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Motorist escapes punishment after alleged hit-and-run

Driver escapes punishment for alleged hit-and-run on cyclist, as victim blasts police inaction and “barriers to justice”

The cyclist says he contacted Police Scotland 30 times after the incident and only received two responses – with the lead officer taking over six months to open the email containing the crash footage

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 16:13

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Lorry driver charged 18 months after crash that killed children’s doctor at “infamously hostile” junction

A 68-year-old HGV driver has been charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of Dr Marta Krawiec, who was cycling to work at St Thomas’s Hospital when she was killed on London’s Holborn gyratory

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 12:55

Gear up for bikepacking adventures — five cool bags and accessories from Specialized, Lomo, Zefal and Morsa

If you've got plenty of bike adventures lined up for the year, these bags and accessories might come in handy...

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 12:51

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Competition now closed! Over £3,200 worth of amazing prizes from Pacenti Cycle Design and Saint Piran, including some stunning carbon wheels!

There will be a whopping lucky 20 winners in our latest mega comp, with the grand prize winner bagging some carbon race wheels! Plus there's pro team kit, Schwalbe tyres and more to give away for our runners-up

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 12:00

Matej Mohorič’s Garmin stolen after Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne, tells thief to keep device… just “please send today’s file over”; Nick Ferrari and LBC talk cyclists; Behind the scenes of Pidcock’s flying descent; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

We're back for another week on the live blog, Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for Monday's opener

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 09:15

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals e-bike charging

Free solar-powered e-bike charging at Surrey hospitals

Why dig up a big chunk of car park to put down cables when there’s a power source above?

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 08:39

Cycling products “back to normal levels” says Garmin president, as tech brand’s fitness division reports 71 percent profit drop

“We saw cycling products coming back to their normal levels, which we feel is very healthy,” says Cliff Pemble

Sun, Feb 26, 2023 15:36

Cyclists wait near scene of collision involving group of riders and pickup truck driver in Arizona

Pick-up truck driver crashes into group of cyclists, leaving two dead and 11 injured

A man and a woman were killed in the devastating collision, which took place on Saturday morning in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona

Sun, Feb 26, 2023 13:38

Victor Campenaerts’ 62T chainring at Omloop Het Niuewsblad

Victor Campenaerts debuts Classified PowerShift hub and massive 62-tooth chainring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad – but is still forced to walk up the Muur

The Belgian former Hour Record holder tested out the front derailleur-killing design on his way to 62nd at the Flemish semi-classic

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 17:12

Joan Collins calls on Sadiq Khan to “do something” about dangerous cyclists before London “is ruined”

The 89-year-old actress claimed she was struck by a “masked cyclist with no lights” on the pavement

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 15:22

Is this the most luminescent Tarmac to date? Remco’s exclusive S-Works SL7 plus a super bling gold chainring, new Pirelli race tyres, eco-sunglasses + much more

Check out this week’s top tech news, from Remco's special Tarmac to a golden chainring from Aerocoach, new Rapha and Maap collections and more sustainable shades

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 12:00

CCTV footage of pedestrian found guilty of killing 77-year-old cyclist in pavement cycling dispute

“Hostile and aggressive” pedestrian found guilty of killing 77-year-old cyclist in pavement cycling dispute

Police could not “categorically state” whether the section of pavement where the tragic incident took place was a shared-use path

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 11:13

Why is the 15-minute city attracting so many conspiracy theories? Plus access for disabled cyclists in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

Carlton Reid joins us to discuss the opposition to making where we live more liveable, while Kate Ball of Wheels for Wellbeing outlines the barriers disabled cyclists face

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 18:25

Cinderella cycling shoes, Tadej’s tiny handwriting, a very mini mini pump, tyre lever 2-in-1 + more: The coolest stuff I could find at a bike show

Funky saddles, flashy hubs and fresh kicks! Here's a round-up of all the newest, coolest and quirkiest stuff on show at the Corebike show, a bona fide UK bike industry tradition

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 14:52

Angle grinder theft via Ashleigh Carrol on Twitter

Angle-grinder cargo bike thieves caught on camera

Criminals cut through bike hangar to steal Urban Arrow bike, with footage passed to police

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 13:14

Free e-bikes: Cycling UK loan scheme comes to Leicester

Coincidentally launched just as the firm running the city's e-bike hire scheme collapsed

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 12:35

Good Morning Britain asks should cyclists have to wear a “hi-vis uniform” to ride a bike? (+ Mr Loophole makes the case for mandatory helmets); Danny MacAskill doing Danny MacAskill things; But cyclists; One day ’til the Classics + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, Dan Alexander will be bringing it home with your final live blog of the week

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 09:06

POC unveils the Omne Lite and Omne Ultra

The new helmets are designed for exploration beyond paved roads

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 17:53

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Do we need suspension on gravel bikes? Giant unveils the Revolt X

Revolt X gets a suspension fork, dropper post and can accommodate 53mm-wide tyres

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 17:49

Long Lane development via Southwark Council

Objections raised to office bike parking scheme – because it will cause “bottlenecks and noise”

Southwark Council approves Long Lane scheme despite some residents’ opposition

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 16:35

ENVE’s MOG is a modern gravel slayer

The MOG promises all-terrain versatility with large tyre clearance and in-frame storage

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 15:00

Swiss mobility association recommends ABS for all e-bikes

Swiss Touring Club's tests found that the braking system improves safety and stability of e-bikes

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 13:00

Cyclist seriously injured after wire stretched across bike path

Ian Davies was left with broken ribs and collarbones as a result of trap on Chester Millennium Greenway

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 12:38

Fancy riding a Blaupunkt e-bike?

Well-known brand has turned its hand to electric bikes and is now targeting the US market

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 11:00

Cyclist uses town’s “best bike route”… that takes four minutes to cross a road; Tom Pidcock “blown away” by reaction to descending footage; Chris Froome on the attack at Tour du Rwanda; Glasgow world champs tickets on sale now + more on the live blog

No shortage of live blog posts in the road.cc supermarket, Dan Alexander is on duty with his trolley...

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 09:11