Miscellaneous

11 things we’ve learnt this week

Cool stuff that we've found out on road.cc over the past seven days

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Ex-Coronation Street star accused of wrecking £2,000 bike as he chased after Johnny Vegas

“Everybody knows I’ve raised millions for charity,” says actor who played Les Battersby in ITV soap

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

Interesting and sometimes weird facts from the past 7 days on road.cc

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Experian Experts calculate annual cost of cycling – but how much do you spend?

A new bike every year?

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Cyclist invents ‘highest visibility cycling jersey ever’

“I guarantee all drivers will see you in this”

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BBC show Fake Britain looks at counterfeit bike components tonight

Parts manufacturer FSA featured in show first aired a year ago

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Cube giving away a cycling gift a day in run-up to Christmas

All you have to do is guess a randomly-generated number between 1 and 600

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

Interesting stuff from the past 7 days on road.cc

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Swansea Strava users told to cut speed on shared use paths

Claims of 30mph over Swan Bridge, shared with pedestrians

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

The most fascinating facts from the past 7 days on road.cc

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Lord Sugar picks up new Pinarello… then moans about being stuck in his limo in traffic due to Cycle Superhighway works

Suggests that Boris Johnson needs “a whack”

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

Weird and wonderful stuff from the last seven days on road.cc

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Cyclist’s Strava records moment he fell into canal

Early triathlon training for ‘sofa bear turned athlete of sorts’

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Video: Trials star Martyn Ashton walking again – with help of Parawalker

Road Bike Party star walks quarter of mile to hospital cafeteria to grab a coffee

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Man tows piano by bike to Bataclan Theatre in Paris and plays John Lennon’s Imagine

Davide Martello uses his musical skills to promote peace

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

Fascinating facts from the world of road.cc

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Peter Sagan marries fiancee Katarina – and in style! (+ video)

World champion chops wood then ties knot at ceremony in native Slovakia

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Cycle-specific insurance — Your questions answered

What's covered and why should you even bother? Insurers respond

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What’s the best front light for cycling? Help decide the road.cc People’s Choice

Tell us your favourite device to light the way and keep you visible at night

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New book celebrates the life, career and legacy of Dave Rayner

All profits go to the Dave Rayner fund

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Wiggle launches smartphone app

Initially on iOS, an Android version is in the pipeline

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

Fascinating stuff from the road.cc world

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How to find great deals with cycling discounts from eBay’s bike shops

Your guide to a bargain-hunter's paradise

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What’s the best rear light for cycling? Help decide the road.cc People’s Choice

Tell us your favourite device to keep you visible at night

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Back To The Future – cycling predictions for the year 2045

Today's the day Marty McFly travelled to from 1985 - so what do you think cycling will look like three decades from now?

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When should cyclists ride two abreast?

Recent video advises cyclists to ride in single file to allow cars to pass

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Leisure cycling tourism worth half a billion pounds to British economy

Tourism bodies quantify spend for first time - cycling ahead of golf and fishing

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New Zealand teenager aims to hold world’s longest ‘manual’

Current record distance for the non-pedalling wheelie is 209m

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Cyclists complete 500km ‘Zoodax’ around Regent’s Park

Regent’s Park Rouleurs were raising money to renew the park’s cherry trees

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Video: Swedish cyclist in 10 minute right of way stand-off with truck

Police say lorry driver was possibly in the wrong but cyclist may face a fine

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