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Robert Forstemann toasts a slice of bread (Toaster Challenge YouTube still)

Video: Thunder-thighed track cyclist Robert Förstemann takes on a toaster

Can German star turn a piece of white bread a crisp shade of golden brown?

Thu, Jun 04, 2015 10:55

Just In: Trek Emonda ALR 6

A new aluminium addition to Trek's lightest range of road bikes

Thu, Jun 04, 2015 09:52

Video: Cycling and walking come together as Dutchman invents treadmill bike

Bruin Bergmeester sits down to work all day, so didn't fancy getting in the saddle ... then he had an idea

Thu, Jun 04, 2015 09:39

Impression of Herne Hill Velodrome Pavilion (source Herne Hill Velodrome Trust)

Historic cycling venue Herne Hill Velodrome secures pavilion planning permission

Southwark Council approves plans for new facilities at South London track

Thu, Jun 04, 2015 07:26

The Garden Bridge as envisioned by Heatherwick Studio

London Assembly votes for full audit of Garden Bridge – concerns include cycling ban

Assembly members vote 11 to 3 to urge Boris Johnson to hold inquiry - and call on TfL to withdraw funding

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 17:45

Video: Pro Cycling Manager 2015 trailer

Latest edition of long-running cycling strategy game out in June

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 16:13

Sir Bradley Wiggins to use 3d printed titanium handlebars in Hour Record attempt

Short video provides the first look at the bike Sir Bradley Wiggins will use in his Hour Record attempt this weekend

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 15:33

Copenhagen Bike Cafe in Manchester (picture Jon Bewley, Sustrans)

Pop-up bike cafe rewards Manchester bike riders for taking part in major Sustrans cycling study

Copenhagen Bike Cafe serves up free coffee and Danish pastries as part of charity's Bike Life project

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 15:09

See Lance Armstrong at the Edinburgh Fringe – or a play about him at any rate + video

Ventoux focuses on the 2000 Tour de France rivalry between Armstrong and Pantani

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 14:22

Stopwatch (picture credit William Warby on Flickr)

Wiggo’s Hour Record ticket grab – we have winners!

An hour's a long time on the internet. Did we pick your name from the hat?

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 12:00

British Cycling seeking volunteers for UCI Track Cycling World Championships

Event to take place at the Lee Valley VeloPark in March 2016

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 11:41

Dame Sarah Storey (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Dame Sarah Storey collides with mother and child during Croydon cycle race

Pair had bypassed barriers to try and cross the course

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 10:08

Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

London Cycle Challenge aims to get more people cycling in capital

Prizes for organisations and individuals on offer from Evans and Time Out in TfL initiative

Wed, Jun 03, 2015 08:53

Why do some cyclists break the law? US academic surveys 18,000 people to find out

Results due out in summer - but US professor says early results are that proper infrastructure is solution

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 19:46

Sir Bradley Wiggins on top step of World Championship 2014 men’s TT podium

Bradley Wiggins says Chris Boardman’s Best Human Effort Hour cycling record could be in reach

Four-time Olympic champ confident of beating Alex Dowsett's UCI Hour Record in London on Sunday

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 17:36

Blind spot visualisation (image captured from Future Cities Catapult video)

Video: Could augmented reality make urban cycling easier and safer?

Future Cities Catapult research project proposes five ways technology could improve urban cycling

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 16:46

River Cam towpath (CC licensed by Paul Oldham via Flickr)

Cambridge cycling route targeted by drawing pin saboteurs

Tacks have been removed by river managers armed with powerful magnets

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 14:53

Just in: Saracen Avro, £1,799 carbon road bike with disc brakes and thru-axles

Disc brakes, thru-axles, mudguards and 28mm tyres on Saracen's Avro carbon fibre road bike

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 13:45

Priory Lane road rage driver Jason Wells delivers a threatening tirade

SW London road rage meltdown driver apologises, while cyclist reveals he was clipped by wing mirror

Cyclist says he regrets his own actions during the argument, which he says don't show him in a good light

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 11:44

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Essex cyclist fighting for life – driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving

News comes as Essex Police launch anti-drink and drug driving campaign

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 11:27

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

Man who killed Horsham cyclist convicted of causing death by careless driving

Albanian man, Luigi Dannile, given 14-month jail term and will be deported

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 11:16

Svelte Cycles launches London-made bike clothing + video

New brand aims to offer high-quality apparel at affordable prices

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 10:51

Bec Hill Climb 2013 promo still (source YouTube)

Bec Hill Climb in crowdfunding appeal as soaring road closure costs threaten cycling event’s future

Fears that event founded six decades ago could be "priced out of existence"

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 10:44

GoPro launches Hero+ LCD action camera with built-in touch display, costs £249.99

GoPro adds more affordable camera with LCD touchscreen to its range

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 10:20

Alistair Brownlee wins World Triathlon Series race on SRAM’s Force 1x drivetrain

It's the first professional race win for SRAM's new Force 1x11 groupset

Tue, Jun 02, 2015 09:23