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Giro d’Italia: Riders approve safety measures for Saturday’s Crostis descent (+ scary video)

Safety netting, crash mattresses and marshals will be in place to hopefully ensure safe day for all

Tue, May 17, 2011 09:30

Ben Swift wins stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California 2011 (© Photosport International)

Amgen Tour of California Stage 2: Team Sky’s Ben Swift wins the sprint and takes race lead

Great leadout work from Team Sky sets up Yorkshireman to beat Sagan and Goss

Mon, May 16, 2011 22:39

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Fantasy Cycling: week 1 roundup and week two spot prizes!

Who did what last week, and five extra chances to win before the next rest day

Mon, May 16, 2011 19:10

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James Cracknell says cycle helmet saved his life – see his report on The One Show

Helmet debate takes centre stage on BBC One prime time schedule and in Daily Mail

Mon, May 16, 2011 17:20

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Kent’s Cyclopark on target to be completed by March next year

Facility expected to attract 100,000 cyclists annually once it opens next year

Mon, May 16, 2011 11:57

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Bike insurer ETA says theft of bicycles through muggings on the rise (+ video)

As many cases recorded in first three months of 2011 as in whole of 2010

Mon, May 16, 2011 10:02

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Wheel wisdom: Get aero with Paul Lew +video

Reynolds' aero guru explains how he designed "the world's most technologically superior" bike wheel

Mon, May 16, 2011 09:51

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Snow forces cancellation of Tour of California opening stage (+ 1988 Gavia video)

Delay to start and shortened course fail to save day as organisers put rider safety first

Mon, May 16, 2011 08:03

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Giro d’Italia Stage 9: Contador conquers Etna to ride into the maglia rosa

Only Rujano proves able to keep close to El Pistolero as 2008 winner takes race to rivals

Sun, May 15, 2011 15:07

Police appeal for witnesses as new attempt made to sabotage Etape Caledonia

Echoes of 2009 with tacks and drawing pins spread on course but no repeat of disruption

Sun, May 15, 2011 14:07

Giro d’Italia 2011 Stage 09 Map

Fantasy Cycling tips: Giro Stage 9

Some pointers ahead of Stage 9 from Team Sky's Geraint Thomas

Sat, May 14, 2011 20:40

Giro d’Italia Stage 8: Gatto pounces for Stage win as Contador attacks to claim vital seconds

Contador up to 5th on day Giro paid tribute to 8 cyclists killed near Lamezia Terme last year

Sat, May 14, 2011 14:50

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Four disused Peak District railway tunnels set to reopen in Monsal Trail extension

Former Midland Railway tunnels to be officially reopened by Norman Baker later this month

Sat, May 14, 2011 12:15

Tour de France 2011 Presentation Press Kit © Simon MacMichael

Coffee, cake and cycling – new website aims to log Britain’s best cycling cafes

Reviews invited of your favourite bike friendly cafes

Sat, May 14, 2011 11:17

Giro d’Italia 2011 Map

Giro d’Italia: Bart de Clercq says Weylandt was riding with him; Etna stage gets all clear

Omega Pharma-Lotto rider dedicates victory to fallen compatriot whom he says inspired his win

Sat, May 14, 2011 10:39

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World’s most expensive cycle path opens this Sunday… for one day only

Sunday 22 May sees one-off chance to use £692 million, 8km road before it's given over to motorists

Fri, May 13, 2011 21:34

UCI responds to “Index of Suspicion” leak

Suspicion is not the same as guilt points out UCI

Fri, May 13, 2011 17:41

Giro d”italia Stage 7: Neo-pro Bart de Clercq just hangs on to win for Omega Pharma-Lotto

Michele Scarponi misses out on win by half a bike length as big names belatedly go for sprint

Fri, May 13, 2011 15:20

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First look: Milltag GB Legends jerseys

Limited edition designer jerseys celebrate Wiggo, Tom Simpson, Mark Cavendish & Sir Chris Hoy

Fri, May 13, 2011 12:13

LCC finds driver tweeting about knocking over Richmond Park cyclists – all a joke, he claims

Driver says tweets sent by friend as a prank - but details have now been passed to police

Fri, May 13, 2011 09:47

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L’Equipe publishes UCI’s secret “Index of Suspicion” of doping of all 198 riders in 2010 Tour de France

List drawn up to help anti-doping officials better target suspected dopers

Fri, May 13, 2011 08:33

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Fines for bad driving set to rise for first time in 11 years

Current fines "risk trivialising" speeding, driving while using a mobile & other offences

Fri, May 13, 2011 06:47

Giro d’Italia Stage 6: Ventoso pips Petacchi on the line as Ale runs out of Jet fuel

Italian slows up with the line just metres away, Rabobank's Weening keeps overall lead

Thu, May 12, 2011 15:07

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Giro d’Italia: Organisers play down fears over Sunday’s Mount Etna stage

Resumption of activity at Sicilian volcano sees ash cloud cover part of course

Thu, May 12, 2011 14:43

World Naked Bike Rides / Roger Bamber

Towns and cities across Britain gear up for next month’s World Naked Bike Ride

Rides highlight fragility of human body and dependency on fossil fuels

Thu, May 12, 2011 14:22