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Police campaign against riding on pavement sees just two cyclists a day warned or fined
Dec 8 2009 - 16:41 Greater Manchester Police hail success of initiative taken in response to local concerns despite seemingly low hit rate [more...] 
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Los Angeles transport chief proposes law protecting cyclists from harassment
Dec 8 2009 - 15:14 Ordinance one of several cycling-friendly measures to be discussed at bike themed Transportation Committee session [more...] 3
Leeds students to launch new bike hub with pedal power
Dec 8 2009 - 15:05 University celebrates opening of bike hub [more...] 0
Bradley Wiggins makes winning return to Manchester Velodrome
Dec 8 2009 - 13:12 Wiggo beats Ben Swift in Devil-Scratch race to give Slicks team halfway-point lead in Revolution Series [more...] 2
Cyclescheme scoops prestigious business award
Dec 8 2009 - 11:46 Business booming as Cycle to Work scheme provider named Britain's fastest-growing private company [more...] 1
The Mayor needs short term transport targets to keep him on track
Dec 8 2009 - 11:30 Current plans too long term say Sustrans [more...] 0
Edinburgh's cyclists to be given tramline safety lessons
Dec 8 2009 - 09:20 Initiative follows series of crashes after Princes Street reopening [more...] 12
Ben Swift "named" in Team Sky squad for Tour Down Under
Dec 7 2009 - 17:09 Speculation over Katusha rider's future continues - but does new Sky video drop a hint? [more...] 0
Belfast school targets cycling transformation
Dec 7 2009 - 16:22 Pupils want to cycle more often [more...] 0
Cyclists in dark clothing stopped by Hampshire police - and given free hi-viz gear
Dec 7 2009 - 15:58 CTC says initiative sends wrong message and efforts would be better spent focusing on law-breaking motorists [more...] 27
Paolo Bettini could face €11 million tax bill
Dec 7 2009 - 14:02 Italian authorities claim former Olympic and World Champ never actually moved to Monaco tax haven [more...] 0
Cambridge campaigners call for more bike spaces at train station
Dec 7 2009 - 11:46 One in three rail users currently unable to find somewhere to secure their bicycle [more...] 0
City of Westminster to seek powers for council officers to fine cyclists
Dec 7 2009 - 10:40 Council believes police not taking issue "seriously enough" but LCC says they are best qualified to tackle issue [more...] 10
Suffolk school takes bike racks away to discourage kids from cycling
Dec 7 2009 - 09:57 Safety concerns cited, but teachers and staff can still cycle in [more...] 12
Wiggins focused on Garmin for 2010
Dec 6 2009 - 14:44 Money talked but Garmin weren't listening so Bradley never got his hopes up [more...] 2
10 per cent of fatal cycling casualties on Britain's roads last year were children
Dec 4 2009 - 19:28 Govt reveals child casualty figures and what it is doing to lower them [more...] 3
Cardiff residents celebrate new-look neighbourhood in style
Dec 4 2009 - 15:07 Safer street to be opened tomorrow [more...] 0
Highway Code TV ad to target cyclists says Minister… oh no it isn't says Driver Standards Agency
Dec 4 2009 - 13:52 Highway Code ad to focus on its life long relevance to all road users not just learners [more...] 3
Children wrap up for Slough to Lapland challenge
Dec 4 2009 - 12:06 Virtual bike race before Santa sets off oh his sleigh [more...] 0
Climate change investment in cycling and walking will make us healthier too says Lancet study
Dec 4 2009 - 11:48 Researchers model several scenarios to 2030 to examine effect of climate change on health [more...] 0
Islington to introduce 20mph borough-wide speed limit
Dec 4 2009 - 10:38 Limit to apply to all streets other than A roads from early 2010 [more...] 4
Cyclists urged to join climate change protest rides in London tomorrow
Dec 4 2009 - 09:43 Blue is the colour as cyclists from across the UK converge on London for climate protest [more...] 0
Lance Armstrong set to avoid court date as Judge urges Greg LeMond and Trek to settle
