table in Minsk
Feb 24 2013 - 16:13 GB comes away from Belarus with five gold medals; silver in the omnium today for Laura Trott [more...] 2
More than half of Queenslanders would like to see licences on bicycles
Feb 24 2013 - 12:30 But most admit motorists are generally more to blame for collisions [more...] 12
Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne cancelled as snowfalls make conditions too dangerous
Feb 24 2013 - 12:11 GP Lugano in Switzerland also falls victim to weather [more...] 4
Witnesses sought to 'road rage' hit and run that left cyclist with broken arm
Feb 24 2013 - 11:30 Gateshead Police looking for driver of small silver car that left the scene of incident on Friday evening [more...] 3
Belfast cyclists protest against plans to open up bus lanes to all forms of taxi and minicab
Feb 24 2013 - 10:30 Protests echo those against Addison Lee's attempts to challenge rules in London [more...] 1
Father of maimed Times journalist says hands free devices should be banned
Feb 24 2013 - 08:00 Case launched the Times cycling campaign [more...] 14
UCI Track Worlds Day 4: Becky James wins sprint to make it four golds for GB
Feb 24 2013 - 00:20 Britain's reign continues in women's individual sprint, rider from Abergavenny can double up in keirin tomorrow [more...] 1
Lampre-Merida finally confirms Michele Scarponi for 2013 season
Feb 23 2013 - 16:11 Rider who served three-month ban will race in Switzerland tomorrow, but any more issues and he's out... [more...] 2
“CYCLOCROSS 2012/2013” – A new photobook from photographer Balint Hamvas.
Feb 23 2013 - 12:36 New cyclocross photobook from Balint Hamvas [more...] 1
Slowing traffic speeds and properly separating cycle lanes result in fewer cyclists hurt on roads
Feb 23 2013 - 12:09 Painted-on cycle lanes in the road had virtually no effect on cyclist injury says Canadian study [more...] 8
Pinarello available in Halfords stores from today
Feb 23 2013 - 11:33 Bike retailer to stock nine Pinarello road and city bikes in selected stores from today [more...] 44
Police seek hit and run Reliant Robin
Feb 23 2013 - 08:46 Hit and seriously injured cyclist in Horsham [more...] 7
Chris Boardman calls for more investment in Irish cycling
Feb 23 2013 - 08:31 Watched Martyn Irvine sail to victory in Belarus [more...] 0
Group of professional cyclists hit by car in 'road rage' incident
Feb 23 2013 - 08:15 Riders were in a bike lane; driver in custody [more...] 10
UCI Track Worlds Day 3: Golds for GB through storming rides from Simon Yates and Jason Kenny
Feb 22 2013 - 20:25 Yates wins points race at age of 20, while Kenny succeeds Chris Hoy to rainbow jersey in the keirin [more...] 0
US Federal Government joins Floyd Landis whistleblower case against Lance Armstrong
Feb 22 2013 - 18:14 Action could result in multimillion dollar payout for Armstrong... and multimillion dollar payday for Landis [more...] 13
Greg LeMond plans return to bike market
Feb 22 2013 - 17:40 Former Tour winner reportedly intends to re-establish bike brand later this year [more...] 11
Parent criticises Surrey primary school's ban on children cycling to two of its three sites
Feb 22 2013 - 17:36 Taxis taking children to school not a fitting legacy of London 2012, says father of 5-year-old girl [more...] 6
Sir Chris Hoy welcomes plans for new outdoor velodrome in Edinburgh
Feb 22 2013 - 17:11 Proposed facility located to southeast of existing Meadowbank track will also have 1-kilometre road circuit [more...] 0
First Ride: Time’s Fluidity bikes
Feb 22 2013 - 13:32 French-made sportive/endurance bikes that combine performance and comfort [more...] 1
President of Luxembourg federation latest to voice concerns over Andy Schleck
Feb 22 2013 - 12:54 Jean Regenwetter says he's worried about rider's physical condition, but says there's still time to rescue 2013 season [more...] 7
Lincolnshire police investigating whether pothole led to cyclist's death
Feb 22 2013 - 11:23 Christian Brown died on Monday a week after being thrown from bike on group ride near Market Rasen [more...] 6
Madison Genesis issues appeal after Ian Bibby's bike stolen in Lancaster yesterday
Feb 22 2013 - 10:29 Steel-framed bike in distinctive team colours is equipped with Dura Ace 9000 and Pro finishing kit [more...] 11
Backbrat rack-mounted grill cooks while you cycle
Feb 22 2013 - 10:20 Like a bratwrust on your ride? Here's a portable rack-mounted grill that will cook while you pedal [more...] 11
Cycling Tips February Fifteen Strava challenge
Feb 22 2013 - 09:53 It's the Aussies versus the world - who can log the most hours next week? [more...] 13
UCI Track Worlds Day 2: Martyn Irvine caps historic day for Ireland, plus first gold for GB
