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Cycling stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours List

Cyclox chair Dr Alison Hill made an MBE while Betty Philipson, President of City Road Club (Hull), receives British Empire Medal

Sat, Dec 30, 2023 12:45
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Calls for tougher action against people who drive while banned

FoI request reveals nearly 10,000 people annually are convicted of driving while disqualified

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 17:09
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Crowdfunder set up to save bike shop from closure after Christmas Day burglary

More than £5,000 has been raised by well-wishers after 10 bikes were stolen in Bikemaker break-in

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 12:10
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Shocking footage released by police shows driver crashing into cyclist, catapulting her into the air (+ video)

Thomas Freeman has been jailed for a year after admitting causing serious injury through careless driving

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 10:52
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“You must stop driving and surrender your licence to the authorities”: Jeremy Vine in disbelief at people blaming cyclist for shocking crash which saw driver jailed; Pidcock’s bike-handling masterclass; Richie Porte’s new bike day + more on the live blog

The final live blog of the year! Apparently it's a Friday, but by this point who knows? What we do know is that Dan Alexander is here, full of Quality Street, Baileys and roast potatoes, and ready for a day of live blogging

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 09:13
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The year in cycling — all the biggest and best moments from the past 12 months

Join us as we turn the clock back to this time last year and relive yet another wild year in the world of cycling

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 16:34
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“Cyclists only permitted users of the road, not intended”: US Court shirks pothole responsibilities and claims no liability for cyclists; Christmas jumper-wearing Tadej Pogačar does wheelies in the middle of the road + more on the live blog

The penultimate live blog for 2023! Grab a (pint-sized) bottle of the drink of your choice and join as Adwitiya steers this ship one last time this year, bringing to you your daily dose of silly cycling news needs

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 10:18
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Government touts Frog Bikes as post-Brexit “success” story, just months on from company blaming Brexit “friction” for £500,000 losses

In February, Frog Bikes said "the day to day issues in fulfilling orders have dominated most of our trade relationships with the EU", but the bike brand has now spoken of being able to "envision expanded exports to countries like Singapore and Canada"

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 17:35
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Five cool things at Christmas: Here are the winning cycling-themed festive gifts and prize winners

We asked you to send us pics of what you got for Christmas, and you didn't disappoint. Here are the five best, who will all bag some cycling schwag in the new year

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 16:30
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Tesla’s Cybertruck inspires Olympic medallist to design futuristic e-bike trailer

The Cyberdrop, which is planned to go into production shortly, is said to be ideal for bike-packing trips

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 11:00
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“He should have pushed me even harder”: Cyclocross rider apologises after Mathieu van der Poel shoves him out the way… because he was taking mid-race selfie with a fan; Dave Brailsford spotted at Man Utd win as Ineos deal nears + more on the live blog

It's an unidentifiable day between Christmas and 2024 (anyone know which?)... Dan Alexander will be putting down the Baileys temporarily to bring you your a post-Christmas live blog

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 09:53
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Secure cycle parking hub coming to Windsor Leisure Centre

Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead hopes 36-space facility will encourage people to travel by bike not car

Tue, Dec 26, 2023 11:24
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Five Cool Things at Christmas 2023: Show us your cycling-related gifts for the chance to win some cycling schwag!

Show us your best cycling Christmas pressies and win a prize, it’s that simple! We’ll be judging after Christmas day and revealing the winners on 27th December, good luck…

Mon, Dec 25, 2023 06:00
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“A pointless waste of time and taxpayers’ money”: Bike shop owner slams cycle lane claiming it forced him to shut down business

Sondec Cycles owner told council the “general public won’t be convinced to give up their cars” in a hilly place like Rotherham

Sun, Dec 24, 2023 14:53
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Christmas is RUINED… by a cycle lane: Traders blame the “most disappointing” Christmas Market on a key cycling route

The new organisers claimed that Oxford deserved a better Christmas Market — one without a cycle lane splitting it into two

Sun, Dec 24, 2023 11:33
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Sportive forced to relocate due to “dangerous” roads which have led to cyclist injuries… but council classifies the roads as “low-risk”

The organiser asked the Aberdeenshire Council if he could fix the roads himself, but was told that that’d be against the law

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 18:03
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Mandatory hi-vis for cyclists a “timely proposal” coming up to Christmas, say councillors

“They have to have a bit of respect for our laws here,” said a Limerick councillor, while another claimed that it is wrong to “put the blame on motorists”

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 16:06
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Ram-raiding thieves smash through front of Watford bike shop

Orbea bike valued at £4,000 taken, with extensive damage also caused to shopfront and stock

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 11:19
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Discounting boosts Canyon’s sales – but squeezes profits

Company expects expects “challenging environment for the bike industry” to continue in 2024

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 10:49
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Lance Armstrong has bikes worth more than $100,000 stolen in storage unit burglary

Two men have been charged by police in Austin, Texas following break-in earlier this month

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 15:34
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Check out “the most advanced dynamo light ever created”

Igaro says its new C1 offers more light than any other dynamo hub system, is hugely configurable, and allows you to charge USB devices too

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 12:40
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Italian e-bike brand Thok enters the ‘e-SUV’ market with MIG e-S

Italian e-bike brand Thok enters the 'e-SUV' market with MIG e-S

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 12:10
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Airbag cycle helmet firm Hövding files for bankruptcy after consumer watchdog orders product recall and bans sales

Company wins appeal against Sweden’s Consumer Agency – but says damage done leaves it with no option other than closing down

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 11:47
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“Utterly appalling”: Cyclist takes National Cycle Network diversion… gives up after 40 very muddy metres; Cycling Santas complete Raleigh Chopper Everesting; Uijtdebroeks transfer saga finally over + more on the live blog

One live blog 'til Christmas! Dan Alexander has his Santa helmet and Rudolph hi-vis nose on for this one

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 09:23
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Cyclists in Queensland, Australia to face random breath tests to ascertain if they are riding while drunk?

Proposals would also apply to electric scooter riders – plus, we summarise the position in the UK

Thu, Dec 21, 2023 21:00
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