Dec 3 2009 - 18:39 Settlement conference set for late January for parties to try to hammer out agreement [more...] 0
Line-ups announced for this Saturday's round of the Revolution Series
Dec 3 2009 - 18:01 Standing room only left as Manchester crowd turns out to cheer on Wiggo [more...] 0
Sustrans says Bike It trebles number of kids cycling to school in parts of Wales
Dec 3 2009 - 17:02 Charity urges Welsh Assembly Government to roll out similar initiatives across the country [more...] 0
Teams clamour for places in 2010 Tour Series
Dec 3 2009 - 16:00 Organisers to confirm participating teams and venues next month [more...] 0
Prendas Ciclismo 'Memoires du peloton' 2010 calendar
Dec 3 2009 - 15:45 Iconic images from 40 years of professional cycling [more...] 0
Construction starts on new route to make crossing the Brunel Way gyratory a doddle
Dec 3 2009 - 13:40 Traffic-free route to be in place by February [more...] 0
UCI confirms Professional Continental registrations for 2010
Dec 3 2009 - 12:32 Cervélo TestTeam and BMC Racing included in list of 19 teams [more...] 0
Jingle bicycle bells - green Santa swaps his sleigh for a bike
Dec 3 2009 - 12:00 Eco retailer uses Kona Ute bike to get orders delivered in the North East [more...] 0
Cyclists power family home on BBC show to highlight energy wastage
Dec 3 2009 - 11:19 How many cyclists does it take to power a kettle, iron, light bulb? Quite a lot… [more...] 4
Cycle ride more likely to end in hospital than travelling by car, says study
Dec 3 2009 - 09:31 Summer months peak for cycling injuries as researchers call for better facilities [more...] 3
Middle of road cycle lane may be tried out in Cambridge
Dec 2 2009 - 17:06 Plan to help cyclist traffic flow follows consultation with road users as Cycling England cash helps boost facilities elsewhere in the city [more...] 3
Norwich River Gateway walking and cycling network takes a step closer to reality
Dec 2 2009 - 15:58 Council signs agreement with UK's leading sustainable transport charity [more...] 0
Leeds couple to ride length of South America on tandem
Dec 2 2009 - 15:39 Trip on bicycle made for two aims to raise funds for research into cot deaths [more...] 0
Road CC Exclusive! Flandria release 50th anniversary frameset
Dec 2 2009 - 15:11 Only 20 available in the UK so be quick if you're looking for something exclusive [more...] 0
Ivan Basso to make Tour de France return as Liquigas leader
Dec 2 2009 - 13:35 2005 runner-up back in the Tour after four-year gap and also targets Giro [more...] 0
London-Paris 2010 sells out in less than 24 hours
Dec 2 2009 - 12:48 Interest reflects cyclosportive boom as organisers plan second event for later in the year [more...] 0
Scottish Cyclocross Rd 8 – SCX on the Beach - Irvine, North Ayrshire
Dec 2 2009 - 11:45 Mud swapped for sand, but the racing is as competitive as ever! [more...] 0
Canadian taxman threatens Dutch Winter Olympic charity bicycle plan
Dec 2 2009 - 10:56 Import duties would more than double cost of green initiative, claim consular officials [more...] 1
Cyclists"not a menace" according to Spectator debate
Dec 2 2009 - 09:44 Motion soundly defeated by two to one as Livingstone and Gilligan's arguments carry the day [more...] 2
Front fork frolics as George Hincapie does an Asda
Dec 2 2009 - 00:52 Twitter pic shows fork back-to-front [more...] 0
Tottenham primary becomes first in London to win Sustrans School Mark
Dec 1 2009 - 16:18 School increases cycling from 2 to17 per cent in year [more...] 0
12 Days of Condor prize giveaway starts today
Dec 1 2009 - 16:12 Follow London bike maker's Christmas gift game online [more...] 0
Track riders urge IOC to rethink London 2012 proposals
Dec 1 2009 - 15:31 Cyclists want changes introduced gradually - but British names conspicuous by absence [more...] 0
Bicycle boom leads to bike mechanic shortage
Dec 1 2009 - 12:49 City and Guilds course targets those wanting to enter industry - but are rewards worth the time and investment? [more...] 0
On film Garmin-Slipstream's 2009 Tour de France campaign… watch bits here!