Feb 21 2013 - 23:26 Irishman follows sensational silver in individual pursuit with glorious gold in scratch race [more...] 7
NAHBS 2013 preview: IF Bikes to show new Gravel Royale
Feb 21 2013 - 15:00 Bike porn alert! The North American Handmade Bicycle Show starts tomorrow. Here's a preview of some of the best looking bikes [more...] 0
First ride: Merida Ride Carbon 95
Feb 21 2013 - 13:47 A new £2,000 endurance bike with a largely Shimano Ultegra spec [more...] 1
Updated: Giro d'Italia 2014 confirmed for Ireland, with Belfast, Armagh and Dublin hosting stages +video
Feb 21 2013 - 13:21 Belfast hosts start and finish of first two stages before race heads over the border [more...] 10
Updated: Cody's Challenge Hampshire Postponed: Ride through stunning New Forest put back until later this year
Feb 21 2013 - 12:36 Ride organised by Daniel Lloyd named for ex-pro Stephen Gallagher's infant son who died from heart condition [more...] 0
Just in: Fuji Sportif 1.3
Feb 21 2013 - 11:35 Fuji's sportive/endurance aluminium bike looks well specced for the money [more...] 4
Katusha suspends Angel Vicioso after he fails to appear at Operacion Puerto trial
Feb 21 2013 - 10:41 Spanish rider had told his team that his involvement in case had been concluded [more...] 2
UCI Track Worlds Day 1: Medals for GB, but Australia wins back men's team pursuit crown
Feb 21 2013 - 10:02 Silver in men's team pursuit and bronze in women's team sprint for GB as worlds open in Minsk [more...] 3
Lance Armstrong slams door shut on making doping confession to USADA
Feb 20 2013 - 21:34 Attorney claims agency only wants to "demonize certain individuals" [more...] 28
Shimano Di2 hydraulic disc brakes revealed
Feb 20 2013 - 19:01 Leaked photo shows Shimano have developed Di2 hydraulic disc brakes for the road [more...] 30
Gerard Vroomen launches 2r monthly magazine for iPad - and it's free
Feb 20 2013 - 16:59 Contributors include racer turned journalist Paul Kimmage, blogger Inner Ring and Twitter's UCI Overlord [more...] 5
Irish start for 2014 Giro d'Italia set to be confirmed tomorrow
Feb 20 2013 - 16:25 Race to start in Belfast and will then head for Dublin... press conferences in both capitals tomorrow [more...] 0
Tyler Hamilton tells Puerto trial how blood transfusion made his urine turn black
Feb 20 2013 - 14:57 Meanwhile, lawyer for Manolo Saiz says he won't now be calling Alberto Contador as a witness [more...] 4
UCI Track Worlds screened live on BBC Two starting this afternoon (full guide to coverage)
Feb 20 2013 - 13:46 GB men qualify second fastest for this evening's team pursuit final against familiar foes Australia [more...] 2
Full Windsor The Nutter multitool needs funding support + video
Feb 20 2013 - 12:59 Cunning Nutter seeks your support for final push towards Kickstarter funding target [more...] 4
Fisher Expo 2013 highlights: Zipp, SRAM, DZR, Look and Vittoria
Feb 20 2013 - 12:20 Plus Carrera folding helmet and aero race lid, DZR waterproof shoes, Masterlock… er, locks [more...] 6
Email deluge at City Hall as London Assembly Members urged to vote for additional £41m for cycling
Feb 20 2013 - 10:40 LCC campaign to back Jenny Jones amendment to TfL budget already backed by 12,000 people, but more needed [more...] 5
Pat McQuaid defends UCI's record on doping and says he aims to see the fight through
Feb 20 2013 - 10:03 UCI President also expresses hope that giverning body and WADA can overcome their differences [more...] 10
Video: Madison Genesis vs Sa Calobra
Feb 19 2013 - 18:02 Top of our list of things that made us wish we were pro cyclists today: this vid [more...] 10
Second look: Eastway 2013 range (the production version)
Feb 19 2013 - 16:11 Highlights include disc-equipped road, ‘cross and city flat-barred bikes. Prices start at £599 [more...] 10
The Empire Bikes Back - Giro del Lazio revived as Roma Maxima (+ Strade Bianche promo video)
Feb 19 2013 - 13:45 RCS Sport puts Ancient Rome centre stage as it revives historic race [more...] 3
Stats reveal London's deadly cycling zone… if you're a woman
Feb 19 2013 - 10:29 Blogger finds 14 women and no men killed in one area of Central London since 2001... nearly all by lorries [more...] 23
Ridley Fenix Classic revealed + video
Feb 18 2013 - 22:23 New pavé-tamer revealed in time for spring classics [more...] 5
UCI confirms 19 WorldTour teams for rest of season after Katusha wins appeal
Feb 18 2013 - 18:24 Governing body heads off threat of legal action but creates headache for race organisers [more...] 5
Bicycle love story documentary Janapar screening in London tomorrow (+ video trailer)
Feb 18 2013 - 16:33 Bethnal Green venue for charity showing of film charting how cyclist set out to ride the world and came home with a wife [more...] 2
Cycling Australia to back up doping declaration with criminal sanctions?
