Riding

Woman charges cyclist £3 after filling water bottle – then tips it out when he can’t pay

Yorkshire rider says he got a bit of a shock after asking stranger for help

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Dragon Ride entries open on Monday – here’s Stephen Roche’s riding tips

His son Nico won today's Vuelta stage ... Now, Triple Crown winner shares his thoughts with sportive entrants

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Specialized apologises for anti-social cycling by its staff on company rides

Open letter published in local newspaper of brand's home town says employees will be reminded of the law

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6 last minute cycling events – Ride with Francesco Moser

Ride over Essex roads with the Italian cycling legend, fly through a Scottish forest on a cyclo cross adventure + loads more

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Near Miss Project to continue for a second year – cyclists urged to sign up

More than 1,500 cyclists signed up for first year; report now published

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Here are 7 reasons you cycled this #mycyclingweekend

A slightly delayed round-up of the seven reasons why you got in the saddle this weekend - expect loads of cows, smiles, and bikes

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Genesis unveil new, lighter, Zero race bike

New frameset is under 1kg and being used by the Madison-Genesis team in the Tour of Britain

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7 reasons to ride this #mycyclingweekend

So you pledged to bike to work on #CycleToWorkDay, here are 7 reasons why you should pledge to ride this #mycyclingweekend

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8 great cycling events from the Highlands to the New Forest

Your one stop shop for cycling events throughout September and into October

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#mycyclingweekend – Bank holiday bonanza + prizes

Did you make the most of three days of freedom? We know some of you did, and we've got the photos to prove it!

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#mycyclingweekend – napping kittens, roadside owls + prizes

You could be a #mycyclingweekend winner this week - all you've got to do is send us a snap of your weekend ride!

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Fantastic cycling events from Bristol to County Durham

The RideCatcher has 7 country-spanning cycling events including Ride the Route in Scotland and the Bristol Belter in the South West

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Sign up for next week’s Cycle to Work Day and you could win a bike

More than 20,000 people pledge to take to two wheels for journey to work next Thursday

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Video: Mike Cotty rides up Mont Ventoux – the Giant of Provence

Latest Col Collective film features lesser known northern approach to feared summit

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#mycyclingweekend – 5 winners from a wondrous weekend!

A fantastic weekend's cycling through beautiful photos from amazing road.cc readers + 5 #mycyclingweekend prize winners

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Illness forces Lee Fancourt to abandon LEJOGLE record attempt

Gloucester cyclist unable to keep anything down - but still almost makes it to John O'Groats in three days

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The #mycyclingweekend multi-prize giveaway

Five readers will get their mits on road.cc goodies or a B'Twin 300 multi tool by sending us the best photo of your cycling weekend!

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Trials ace Vittorio Brumotti faces eye operation after mass punch-up (+ video)

Italian star of Road Bike Freestyle films involved in fight as he rode alongside his father in Liguria

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9 fantastic cycling festivals and sportives coming up in August and September

The RideCatcher has found 9 cycling events that are taking place up and down the country in August and September

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#mycyclingweekend – Dr. Frankenstein’s bike & leg ‘lacerations’

The road.cc accident and emergency department stayed quiet this weekend - although there were some close calls!

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Gloucester’s Lee Fancourt sets off on Land’s End-John O’Groats and back record attempt on Monday

Ultracyclist on quest to break Guinness World Records takes on his toughest challenge yet

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Video: Chris Boardman explains why cyclists can – and do – ride two abreast

Titled side by side, the second of two cycle safety clip explains why cyclists ride two abreast, and why this can be safer for everyone

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#mycyclingweekend – Accident and Emergency for bikes

The tool box, bar tape, and touch-up paint are out and prepped in the road.cc triage unit. Show us your bike's bruises!

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8 great cycling events from Inverness to the Isle of Wight

The RideCatcher has travelled the length of the country to find amazing cycling events that you can enjoy over the next month

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How much?!? US rider climbs most vertical metres in 48hrs on Strava

Have a guess how far Craig Cannon climbed in two days. Hint: it's a lot

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Mark Beaumont rides 500 miles on “Scotland’s Route 66” – in less than 38 hours

Adventurer's latest challenge is close to home, but sees him spend longest time ever in the saddle

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Video: Mike Cotty rides forgotten Tour de France climb to Superbagnères

Pyrenean ascent has hosted six stage finishes - but the last, won by Robert Millar, was in 1989

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#mycyclingweekend – Bike Baywatch and dogs on bikes

Proud road.cc riders sent in shots of their beloved bikes - in the shower, on the beach, in the wilderness - possibly NSFW

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The #mycyclingweekend bike show

We've seen your rides and your routes - now it's time to show off your wheels! Tell us a little something about your beloved bike.

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US law professor to attempt women’s UCI Hour Record next month (+ video)

Molly Shaffer Van Houweling has already ridden further than 2003 benchmark - but not under UCI rules

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