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Widow of Brian Dorling urges cyclists not to jump red lights, for their family’s sake

Rider killed at Bow in 2011 went through red light, as did lorry driver - family's compensation reduced as a result

Thu, Mar 05, 2015 13:29

As Wiggo Foundation winds down questions arise over £150k bill for Ride With Brad sportives

Tour de France champion covered event losses from own pocket

Thu, Mar 05, 2015 12:09

Adidas goes aero with new adistar spring/summer 2015 cycle clothing range

Adidas reveals new spring and summer jerseys, shorts and gloves designed to make you more aerodynamic

Thu, Mar 05, 2015 11:19

Ventoux still (source Ventouxfilm on Facebook)

MAMIL movie – Mont Ventoux stars in Dutch mid-life crisis comedy (+ video trailer)

Story follows four friends who reunite to tackle iconic climb in Provence 30 years after they first rode up it

Thu, Mar 05, 2015 10:37

Man behind Storck bikes moves in to cars… well, car with one-off McLaren collaboration

Seven limited edition bespoke colour-changing McLaren supercars created by Markus Storck

Thu, Mar 05, 2015 09:59

Bognor Regis pier (CC licensed by Peter via Flickr)

£900,000 South Coast cycle path proposed linking Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Proposed path alongside A259 described as ‘a barrier to cycling’

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 18:00

Chris Froome Superman descent – via Facebook

Video round-up: Chris Froome: Superman, crash fraud, road rash + more

Also featuring some in-saddle frozen Finnish poetry… so brace yourself

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 17:53

Local Bike Shop in London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Search starts for UK’s best independent bike dealers

Does your LBS go the extra mile? Let BikeBiz know as they compile their Top 20 IBDs for 2015

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 16:40

Darlington town centre, pic Adam Brookes.jpg

Darlington councillors decide against town centre bike ban

No wish to ‘penalise the majority for the actions of a few’

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 16:38

Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome (copyright British Cycling, SWPix.com)

Track cycling set to be missing from 2022 Commonwealth Games – but MTB could feature (+ video)

Sole candidate Durban omits discipline on grounds of velodrome cost

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 14:44

Spectator killed after being hit by rider during Belgian race

Rider lost control of his bike in the wind

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 13:53

River Thames in Oxford close to site of proposed cycling bridge (copyright Simon MacMichael)

A bridge too far? Oxford campaigners say Cycle City Ambition cash being “misspent”

Meanwhile, Cambridge Cycling Campaign welcomes funding - but says more needed

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 12:52

Cyclist with earbuds – copyright Simon MacMichael

Lord calls for ban on cyclists using earphones

In response, transport minister emphasises importance of adopting a broad range of safety measures

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 11:55

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

Witness appeal as Sussex cyclist dies following crash with fellow rider

Police say Martin Leonard died yesterday from injuries sustained in collision with riding companion

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 09:43

Manchester plans protected lanes and more with extra Cycle City funding

Advocates cautiously welcome plans for improvements to major cycle route

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 17:34

Tipper truck and cyclists (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Boris Johnson tells cyclists to wave arms like music conductor to help lorry drivers see them (+ video)

Mayor says acting like Sir Simon Rattle can help bike riders stay safe

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 16:00

BBC pays tribute to cycling great Beryl Burton in series on women sporting pioneers

Stage play based on Burton's life returns this summer

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 14:23

Freddy Ovett (source Chambery Cyclisme Formation)

Steve Ovett’s son Freddy swaps running for cycling – and Australia for France

21-year-old who was set to follow Olympic champ dad as middle-distance runner now part of AG2R's under-23 squad

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 13:24

Just in: Fondriest TF2 1.5

Budget build of Fondriest's new race day frame lands at road.cc towers

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 12:26

Ford unveils MoDe:Me and MoDe:Pro folding e-bikes

Is Ford putting its future in folding e-bikes with these smart folding e-bike prototypes?

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 12:05

THINK! Cycling campaign extended to seven more cities despite failure to change driver behaviour

Campaign reminds drivers to be careful around cyclists, but do they drive better?

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 12:02

Julian Huppert, Lilian Greenwood and Robert Goodwill debate cycling (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Big Cycling Debate sees parties go head-to-head over post-election plans

Transport minister Robert Goodwill, Labour's Lilian Greenwood and Lib Dem Julian Huppert put their parties' cases

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 11:14

Video: The Copenhagen Wheel turns any bicycle into an e-bike

The smart electric hub is nearing completion

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 11:05

Chris Boardman at the Big Cycling Debate, March 2015 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Chris Boardman says only Lib Dems making firm commitment on cycling (but like Tories and Labour they lack top down leadership on issue)

British Cycling policy advisor says Tories & Labour need to follow through on "nice positive noises"

Mon, Mar 02, 2015 21:25

Vulpine unveils spring 2015 range with a new Waterproof Gill jacket

There’s a new Oliver Spencer collaboration too, new Henley merino top and Capri ¾ shorts

Mon, Mar 02, 2015 19:07