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Weekend traffic now slower than rush hour as experts blame car journeys… but transport editor claims cycle lanes and LTNs contribute

University of Oxford professor Danny Dorling told The Times it is wrong to blame measures intended to improve safety and encourage walking and cycling

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 11:11
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Shimano introduces “rowdy” RX8 and RX8R gravel shoes

Race-performance meets rugged gravel riding with lightweight, breathable construction and enhanced fit, claims Shimano

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 10:57
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Yamaha has developed three new ‘own brand’ e-bikes – a hybrid, an eMTB and an e-gravel bike

European e-bike line-up comprises MORO 07, Wabash RT and CrossCore RC

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 09:18
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“Bloody kids cycling on the pavement!”: Internet misses point of bike lane tweet; Is pro cycling boring to watch? Cash incentives to cycle to work; That’s how you celebrate a rainbow jersey; Cyclocross is back; Oblivious driving x2 + more on the live blog

Happy Another New Chancellor Day – I mean Monday! Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views to ease you into the week on the live blog

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 08:40
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“I have a career to finish”: Audrey Cordon-Ragot looks to the future, a month after suffering stroke on eve of world championships

“It’s weird to say but it’s a bit like when you fall off a bike, the first thing you look at is your bike. I wondered if I was going to be able to get back on it”

Sun, Oct 16, 2022 18:03
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Teenager arrested after hit-and-run motorist filmed ‘deliberately ramming’ cyclist

The driver has appeared in court following the incident near Dublin Airport, which was filmed and uploaded to social media by a passenger in the car

Sun, Oct 16, 2022 16:39
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Deliveroo cyclist attacked by knife-wielding teenager after collision

The 24-year-old says the alleged assault was the third cycling-related incident he has reported to the police in recent months, following a collision with a driver and a bike theft

Sun, Oct 16, 2022 15:22
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“I’ve got a big year next year”: Mark Cavendish hints at new team for 2023

The British champion, who finished second in his final race for Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl last weekend, is yet to officially reveal his plans for next season, amid rumours linking him to B&B Hotels-KTM

Sun, Oct 16, 2022 12:37
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“Crazy” plans to scrap key cycle lane – because of flash floods – shelved by council

Bristol City Council has devised a new draft plan to alleviate the risk of flooding on Whiteladies Road, caused by drainage issues, while also retaining the bike lanes

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 19:40
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Chris Hoy: British Cycling deal can ‘put cycling on Shell’s agenda’

“If you want to make change, it’s better to be on the inside,” the six-time Olympic champion said

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 18:33
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“Stick it up your a*se”, 82-year-old tells council officer after being fined £100 for cycling in town centre

The pensioner said “I’d rather go to prison than give them £100" after he was fined for breaching a Public Space Protection Order in Grimsby

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 14:56
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Check out the bike that you can row + more tech news from Canyon, Rapha, Orbea, Le Col, Sigma, Brooks & more

Check out all of the week’s top tech news from some of cycling’s biggest brands

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 11:00
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Another landmark world record for Filippo Ganna as he breaks 4 minute-barrier for sea level individual pursuit

Second phenomenal ride in 7 days for Italian who last weekend smashed the UCI Hour Record

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 19:52
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British Cycling and Shell: How HSBC pulling plug and COVID-19 hit governing body’s finances

Organisation under fire this week after revealing new partner, but last couple of years have seen huge loss of income

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 16:46
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Bespoked bike show 2022: return of the rim brake, incredible paint jobs, Mike Burrows treasure trove + much more

The UK's premier handmade bike show has kicked off, and we've been browsing the halls for the coolest custom loveliness

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 15:08
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Kent cyclist says driver ‘dressed like Blues Brother’ tried to strangle him with helmet strap

Keith Patrick says driver, whom he believes had been drinking, also deliberately doored him after close pass

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 12:35
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CyclingMikey says second angle of Gandalf Corner stand-off with Sir Ian McKellen’s agent proves he didn’t jump onto bonnet; Cav Q&A gets existential; Shell era begins with medals galore; Aero friends + more on the live blog

One more day and you can all head off into the weekend... Dan Alexander is bringing you home with Friday's live blog

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 08:07
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Minister admits current active travel funding not enough to meet government’s own goals

Lucy Frazer says £4.4 billion is needed to hit 2025 target – current budget is £3.7 billion

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 18:28
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Trek releases lightweight Domane+ SLR and Domane+ AL electric road bikes

Updated e-bikes are designed for endurance and will take gravel tyres for extra versatility

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 15:00
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British Cycling and Shell: THAT very controversial deal discussed plus beam etiquette on the road.cc Podcast

We kind of had to go there for episode 36 of the road.cc Podcast... but if this ugly row is not for you, there's always

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 13:44
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Video: Sir Ian McKellen’s agent cleared of assaulting CyclingMikey

Jury acquits Paul Lyon-Maris of charges relating to incident at Regent’s Park’s ‘Gandalf Corner’

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 13:17
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Speeding red-light jumping driver who almost hit schoolchild fined – but not banned

Footage released by Wiltshire Police shows young cyclist braking to avoid being hit

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:20
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“I don’t think anyone is riding SRAM unless they’re paid to, or forced by their sponsor”: Phil Gaimon calls Jumbo-Visma dropping Shimano a “marginal loss”; Shell logo appears on (most) GB kits; Boonen: Van Aert could do better + more on the live blog

After a week away Dan Alexander is back on the live blog today, mainly trying to remember how any of this works

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 08:16
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“Don’t give it air time. Don’t answer stupid questions”: Chris Boardman shuts down cycling registration ‘debate’

"I just focus on the fact that we know, regardless of the headlines, 70 per cent of people want to see more cycling and walking – even if it requires road space giving over"

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 16:31
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Third of Brits want to cycle more, many to cut their fuel spending

Nearly four in 10 adults are planning to cycle more to cut their fuel expenditure, new survey suggests

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 15:02
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