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“Crosswalk referee” dishes out red cards to dangerous motorists who block bike lanes and crossings

Martin Reis says he "uses the universal languages of football and humour to address pedestrian safety, privilege and social interaction in dense urban settings"

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 09:32
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“It takes one lunatic to do you real harm”: Cyclists raise safety concerns about filming drivers; Spectator column labels cargo bikes as “dangerous”; Evenepoel’s helmet strap tan; Cycling in the rain, London edition + more on the live blog

Finally, the weekend! Adwitiya is on the road.cc live blog hot seat this Friday, bringing you all the silly cycling news from the silly cycling world

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 09:04
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Elite mountain biker who had £45k of bikes stolen hires private eye – but is frustrated that police haven’t followed up leads he gave them

Staffordshire burglary is one of three major break-ins in county in recent weeks in which thieves have stolen multiple bikes

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 18:17
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Around the world without a motor + How to save serious watts with Aerocoach’s Xavier Disley on the road.cc Podcast

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, we take a deep dive into all things aero (including whether we should start shaving our arms), and ask: What would it be like to give up on motorised transport? And travel around the world in the process?

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 15:49
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Scotland’s “unluckiest cyclist” wins compensation – after being knocked off his bike for third time (+ videos)

Rider’s solicitor says “he literally couldn’t have made himself any more visible if he tried” after driver crashed into him at junction

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 14:30
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Eurostar bike booking process branded “farcical”

Carriage of bicycles reintroduced on some services after suspension during pandemic – but reserving a place turned out to be far from straightforward for one cyclist

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 12:31
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MyWhoosh to host UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, taking over from Zwift for next three years

The three-year partnership shifts the hosting duties to the Abu Dhabi-based virtual cycling platform for the first time

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 11:25
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“Why I skip red lights”: Journalist makes the case for cyclists riding through reds; Finish fisticuffs as Benoît Cosnefroy grabs British rider after sprinting incident; Jumbo-Visma pro tests positive + more on the live blog

It's a sunny Thursday here on the live blog where Dan Alexander will be taking you one step closer to the weekend with today's round-up of all that's going on in the cycling world

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 08:07
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White heterosexual men lead the cycling industry, report says amid calls for more inclusive approach

The Bicycle Association's report also suggests a "widespread experience of unfair treatment, including harassment"

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 16:19
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Frustrated locals see off World Championships with final complaints about road closures

Despite the online noise, those on the ground in Stirling experienced a far more positive local reception to the event

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 13:56
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“Huge cost”: Repair bill tops £850,000 for councils fixing vandalised low-traffic neighbourhoods

One local authority has spent almost £400,000 on repairs since 2020, with councils across London left to foot the bill caused by vandals

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 10:13
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GB News producer slammed for comparing 20mph speed limits to cyclists requiring stabilisers; “Businesses can’t keep subsidising car dependency,” says Cycling UK; Landismo heads to Belgium; Sepp Kuss does a Hansen + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news, views, and nonsense on your middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 09:11
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Hit-and-run driver who had “alcohol, cocaine and cannabis” in system jailed for 13 years for killing cyclist

The motorist had earlier told the police that “there was nothing dangerous” about his driving at time of fatal crash, and he “didn’t think he hit a cyclist” despite driving a damaged car with a smashed windscreen for five miles

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 17:04
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Former Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman banned for ordering testosterone for unnamed riders, as British Cycling “frustrated” that elements of case “remain uncertain”

An independent tribunal was “comfortably satisfied” that Freeman intended to make prohibited substances available to one or more of his athletes, as UK Anti-Doping handed him a four-year-ban from all sport

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 13:57
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“They are supposed to keep bikes safe”: Councillor disappointed at “extremely light” cycle racks leading to bike thefts

Despite the council’s insistence that the cycle parking “meets design requirements”, Edinburgh councillor Susan Rae has joined cyclists to warn about the racks which can be “easily unscrewed” and pulled out

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 12:19
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Scotland could soon host Tour de France stages after “successful” World Championships

After its 11-day cycling extravaganza, Scotland Cycling’s chief is targeting the most famous cycling race of the calendar

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 10:47
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“If they can’t build cycle lanes, devolve bloody powers to us and we’ll do it”: Council slams government’s “joke” approach to cycling infrastructure; Mads Pedersen calls Jasper Philipsen “a real a**hole”; Bike stand horseplay + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon – after spending what felt like a year in Scotland for the world champs – is back with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. If he can remember how it works…

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 09:03
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Canyon launches all-new Endurace CFR as “arguably the fastest endurance road bike ever made”: First look + video

There’s a new Endurace CF SLX too; updated models offer improved aerodynamics, increased tyre clearance, storage inside the frame, and adjustable handlebar width

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 09:00
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Shimano responds to pro rider who lashed out at its neutral service, claiming she was denied assistance at World Championships road race

“Don’t buy Shimano” urges Luxembourg rider Christine Majerus after she was forced to abandon race yesterday due to puncture, while Shimano claims its neutral service car "strictly adhered" to the race rules

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 16:38
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Five cool tools to keep your bike in fine fettle from Birzman, Zefal, Knipex and Sinter

In this week's edition of Five Cool Things, we delve into the realm of maintenance with a focus on innovative tools

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 15:02
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Government’s Fix Your Bike scheme hailed a success in getting more people cycling – although fewer than half of the £50 vouchers issued were actually used

Findings come from independent report into initiative launched at height of coronavirus pandemic to get unused bikes back on the road

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 14:24
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Oxfordshire cyclist calls for urgent safety improvements after crash on shared-use path along busy road

Safer cycling infrastructure along A40 from Witney to Oxford has been planned for nearly two years – but project delayed by funding issues

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 11:56
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*Competition now closed* Win! £580 worth of prizes from Birzman including Travel Tool Box, Essential Tool Box and The Pump with Helix must be won

Three lucky UK-based cyclists are going to bag themselves some great goodies from Birzman, including the Travel Tool Box featuring 20 high performance tools for our grand prize winner. Good luck

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 11:00
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Decathlon launches B’Twin LD 920 its most advanced e-bike yet with mid-drive and auto-transmission in one

New bike only available to Decathlon customers in continental Europe for time being

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 09:38
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“Just Urška Žigart’s boyfriend”: Tadej Pogačar hands outs bottles at Championships; “For a bikepacker who needs everything”: A bicycle grill mount?; Kopecky vs Vollering gives us SL7 vs SL8; Was Glasgow 2023 World Champs a success? + more on the live blog

After another weekend of non-stop cycling (and the return of a ball sport) to keep you entertained, it's Adwitiya's turn on the live blog seat to keep the show going

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 08:26
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