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Tour de France Tech 2014: Tejay van Garderen’s BMC TeamMachine SLR 01

The US cyclist is riding Swiss company BMC's latest and lightest race bike

Sat, Jul 19, 2014 12:08

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Google Maps adds elevation info for cyclists – so you can choose the flattest/hilliest route for your ride

New elevation levels for Google Maps helps riders choose a longer, flatter route or a short sharp hilly one

Sat, Jul 19, 2014 11:35

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People living near cycle paths get 45 minutes’ more exercise overall every week

Study of communities before and after cycle infrastructure showed striking impact on daily activity levels

Sat, Jul 19, 2014 11:18

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Dates confirmed for 2015 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 – ballot opens next month

Mass participation Olympic legacy event that made its debut in 2013 returns for a third year

Sat, Jul 19, 2014 09:11

Rob English (picture source Give Forward)

Donations sought for framebuilder Rob English, seriously injured in crash

US-based Briton still in hospital after hitting tree on descent during race

Sat, Jul 19, 2014 08:34

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Trek World 2014 – Lots of shiny 2015 bikes (all of them Treks) we take a look

Full details on the new Émonda and the Domane Disc, plus lots of other bikes too.

Sat, Jul 19, 2014 05:59

Tour de France Stage 13: Vincenzo Nibali wins again to tighten grip on yellow jersey

Astana rider takes third victory of this year's race, second placed Richie Porte drops out of contention

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 15:21

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Rider says police too “busy” to attend crash that broke leg

Officers eventually interviewed cyclist two hours after collision

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 15:04

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Tour de France Tech 2014: Daniel Navarro’s Look 695

The bike that was being ridden by Team Cofidis's Spanish climber before he abandoned the race today

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 14:09

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More than half of drivers who kill cyclists escape jail

But for all road deaths, 60 percent of drivers convicted are sent down

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 13:06

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MPs call for fivefold increase in Government spending on cycling

Cycling Safety report calls for£10 per head spending, training for motorists, and for government departments to work together

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 10:53

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Campagnolo launch new Bora 50 wheels with a wider rim profile and improved braking

Wider rim profile and improved braking surface for Campagnolo’s updated 50mm carbon tubular wheels

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 10:44

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First Ride: Trek Émonda SLR

We take Trek's new lightweight race bike for a ride over Buttertubs Pass in Yorkshire

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 10:24

Rapide RC1 road bike

Win! a Rapide RC1 road bike worth £1,199!

One lucky reader will own the summer with a brand new bike... will it be you?

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 09:42

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Video: Tour de France Stage 14 preview as race hits the Alps

Col d’Izoard, the highest point of this year’s race, plus a new summit finish at Risoul

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 08:51

Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey Photo by Maryse Alberti, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Lance Armstrong gives evidence to Cycling Independent Reform Commission

Disgraced cyclist meets for seven hours with body set up by UCI president Brian Cookson

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 08:29

Tour de France Stage 12: Alexander Kristoff wins, Peter Sagan second again

Milan-San Remo winner adds a Tour de France stage victory to his palmares

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 15:41

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Team Sky’s Jonathan Tiernan Locke gets 2 year ban for biological passport irregularities

Sacked by Sky: “This is a team that trains, races and wins clean” - Sir Dave Brailsford

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 15:20

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Tour de France Tech 2014: Bryan Coquard’s Europcar Colnago V1-r aero race bike

French sprinter Bryan Coquard’s shiny new Colnago V1-r with the latest Campagnolo Super Record mechanical groupset

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 14:35

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police seek cyclist following death of man at cliff in Cornwall

Rider reported concerns to National Trust staff two days before man’s body found

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 14:19

New Forest rider and pony (CC licensed by iNew Forest:Flickr)

New Forest NIMBYs melt down (again) as two cycling events planned for same weekend

CTC Wessex Gridiron takes place on same day as Wiggle New Forest 100

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 13:50

Truck hits Russian teenager

Video: Russian cyclist walks away after being run over by skip lorry

Amazing escape for 17-year-old woman who walks away after driven over by skip truck

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 13:12

Lance Armstrong (pic courtesy Photosport International)

Half of Tour de France winners say Lance Armstrong should get his seven titles back

Dutch newspaper polls former champions – results show generational split

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 10:56

London Cycling Awards

London Cycling Awards recognises top shops, movers and shakers – and, er, us

road.cc scoops media outlet vote for second year in a row

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 08:52

Brian Robinson Tdf stage winner with Stage Winner brewers Sue Cooper and Wim van der Spek (image courtesy of Fcomms)

Tour pioneer Brian Robinson in hospital after being hit by car while cycling

83-year-old cycling great sustained cuts and bruises and possible broken collarbone

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 08:24