News archive
Tour of Ireland Stage 1: Downing silences big guns
Aug 22 2009 - 11:46 A picture speaks a thousand words. This one speaks a million [more...] 
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Video: What happens when a world class trials rider tries a 700c fixed… Awesome
Aug 21 2009 - 17:16 Chris Ackrigg's trys fixed for a week and kicks serious arse [more...] 8
Weymouth Council backpedal on seafront cycling ban
Aug 21 2009 - 16:38 Threat to prosecute all cyclists breaking ban lifted [more...] 0
LCC urges cyclists to report drivers using mobiles
Aug 21 2009 - 13:05 Fifty per cent of accidents could be caused by driver distraction says TRL [more...] 2
'Contortionist' folding bike nominated for design award
Aug 21 2009 - 10:32 Wandsworth designer creates the Contortionist [more...] 5
Nottingham to Pedal it Pink
Aug 21 2009 - 09:21 Breast cancer ride in October with a choice of three routes [more...] 0
Bike Blenheim Palace back with new sportive and cyclo-cross events
Aug 21 2009 - 08:54 And get the chance to say hello to Jeremy Clarkson… well, sort of [more...] 0
Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy to compete at Warwick
Aug 20 2009 - 17:29 Clancy joins Hayles in line up for Warwick Cycle Races [more...] 0
First look: Fixie Inc 2010 - updated with Black Jack, Betty Leeds + more
Aug 20 2009 - 15:38 New geometries, belt drives and an entry level Fixie in the mix for 2010 [more...] 13
Eurosport's Harmon planning E2E tandem attempt for 2010
Aug 20 2009 - 15:01 Duo planning project for next year [more...] 0
Cycling celebration in Hastings this Saturday
Aug 20 2009 - 12:23 Hastings hosts free summer bike festival [more...] 0
Cyclists not adequately covered says online insurer
Aug 20 2009 - 11:06 98% cyclists have no third party cover [more...] 3
Bike vandalism in Brighton on increase?
Aug 20 2009 - 10:10 Cyclists urged to get in touch with police [more...] 0
Cyclists wanted for BBC science documentary
Aug 19 2009 - 17:22 BBC1 to broadcast human power experiment [more...] 1
Glasgow ready to go cycle mad again
Aug 19 2009 - 15:54 Will Lance inspire Glasgow for Skyride? [more...] 3
Globe Cycle feels the 'Lance Armstrong' effect: 14,000miles, 144 days, 25 days to go
Aug 19 2009 - 13:14 Lance tweets about round the world cyclist… and the world responds [more...] 4
Are women cyclists being served?
Aug 19 2009 - 12:52 Retail experience needs to improve say women [more...] 2
Giant opens brand store in Bristol
Aug 19 2009 - 11:02 A third brand store in three months for Giant [more...] 6
Cambridge cracks down on rising numbers of anti-social cyclists
Aug 19 2009 - 09:33 Cycle groups applaud action, but both they and council cast doubt on rise in numbers [more...] 6
Drivers told to cycle or face a future of congestion
Aug 18 2009 - 17:24 No room on roads means cycling is best way [more...] 1
Isle of Wight Festival of Cycling has something for everyone
Aug 18 2009 - 15:39 Week of cycling events includes races, guided rides, skills sessions and more [more...] 0
Cash boost for cycle facilities in Ireland
Aug 18 2009 - 14:07 Commuters encouraged to cycle to work [more...] 0
Campaign launched to cut traffic congestion in North East
Aug 18 2009 - 12:55 Drivers asked to make the smarter choice [more...] 0
Lance Armstrong touches down in Scotland and invites everyone out for a ride – 300 turn up
Aug 18 2009 - 12:25 Get on your bike and get over to Paisley… try and keep up [more...] 5
Talented Irish cyclist dies in car crash
Aug 18 2009 - 10:06 Cyclist was set to take on world's best this week [more...] 0
Rollapaluza bring cyclo cross with a twist to Herne Hill this Halloween
Aug 18 2009 - 08:47 Halloween event promises racing through the beer tent and large cash prizes [more...] 3
Help us choose our Eurobike uniform!
