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Fancy some riding over Christmas? Rapha launches Festive 500 challenge

Patches for first 100 cyclists who complete 500km, plus one will win Deep Winter Training Bundle

Tue, Dec 14, 2010 14:10

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Flightless Kiwi forgoes plane to bike it home… from London

36-year-old woman's epic return trip takes her through some of world's most dangerous places

Tue, Dec 14, 2010 13:27

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Stuart O’Grady breaks ribs while out on the piste with Team Leopard

Aussie survived Bjarne Riis's SAS-style boot camps, but comes a cropper on Swiss ski slopes

Tue, Dec 14, 2010 11:56

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Sporting Cyclist wins BBC Unsung Hero award for Cumbria and North East

Race organiser and coach goes to Sunday's final, where Cav will also be vying for SPOTY award

Tue, Dec 14, 2010 09:55

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First ride: Sram Apex

First ride: Sram Apex. It’s new. It’s got a big cog. It quite possibly has the potential to revolutionise sportive-riding for a lot cyclists out there.

Tue, Dec 14, 2010 06:41

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London’s biggest Cycle Hire docking station yet opens at Waterloo Station

First facility at a mainline station opens today, Network Rail hints more may be on the way

Tue, Dec 14, 2010 00:19

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Anti-social cycling clampdown, California style – students protest $220 fines

Bikes subject to same laws as cars - and you'll be fined less for using mobile at the wheel

Mon, Dec 13, 2010 17:04

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Police bikes upgrade after back wheels buckle under the full force of The Law

Issue comes to light after bills for repair at local bike shop in Brixton go unpaid

Mon, Dec 13, 2010 12:52

Government funding should target “passive driving” says transport charity

Health impact should influence decisions on transport funding says Sustrans Cymru

Mon, Dec 13, 2010 11:30

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Good night on the boards for Le Col as Revolution heads for season finale

Maxgear leads Championship by two points from Le Col, with Team Sky only one point further back

Mon, Dec 13, 2010 09:49

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36,000 drivers break speed limit on one road in 7 days

Police checks reveal two thirds of drivers monitored broke the limit

Mon, Dec 13, 2010 09:47

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Road danger is biggest barrier to cycling, says research commissioned by DfT

More cycle paths would encourage half of people to take up cycling or ride bikes more often

Mon, Dec 13, 2010 08:51

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Busy December for Sustrans with two new projects in Cheshire and portait benches in North East

Connect2 projects opened in Northwich and Crewe, voting under way for benches in Blyth and Bedlington

Sun, Dec 12, 2010 14:51

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Cycling City money helps fund new facilities at York Railway Station

Announcement comes ahead of Cycling England ceasing operations in the New Year

Sun, Dec 12, 2010 11:44

Three Wise Men take to Boris bikes for Mayor’s Christmas cards

Whitechapel schoolgirl designs picture that will accompany seasonal message from City Hall

Sat, Dec 11, 2010 10:49

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Italian antidoping authorities look to hit pro cyclist’s family with combined 22 year ban

Family of Petacchi team-mate Lorenzo Bernucci in firing line, and Ale-Jet may be next

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 19:19

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Shutt VR Schwag worth £150(ish) – We have a winner!

New Active Softshell + Signature training top to be won

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 17:46

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Puerto doping ring suspects arrested as Spanish unleash Operation Greyhound

Doctor at centre of Puerto allegations + top cyclist arrested in Spain

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 17:09

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Mobility charity looks for cyclists to ride for them

Do you want to help BIME get people mobile in 2011?

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 16:41

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Boston bike lane removal the latest sign of US resistance to growth of cycle culture?

Local businesses say they weren't consulted and would rather have more car parking instead

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 14:58

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Doctor claims carbon offers no benefit over steel

Spending more won't get you there any quicker, says new research

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 14:09

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Great Australian helmet debate continues to rage

Academic who backs end to compulsion acknowledges data flawed but stands by findings

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 10:33

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Five hours of cycling a week makes your sperm less active, says study

Research provides latest cycling health scare, but authors say men had fertility issues anyway

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 09:16

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Good Moaning, World! French to be official language of London 2012

IOC stipulates that French will precedence over English when Jeux Olympiques hit Londres

Thu, Dec 09, 2010 21:11

Multi-day Alpine sportive launched

Haute Route will feature seven stages and 17,000m of climbing

Thu, Dec 09, 2010 15:49