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“Wear a helmet!” Halfords advises… because a tree branch might fall on your head; Brian Robinson tributes; What does this week’s Transport Secretary mean for cycling?; Coolest thing you can do on a bike?; Metaverse cycling + more on the live blog

It's been a long time... Dan Alexander has been trusted with the live blog keyboard for the rest of the week... apologies in advance...

Wed, Oct 26, 2022 08:00
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Community service for driver who killed cyclist on Christmas Day

Keith Halliday's defence team said he had not seen the cyclist whose bike was fitted with front and rear lights and could be seen from 150 metres away

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 16:44
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Massive Audi electric SUVs are the “future of bike safety” apparently

Another car manufacturer makes bold claims about its technology and how it can improve safety for cyclists... but not everyone is so sure

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 14:58
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Is this the best-looking bike helmet of 2022? Five cool things coming soon from Rudy Project, Specialized, Assos, Moda and Maap

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reviews on the way…

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 13:35
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Wahoo X apps launch voice chat and outdoor workouts

Multi-channel riding/training system unveils raft of new features, including a virtual Scottish gravel ride

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 12:00
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Fiido has a snapping-in-half problem with another of its e-bikes

T1 owners who are potentially affected will get an upgraded replacement and a $10,000 guarantee

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 11:30
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Team rumoured to be signing Mark Cavendish cancels press conference due to “absence of certain major players”

The big reveal had been set for Paris tomorrow, a day before the 2023 Tour de France route is revealed...

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 11:01
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Cyclist threatened with “foot-long knife” during latest south London bike robbery

"Shocking as it was, I am particularly annoyed at finding out this is a hotspot and there does not seem to be any meaningful warning signs or police prevention"

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 09:31
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Council blasted for issuing more “nonsense” nuisance notices on bikes parked on pavement; “Cycling teams, enough with the shady sponsors”: Movistar accused of sportswashing after Saudi Arabia deal; Amy Pieters takes first steps + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is here to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 08:22
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“Like playing Russian roulette”: Blind people raise concerns about ‘floating’ cycle lane bus stops

A campaigner joined the National Federation of the Blind and 162 other disability groups to hand a petition to Downing Street calling for the abolition of the bus stops separated from the pavement by cycle lanes

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 15:12
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British couple target fastest tandem cycle around the world

Hoping to complete a century a day to cover 18,000 miles in 180 days, Laura and Stevie Massey-Pugh are currently crossing Canada on their journey back east to Berlin

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 12:33
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Closed! Three winners announced for our Magicshine lights bundles competition

Magicshine competition is now closed and we can now announce the winners! is it you? check below.

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 11:00
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Cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver on road where cycle lane wands were controversially ripped out

The man in his 30s is the second cyclist to die in a collision on Chorley New Road since the segregation was removed last year

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 10:37
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Volt is offering subsidised e-bikes to Deliveroo riders

Last mile delivery increasingly involves use of light electric vehicles

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 09:50
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“Could build a velodrome for that”: Irish Tour de France start to cost €30m; Active travel and motoring groups combine to urge government to protect cycling funding; Cyclist asks court not to fine homeless man who stole his bike + more on the live blog

It’s the start of another new week, with another new Prime Minister (probably), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 09:12
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Cyclist attacked and robbed of bike — only for offenders to return it 10 minutes later

One of the group of six youths tried to punch the victim before robbing the Giant bike, only to have an unexplained change of heart minutes later

Sun, Oct 23, 2022 16:25
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Plan to cut down 140 trees for cycle lane to new housing development sparks debate

The council has warned building proposed cycle lanes to the new 400-property estate could compromise the trees' root system

Sun, Oct 23, 2022 14:02
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Cyclist helping Ukrainian refugees find new home mugged of bike by youths

Despite the frightening robbery of his £3,000 bike David Carter says he is more worried about helping the family flee war in Ukraine

Sun, Oct 23, 2022 11:30
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A cycling climb to go straight to the top of your bucket list

Hairpin heaven

Sun, Oct 23, 2022 09:58
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Near Miss of the Day 829: Fast undertake on cyclist lands driver three points & fine

Three points, £120 fine, £90 costs and £34 surcharge for this close pass which the rider told us could have resulted in "fatal consequences"

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 14:36
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“We’ll stick to what we do best!”: Geraint Thomas won’t be getting a World Cup call up on this evidence

Stick to the day job lads...

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 13:49
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Cyclist smashes teeth in pothole crash, demands council action on dangerous roads

"The next thing I knew I was on the road spitting my teeth out and wondering where the blood was coming from"

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 11:31
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Will you be saving up for “the world’s fastest cycling shoes”? Plus more tech news from Pinarello, Rapha, POC, Selle Italia, Gore, Stolen Goat and more

Find out about all of the week's top tech news, including the wind tunnel that Halfords sold for a quid

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 11:00
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Sir Chris Whitty appointed to Active Travel England Advisory Panel

"We all want to see more people incorporating active travel into their day as a way to keep mentally and physically fit"

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 09:35
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Distracted driver who crashed into and killed cyclist then claimed infant son was using his phone found guilty

Off-duty police officer Lynwen Thomas was killed when she was hit by Simon Draper, who had been switching between apps on his phone then claimed his 13-month-old son had it

Fri, Oct 21, 2022 17:56
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