Aug 17 2009 - 17:57 Pick a t-shirt design for our German excursion [more...] 42
First look: Genesis 2010 road bikes
Aug 17 2009 - 17:08 Classy looking road (and cross) irons for next season [more...] 4
Bicycle Kicks SOS - back in the saddle and heading for Wrexham
Aug 17 2009 - 12:10 …on a new Ridgeback, then on to Hayes and Gateshead [more...] 4
First look: Dahon IOS XL folder with integral lights, pump, and phone charger
Aug 17 2009 - 09:17 Is this the ultimate commuter bike? Dahon thinks so [more...] 1
Lance Armstrong wins Leadville 100 moutain bike race
Aug 17 2009 - 08:08 17 minutes knocked off course record as Armstrong solos to victory [more...] 0
Astana say Alberto Contador is staying with them, he says… nothing
Aug 15 2009 - 22:21 Kazakh team say Tour winner will be riding for them in 2010 [more...] 0
Bicycle Kicks SOS! – we need a bike and we need it fast! Update: We've got one
Aug 14 2009 - 18:52 Cycling footie fan needs an emergency touring bike to help him on his quest [more...] 2
William Hill to sponsor La Vuelta 09
Aug 14 2009 - 17:48 Online betting company is race backer [more...] 0
New cyclists come out for London's Cycle Friday
Aug 14 2009 - 16:38 The First Cycle Friday attracts new riders [more...] 0
Bike hire scheme will not work with Oyster card
Aug 14 2009 - 15:52 London Cycle Hire Scheme not Oyster compatible [more...] 0
Cycling groups back jail term for killer cyclist
Aug 14 2009 - 14:26 Pavement rider who hit pensioner gets little sympathy [more...] 0
York's to have first car free day on September 22
Aug 14 2009 - 11:49 Motorists urged to leave cars at home and try greener, cheaper and healthier alternatives [more...] 4
National road champ stars in video recce of Tour of Britain Ride route
Aug 14 2009 - 11:25 Rapha Condor rider gives tips on tackling Tour of Britain Stage 5 [more...] 0
Half of cyclists in Paris break the law – so city relaxes laws
Aug 14 2009 - 11:00 Traffic laws to be relaxed for cyclists in Paris [more...] 0
Hopes for more women’s 2012 cycling events dashed
Aug 14 2009 - 09:45 Campaign for equality doomed to failure [more...] 3
New webcam means you can watch the Olympic velodrome being built
Aug 14 2009 - 08:41 2012 velodrome taking shape in East London [more...] 0
First look Wilier 2010 road range
Aug 13 2009 - 16:04 Light, stiff and aero are what's in at Wilier for 2010… oh, and a touch of steel too [more...] 5
Teenager completes unicycle End to End challenge in 12 days
Aug 13 2009 - 15:53 15-year-old set to become youngest person to ride E2E on a unicycle [more...] 2
Blind cyclists in Chorley get brand new tandem
Aug 13 2009 - 14:01 Charity now on the look out for volunteer tandem pilots [more...] 0
Health Secretary tells sick to get on their bikes to save the NHS £50m
Aug 13 2009 - 12:07 Health Secretary urges people on the sickness benefit to get active [more...] 2
Avon and Somerset police offer cycle security advice
Aug 13 2009 - 11:13 Police to provide security markings for cyclists [more...] 0
The world's lightest electric bike?
