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The story behind this lovingly restored Cliff Shrubb “Twin Tube Special” time trial bike from the early 90s

Learn more about this unusual take on frame design from the renowned South London frame builder

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 21:45

“Perfectly legal and carefully controlled”: Cycling club defends dual carriageway time trials after rider knocked unconscious in fall

After a cyclist fell off her bike and broke her collarbone whilst riding a time trial on a dual carriageway in Cambridgeshire, the club organiser defended the events and told the public they are "carefully controlled" with "strict safety requirements"

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 17:06

“It would be a tragedy if we abandoned time trialling in Britain because of bad drivers”: Lawyers discuss duty of cycling clubs after rider seriously injured by motorist during time trial – and why cyclists should “expect better” from the police

“It all comes back to the basic rules of the road. Ben could have just been doing a training ride – any cyclist is entitled to ride on the dual carriageway at any time”

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 20:00

Van driver who “engaged with phone” for 10 seconds before killing time trial cyclist cleared of causing death by dangerous driving

Shayne Hill has already admitted a lesser charge of causing death by careless driving and will be sentenced in the autumn over the death of cyclist who was taking part in an organised time trial event on a Norfolk dual carriageway

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 10:53

Law firm hails “important judgement” for local cycling events after judge throws out claim club was liable for driver seriously injuring time trial participant

High Court judge rules negligent driver solely at fault and club's risk assessment was carried out "properly and sufficiently", the ruling said to provide reassurance and "sensible guidance for those who give their free time to help organise events"

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 14:49

Wout van Aert, ITT stage 13, 2025 Tour de France

“They didn’t want to risk losing high-class sprinters”: Wout van Aert slams last-minute increase to mountain time trial limit that saved six riders from Tour de France exit

The likes of Biniam Girmay, Tim Merlier, and Arnaud Démare would have been disqualified with the original 33% time cut — changed to 40% nine minutes before yesterday’s stage

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:17

“I think we have bigger problems than people on bikes”: Petition demanding cyclists have number plates and insurance branded “nonsense”; “Ban TT bikes and run all time trials on road bikes”; Team 7-Eleven is back + more on the live blog

If it's news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling you're after this Thursday then you're in the right place, Dan Alexander on duty for your Thursday live blog

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 07:22

Irish police pull cyclist over for speeding

Irish police pull over cyclist riding at “62km/h in a 50 zone” for “reckless cycling”

Triathlete's "memorable weekend" after going for a bike ride, only to be pulled over and given a "stiff warning" for "reckless cycling"

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 16:11

Driver denies causing cyclist’s death during dual carriageway time trial by dangerous driving, man to stand trial next year

Cheryl Tye died during the East District 50-mile time trial championship on the A11 in Norfolk, her death prompted National Highways to warn of "significant dangers" in dual carriageway cycling events and saw local TTs suspended on major A-roads

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 16:54

New cycling race format sees cyclists aiming to ride at exactly 20mph to work around new speed limits

In the unique new event to be held on open roads, the winner will be the rider who completes the course as close to exactly 20 miles per hour as possible, and organisers have come up with some smart ways to keep competitors bang on the limit

Mon, Apr 01, 2024 05:30