Miscellaneous

Top framebuilders Robin Mather and Ted James join The Bicycle Academy framebuilding school

Award-winning torchmen beef up West Country company's skillset

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Jail for South Wales driver “blinded by sun” who killed cyclist

Michael Bisi admitted causing death of Paul Jones by careless driving - court hears of previous convictions

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The best cyclists are more handsome, says research using Tour de France cyclists

Evolution has programmed us to spot physically talented people and find them attractive, says boffin

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Road to ruin: Councils warn they may have to ignore pothole repairs on some roads

Funding cuts and poor winters mean more defects - but DfT says its up to councils to allocate cash they’re given

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Ride in London today to commemorate Eilidh Cairns on 5th anniversary of death

Family and friends ask cyclists to join them in retracing her final trip in “a flow of light”

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£10,000 grants available to help improve facilities for cyclists in the Peak District

National Park Authority wants to attract more bike riders to the area

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Are drivers fitting dash-cams to catch naughty cyclists?

And will it do them any good if they are?

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Spanish round-the-world cyclist says guards killed were not protecting him

Separate attack saw six fatalities, says Javier Colorado

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UCI says it’s now “in favour of innovation and technology” as it appoints new equipment committee

Governing body about to abandon 1996 anti-technology Lugano Charter?

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The ‘Cycling Solicitor’: Boris is no friend to cyclists

Mayor of London's 'idle words' about cyclists wearing headphones doing more damage than good, says lawyer

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Jeremy Clarkson takes to the streets of London on a bike – but it looks like his hi viz is going back to the shop

Renowned cycle-hater and his co-star James May film Top Gear segment on bikes in the capital

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Members of the House of Lords question the government on cycle safety and funding

Pedestrian safety, bike lights, and the 'vexed question of cycle helmets' all big concerns for peers of the realm

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Cycle Eye bike detection system to be trialled on Bristol buses

Local firm's radar & camera device picks up bikes on driver's left

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Cyclists injured by Edinburgh station anti-terrorism barriers

50-year-old man hospitalised after collision with pop-up obstacle

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Cycle to Work scheme hits new record

Bumper 2013 for sales of tax-free bikes heralds long-term cycling boom, says scheme organisation

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Japanese court awards over £270k in damages to family of woman killed by cyclist

Rider had already been sentenced in criminal case

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Minibus driver cleared over Southampton cyclist death

Low sun and glare given as explanation for crash

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Police in Cornwall launch manhunt as investigation into death of cyclist turns into murder inquiry

David Alderson initially thought to have been victim of cycling accident; police now seeking Kevin Cooper in connection with his death

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British Cycling teams up with TrainingPeaks for Sports Psychology webinar tomorrow (+ video)

Second in series of regular coaching webinars - watch video of the first one here

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Jersey coroner says foot stuck in clipless pedal led to cyclist’s death

Neil Blood was using clipless pedals for first time during trip to Jersey - his father says he'd told son they were dangerous

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Rapha Sample Sale returns to Manchester at start of February

Get there early to grab the bargains... and there's also a Rapha Cycle Club opening in the city later this year

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Bath-Bristol path “not the place for reckless speed cycling” says Sustrans after 9-year-old breaks collar bone in collision

Dad calls for better safety measures

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Tread the fine print

Series of prints highlight the graphic patterns of bicycle tyres

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Seven days in cycling: Your weekly catch up service of the week’s big news stories on road.cc

This week's slice of cycling life features feminism, Wiggins’ cash row, cycling vs running, a very long tunnel and more...

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Greater Manchester Police under intense criticism as they host Twitter chat about cycling

Manchester police 'Operation Grimaldi' has been seen by some as heavy handed crackdown on cyclists

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Cyclist pointed out spot he’d like his ashes scattered moments before falling to his death

Cyclist spoke of last wishes in the minutes before his unexpected death

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Essex police stop cyclists for riding without lights, high-vis or helmets

…Only one of which is illegal, Operation Bluenose aims to "stop and educate cyclists"

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Travis Tygart death threat man sentenced

USADA chief says Floridian urologist wanted to “nail me to a tree and skin me alive”

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Police in Cornwall appeal for help in tracing bike after cyclist found dead

Body discovered at popular mountain biking spot but mystery surrounds final movements and bike is missing

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ITV documentary of Maria Leijerstam’s record breaking trike ride to South Pole now online

45-minute film follows 6 months of preparation & 10 days of riding across the ice cap as Welsh woman sets a first

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