Dec 1 2009 - 10:50 Tour de France: Day by Day gives access-all-areas view of ProTour team's race [more...] 1
First Minister enjoys trip along Belfast’s Comber Greenway
Dec 1 2009 - 10:32 Volunteers who maintain award-winning route congratulated [more...] 0
New cycle map celebrates Bristol's maritime heritage
Dec 1 2009 - 09:28 Initiative ties in with floating harbour bicentenary celebrations [more...] 0
Vote Cav! Manx Missile beats Wiggo to BBC Sports Personality Of The Year shortlist
Nov 30 2009 - 22:28 Vote early, vote often, as Manx Missile looks to assume Chris Hoy's mantle [more...] 0
Third behind-the-scenes film of Cervélo TestTeam’s Tour de France campaign now online
Nov 30 2009 - 21:15 Week three with Cav's tactics under the spotlight, and the words to the Thor Hushovd fan song [more...] 0
Germany: Drunk cyclist gets 15 year cycling ban… he's not allowed to skateboard either
Nov 30 2009 - 17:07 Drink driving laws apply to cyclists even if they don't have a driving licence [more...] 6
Pedal power to light up Copenhagen Christmas tree
Nov 30 2009 - 13:40 Danish capital turns to pedal power as it hosts UN Climate Change Summit [more...] 1
New Lance Armstrong book documents 2009 return to cycling
Nov 30 2009 - 13:15 Photos and journal entries promise behind-the-scenes look at Texan's season [more...] 1
Round-the-world cyclist Anne Mustoe dies aged 76
Nov 30 2009 - 12:40 Writer and long-distance rider taken ill while on third trip around the globe [more...] 2
IPod wearing cyclists identified as new road menace - head of AA calls for action!
Nov 30 2009 - 10:38 CTC says choice should be left to individual and eyesight more important than hearing [more...] 48
Win £10,000 worth of gear with Evans
Nov 27 2009 - 16:33 A top end BMC SLC-01 road bike is part of the prize fund... [more...] 0
Name change for Team Garmin Slipstream… now they're Team Garmin Transitions
Nov 27 2009 - 15:38 Eyewear company named as new co-title sponsor [more...] 0
Rebecca Romero to ride London-Paris in 2010
Nov 27 2009 - 12:13 Magnus Bäckstedt also riding... and you can too [more...] 0
Pro Recall all Hi-Comp stems due to safety concerns
Nov 27 2009 - 11:40 Cracked and broken units lead Shimano offshoot to call 'em all back in [more...] 0
Alain Baxter to make competitive cycling debut at Revolution
Nov 27 2009 - 10:08 Former Olympic skier takes to the boards with the track stars [more...] 0
Ex-London bike courier on track for new round-the-world record
Nov 26 2009 - 19:43 Julian Emre Sayarer set to beat James Bowthorpe's record by more than a week [more...] 0
Rouleur holds print sale as it launches 2009 Photography Annual
Nov 26 2009 - 13:14 Something for the Christmas wish-list? [more...] 0
Lampre's future in balance as Sky and Radioshack secure 2010 ProTour registration
Nov 26 2009 - 12:29 Italian team is only applicant with registration outstanding - team manager claims it's simply an admin issue [more...] 1
Scottish parliament filmed as it hears how to boost cyclist numbers
Nov 26 2009 - 10:35 Consultants and campaigners give evidence to Holyrood committee, and BBCis there too [more...] 0
Trek time trial bike stolen from Lance Armstrong's shop
Nov 26 2009 - 09:22 Trek-Livestrong team bike is same model as one nicked at Tour of California [more...] 0
Contador to stay at Astana as UCI renews registration
Nov 25 2009 - 20:30 Kazakh team presumably meets UCI's financial requirements [more...] 0
Twitter Schwag Grab: a Muc-Off goody bag
Nov 25 2009 - 18:07 Retweet and follow for your chance to blag the schwag [more...] 3
Spanish police break up doping ring
Nov 25 2009 - 17:04 Former Kelme doctor among those arrested [more...] 0
Keep active with a free cycle ride on the Camel Trail
Nov 25 2009 - 16:48 Pre-xmas cycling session in Wadebridge and Padstow [more...] 1
Tesco pays a million quid for six bikes – Well, every little helps
Nov 25 2009 - 14:26 Clerical error results in colossal over-payment… and they weren't even very good bikes [more...] 3
On video: Reynolds RZR wheelset
Nov 25 2009 - 13:15 875g a pair, but you'll need to rob the Post Office* [more...] 6
Colnago knocks £500 of price off Flight TT bike
Nov 25 2009 - 13:05 Christmas just came early if you're in the market for a top end time trial frameset [more...] 0
Entire Parisian Vélib’ fleet stolen or vandalised - that's 20,000 bikes!
