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Cyclists ride faster on Wednesdays, well in Lyon they do say researchers

Academics crunch numbers from more than 11 million trips on French city's Velov'

Thu, Dec 02, 2010 10:31

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Victoria Pendleton looks to get Olympic plans back on track at Melbourne World Cup

Racing gets under way today in Australia, with highlights on British Eurosport next week

Thu, Dec 02, 2010 08:51

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TfL tells Barclays Cycle Hire members to take care in the snow and may review operations

Scheme fully operational for now, but may need to be scaled back if conditions deteriorate

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 16:28

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Online entries for 2011 Wiggle MagnifiCat Sportive open this Sunday,

More rider places and more activities for friends and family too at 2011 Magnificat

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 16:15

Shutt VR beer stop

Shutt VR gift vouchers launched in time for Christmas

Buy your loved one part of a jersey this Yuletide

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 13:43

Cycling targets on Merseyside broken a year ahead of schedule

10% rise in trips sought between 2006 and 2011, but growth is already 14% and counting

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 12:21

Syringe

Ex-world champion Igor Astarloa banned for two years for blood passport irregularities

Basque rider announced retirement earlier this year, but €35,000 fine will hit his pocket

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 11:17

C4 CA3.0 wheelset

Just in: C4 CA3.0 wheelset

Lightweight alloy hoops with a comprehensive crash replacement program

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 11:12

Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Ten months in jail for lorry driver who killed Margate cyclist

Sentencing follows victim's son's road safety plea

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 10:08

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Government health strategy highlights role of cycling but will they back it up with cash?

Academic calls for road safety to be treated as public health rather than transport issue

Wed, Dec 01, 2010 09:27

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Dutch to invest €80m in new cycle routes

Major European cities increasingly turning to bikes to solve congestion problems

Tue, Nov 30, 2010 15:03

Fabian Cancellara and Frank Schleck during the 2010 Vuelta

It’s official: Fabian Cancellara joins the Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project

Pope Catholic, team also confirms.

Tue, Nov 30, 2010 12:57

Cycle Superhighways – indicative routes

Updated: London Assembly dubious over cycle superhighways

Issues over safety and value for money says capital's watchdog body

Tue, Nov 30, 2010 12:47

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McQuaid brands Landis “a liar” over cover-up claims

Protecting riders would be "impossible" says UCI president

Tue, Nov 30, 2010 10:18

Mark Cavendish

Updated: Cavendish nominated again for BBC Sports Personality award

Manxman shortlisted after this year's five Tour stage wins and Vuelta points jersey

Tue, Nov 30, 2010 09:04

Melbourne (© Diliff, Wiki Commons)

Melbourne cycle hire scheme a victim of the nanny state?

Citizens shun scheme which requires them to wear a helmet

Mon, Nov 29, 2010 16:41

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Phantom screw-spreader is scourge of Burton-on-Trent

Motorists may be target with cyclists as collateral damage

Mon, Nov 29, 2010 15:44

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Latest link in bikeable Welsh coastal path opens

New section provides safe passage around Pembrokeshire firing range

Mon, Nov 29, 2010 14:42

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Just in: Kinesis KR810 frameset

Light and tasty looking race frameset that's billed as a sportive friendly ride too

Mon, Nov 29, 2010 13:21

Get your skates on for low-priced bike lights

Special offer from Cycle Cambridge at local ice-skating rink

Mon, Nov 29, 2010 12:04

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Scottish government quietly drops car-use reduction plans

Authority accused of caving in to car lobby

Mon, Nov 29, 2010 11:17

Lunartic bike – design concept

Lunartic: the hubless, belt drive Chopper bike from the future* + video

*DISCLAIMER: the future may not actually contain bikes like this… then again

Mon, Nov 29, 2010 10:31

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WADA warns Spanish federation of consequences should it go easy on Contador

Floyd Landis also casts doubts on Contador's Clenbuterol defence

Sun, Nov 28, 2010 23:28

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Oxford pupils remind drivers that 20 really is plenty

Placards used at roadside during week-long campaign

Sun, Nov 28, 2010 19:17

Barclays Cycle Hire bikes

Latest one-day tube strike gets underway

But freezing temperatures likely to see fewer taking to two wheels

Sun, Nov 28, 2010 18:09