Feb 18 2013 - 16:16 Giverning body considers following Australian Olympic Committee's lead for penalties for those who lie [more...] 7
Trouble at t'mill - venue change for inaugural Morvelo CityCross in Halifax next month (+ video)
Feb 18 2013 - 14:09 Landlord withdraws permission, but Calderdale Councilprovides old rubbish tip as alternative venue [more...] 2
Viral video shows cars being turned into bikes, but is it all it seems? We're not so sure... (+ video)
Feb 18 2013 - 12:41 Major ad agency is behind Madrid-based creative agency that produced video and website [more...] 5
Updated: Wales unveils Active Travel Bill - law compels councils to provide routes for cycling and walking
Feb 18 2013 - 11:30 Sustrans hails proposed legislation as "World first" that will make a massive contribution to improving public health [more...] 11
UK couple riding round world killed in Thailand just weeks after their film accepted for festival (+ video)
Feb 18 2013 - 10:07 Peter Root and Mary Thompson set out on their journey 18 months ago [more...] 9
First look: Sabbath Cycles 2013
Feb 18 2013 - 00:27 Sabbath Cycles are back with an all titanium bike range this year [more...] 6
WADA says organised crime's links to doping and match-fixing too big for sport to fight alone
Feb 17 2013 - 20:47 David Howman also says people who think UK immune to mafia involvement in sport are living "in fairyland" [more...] 3
Thousands using GPS jammers to disguise over-long hours or stolen cars
Feb 17 2013 - 15:30 Devices also stop navigation devices from working [more...] 28
Andy Schleck withdraws from another race as stuttering start to 2013 season continues
Feb 17 2013 - 14:30 It's said his respiratory problem is on the mend though [more...] 8
Tour of Oman in pictures - a gallery of great shots from this week's race
Feb 17 2013 - 14:13 Fourth edition of race in the Middle East was best yet - here's a look back at the week [more...] 0
Brit to head up 2013 Tour de France anti-doping strategy
Feb 17 2013 - 13:30 Spotlight will be on this year's Tour following Armstrong scandal [more...] 1
IOC calls conference to debate role of WADA as row rumbles on
Feb 17 2013 - 09:30 War of words between UCI, IOC and WADA [more...] 3
Angry with Lance? Trade in your Livestrong bracelet!
Feb 17 2013 - 08:00 Charity offers recycling and replacement service for yellow rubber bands [more...] 14
Criminal investigation opened against ex-Rabobank and Sky doctor Geert Leinders
Feb 16 2013 - 14:46 Controversial doctor who left Sky in October named as overseeing former doping programme at Rabobank [more...] 0
Tour of Oman Stage 6: Froome seals overall win, Bouhanni takes final stage in the sprint
Feb 16 2013 - 13:32 Team Sky rider tops podium ahead of Contador and Evans [more...] 9
Oxford University professor calls for performance-enhancing drugs to be legalised
Feb 16 2013 - 12:21 Prohibition leads to organised crime, says Julian Savulescu [more...] 33
US Driver who harassed cyclists refused plea deal (+ video)
Feb 16 2013 - 09:55 Judge says cyclists must have an opportunity to comment on the case… video of the incident went viral around the world [more...] 9
Woman charged with killing teenage cyclist while over drink drive limit
Feb 16 2013 - 09:35 Also failed to stop at the scene or inform the police of the collision [more...] 18
Police appeal to find identity of seriously injured cyclist
Feb 16 2013 - 09:19 Bristol man came off mountain bike on the Portway [more...] 1
Jesús Manzano: doping doctor Fuentes gave me dog, horse and cattle pills
Feb 16 2013 - 09:12 Doping was compulsory, he told trial, and doctor carried blood bags in his Porsche [more...] 2
Pro bike: Lampre Merida’s Merida Scultura SL
Feb 16 2013 - 08:14 Merida’s Head of Design Juergen Falke shows us around the team bike… [more...] 5
Dates announced for Rollapaluza National Series 2013
Feb 15 2013 - 22:45 Nationwide search for 'King of Spin and Queen of Cadence' enters its fourth year [more...] 1
Giant expand e-Bike range with Roam XR and Talon 29er
Feb 15 2013 - 17:06 Two new Hybrid Cycling Technology bikes added to Giant’s range for 2013 [more...] 2
RetroRonde van Vlaanderen marks Tour of Flanders centenary
Feb 15 2013 - 13:01 RetroRonde van Vlaanderen is 100 years since the first Tour of Flanders was ridden [more...] 8
Tour of Oman Stage 5: Froome sees off Contador attacks to take stage and tighten grip on GC
Feb 15 2013 - 12:11 Tough stage today represented last realistic chance for Spaniard to threaten Team Sky rider's lead [more...] 6
Katusha WorldTour licence appeal upheld by CAS
Feb 15 2013 - 11:17 Knock-on effect likely with UCI previously telling road.cc that one team would drop down if Katusha won [more...] 25
Singletrack MTB mag