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“An error in judgement”: Police apologise for “dangerous” high speed close pass on cyclist during emergency response, which “dropped below standards expected”

“The officer has agreed to learn from this situation and be more careful when approaching and passing cyclists,” the police said following the incident, which also saw an oncoming motorist fail to slow down or move aside for the officer

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 13:59
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“It will completely destroy everything”: Pub owner claims controversial cycle lane construction is costing her business “£5,000 a week”, month after bike lane also blamed for “awful” chippy’s demise

The publican says the work on the new cycle lane – which has been the subject of “misinformation” from anti-cycling campaigners – has forced her business into “survival mode”, but the council claims she has “only recently engaged with us”

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 11:07
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“What hope do we have if the police don’t even know the laws?”: Ex-pro cyclist Phil Gaimon wins in court over two-abreast riding ‘offence’; Cycling group slams “unsafe, unacceptable and substandard” shared-use path plan + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty with all your updates, news, reaction and silliness from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 08:26
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Valtteri Bottas says “refreshing” cycling “more fair” than Formula One as you don’t need best bike to win

"Machinery plays a part, but that's why I love doing those [cycling] events and challenging myself, because I feel like on the start line, pretty much everyone, more or less, has the same chances to win or do well"

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 17:27
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Huge discounts spotted as bike and cycling clothing prices slashed in summer clearance sales at Wiggle, Trek, Rapha, Evans Cycles and more

A great time to find a bargain? Host of cycling brands cut prices by up to 80% across kit, tech, components and bikes

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 14:14
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Track cyclist who won three Olympic medals for Australia before “secret switch” to Team GB could face two-year ban from UCI, as AusCycling says Matthew Richardson would have been left out of Paris 2024 squad if they knew about defection plans

Commonwealth gold winning Australian cyclist Chloe Hosking defended the decision adding that AusCycling should review how it funds and supports athletes, while Richardson’s former club member claimed that “GB are putting money up, which Australia can’t”

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 10:59
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“What sort of person wants to hurt children?” Vandals destroy teen cyclists’ DIY bike track; Angry German cyclist gives rival the middle finger after losing sprint, and claimed it was “agreed” he could win; Weirdest altitude camp? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is back raring to go with all the latest news, views, and nonsense on the middle-of-the-week live blog. As long as he doesn’t celebrate too early, of course…

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 09:21
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Cyclist has knife held to neck during ambush by masked attackers

Police report rider suffered "superficial cuts" to his neck after being targeted by two men on a bridge near a National Cycle Network route

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 17:10
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Cycling junction could reduce conflict and optimise traffic flow… but council inundated with complaints on Facebook about “road tax” and lost parking

CYCLOPS junctions are designed to prioritise safety for cyclists and pedestrians, encouraging more people to make active travel journeys as a result — but an outspoken section of the community has flooded Leicestershire County Council with criticism

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 14:55
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Labour government to invest “unprecedented levels of funding” in cycling

New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says access to safe cycle routes "essential" for tackling carbon footprint and pointed to the "hundreds of thousands, if not millions" of GP appointments that could be reduced each year through active travel investment

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 10:06
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Road safety group slammed for “awful” drink driving campaign which claims people who don’t drive “are a burden for others”; Novak Djokovic: “I’m coming for you, Tadej Pogačar”; Vuelta pro celebrates too early in “rookie mistake” + more on the live blog

The Vuelta heads into the mountains today (where it still stay for most of the next three weeks), so Ryan Mallon’s brought his climbing legs for some steep, high-altitude news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 09:05
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Latest cycling event cancelled in Richmond Park, as organiser highlights “increased focus on security and logistics of cycling events in public spaces”

London Duathlon joins club cycling time trials in disappearing from major London park, the Royal Parks organisation reviewing its cycling policy over "speeding" cyclist fears

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 16:37
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Nine-year sentence for “drunken idiot” drug-driver who told passengers “cyclists should not be on the road” moments before overtaking group ride, hitting and killing cycling club chairman

