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Derby Multi Sports Arena exterior with Pride Park Stadium (image and design © FaulknerBrowns Architects)

Construction gets underway of Derby’s new Velodrome

Project had been in doubt following local elections but six months on, works begin on facility due to open in November 2014

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 23:52

1 million motorists fined for using mobile phone – but a third of drivers still admit to doing it

Metropolitan Police Commissioner says getting caught twice should lead to loss of licence

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 22:36

Sensa Bikes coming into the UK with Merlin Cycles

Dutch brand to be offered exclusively by Merlin with some good value offerings

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 15:47

Posters urging motorists to GO 20 in residential areas go up in London

Campaign follows launch of initiative on Monday as part of National Road Safety Week

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 13:23

Dani King leads GB women’s Team Pursuit at London 2012 (copyright www.britishcycling.org.uk)

York teacher takes British Cycling’s marginal gains ethos into the classroom

Breaking processes down effective in helping students set achievable goals and ultimately improve grades

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 12:35

Chain Reaction release PRO-Cycling game for Android smartphones

...and launch Competition Leader Boards with Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR wheels and a Garmin 500 bike computer to be won

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 11:43

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

Bleak autumn on Britain’s roads sees 2012 cycling death toll climb past 2011 total

Casualty figures moving in wrong direction as 38 cyclists killed on UK roads since 22 August, same as in previous three months

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 10:39

Just in: Passoni Top Force W

Oozing Italian flair, we take a first look at the titanium Top Force W

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 07:20

Colorado driver in cyclist harassment viral video pleads not guilty (+ video)

75-year-old faces charges relating to harassment, slow driving and unnecessary use of horn

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 22:11

“Heroine” cyclist plunges into in to Swansea dock to rescue woman… then pedals off

Witness describes how dramatic episode involving "mystery" rider unfolded on Saturday afternoon

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 17:54

Cardo Bluetooth BK-1 offers hands-free cycling communication

Bluetooth headset allows voice-activated hands-free chat

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 15:07

Profit slump at Halfords despite Olympic boost to bike sales

Lower margins in cycling part of business means sales growth doesn't filter through to bottom line

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 14:50

Station bike parking (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Coventry blogger attacks Virgin Trains for returning £300k cycling grant to DfT

Station operator says West Coast Main Line franchise fiasco means it can't commit to project

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 13:42

Cent Cols Challenge 2013 entry open

Teaser video released and entry for Alps, Pyrenees and Dolomite 10-day sportives now open

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 11:54

London Assembly Members call for huge investment in cycling as they urge mayor to Go Dutch

Report from Transport Committee urges doublingin number of cyclists and action on 50 per cent rise in casualties since 2006

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 09:42

Prime Minister David Cameron launches 2013 Hero Ride with charity Help for Heroes

Fundraising ride will see thousands of cyclists head into Central London to raise £1 million+ for forces charity

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 23:56

Obree Beastie Nov 2012 09 (copyright Camille McMillan:Humans Invent.com)

Graeme Obree puts his Beastie speed record attempt machine through its paces (+ gallery)

Camille McMillan on hand with camera as driving rain prevented Obree going flat out at former RAF base

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 21:56

Michele Scarponi, Giro 2011 (picture Gian Mattia D’Alberto, LaPresse, RCS Sport)

CONI seeks three month bans for Scarponi and Visconti due to Dr Ferrari links

Prosecutors at Italian Olympic committee say more charges may be brought once Padua investigation concludes

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 15:41

MindRider cycle helmet (Source Arlene Ducao, MIT)

The mind-reading cycle helmet – does it get a green light from you, or a red flag?

MindRider lid developed by MIT master's student uses LED to signal rider's state of mind to other road users

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 12:41

Car wheel at speed copyright Simon MacMichael.jpg

Motorists doubtful over driverless car technology, survey finds

IAM research also shows drivers split right down the middle on merits of self-driven cars' adherence to speed limit

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 11:37

Shimano close to launching hydraulic road disc brakes

Could Shimano be bringing forward their release of a hydraulic road disc system?

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 10:11

Dave Brailsford faces the press, Paris, October 2012 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Dave Brailsford to stay on at British Cycling for the road to Rio

GB supremo commits himself to four more years after rejecting offers to move within sport or into business

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 00:11

Cyclescheme partners with PleaseCycle to roll out BikeMiles

Rewards on offer for logging the miles to riders who bought bike through Cyclescheme

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 22:52

Trek UK Demo Sale website goes live

Ex-demo, showroom and media Trek bikes at discount prices

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 15:14

Au revoir Pierre tweet from Lance Armstrong

French ex-anti doping chief says President Sarkozy forced him out of job at Lance Armstrong’s request

Former AFLD chief Pierre Bordry says then President Sarkozy forced him out of role at Armstrong's request

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 15:06