Aug 13 2009 - 10:24 Winchester firm unveils 13.6kg power-assisted Cannondale [more...] 4
Community cycling projects get cash boost from TfL
Aug 13 2009 - 09:47 Islington and Bromley get Community Cycling Fund for London [more...] 0
Cyclist jailed for causing pavement death
Aug 12 2009 - 17:23 Weymouth cyclist gets 7 months in jail and is banned from driving for a year [more...] 13
Redbridge residents can get more cycle active
Aug 12 2009 - 16:42 Cycle My Way sessions for adults with learning disabilities [more...] 0
Cardiff to launch city centre bike hire scheme in September
Aug 12 2009 - 15:32 Welsh capital beats London in launching city centre smart bike hire scheme [more...] 0
BudBrake - anti-lock brakes for your bike
Aug 12 2009 - 15:29 Clever modulator shares the load for smoother stops [more...] 1
Cavendish Rides into the UK with Right to Play
Aug 12 2009 - 12:54 Star will start Pedal Power ride [more...] 0
London cycle thefts up 75 per cent in four months say police
Aug 12 2009 - 11:29 Bike thefts rocket as criminals get into cycling too [more...] 16
Transport for London confirms Serco as operator for London Cycle Hire scheme
Aug 12 2009 - 10:05 Bixi to supply 6000 bikes similar to those used in Montreal's hire fleet [more...] 0
SRAM recalls 10-speed PowerLock chain connector links
Aug 11 2009 - 23:05 Recall affects only 10-speed PowerLock connector links NOT chains [more...] 10
Glasgow Council to chose builder for for Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome this Friday
Aug 11 2009 - 17:25 New velodrome for 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games should be finished by 2012 [more...] 0
Round-the-world cyclist update: 136 days, 12999 miles, 33 days to go
Aug 11 2009 - 16:09 The end is in sight and so is the record as James Bowthorpe enters home straight [more...] 0
29th Junior Tour of Wales this August Bank Holiday
Aug 11 2009 - 14:47 Hardest edition yet of race that has been a proving ground for champions [more...] 0
Latest installment of behind the scenes Cervelo Test Team documentary goes live
Aug 11 2009 - 13:43 Episode 8 of access all areas CTT video follows them behind the scenes at the Giro d'Italia [more...] 0
Council's plans for 'hub' to boost cycling in York a step closer
Aug 11 2009 - 13:28 York cyclists to get ecure bike-parking and cycle station [more...] 0
Police raid bike shop and recover £20,000 worth of stolen bikes
Aug 11 2009 - 12:33 If you live in the North East and you've had your bike nicked recently give them a call [more...] 8
Re-scheduled match gives cycling footie fan a 300 mile headache
Aug 11 2009 - 10:20 Bicycle Kicks challenge to ride to every York City match in a season thrown a tricky fixture [more...] 0
Tickets on sale for National track champs + Paralympic world champs
Aug 11 2009 - 08:55 Top class track racing comes to Manchester velodrome to host this autumn [more...] 0
Wilier to sponsor new UK sportive series
Aug 10 2009 - 16:48 First round of new series the New Forest sportive in October [more...] 0
Liverpool to get new cycle network and facilities
Aug 10 2009 - 15:44 New funding aimed at boosting cycling in the city [more...] 0
Get your entries in for the Severn Bridge Sportive
Aug 10 2009 - 13:58 Choice of 100, 65 and 30 mile routes and you'll be raising money for the Cyclists Defence Fund [more...] 0
Updated! Sneak peak – Kona 2010 road range, steel, singlespeeds and lots more
Aug 10 2009 - 13:03 More singlespeed, more steel and more urban and utility bikes too [more...] 14
Prepare for Ireland's premier women's international road race
Aug 10 2009 - 11:42 Women take centre stage next month [more...] 0
11,000 cyclists turn out for Hounslow Skyride
Aug 10 2009 - 10:00 Olympic medallist joins Hounslow’s cycling celebration [more...] 0
Di Luca: It's curtains for 'The Killer' as Giro B sample tests positive
Aug 9 2009 - 15:13 Tests prove Di Luca's Giro performance aided by CERA EPO [more...] 0
David Byrne's bike auctioned in aid of LCC
Aug 9 2009 - 04:00 Talking Heads star and Bicycle Diaries author puts bike up for grabs. [more...] 2
Germans getting on their bikes in ever greater numbers
Aug 8 2009 - 11:00 Germans are rediscovering their bikes and more look set to follow [more...] 0
Charity cyclists on 6000km journey to Gaza refused entry when they get there
Aug 8 2009 - 08:00 Students on fundraising ride turned away by Egyptian authorities [more...] 0
Just in: Land Rover Commute 6.9
Aug 8 2009 - 04:00 4x4 company still a presence in the 2x1 market [more...] 0
Unicycling teen on course for Lands End to John O'Groats record
Aug 7 2009 - 16:49 Bid to become youngest rider from Lands End to John O'Groats [more...] 0
Friday Schwag Grab, Genetic pedals: we have winners!
