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Video: Rider thrown across track after arm caught on barrier in high-speed velodrome crash – a year after Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy called on venues to be made safer

Incident at women’s omnium in Cali, Colombia takes out half the field at Junior Track World Championships

Mon, Aug 28, 2023 12:36
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Jumbo-Visma and Remco Evenepoel demand rivals slow for safety reasons as crash chaos hits Vuelta a España again

A second sketchy stage on rain-soaked Barcelona streets saw numerous crashes, including for Primož Roglič, red jersey Lorenzo Milesi and British rider Oscar Onley

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 16:25
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“Hero” driver deliberately jack-knifed vehicle to avoid hitting cyclists, writing off £2 million supercar cargo

"It began to sway and veer and that's when I saw the cyclists": Richard Kilburn was transporting nine high-value supercars in Kent when the vehicle fishtailed in crosswinds

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 12:28
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Jeremy Vine calls for drivers to be banned from overtaking cyclists in cities

"I want cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster"

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 10:32
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More safety concerns as Vuelta a España pros left to ride through Barcelona in dark after “ridiculous” opening stage

After a farcical team time trial in heavy rain and dark conditions, more than a few riders took to social media to express their disgust

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 08:57
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“You couldn’t see anything”: Remco Evenepoel slams “ridiculous” Vuelta a España team time trial in horrendous conditions

Torrential rain, flooding, crashes and darkness — chaos as final Grand Tour of the season gets underway in Barcelona

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 19:28
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New prototype 750d wheel size spotted at SBT GRVL

Is this the next big thing for gravel bikes?

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 18:29
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Near Miss of the Day 873: Impatient driver overtaking tractor close passes cyclist and narrowly avoids oncoming HGV

The motorist involved was due to appear in court but accepted a fine and penalty points

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 16:24
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“Out of control” potholes put cyclists in danger, as councillor blames “glitzy highways projects” for draining budget

The quotes come as the council revealed it had received 6,026 claims for compensation from road users since 2017/18 and paid out £778,671

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 14:55
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Pro cyclist suspended for shoving rival in heated post-race confrontation

Valentina Scandolara has also been fined for the incident

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 11:46
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Would you wear an inflatable bike helmet? Plus SRAM Red sneak peek + new shift button, a base layer designed for riding over 30mph, Brompton x Bear Grylls + more

Check out loads of new stuff from Trek, Suplest, Chrome Industries, Rouvy…

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 11:00
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Giant warns bike buyers of scam website and is working to get it removed

The bike brand said it "can't be sure that no consumer has been affected" by the scam

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 09:59
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“Desperately disappointing”: Cycling group urges council to stand firm after legal challenge puts active travel project “in jeopardy”

The local authority has paused the project after a property firm claimed it would damage businesses in the town, while a Conservative MP called it a “dead scheme”

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 17:08
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Emily Bridges set to mount legal challenge against British Cycling’s transgender policy

“While I have learned not to attach my entire self-worth to cycling, I’ll still be fighting British Cycling’s decision in the courts and the streets,” Bridges recently told Vogue

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 15:46
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Italian brand Golden Ride comes to the UK offering e-bikes, e-mopeds and (eventually) e-scooters

Flagship store opens in Stratford

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 14:40
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Drink driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

Alexander McKellar admitted culpable homicide related to the death of 63-year-old Tony Parsons, while his brother Robert was also sentenced to five years and three months in prison

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 13:51
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U23 Paris-Roubaix winner Tijl De Decker dies after “crashing into car” during training ride

Lotto Dstny, the team the 22-year-old was set to turn professional with in 2024, confirmed the sad news following Wednesday’s crash

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 11:43
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Trek launches “fastest and lightest Madone SL ever” with trickle-down IsoFlow tech from top-end SLR model

New models use the same IsoFlow technology as the Madone SLR introduced last year – designed to reduce drag and improve comfort – but prices start from 'just' £5,652

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 10:04
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“Sad day for the humble motorist”: Cyclists rejoice as barriers finally installed on ‘car park’ bike lane; Lidl-Trek go shopping for fruit (+ swimming pools); Chris Hoy finds 31-year-old splinter in bum; Near Miss, cyclist edition + more on the live blog

The Vuelta a España and a bank holiday weekend are both just around the corner! Adwitiya will be trying to pepper this Friday live blog with some Spanish fiesta

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 08:38
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“There’s a fear of being bullied”: Cyclists don’t feel “recognised” by other road users, says transport expert

Lack of connected infrastructure and "disregard" for dedicated cycling spaces key factors to Dublin becoming less cyclist-friendly, said the engineer and researcher

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 17:46
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Estarli e-bikes added to Blike subscription range

Blike’s cancel-anytime scheme provides riders with e-bikes for a monthly fee with insurance and servicing included

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 14:30
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Drivers who kill cyclists in Scotland more likely to receive tougher sentences, with taking life of vulnerable road users considered an “aggravating factor”

Cycling UK in Scotland welcomed the new guidance, which might see a tougher penalty also be imposed if the death resulted from aggressive driving, such as tailgating

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 13:26
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Driver caught speeding past child cyclist at an “eye-watering” 61mph in a 30mph zone outside school

Police confirmed that the driver will be prosecuted, and also identified 280 other offences of speeding and mobile phone-using motorists in one hour

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11:06
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“We’re just numbers, pawns at Ineos,” says Pavel Sivakov after Vuelta snub; Government finally trials bolt down barriers on car and bin-filled cycle lane; U23 Paris-Roubaix winner in coma after “hitting back of car hard” + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, and Ryan Mallon is here to inch us ever closer to the weekend with another fun, fun, fun edition of the live blog

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 08:44
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Drink driver who “ploughed through cyclist” at 60mph before giving police “cock and bull story” jailed for 14 months

Holly Davies was almost double the drink drive limit when she struck doctor Jonathan Bickford last September – before claiming that the damage to her Mercedes was caused by parking on a main road

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 17:46
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