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Cyclists in Adelaide during Velo-City 2014 (picture credit European Cyclists’ Federation on Flickr)

UCI’s new Advocacy Commission, aimed at improving conditions for cyclists, meets for first time

New body launched at Velo-City Global 2014 in Adelaide

Sat, May 31, 2014 19:03

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police appeal after car used as weapon to assault and rob cyclist in Preston

Lancashire Constabulary issue witness appeal after incident a fortnight ago

Sat, May 31, 2014 15:45

Michael Rogers wins 2014 Giro stage 20 on the Zoncolan – picture redit LaPresse

Giro d’Italia Stage 20: Michael Rogers wins stage, Nairo Quintana poised to win overall

Tinkoff-Saxo rider takes second stage of this year's race on the Zoncolan

Sat, May 31, 2014 15:08

“Concours des Alpes” open to entrants

A multi-stage sportive you’ve not done yet

Sat, May 31, 2014 14:00

First Women’s Cycling Forum to be held in Edinburgh

Presentations and discussions aim to bring women into a starring role in cycling policy and events

Sat, May 31, 2014 12:00

Exclusive Just In: Storck TIX

Take a look at Storck's first cyclocross bike – you'll be one of the first in the world to see it in detail

Sat, May 31, 2014 12:00

Crystal Meth (licensed under Ceative Commons 2.0 Generic by Radspunk)

Police stop cyclist – and find portable crystal meth lab in backpack

Lab was cooking and could have exploded at any time, says West Virginia officer who responded to tip-off

Sat, May 31, 2014 11:29

‘Flimsy little helmets’ completely pointless, says leading brain surgeon

Neurosurgeon also admits to regularly jumping red lights

Sat, May 31, 2014 07:48

Reading Town Hall (Andrew Smith, Wikimedia Commons).jpg

Memorial tree to be planted in Reading to honour two cyclists killed by drunk driver in stolen car

Both John Morland and Kris Jarvis were due to marry before they were mown down

Sat, May 31, 2014 07:00

Tech roundup: Sarto, Tune, Panache, Muc-Off, PDW, Stemlock and more

An anti-theft locking stem, Richard Mitchelson portraits, wooden mudguards, DIY e-Bike book, carbon mug and lots more

Sat, May 31, 2014 05:57

The best video you’ll see today of a goat getting a backie on a bike

He may not win King of the Mountain Goats - but he seems to be having fun

Fri, May 30, 2014 18:48

LoveVeloArt release cycling cards and limited edition prints

When I hear the word art, I reach for my gurn

Fri, May 30, 2014 16:55

Nairo Quintana on way to winning Giro 2014 Stage 19 – picture credit LaPresse

Giro d’Italia Stage 19: Nairo Quintana edges closer to glory

Movistar's Colombian rider wins mountain time trial from Astana's Fabio Aru, who gets into podium spot

Fri, May 30, 2014 15:21

Shimano introduce Synchro Shift + video

XTR mountain bike group goes electronic and allows control of both mechs with one lever. Will similar tech come to the road next?

Fri, May 30, 2014 15:00

Matt Freedman of SFPD asks “Do ya feel lucky, punk?”

Video: Do you feel lucky, punk? How San Francisco police catches bike thieves

SFPD to bike thieves: "You better believe we’re gonna be coming for you.”

Fri, May 30, 2014 14:22

Cambridge 1945 Vimeo still British Council

Video: Cambridge in 1945 – when bicycles ruled the roads

Then as now, bikes were favoured transport to extent not seen elsewhere in Britain

Fri, May 30, 2014 13:02

05 Chris Froome at the TDF 2013 launch © Simon MacMichael

UCI looks into Chris Froome’s claims about lack of drug testing on Tenerife

Tour de France champion says neither he, Vincenzo Nibali or Alberto Contador have been tested while on island

Fri, May 30, 2014 11:24

Giro d’Italia Stage 19: which bikes will they ride? + video

Equipment choices could be vital in today's individual time trial up Monte Grappa

Fri, May 30, 2014 10:22

Mavic backs attempt next week to break Tour du Mont Blanc record

Brand ambassador Nicolas Roux takes on challenge to help mark company's 125th anniversary

Fri, May 30, 2014 09:57

the monster sportive (photo © Anthony Pease) (3)

Toughest UK sportive The Monster set to accept entries

Entry opens on Sunday 1 June for 50 brave riders to tackle 4,200m of climbing over a 190km course

Fri, May 30, 2014 09:53

Want to make your mark on the Tour de France in Yorkshire? Here’s your chance to do just that

12 artworks being created as part of Yorkshire Festival - mountain bikers needed next Thursday

Thu, May 29, 2014 21:14

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

Sensors of Crossrail lorry involved in cyclist’s death not working

Company behind massive civil engineering project promised in 2012 to ban dangerous lorries from its sites

Thu, May 29, 2014 17:15

Julian Arredondo wins 2014 Giro Stage 18 – picture credit LaPresse

Giro d’Italia Stage 18: Julian Arredondo wins stage solo to tighten grip on mountains jersey

Colombian was first across each of today's three climbs. Meanwhile Cadel Evans slips to 9th with Pierre Rolland going 3rd

Thu, May 29, 2014 15:13

Bradley Wiggins leads the Tour of Britain in a still from the 2014 race promo video

Video: Tour of Britain whets appetite for 2014 race with look back at last year

Bradley Wiggins & Mark Cavendish star

Thu, May 29, 2014 13:55

Strava adds routes to mobile app

Create routes on the Strava website and follow them on the 4.1 version of the mobile app

Thu, May 29, 2014 12:02