Aug 7 2009 - 16:00 Shiny pedals for your track bike: did you win? [more...] 87
Tour Series a success both on and off the track
Aug 7 2009 - 14:46 Series to go from strength to strength [more...] 0
Deloitte Ride Across Britain 2010: last chance for entries
Aug 7 2009 - 12:34 Not much space left on 9-day event [more...] 0
Welsh Assembly to act after rise in car travel
Aug 7 2009 - 11:42 New developments to be forced to make provision for cycling and walking [more...] 0
Shooting a cyclist in the head is not attempted murder
Aug 7 2009 - 10:42 US motorist shot cyclist carrying daughter in child seat… because he was concerned for her safety [more...] 8
Beetroot juice boosts stamina, say researchers
Aug 7 2009 - 09:00 You could keep going 16% longer... [more...] 16
London's Bike Tube lives again as Mayor Boris announces Cycle Fridays
Aug 6 2009 - 17:27 Mayor Boris to announce the return of Biketubes as Cycle Fridays [more...] 2
Tourists encouraged to see North Wales by Bike
Aug 6 2009 - 13:47 New map highlights National Cycle Network through North Wales [more...] 0
Maps for hungry cyclists… in the US
Aug 6 2009 - 12:59 Hungry Nomad maps point US cyclists to farm stands and wineries [more...] 0
Cane Creek AER - the world's lightest headset
Aug 6 2009 - 12:38 Composite bearing brings weight down to just 33g [more...] 0
30th August – A Sunday of safe cycling in Bristol
Aug 6 2009 - 10:42 Riders to benefit from traffic-free Ladies Mile [more...] 0
Dates and venue confirmed for 2nd European Handmade Bicycle Exhibition
Aug 5 2009 - 18:18 Europe's custom build bike show slated for Southern Germany next May [more...] 0
Prom Wars! Now it's Worthing and this time the cyclists are winning
Aug 5 2009 - 17:29 Worthing prom cycle trial given go ahead… but cyclists urged not to spoil it by speeding [more...] 3
Bike boom means more stolen bikes being sold second hand
Aug 5 2009 - 16:17 Bike insurer gives advice on how to spot a wrong 'un [more...] 4
Greater Manchester bids to become first’ sustainable travel city’
Aug 5 2009 - 13:55 Cycling at heart of Manchester plan to get people out of their cars [more...] 2
Hounslow Skyride this sunday
Aug 5 2009 - 11:12 Latest Skyride offers 10km traffic-free route [more...] 0
Government announces £30 million transport funding
Aug 4 2009 - 16:48 Cycling projects included in funds to boost transport links [more...] 0
Hundreds of cyclists ticketed in Ottawa
Aug 4 2009 - 16:06 Week-long safety campaign proves costly for cyclists [more...] 2
Tandem record bid scuppered by injury
Aug 4 2009 - 14:06 Cracknell and Romero ride ends in disapointment [more...] 0
Tour of Pendle brings Premier Calendar racing to Lancashire this weekend
Aug 4 2009 - 13:06 but Police warn of road closures for motorists [more...] 0