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Eilidh Cairns’ killer questioned over second London lorry fatality

Private Eye reports same driver involved in death of 97-year-old pedestrian in June this year

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 23:12

TDF 2012 Presentation Philippe Gilbert © Simon MacMichael

Philippe Gilbert’s phenomenal 2011 culminates in award of Vélo d’Or

Thomas Voeckler named leading French rider, while Peter Sagan scoops best young rider's prize

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 21:18

Essex Police seek cyclist after pedestrian left paralysed following collision

Information sought in connection with incident in Braintree last month

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 15:55

Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme bikes on hire station © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Serco lands new £50 million TfL contract as Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme prepares to head East

Money will also be used to install docking stations close to Westfield in Shepherds Bush plus in existing scheme area

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 12:48

Are these Break Beats or Brake Beats? Funky DJ bike uses disc wheels, no really.

Don't know what these Dutch designers have been smoking but if we could have it in cake form…

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 11:47

Eurobike faves: the Hope V-Twin hydraulic converter

Disc brakes on 'cross bikes: the time is now, and for now you need a box like this

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 11:00

Boardman and Obree to renew rivalry in First Nation Home Sport Relief Challenge

March 2012 event also gives 1,000 people from each of four home nations a chance to represent their country

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 10:50

Lambeth bike box (picture – London Brough of Lambeth)

SE1 named as South London’s bike crime hotspot, while Lambeth introduces “bike boxes” to beat thieves

Two bikes a day reported stolen in postcode that includes Bankside, Borough and London Bridge

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 09:01

Just in: BMC Teammachine SLR01

Not just any Teammachine either a UK special at what looks like a very tempting price

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 17:58

Driver cuts up cyclists (source- Marilyn Johnson, MUARC:Vimeo)

Australian helmet cam study reveals motorists to blame in vast majority of cycling crashes (+ videos)

Drivers held at fault for three quarters of the 54 "incidents" captured on camera

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 15:22

Katusha’s Alexander Kolobnev fined just £1,000 for failing TDF drugs test

Russian federation cites "extenuating circumstances," but UCI has option to appeal

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 11:31

Wheel from stolen bike © Simon MacMichael.JPG

Sheffield cyclists warned to be extra vigilant following spate of bike thefts

S Yorks Police highlight rise in theft of bikes in the city centre during the daytime

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 10:19

Australian former Paralympic champion to miss London 2012 through doping ban

Gregory Ball tested positive for anabolic agent at this year's track nats, loses world record he set there

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 09:43

Spin skewer schwag: we have a winner!

Who's walking off with this super-light wheel candy?

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 09:33

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Mark Foster and friends launch new Olympic Walking and Cycling routes (picture courtesy LOCOG)

James May tells Olympic VIPs to “bloody well go on a bicycle” as TfL unveils new 2012 routes

Top Gear presenter does a Tebbit, but Telegraph's Olympic Editor suggests cycling to Olympic Park not for fainthearted

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 09:06

UCI updates on top team’s ‘sporting value’ as part of ProTeam registration for 2012

Final decision in December, last three spots set to be contested by FDJ, AG2R, Europcar, Geox and Euskaltel

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 15:36

Garmin’s first iPhone app tracks…well, everything (and for Android, too)

"Global leader in satellite navigation" concedes that using a smartphone is fine for most people

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 15:05

Geraint Thomas track day – Madison demonstration

Video: following the Madison action at 70kph

Dave gets the best seat in the house for the track demo at Geraint's track day...

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 14:30

Just in: Cannondale Synapse Carbon Apex

A performance bike that's designed for comfort too: the best of all worlds?

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 12:39

Giro d Italia jerseys and trophy copyright Simon MacMichael .jpg

Giro d’Italia releases spectacular promo film for 2012 race (+ video)

Footage showcases 'the toughest race in the world's most beautiful place' as Giro uses social media to keep fans engaged

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 11:56

Toronto Cyclists (credit- Benson Kua, Wikimedia Commons)

Ontario’s chief coroner orders review of cyclist deaths in province from 2006-10

Lessons drawn will help inform road safety initiatives - could we hope for a similar review here?

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 11:24

Verenti New Forest Sportive 2010 3 ©wwwsportivephoto.com

Dates announced for Wiggle Super Series 2012

Next year's programme features 13 sportive events - 40 per cent discount if you fancy taking them all on...

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 10:17

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

First cyclist fatality on Barclays Cycle Superhighway occurs at junction described as “a bloody disgrace”

Familiar elements of a London cycling death include tipper lorry and road layout posing danger to vulnerable users

Tue, Oct 25, 2011 09:00

Void Driver’s License (credit: The Simpsons/FOX)

Number of motorists who lose licence due to poor eyesight more than doubles since 2006

However, that represents less than 1 in 10,000 drivers - and with ageing population, problem will only worsen

Mon, Oct 24, 2011 19:23

Cute emergency mudguard from SmartAss + Video

Product hand made in the "rainy, rainy" city of Göthenburg in Sweden

Mon, Oct 24, 2011 16:13