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Smart cycling scheme with ‘world first data trust’ will use bike lights to improve roads for cyclists

Jersey is hoping to improve cycling experiences on the island and test the idea of a "data trust" that it says will hold and protect user data

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 17:23
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Motorists blame crash victim Dan Walker for not riding on underpass cycle lane – described by locals as “filled with broken glass”

Footage of the collision shows the driver veering into the TV presenter’s lane before hitting him from behind

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 16:58
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CORE! Seven cool bikes from Colnago, Specialized, Orro and more

Road and gravel, titanium (lots of that) and carbon to the fore as top brands show their wares to the bike trade… and us

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 16:18
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Council commits to targeting motorists blocking ‘protected’ cycle lane and pavement near school – but illegal parking continues

“It’s an accident waiting to happen,” said one councillor, who argued that “more needs to be done” to make the cycle lane safe

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 15:06
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Pinarello introduces two new road bikes to performance and endurance ranges… and they’re (slightly) more affordable

The new Pinarello F and X models offer a blend of comfort and performance for a bit less than the flagship Dogma F, with prices ranging between £4,500-£9,500

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 15:00
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Hutchinson’s tyre range now available in 50mm width

Brand's gravel tyre range gets fat

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 14:40
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Lorry driver who caused cyclist’s death following “perilous overtaking manoeuvre” spared jail

Neil James McVeigh, whose close pass caused cyclist Martin Poland to lose control of his bike, was handed a 15-month driving ban and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 12:05
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Don’t try this at home! Tom Pidcock shows off his mind-blowing descending skills; Video emerges of Dan Walker being hit by driver, but MailOnline claims “rear wheel caught car’s front wing”; Who’s the best descender in pro cycling? + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 09:05
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Near Miss of the Day 852: Motorist’s dashcam catches another driver’s close pass on cyclist

The report also caused some confusion as Sussex Police's reporting portal tells users they "should be informing the public that they are being filmed" for GDPR purposes

Tue, Feb 21, 2023 17:25
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Liv updates and expands the EnviLiv range with lighter frameset and new components

The top women’s racing bike from Liv has shed some weight and got a new componentry makeover for 2023

Tue, Feb 21, 2023 16:00
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UK bike sales fall to lowest level in 20 years

The Bicycle Association has published its Annual Market Data Report for 2022 and noted the sales slowdown since the Covid bike boom

Tue, Feb 21, 2023 15:41
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Cyclist speaks out about “bullyish” bus driving that prompted Transport for London investigation

"It just winds you up so much because it's bullyish behaviour, you have no option but to brake or you're going to get hit by a bus"

Tue, Feb 21, 2023 12:55
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Pedestrian on trial for manslaughter over cyclist’s death during pavement cycling dispute

The prosecutor told the court Auriol Grey was "angered by the presence of a cyclist on a footpath" and "gestured in a hostile and aggressive way", causing the rider to fall into the road where she was fatally hit

Tue, Feb 21, 2023 10:37
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Weirdest time trial helmet ever? Uno-X’s new Star Wars bee lid divides opinion; “Motorists want our parking spots back!” Angry drivers deflate hire bike tyres and tell cyclists to “buy a car”; Luke Plapp’s sweary post-race debrief + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon, in between counting down the hours until Opening Weekend, is here with more cycling updates on the live blog

Tue, Feb 21, 2023 09:54
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“Cycling is for everyone”: Council leader responds to claim he “doesn’t like cycling because it’s too middle-class”

Work on big-money active travel schemes in Sheffield has been postponed until the end of 2023, but the council insists it "remains committed" to completing the proposals which were meant to be finished next month

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 17:16
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Cool contact points from Wahoo, Shimano, SQlab, Giro and KranX

For this week's round-up of five cool things, we've got saddles, shoes, pedals and a helmet

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 17:14
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Police accused of “victim blaming” for advice to cyclists after two riders injured by drivers

"Both involved vehicles colliding with cyclists," the force revealed before telling riders to "be aware" of surroundings and "expect to wait"

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 15:22
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Dan Walker “glad to be alive” after being hit by a driver while cycling

The Channel 5 presenter shared photos of his bloodied face after "getting hit by a car" this morning

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 12:25
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“Green measles” bike hangars may threaten Unesco World Heritage status, resident claims

The Bath local suggested the bike hangars will offer graffiti artists a "field day" and "make Unesco's decision so much simpler"

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 11:34
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Tom Pidcock showcases “absolutely mint” cyclocross skills – on time trial bike… and then suffers near miss with motorist on roundabout just after finish line; Conspiracy theorists target 15-minute city; Bernal’s micro-training + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back, after a weekend spent watching 178 bike races (and the occasional football match), to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 09:24
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Pro cyclist says bright clothing “doesn’t matter to some drivers” after being left with broken back and snapped bike

“Driver could’ve seen me… should’ve seen me”, says Trinity Racing's Bob Donaldson, who suffered fractures on four vertebrae on his way home after training

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 17:42
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‘Sticky bottle’ rider gets sarcastic “chapeau” from rival who he accelerated away from

Mathieu Burgaudeau was caught on camera getting a helping hand to break away from Ådne Holter at the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var, and was fined for the incident

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 14:29
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Cyclist channels inner artist to create Strava map self-portrait… that draws Peter Griffin comparisons

Taking inspiration from van Gogh (or maybe Anthony Hoyte), a cyclist has etched his face on London’s map. You decide if it looks like Peter from Family Guy or just a plain round potato!

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 14:18
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Councillor feels wrath of “Jordan Peterson and Tories across the land” by saying gritting routes “can be sexist” and “must change” to help cyclists and pedestrians

Councillor Alex Beckett's call to review which roads should be gritted in Cambridgeshire has become the latest local transport issue to reach a wider audience on social media

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 12:25
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Government considers inviting evidence for lifetime bans on dangerous drivers who kill

DfT responds to petition lodged by mother of teenage girl killed by speeding motorist

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 19:28
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