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Cyclist to sue council after suffering life-changing injuries from hitting a pothole — which is still not fixed after 15 months

“It’s really not right that the pothole is still there, it’s dreadful. I think it’s about time this was sorted…”

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 17:23
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“What kind of disturbed, inhumane individuals do that?”: Double hit-and-run suspects were “laughing” after mowing down Melbourne cyclist

A video of the incident from inside the car was shared online anonymously, with the cyclist’s wife saying it’s a “miracle” he’s alive

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 14:18
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Cyclists bemoan missing bollards and poor layout as footage shows motorist driving down a cycle lane

“You want a design that keeps everyone separate to prevent the worst driver from doing harm and allows the most vulnerable person to cycle safely”

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 12:18
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Eovolt adds vintage style e-bikes and premium Pro range

French brand adds new bikes and styles to its 2024 lineup

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 11:28
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“Concerning” road safety picture as motorists unsure of Highway Code changes to protect pedestrians and cyclists; Is a mid-ride wee actually littering?; Close pass advert turns into whataboutery; Moto madness at pro race + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week on the live blog, Dan Alexander is here for all your news, reaction and more this Monday

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 09:10
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“Looks like the cyclist deliberately made contact with the car”: Driver pulls across three lanes and hits cyclist – and motorists claim cyclist was at fault

“I honestly can’t see how you can put even one per cent of the blame for that on the cyclist,” the social media user who captured the collision said

Sun, Jan 28, 2024 17:58
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Company that threatened cyclist with legal action over close pass video makes more “unjustified” threats against barrister

Barrister Daniel ShenSmith says the company wants him to remove a video that criticised their employee’s driving and subsequent “ridiculous” claim of trademark infringement

Sun, Jan 28, 2024 15:59
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Lance Armstrong’s old boss launches scathing attack on “selfie king” David Lappartient, as UCI president also criticised for using phone while cycling for Pogačar clip

Johan Bruyneel claimed Lappartient is only interested in being “seen alongside important and influential figures”, and is simply using cycling to further his political ambitions

Sun, Jan 28, 2024 11:59
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“Travesty” if tram extension plan leads to loss of “much-loved” cycle path, says councillor

“We should be protecting our green spaces, not removing them,” the Liberal Democrat politician said, after plans to replace a section of a popular cycle route with a new tram line were announced

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 20:15
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Former pro cyclist banned for life by Cycling Canada for sexual misconduct and grooming a minor

Alex Amiri has been banned from participating in cycling activities “in any capacity”, including as an athlete, coach, or spectator, after breaching “various” sections of Cycling Canada’s code of conduct

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 17:09
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Orange Bikes set to continue after acquiring frame manufacturer and “streamlining” business

The beleaguered mountain bike company, which was put up for sale by administrators this week, says the move will “preserve jobs and reinforce the stability of the Orange brand”

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 14:12
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“Double the power when you need it, half the size when you don’t”: is this new pump the solution to your puncture woes? Plus, own Wout van Aert’s old bike, headphones that leave your ears uncovered, “the ultimate direct drive trainer”, and more tech news

Check out the new titanium bike that’s “a jack of all trades, master of fun”, Wahoo’s most unexpected product launch, and the very, very wrong way to fit valve cores

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 12:00
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Halfords’ cycling revenue falls owing to “significantly worse than anticipated” bike market, as it continues shift towards motoring services

The retailer said that cycling market volumes were 28% below pre-pandemic levels, but its revenues have increased owing to its auto services

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 17:33
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“Volunteer” cyclists to be invited for trial allowing bikes on Manchester trams, as councillors express “serious concerns” about safety

“Safety is the top of everyone’s concern on this… We have to do this safely if we are ever going to do it at all”

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 14:48
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‘Souped-up’ e-bikes are being seized by City of London Police

Force says illegally fast and powerful modified electric bikes are being used to commit crimes and can also represent a fire risk

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 11:41
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Orange Bikes put up for sale and deemed “unable to continue trading” by administrators

The company has insisted that it will still continue to provide customer service, adding that “good news is on the horizon”

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 11:26
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Chris Froome divides opinion with topic even MORE controversial than disc brakes — shows off his new “trendsetter” Crocs; Reaction to bike shops urging MPs for changes to Cycle to Work scheme + more on the live blog

That weekend freedom is almost close enough to touch, just one more day of procrastinating your week away on the road.cc live blog — Dan Alexander will have all your news, reaction and more this Friday

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 09:21
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Near Miss of the Day 888: Police to take action against driver who emergency stopped “six inches” from cyclist and seven-year-old son after “blindly following car in front”

"I had two bright front lights as well as flashing blue lights on my wheel spokes. The bike is massive and well-illuminated in all directions so there is zero excuse for not seeing it."

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 17:44
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“Cycle to work schemes are sucking the lifeblood out of cycle shops”: Bike shops tell Parliamentary Committee of “need for urgent systemic change” to Cycle to Work scheme

The Association of Cycle Traders was joined by figures from Balfe's Bikes and JE James to meet with MPs, two months on from Cycle to Work provider Cyclescheme preventing retailers from charging additional fees on bikes purchased under the scheme

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 16:42
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“Some drivers see safe cycling as a character flaw”: the fight for fewer close passes + the UK’s booming gravel scene

We're delving into new research on the subject of drivers who close pass cyclists with a road safety expert and dissecting the booming UK gravel scene in episode 69 of the road.cc Podcast

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 13:47
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Campaigners slam “shocking” decision to backtrack on cycle path improvements due to risk of “unacceptable damage” to roots of mature trees

"Multiple collisions" have been reported at the narrow corner of a cycle path which was due to be widened to improve visibility, a local cycle campaign group saying the U-turn "makes a mockery of the whole scheme as a measure to boost cycling"

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 13:04
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Fasted training doesn’t make you faster: Study from researchers including Tadej Pogačar’s nutritionist suggests high-carb rides deliver similar results

The new paper suggests fasted training offers no "superior results" over fuelled rides, indicating that Froome-style breakfasts might not be worth the extra hunger pangs

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 12:39
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Cadel Evans calls out Australian drivers’ “bad attitudes” towards cyclists after two riders seriously injured in deliberate hit-and-runs filmed and uploaded to social media

The 2011 Tour de France winner and former world champion called for improvement to "attitudes and education", the Australian cycling community left shocked and fearful following a horrific double hit-and-run in Melbourne this week

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 11:09
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Police claims reporting on bad drivers is “making roads safer”, as CyclingMikey urges more cyclists to do it; Geraint Thomas asks Pogačar to “take it easy” at Giro and Tour; Are shoeys à la Daniel Ricciardo a thing in cycling now? + more on the live blog

Hold steady, the weekend’s almost here… Adwitiya takes the reins to the live blog this Thursday, bringing you all the cycling news you need

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 10:09
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How to save a Low Traffic Neighbourhood: Overcoming hecklers, “dodgy” data, and political intrigue as councillors prevent early scrapping of active streets trial

At a meeting disrupted by anti-LTN activists, councillors voted in favour of retaining the Exeter trial, after cycling and walking campaigners criticised a “flawed” and “biased” report suggesting the scheme could be abandoned

Wed, Jan 24, 2024 18:15
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