The court heard Jack Bingley "had been on something of a bender the night before and had also taken cocaine" — the dangerous driver repeatedly ignoring his passengers' calls for him to go back to the scene of the fatal collision after he hit two riders

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 13:15
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Merit’s Jumbo gravel bike adopts the 750d wheel standard

The odd-ball wheelsize first found after a collaboration with Moots and WTB is gaining traction.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:30
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“Some people just don’t care”: Pro cyclist slams “drunk fan” for causing chaotic Vuelta a España crash

Lidl-Trek rider missed out on chance to sprint for the race lead after "annoying" crash on final climb, spectator behaviour again making headlines for all the wrong reasons

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:20
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Police forced to brake as close passing van driver leaves cyclist “no escape route”, but motorists claim there was “plenty of room”; Was epic Tour de France finale best race ever?; BBC warn Laura Kenny; Aussie cyclist defects to GB + more on the live blog

Like a good Kraftwerk song, Ryan Mallon’s head this morning is full of the Tour de France, Tour de France, Tour de France. But he promises he’ll talk about other cycling-related things on the Monday live blog. Maybe…

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 09:14
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Bike edition! Five cool bikes coming soon from Pinarello, Ribble, Cervélo, Orro and Mason Cycles

Ranging from £1,999 to £12,600, we’re currently testing some exciting bikes. Full reviews are on the way

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 08:32
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City of London’s cycle team seizing almost one illegal e-bike or e-scooter a day

There have also been 1,229 fixed penalty notices issued to cyclists since July last year

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 08:24
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Near Miss of the Day 915: Cyclist slams on brakes to avoid driver who ignored him and turned across… but says “no point in reporting” due to Police Scotland’s lack of online close pass portal

"I'm not sure if they'd do anything even if I went to the station to report it," said the cyclist, once again highlighting the lack of an online reporting portal for cyclists in Scotland to report close passes

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 12:13
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Is this Kickstarter a game-changer for teaching kids to cycle? Cargo bike or gig speakers… or both?, A new era of bike lights… (maybe), BMC’s new bikes, Peak bikepacking, Canyon colourways + more

It's a Tech of the Week Kickstarter special, from spring-adjustable training wheels for kids, to "revolutionary" smart lights and a cycling-related horror film, plus some non-crowdfunded stuff from Canyon, BMC, PEdALED, VeloConcerts and more

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00
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Over a quarter of female pro cyclists outside Women’s WorldTour receive no salary, as new report highlights growing gap between Tour de France stars and “Wild West” lower tier – weeks after British squad collapsed following Tour invite snub

The Cyclists’ Alliance’s 2024 survey also revealed that 55 per cent of non-WWT riders earn less than €10,000 a year, while one in four pros have a second job alongside racing

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 10:18
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British pro cyclist Leo Hayter to step away from cycling and Ineos Grenadiers after revealing five-year struggle with depression and anxiety

The 23-year-old former Baby Giro winner, who was diagnosed with depression last May, admitted that he hasn’t trained “for some time now” after reaching “breaking point” at the Tour de Hongrie

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 15:59
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road.cc tech editor Mat Brett making “phenomenal progress” in recovery from life-threatening cycling incident

We're very pleased to report that although our beloved tech editor still has a way to go before he's back riding around the lanes of Wiltshire (though we wouldn't put anything past him) things are certainly looking up

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 14:40
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“People who cycle don’t use cycle paths because they aren’t very safe”: Plans for traffic-free cycle route criticised due to prospect of dog walkers and pedestrians “having to jump out of the way of cyclists trying to do Personal Best times”

“We aren’t going to get people cycling down there at 30mph weaving in and out of people with pushchairs”

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 14:38
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Bicycle road safety markings burnt off Dublin residential street because they were “too big and intrusive” and “confusing” drivers, councillor says

The painted logos were added as part of the construction of a nearby greenway and to warn motorists to expect a higher number of cyclists using the street – but residents complained they were “too big for such a small area”

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 11:18
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