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#bikethestrike: extra Santander Cycles hubs as Londoners take to two wheels

Santander Cycles lay on extra hubs as tube strikes and clement weather put Londoners on bikes in their thousands

Thu, Aug 06, 2015 12:42

Video: Dead Man Cycling. “If this guy doesn’t inspire you, then nobody ever will”

Documentary following the inspiring triumph of Paralympian David Smith over enormous physical challenges

Thu, Aug 06, 2015 11:29

San Francisco bike commuters queued up for over a block to make a full stop at Steiner and Waller Streets. Photo Aaron Bialick

San Francisco cyclists protest … by obeying traffic rules

After threats of a police crackdown of stop line jumping, riders cause gridlock by obeying traffic laws

Thu, Aug 06, 2015 09:51

Cambridge – Britain’s Cycling Capital – Streetfilms Vimeo still

New video from Streetfilms explores Cambridge: Britain’s Cycling Capital

Film looks at how city achieved coutry's highest level of cycling - and what challenges lie ahead

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 21:40

‘Mr Loophole’ lawyer urges drivers to fight back at helmet cam cyclists

Solicitor to the stars also says government should require bike riders to be licensed, among other things

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 17:10

Policeman who punched cyclist in face found guilty of assault

Will remain on patrol until he is sentenced

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 16:35

9 cycling events to get your weekends rolling this month

From Abergavenny to Scarborough, this week's RideCatcher features 9 top cycling events and festivals

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 16:13

Australia to examine mandatory cycle helmet law

Helmet use has been compulsory since 1991 but opponents claim it dissuades many people from cycling who otherwise would

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 15:25

6 highlights from the 2016 Cannondale range

New Touring, Synapse Adventure, CAAD12, SuperSix Evo and new carbon fibre wheels and a new helmet in Cannondale's 2016 product range

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 14:27

Dr Julian Huppert chats with Chris Boardman at the Big Cycling Debate April 2015 (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Transport secretary wanted “to get rid of cycling as DfT function” says ex-APPCG co-chair

Dr Julian Huppert reflects on highs and lows or five years campaigning for cycling within parliament

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 12:13

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Overloaded bike and poor brakes contributed to cyclist’s death

Sheila Hyslop was carrying 80 phone books when she lost control of her bike

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 11:58

Video: Doored cyclist falls in path of black cab

Incident took place on Mile End Road on CS2

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 10:04

Still taken from YouTube road rage video A Clown Takes a Pratfall

Police caution for pratfall road-rage driver (+ video)

Motorist admits variety of offences after video posted to YouTube

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 17:28

Dibbles Bridge (CC licensed by Karl and Ali via Wikimedia Commons)

Cyclist dies after falling from notorious bridge in North Yorkshire Dales

Dibbles Bridge was the scene of one of Britain’s worst-ever road crashes in 1975

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 16:13

Top 10 summer cycling deals with Bianchi, Mekk, Giant & more

A bargain Bianchi features in this summer special DealCatcher alongside deals on more bikes, groupsets, wheelsets, and bibshorts

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 16:11

Cyclist who died during RideLondon named as Stephen Green from Reading

Tributes paid to 55-year-old who was taking part in event for second time

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 15:00

Vauxhall Cross junction (image taken from Google Streetview)

Cyclist who fractured shoulder in road traffic incident denied access to CCTV footage because he wasn’t killed

Traffic cameras at many junctions produce only a live feed

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 14:47

Kickstarter latest: Ditch the safety pins with Racxer magnetic number pins + video

Company seeking Kickstarter funding for magnetic pins that securely attach race numbers to jerseys

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 13:57

Court hears how truck driver reached for mobile phone immediately before hitting and killing Plymouth cyclist

Witness describes seeing victim being ‘thrown through the air like a rag doll’

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 11:37

Cannondale’s Slate nears production

Cannondale's Slate arrives in the UK so we went to have a closer look at the gravel/adventure road bike

Tue, Aug 04, 2015 10:23

Josh Ibbett after winnng Transcontinental Race 2015 (picture Transcontinental Race on Twitter)

British ultra cyclist Josh Ibbett wins 3rd Transcontinental Race

Last year's runner-up finishes race from Flanders to The Bosphorus around 400km ahead of closest rival

Mon, Aug 03, 2015 22:31

#mycyclingweekend movies, RideLondon + even more injuries

This #mycyclingweekend you took us to the movies, around London's closed roads, and sent us yet more post-crash snaps

Mon, Aug 03, 2015 16:53

Tipper truck and cyclists (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Half of Londoners want lorries – and cyclists – banned from main roads at peak times

One in two bike riders agree bicycles shouldn’t be on busy routes at rush hour

Mon, Aug 03, 2015 15:36

Cyclist dies during yesterday’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100

55-year-old collapsed on climb of Leith Hill

Mon, Aug 03, 2015 10:41

road.cc socks back in stock!

Deck out your feet road.cc style

Mon, Aug 03, 2015 08:40