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Alex has written for more cricket publications than the rest of the road.cc team combined. Despite the apparent evidence of this picture, he doesn’t especially like cake.  
Chris Hoy with gold medal at London 2012 (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Right time for British Cycling to have a shake-up – Hoy

Says the sport is in a healthy place despite recent controversies
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Southampton FC (via Twitter).jpg

Cyclist hit by Southampton footballer issued with fixed penalty notice for riding through lights on amber

Charlie Austin admitted driving without due care and attention
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2017 Women’s Tour final stage circuit.jpg

2017 Women’s Tour to begin in Northamptonshire and end in London

Final stage will use same finishing circuit as last year’s Tour of Britain
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broken bike.jpg

Donations for London cyclists killed on same day last week top £25k

JustGiving pages set up to cover funeral costs
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Around the World Cycle Challenge launch (BHT).jpg

Brighton charity calls on cyclists to ride ‘around the world’ – in just 12 hours

Preston Park event is fundraiser for First Base Day Centre
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Dutch Reach (via dutchreach.org).png

Man who coined ‘Dutch Reach’ term asks police to publicly distance themselves from misleading video

The cyclist-protecting car door opening technique has recently been ridiculed by several newspapers

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Mauldeth Road West junction with Wellington Road (via StreetView).jpg

Man whose father created cult character Frank Sidebottom killed as motorist hits two cyclists

Driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rEOWGgLJcs

Mr Loophole and ‘Britain’s most hated cyclist’ – Dave Sherry call for crackdown on delivery cyclists who break the law

Say time has come for government to introduce legislation “which will regulate cycling and these types of businesses”

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Hannah Dines’ trike (GKam84 via Twitter).jpg

Paralympian crowdfunding new trike after thieves destroyed her old one

Needs to raise £7,454
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Newspapers mock Dutch Reach technique – based on a dodgy video

The video used here depicts a more conventional interpretation of the car door opening method

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