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

Cyclist hit by lorry died after five years in hospital

David Gillett suffered traumatic brain injury which left him unable to talk or move

Fri, Jul 24, 2015 15:28

The new red Boris bike livery (©Steve Bardens:Getty Images for Santander)

Faulty Boris Bike docking station sees man charged £298 for 15-minute journey

Santander Cycles inform him that there is a 10-day decision process before he can be refunded

Fri, Jul 24, 2015 13:53

10 per cent of athletes could be doping says Wada chief – but he has ‘great respect’ for UCI’s anti-doping programme

The number of youngsters doping in a bid to reach elite level is the organisation’s biggest concern

Fri, Jul 24, 2015 13:08

Daves Brailsford and Sims, plus a Raleigh Chopper (photo via Twitter)

Man riding Tour route on Raleigh Chopper receives support from Chris Froome and Team Sky

Dave Sims is taking on the full route of the 2015 Tour de France on a Raleigh Chopper

Fri, Jul 24, 2015 10:09

The toughest #mycyclingweekend – WIN a BTwin Multitool

While the Tour de France is tackling massive Alps, can you be crowned road.cc's most combative #mycyclingweekend rider? Prove it.

Fri, Jul 24, 2015 08:50

See Romain Bardet’s Tour de France stage 18 winning ride on Strava

Frenchman Romain Bardet shares stage winning ride on Strava

Fri, Jul 24, 2015 08:24

Tour de France Stage 18: Romain Bardet wins on second day in the Alps

Second stage victory for France - and for AG2R-La Mondiale - on this year's race

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 15:39

The future of cycling in Bristol (CC BY-SA 2.0 licensed by Sam Saunders:Flickr)

Good Transport Plan for Bristol – protected cycling routes a key part, says Sustrans

Bristolians invited to think about how they travel and contribute to the debate

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 15:33

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

More than 1,000 cyclists in London injured in hit-and-run collisions in 2014

One in five collisions with cyclists a hit and run - "substantial proportion" of illegal drivers in the capital to blame

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 13:29

Great cycling deals on pedals, lights, gels, and bikes

The DealCatcher has caught six great deals including a Sigma computer, Cateye lights, and a Cube Agree bike

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 11:56

Fabric 2016: New Chamber multi tool, Line, Cell and Tri saddles and cageless Water Bottle launched

Fabric unveils lots of new cycling products for 2016, we've been checking them out

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 11:41

City of London police use SmartWater on ‘trap bikes’ to catch cycle thieves

The permanent staining liquid, with its unique code, is virtually impossible to remove, say police, and gives them conclusive proof of ownership

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 11:09

Tipper truck 2 (CC licensed by kenjonbro)

Petition to ban lorries from London’s streets during rush hour receives 2,500 signatures in first 10 hours

London Cycling Campaign says ban is essential as 40% of cyclist fatalities involving lorries happen in the morning rush hour

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 09:17

Simon Geschke wins TdF 2015 Stage 17 Velon YouTube still

Tour de France round-up: Stage 17 videos + Laurens Ten Dam tells Chris Froome to stay away from Strava

LottoNL-Jumbo rider is rather fond of his KOMs - and wants to keep them!

Thu, Jul 23, 2015 08:08

Tour de France 2015 Simon Geschke Giant - 1

Tour de France 2015 Bikes: Simon Geschke’s Giant TCR Advanced SL

The lightweight bike that Giant-Alpecin's Simon Geschke rode to victory on Stage 18 in the Alps

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 17:46

Police handing out fewer fines for pavement cycling in North Yorkshire

Figures have been falling since 2013

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 16:13

Flash Sale on road.cc kit

40% off our kit - flash sale

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 15:31

Tour de France Stage 17: Geschke wins, Contador crashes, van Garderen abandons

Giant-Alpecin rider wins from break, dramatic first day in Alps for overall contenders

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 15:26

Josh Ibbett Trans continental Mason Definition

Q&A: Transcontinental rider Josh Ibbett

"I was hearing voices in my head last year!" The British competitor who finished second in the 2014 race across Europe opens up ahead of the start of this year's event

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 14:25

Dean Downing racing for Rapha Condor Sharp, Tour Series, Oxford, 2012 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Dean Downing claims he was run off road by van driver who failed to stop

Former British circuit race champion off the bike having sustained damaged ligaments to his left knee

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 13:50

Essex cyclists could get outdoor velodrome

Plans for open-air facility located between Southend and Rochford

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 11:42

What are the best cycling tyres? Help decide the road.cc People’s Choice

Tell us your favourite rubber

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 10:46

Derek Abbott (photo released by Surrey police)

Witness appeal after cyclist found without his bike later dies in hospital

Man was found in a distressed state and with a head injury in Woking

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 09:56

Niner updates BSB 9 RDO cyclocross bike with Maxle thru-axle

New Maxle 142x12mm thru-axle and lighter pain jobs for Niner's carbon 'cross race frame

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 08:52

FSA semi-wireless shifting rear mech prototype

Video: FSA ‘semi-wireless’ electronic gear system spotted at Tour de France

Italian/Taiwanese component maker joins battery-powered shifting fray with novel twist

Tue, Jul 21, 2015 20:44