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Government knew it wasn’t investing enough in cycling, according to new document

Investment strategy modelling suggests the Department for Transport was aware it needed to up spending to hit active travel targets, the document also showing that the investment would have represented "high" value for money

Fri, May 24, 2024 14:43
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“Cowardly” hit-and-run driver who killed teen cyclist jailed again after leading police on 100mph chase following release

Leo Meek was jailed for 40 months in 2021 for causing the death of Jack Jones, 15, by dangerous driving, and has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and a four-year driving ban for his latest offences

Fri, May 24, 2024 11:14
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Hunt introduces recycled carbon fibre to its wheel range: would you pay just a little more to help the planet?

UK brand aims to reduce the environmental impact of its three-wheel Sustain Phase One range through spec choices and the use of recycled carbon and aluminium

Fri, May 24, 2024 11:00
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“Many may consider this to be a vote loser, but I think it’s a vote winner”: Insurance for cyclists debated by Lords, and quickly shut down as “utterly ridiculous”; Drivers told “leave the racing to Pogačar”; Crows attack cyclists + more on the live blog

Just one more day and we have another bank holiday weekend, until then it’s Adwitiya on live blog duty to bring all the cycling news and general chit-chat to you

Fri, May 24, 2024 08:41
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Shimano finally introduces new electronic 12-speed GRX Di2 gravel groupset

The Japanese giant brings 12-speed Di2 technology to gravel riding, featuring wireless shifting and redesigned shifters

Thu, May 23, 2024 16:00
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‘Dangerous cycling bill’ will not become law, after UK general election announced by Rishi Sunak

The amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill was due to be debated in the House of Lords on 6 June, but will now fall through after the Parliament’s prorogation

Thu, May 23, 2024 13:18
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Mercian Cycles ceases trading and enters voluntary liquidation

The 78-year-old Derby-based bike manufacturer has appointed an agency to help with the restructuring and liquidations

Thu, May 23, 2024 09:29
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MP urges candidates to “be brave and take cycling out of the culture wars” during election; Cyclists slam Telegraph’s quiet correction to story falsely claiming “death trap” cyclists hit “52mph” chasing London Strava segments; Giro + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be rounding up everything that's happening in the world of cycling today

Thu, May 23, 2024 08:05
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“The UK is travelling in the wrong direction”: Cycling miles travelled down and car journeys up according to latest government stats

Responding to the Road Traffic Estimates in Great Britain report released by the Department for Transport today, the IPPR says the government needs a new transport strategy that "reflects the public’s desire to travel differently"

Wed, May 22, 2024 17:28
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Alright smart-arse! Now you can turn your butt into a fitness tracker

Assos shorts come with a pocket specially for a Whoop 4.0 sensor: “the first smart cycling apparel to track your health and fitness data while you ride”

Wed, May 22, 2024 14:40
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Swytch Go is the brand’s most affordable e-bike conversion kit (if you’re prepared to wait for it)

New kit is finally out and provides a (claimed) range of up to 60 miles

Wed, May 22, 2024 14:12
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Former cycling film actor accused of motor doping at French stage race dramatically flees as teammate knocks down race director with van

In a barely believable chain of events, it's emerged that Giovambattista Iera - a former elite cyclist and respected restaurant co-founder who counts Mark Cavendish among his Instagram followers - has been banned from his team for "intolerable behaviour"

Wed, May 22, 2024 12:35
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Telegraph admits publishing “erroneous” Strava data — corrects story claiming “death trap” cyclists are hitting “52mph” while chasing London segments; Giro d’Italia helmet row; Richmond Park Strava segment flagged as hazardous + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog and Dan Alexander is on duty again (apologies if you're getting sick of me)... we've got more Giro coverage, news, reaction and more for you as we creep closer to a bank holiday weekend

Wed, May 22, 2024 08:14
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Near Miss of the Day 908: cyclist praises swift punishment of driver after shocking close pass but slams “sorry state of affairs” with third-party reporting in Scotland

Although police were quick to deal with this particular incident, the apologetic driver receiving three points and a fine, David Brennan says Police Scotland are behind the times when it comes to dealing with footage of law-breaking driving

Tue, May 21, 2024 16:16
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Giant joins Specialized and Trek in offering huge discounts on several of its mountain and gravel bikes

Giant slashes prices by up to £2,600 on some very cool mountain bikes and there's big saving on gravel, road and e-MTBs too

Tue, May 21, 2024 14:29
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“If the aviation or rail industry had the safety record that roads do, planes would be grounded, and trains would be stopped”: Brake road safety charity latest to respond to government’s ‘dangerous cycling’ bill

Brake's CEO says the attention given to the announcement was "disproportionate", adding that the government is still yet to publish the 'Road Safety Strategy' it promised in 2021

Tue, May 21, 2024 13:14
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Newspaper highlights petition for cyclists to be banned from local road… but it’s only been signed four times; Pogačar wins FIFTH Giro stage; Cyclist feels “like a criminal” due to town centre ban; “Living nightmare” doping case + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday live blog time and the Giro's back on the telly... Dan Alexander is here for all your updates, news, reaction and all the usual silliness

Tue, May 21, 2024 08:12
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“Rogue” wardens accused of “lying in wait” for cyclists riding on pavement beside busy roundabout, as two cyclists fined £100 for breaching anti-social cycling order at same spot

The wardens belong to the same agency that mistakenly fined a female cyclist for riding on a shared-use path in the city earlier this year

Mon, May 20, 2024 21:13
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Removal of safety wands and dividers from cycle lane will “make it safer for all road users”, claims council – but cyclists say plan is “vindictive and insane”

The light segregation was branded a “death trap” by one cyclist who broke his wrist last year after crashing into a cycle lane divider that he claimed was “totally invisible in the dark”, but campaigners say its removal “may well cost life and limb”

Mon, May 20, 2024 17:05
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Kona Bicycles bought back by founders, month after mass job cuts as former parent company abandoned struggling bike industry

Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron, who founded the off-road brand in 1988, say “renewing relationships” with American and European retailers and dealers “is our highest priority”, while pausing Kona’s direct-to-consumer service

Mon, May 20, 2024 12:11
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UK police could get remote shutdown weapon to stop e-bikes and e-scooters

Device would send a signal to 'confuse' the electric motor

Mon, May 20, 2024 11:45
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Grooveliner’s Electric Bike Rack can hold up to five heavy e-bikes

It also uses an electric or gas loading system to make mounting the bikes easier

Mon, May 20, 2024 10:00
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“Who the f*** flagged me?”: Tadej Pogačar uploads Giro-destroying ride to Strava… gets flagged (and swiftly reinstated); Viral internet confessor claims to have taken Team Sky Pinarello home after TdF crash; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

It's a rest day at the Giro, but definitely not for the road.cc live blog... Dan Alexander has sore legs after a long spin in the sun yesterday (that's where the Giro similarities end) and has all your news, reaction and more as we start a new week

Mon, May 20, 2024 08:11
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“Action must follow ambition”: Decathlon calls for more support from EU politicians for policies to make cycling easier and stop bike theft

The French bike manufacturer has made calls to implement the Cycling Declaration ahead of the European Parliament elections

Sun, May 19, 2024 16:58
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“Pure bile and prejudice”: Cyclists slam local government’s proposal to introduce “mandatory bike insurance” and urging cyclists to “encourage overtaking” in Spanish city

Zaragoza’s municipal authority has announced an ordinance that could make it the only city in the world with compulsory bike insurance — even for children

Sun, May 19, 2024 13:29
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