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Tom Boonen on disc brakes, choice of wheels and … alpaca farming

Soon-to-retire Classics legend responds to questions asked by fans on Twitter

road.cc Reader Awards 2016-2017 – the winners

You voted, we counted. Who's come out on top of the pile?

On your bike! Free bikes for Manchester jobseekers

Scheme expected to help those who can't rely on public transport

New Forest defends its record on cycling following unflattering comparison to other national parks

Opposition to cycling events often "entirely irrational" according to Cycling UK

New funding announced to improve air quality across London neighbourhoods

Six innovative 'testbeds' will see neighbourhoods going green in various ways

Cycle hire schemes are getting more women on bikes

Women make a quarter of all city hire bike trips

Mumsnet debates close pass crackdown

Mothers discuss cycling safety online - with some interesting reactions

Commuters angry at (temporary) closure of Finsbury Park bike lock-up

TfL say closure will allow improvements including tandem parking

Angry Yeovil cyclist says police should be called to illegal drivers dodging roadworks

Drivers taking restricted route to avoid heavy traffic near station

‘Suicidal idiot’ filmed cycling wrong way against 4 lanes of traffic

'Chav' cyclist should have had a numberplate, says driver who filmed him

Cycling may finally be allowed on major Oxford shopping street

Restrictions could be lifted when buses are removed

Cyclist who broke collarbone wants to find helpful passer-by to say ‘thank you’

… and also to apologise for swearing at her

Canal and River Trust to hold live Twitter Q&A in wake of survey about speeding towpath cyclists

Trust wants to encourage cycling, says spokesman

Win funding to help get more Manchester women on bikes

Apply now for a chance to be a part of Women on Wheels 2017

Hundreds of lorry drivers made to ride bikes on London’s roads

Travis Perkins training ensures drivers know how vulnerable cyclists are

That’s a lot of angry drivers: Mini Holland fines make council £500k in a week

Kingston Council angers drivers who fail to notice the new rules

Evacuating a city by bicycle is 5 times more efficient

Escaping a flood in the Dutch Randstad megalopolis would be impossible by car; experts say grab a bike or climb a tree

Sustrans works to make cycle paths more accessible with removal of motorcycle barriers

Barriers prevent tandems and disability bikes from using National Cycle Network routes

Edinburgh’s Bike Station launches crowdfunding appeal after suffering fire (+ video)

Bike recycling charity looking to rebuild training workshop and replace damaged equipment

Royal Parks says ‘crash map’ route not recommended for Bushy Park cyclists after Duke’s Head Passage ‘no cycling’ signs

A308 is busy road with no provision for cyclists, though Royal Parks suggests cyclists walk with bikes instead of detouring on busy roads

Tour de Celeb: Eight go mad on bicycles and fall off a lot — but is it all fun and games, or just too contrived for words?

Reality TV meets cycling

Volunteers on bikes try to stem Vancouver overdose death crisis

Spikes on Bikes will be the first on scene thanks to speed of two wheels

East Kilbride cyclist wins BBC Sport Unsung Hero Award in Scotland

One of 15 in with a chance of being presented with national award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year event

French baker invents a folding baguette – said to be perfect for cyclists

The Baguette du Motard was dreamt up by Nicolas Le Darz, and it’s taken the internet by storm

A24 cycling ban rejected by Surrey County Council

No improvements for adjacent shared use path either

Rideout report: Cycle Republic show road.cc the leafy lanes of Surrey

Think the South-East is flat? We did until we were shown Pain Hill among others.

Cycle in Manchester? Help and freebies for winter cycling HERE

Pick up some advice and some free gear for the colder months

New Strava safety feature allows friends to see your real time location

Selected contacts can see your progress and location

Portsmouth cycling stalwart and ex-wrestler John Hayles – father of Rob – dies

The standard cyclist-to-wrestler career path

Vince Cable backs petition against Duke’s Head Passage cycling ban

Urges Royal Parks to find ‘a more measured response’