Nov 25 2009 - 13:01 Changes made after 18,000 bikes vandalised and 8,000 stolen in first two years [more...] 0
Bridport Trailway receives funding boost
Nov 25 2009 - 12:48 10-mile traffic free path is step closer [more...] 0
Call for 20mph speed limit in residential areas across Scotland
Nov 25 2009 - 11:28 Glasgow City Council has already made implementing 20mph limit a key priority [more...] 0
Wiggins rides next round of Revolution Series on Dec 5th
Nov 25 2009 - 10:27 Ed Clancy and Chris Newton also back on the track following Melbourne World Cup [more...] 0
Last chance to nominate candidates for British Cycling Hall of Fame
Nov 25 2009 - 09:48 Nominations close this Friday, with 250 names put forward for 50 places [more...] 3
Contador's future thrown in doubt as UCI seeks Astana guarantees
Nov 24 2009 - 22:33 Tour de France winner free to go elsewhere if team's ProTour licence not renewed [more...] 0
Just in: Santos Double Travel tandem
Nov 24 2009 - 16:03 Big green touring machine from the Dutch Alu-meisters [more...] 0
Pendragon Sports sign up Colnago and Le Col as 2010 co-sponsors
Nov 24 2009 - 14:46 South West based team targets leading domestic races and wants to develop sport from grassroots up [more...] 1
London gets Bike Courier Appreciation Day this Thursday
Nov 24 2009 - 13:38 Coffee and cake on offer, plus LCEF freebies and info on their work [more...] 0
Scottish Cyclocross Series – Round 7 - Caird Park, Dundee
Nov 24 2009 - 11:19 Caird Park velodrome provides centrepiece for a great day's racing [more...] 0
Lance Armstrong's Team RadioShack roster finalised
Nov 24 2009 - 10:25 First training camp for 27 riders to take place in Arizona next month [more...] 2
Future of Bristol's bike hire scheme comes under spotlight
Nov 24 2009 - 09:37 Low take-up rate and too few bikes raise questions over Hourbike's viability [more...] 3
Rebellin vows to fight all the way to keep Olympic silver
Nov 23 2009 - 21:42 Italian plans appeal to Court for Arbitration for Sport - but choice of riding buddy could be better [more...] 0
Britain gets on its bike to help Children In Need raise £20 million
Nov 23 2009 - 19:44 Young and old, novices and pros, get on three, two or one wheels to raise cash [more...] 0
Liquigas rider handed 20 year ban for trafficking in human growth hormone
Nov 23 2009 - 17:31 Busy day for Italian anti-doping body with multiple bans and a plea of innocence [more...] 2
Olympic Velodrome taking shape as new aerial shots released
Nov 23 2009 - 13:58 Olympic Delivery Authority says plans on track as Olympic Park construction enters crucial phase [more...] 0
Cycling initiative honoured at Number 10 after winning Best New Enterprise for England award
Nov 23 2009 - 13:23 But there's competition from a bike training scheme in Wales for the UK-wide award [more...] 0
Bournemouth cyclist denies double assault along speed trap prom
Nov 23 2009 - 12:11 Speed-trap prom cyclist denies assaulting official and police woman [more...] 14
US driver gets four months jail for shooting cyclist in the head
Nov 23 2009 - 11:34 Judge takes previous character into account in suspending most of sentence [more...] 7
Washington DC start for Giro d'Italia?
Nov 23 2009 - 10:58 Talks have been held, but logistical problems remain a huge barrier [more...] 0
Rapha Condor pros turn London couriers for a day
Nov 23 2009 - 09:27 Downing and Cronshaw seek to deliver the goods around the capital this Friday [more...] 0
Just in: Charge Juicer Mid
Nov 23 2009 - 01:15 Charge's steel all-round road bike for under a grand lands at road.cc [more...] 2
Second episode in Cervélo TestTeam's behind-the-scenes look at Tour de France now online
Nov 22 2009 - 17:19 Film gives unique insight into Tour's middle week from inside the bubble [more...] 3
Bradley Wiggins to Sky? Vaughters still says NO!
Nov 22 2009 - 13:26 Vaughters denies L'Equipe's Wiggins to Sky report as signing saga continues [more...] 0
Team Sky bid to land Ben Swift but Katusha are saying "Niet!"
Nov 20 2009 - 15:20 Hot prospect Swift rumoured to join from Katusha, but Contador's Astana deal suggests Wiggo staying put. [more...] 1
iPayRoadTax partners with Foska.com to produce jerseys
Nov 20 2009 - 15:06 Huge demand for jerseys leads to design and sales tie up barely a week after original idea [more...] 1
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