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Britain’s cycling organisations and businesses come together to launch Summer of Cycling

Initiative aims to capitalise on cycling being in the spotlight in 2012, and everyone is invited to the party

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 15:03

Bike Hub cyclists’ GPS app updated ‘by Christmas’

iPhone first and Android shortly afterwards according to Bike Hub industry-funded group

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 15:01

Bikes with bell attached law to be scrapped after DfT Red Tape Challenge

Other cycling rules to be reviewed include those relating to racing on the road, e-bikes and cycle paths

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 12:25

River Tyne (Rob Bishop-Wikimedia Commons

Cycle campaigners in Newcastle call for safer streets to help get families cycling

Council officials shown how traffic puts people off using bikes to get around

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 09:15

Schlecks and the Cinema: Andy and Frank hit the silver screen (+ trailer video)

New documentary follows Schleck brothers and Leopard Trek to the Tour de France

Sun, Dec 18, 2011 13:07

Driver, aged 18, pleads guilty to causing death of Rob Jefferies

Teenager admits careless driving charge; sentencing in January

Sun, Dec 18, 2011 12:14

London 2012 Olympic Torch (picture credit – LOCOG)

Ninety-two-year-old who helped bring women’s cycling to Olympics to carry London 2012 torch

Recognition for Eileen Gray's work in promoting women's cycling

Sun, Dec 18, 2011 11:40

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Tokyo Fixed deliver their first custom Cherubim

Japan's Keirin track racing system has nurtured a culture of fine frame building with Cherubim among the best

Sun, Dec 18, 2011 11:08

Flying Scotsman Graeme Obree picture courtesy Charlie Milarvie.jpg

Ton up: Graeme Obree plans to shatter human-powered vehicle world land speed record

Scot whose Hour exploits captivated the nation in the 1990s sets sights on 100mph target

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 21:57

12-speed gear system on the way from KCNC

Count those sprockets; there are twelve of 'em for road from 11-tooth to either 25 or 30

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 19:52

Dublin City Council axes Ireland’s only local authority cycling officer post after funding cut

Backward step for Irish capital named earlier this year as one of the world's most bike-friendly cities

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 14:32

Just in: Enve 45 wheels

...and the price has been slashed on these proper high end US hoops

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 10:30

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Motor traffic on Britain’s roads falls for third year in a row

Motoring lobby slams cost of driving, but DfT still forecasting huge rise in the years ahead

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 08:14

Cyclepedia makes the transition from the printed page to iPad app – and it’s stunning

Zoomable pics, 360-degree views, videos and more in app that has Stephen Fry raving

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 01:15

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DfT stats reveal nearly 70 per cent of lorries break 40mph limit

Data also show that more than 80 per cent break 50mph dual carriageway limit… but hardly any speed on motorways

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 16:53

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Tech Roundup: New-to-us bike brand Mendiz, Mule Bar, Arundel, Brunox and who knew Howies published books?

Not too late for Christmas presents, there's a few good ones here...

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 16:13

Now available: road.cc custom decals from Flandria

Nail your colours to the, erm, top tube with a road.cc flag

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 14:20

Mark Cavendish wins 2011 Bidlake Memorial Plaque

World champ follows some of GB cycling's most famous as well as less heralded names in receiving honour

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 11:59

Amsterdam Bicycles (Jorge Royan, Wikimedia Commons)

King’s Cross vigil on Tuesday to highlight cycle safety lessons London can learn from the Dutch

Cycling and road safety campaigners ask: “Why are Londoners at least twice as likely to die in a bike crash as the Dutch?”

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 10:25

ASO confirms further details of 2013’s 100th edition of the Tour de France

After three days on Corsica, race hits the mainland with team time trial in Nice

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 00:12

Dorset Police issue witness appeal after hit-and-run incident leaves cyclist with broken vertebrae

Bike rider thrown 10 metres by car whose driver failed to stop

Thu, Dec 15, 2011 22:35

Artificial knee model (Rama – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 France license)

Regular cycling can ward off arthritis and reduce effects, says hospital consultant and orthopaedic surgeon

Patients in Royal Bournemouth hospital benefit from 30-minute sessions on the bike

Thu, Dec 15, 2011 16:37

Brakeless BMX boy fined for dangerous cycling after knocking woman unconscious

Teenager fined £100 and ordered to pay £200 compensation to victim

Thu, Dec 15, 2011 13:42

London Assembly urges Mayor to publish list of London’s most dangerous junctions for cyclists

News comes as MP at Ellie Carey vigil urges politicians to work with bodies such as LCC ahead of mayoral elections

Thu, Dec 15, 2011 12:03

Bradley Wiggins chases during the Vuelta (copyright: Tour of Spain/Graham Watson).jpg

Wiggins says Olympic time trial target means he may have to cut short road race

Three-time Olympic champ may not go the distance with time trial looming four days later

Thu, Dec 15, 2011 10:23