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Manchester Oxford Road bus stop bypass (image supplied by TfGM)

First bus stop bypass for cyclists installed on Manchester’s Oxford Road

Plan is for improved cycle infrastructure from city centre to Didsbury Village

Fri, Sep 25, 2015 10:32

Mark Cavendish and Bernard Eisel in 2011 (copyright SImon MacMichael)

Mark Cavendish and Bernard Eisel reportedly sign for MTN-Qhubeka

Former world champion leaving Etixx-Quick Step after three seasons

Fri, Sep 25, 2015 07:47

Taxi and Cyclist copyright Simon MacMichael.jpg

Cyclists advised to avoid Bank junction at rush hour ahead of cabbie protest

Cabbies plan to shut down Bank junction from 5pm today for 90 minutes

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 15:05

Courier protest via @IWGB_CLB on Twitter

Cycle couriers protest to demand living wage

Protesters say City Sprint, a Living Wages company, pay couriers "poverty wages"

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 14:11

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Serious injuries among Britain’s cyclists rising three times faster than distance ridden

DfT says casualty data reveal "increasing problem" - but road.cc analysis suggests issue is worse than government admits

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 13:40

Road safety debate: “Grave sense of injustice” in sentencing of dangerous driving

MPs say weak maximum penalties and lenient sentencing mean motoring offences are treated as "minor infringements"

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 11:40

Isle of Man to host round of Pearl Izumi Tour Series for next 3 years

2016 competition will start in Ramsey, coinciding with inaugural Isle of Man Cyclefest

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 11:01

Plain Roundabout works courtesy Oxford County Council

With joined-up thinking Oxford could be transformed, like Copenhagen

If cycling improvements are coordinated with other roadworks the city could be transformed in 30 years, say campaigners

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 09:38

Storck releases limited edition Aernario Disc

Lightest disc-equipped road bike on the market is on display at this week’s Cycle Show, Birmingham NEC

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 09:28

Just in: Specialized Crux Elite X1

Specialized Crux carbon fibre cyclocross bike with SRAM Rival 1 and hydraulic disc brakes is built for racing

Thu, Sep 24, 2015 06:51

Videos: London cyclist Everests hill with 18 per cent gradient – riding it 134 times

Mat Ilic of Regent's Park Rouleurs took on Swain's Lane in Highgate to raise awareness of charity he works for

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 21:20

Vasil Kiryienka of Belarus – and Team Sky – wins World Time Trial Championship

Italy's Adriano Malori second in Richmond, Virginia, France's Jerome Coppel takes bronze

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 20:00

Topmix permeable demonstration (taken from YouTube video)

No more cycling through puddles – permeable road surface sucks up water (+ video)

Reduces the risk of flash flooding and also combats the ‘heat island’ effect seen in towns and cities

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 16:10

Bristol Bath Railway Path riders (copyrght samsaundersleeds:Flickr)

National Cycle Network encourages more people to cycle more often finds study

Cyclists also found to be more likely to take part in other forms of physical activity

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 15:02

Enve’s new GRD gravel carbon disc fork with 12mm thru-axle – first look

Enve's new GRD fork is aimed specifically at the gravel and adventure bike market

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 14:07

Ivan Basso press conference, TdF 2015 rest day one YouTube still

Ivan Basso gets all-clear after testicular cancer treatment

Tinkoff-Saxo rider was diagnosed with disease during Tour de France in July

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 12:55

Cyclist in Russia gets up after being run over by truck YouTube still

Video: Cyclist in Russia gets up after being knocked off bike by truck

Dashcam footage shows yet another close call on country's roads

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 12:11

Police appeal after cyclist killed in Bedfordshire

Incident took place on the A421

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 11:45

Lee Fancourt aims to break world record by becoming fastest to cycle 10,000km

500km a day for 20 days – all on the same 27.5km loop near Gloucester

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 11:27

6 reasons to try cyclocross

It's fun, exciting and is great for your fitness, we look at why you should try cyclocross this winter

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 10:38

Brian Cookson at the site in Paris where the UCI was founded (source Brian Cookson Images, Flickr)

Reforms for men’s professional cycling approved by UCI

New organisational criteria for teams who will benefit from three-year licences from 2017

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 09:54

Vittoria adds graphene to 2016 tyre range – first look

Vittoria embraces future materials technology by enhancing latest road tyres with graphene

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 08:44

Bianchi teams up with insurer Bikmo Plus to provide year’s free cover on top-end bikes (+ videos)

World's oldest bike manufacturer partners with year-old insurer in UK first

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 19:46

Velodrome interior (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 by Hugo Cardoso:Flickr)

Sylvain Chavanel “seduced by idea” of attempting to break Sir Bradley Wiggins’ UCI Hour Record

French rider wanted to make attempt next month - but planned dates coincided with team meeting for IAM Cycling

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 16:23

Preston railway station (image CC licensed by Ingy the Wingy via Flickr)

Multi-million pound cycling investment for Preston as part of City Deal

£2m project will see construction of railway station bike hub and cycle link

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 16:06