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“Calamity” – Aussie vet sounds warning of magpie attacks at UCI Road World Championships (+ videos)

There is a long history of attacks on cyclists by birds defending their territory in springtime

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 13:30

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Cyclist who assaulted disabled driver jailed for 16 months

Ian MacMillan punched Thomas Johnstone after motorist waved his walking aid at him

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 11:16

Patagonia owner gives away company – “As of now, Earth is our only shareholder”

All Patagonia profits will go into saving the planet, founder Yvon Chouinard announced

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 10:02

Are these (50 QUID) brake pads the future? Plus new carbon goodness from PRO, an Enve saddle, Ganna’s Hour Record attempt drivetrain + more

The newest, lightest, highest-performing, most efficient, most accurate and most expensive components and kit out there....

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:50

Filippo Ganna confirms Hour Record attempt; ‘Wish that van driver beeping at me would get lost… oh, it’s my son…’; Does he ride a Dogma? Vatican rider to race World Championships; Reaction to British Cycling apology + more on the live blog

Back for one day only... Dan Alexander will be trying to keep those post-holiday blues at bay with a Friday of live blogging (and complaining)

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 08:11

Near Miss of the Day 823: The shocking moment a driver nearly crushes a child being towed in a bike trailer

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Cheshire

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 17:37

Is your bike ready for winter? Plus Silca’s CEO talks lube and 3D-printing on the road.cc Podcast

On this episode we're talking about our winter bike set-ups, and Dave chats to Josh Poertner of Silca

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 14:13

POC releases limited-edition Team AMANI collection

The colourful collection commemorates the life of Sule Kangangi and supports cycling in East Africa

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 13:45

Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth via Google Street View

Cycle lane and double yellow lines scheme in Great Yarmouth divides local residents

Norfolk County Council also wants to introduce a weighbridge to stop large vehicles from using Jellicoe Road

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 12:35

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“We’re sorry – we got this one wrong”: British Cycling apologises for advising cyclists not to ride their bikes during state funeral

The governing body’s updated guidance now says that clubs are “under no obligation” to adjust their routes or timings to avoid clashing with Monday’s funeral and processions

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 11:29

The E Mouse – Canadian inventor trying to crowdfund folding e-bike with six-inch front wheel

Steve Cosmic is looking to raise $25,000 to help fund his idiosyncratic creation

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:18

“Attack, attack!”: Wout van Aert and Co cheer on Australian junior racers; Bike thief sentenced to 16 years; Police investigate Jumbo sponsor fraud – cycling team ‘not involved’; Movistar doc returns to Netflix; Swift joins Ineos + more on the live blog

Nearly there… The longest week in human history is slowly drawing to a close and Ryan Mallon is in the hot seat for Thursday’s edition of the live blog

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 08:32

Drink driver who hit and nearly killed 13-year-old cyclist minutes after being refused service at pub jailed for just over two years

Ambrose Taylor had been refused another drink at one pub and was illegally driving to another when the incident happened

Wed, Sep 14, 2022 16:06

Meta makes East African cycling team the face of new advertising campaign

A Team Amani representative originally thought the first email was spam and nearly deleted it

Wed, Sep 14, 2022 15:34

British cycling team suing bike sponsor Lapierre for over £100,000

The Cornish-based continental team Saint Piran claim they have been provided with faulty bikes from Lapierre...

Wed, Sep 14, 2022 11:14

“The AA aren’t advising people not to drive”: Cyclists react to British Cycling’s state funeral advice; Drivers blast lorry-drafting cyclists; Riding primary: more harm than good?; NI minister “reneged” on active travel; Kangaroos + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, London is one long queue (what’s new there?), and Ryan Mallon is here with all the latest cycling news and views on your middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Sep 14, 2022 09:00

Remco Evenepoel’s 2022 Vuelta winning bike: a closer look at the Specialized Tarmac SL7 that he propelled to victory

It was Evenepoel's first Grand Tour Victory but the second for the Specialized Tarmac SL7 just this year! Check out this rather special paint scheme

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 20:45

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British Cycling removes advice telling members not to ride during funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

The advice appeared to be for cyclists nationwide, but has now been removed. We've also rounded up road closures in London during Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state along with advice from British Cycling and TfL

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 14:47

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Driver found guilty of causing death by careless driving after killing cyclist was using Snapchat moments before fatal incident

There was a gap of 30 seconds between the driver using Snapchat and calling 999

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 13:20

Wahoo launches new Kickr trainer and Kickr Bike to level up your indoor winter training

New features include WiFi Connectivity, ERG Easy Ramp mode and Odometers. Check out all the details here...

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 12:00

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Gudereit first rides and brand visit

High quality German brand brings Neodrives to the UK

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 09:47

Charity sportive cancelled as Marie Curie pauses fundraising as “mark of respect” for late Queen; Norwich bike rackgate continues; Team owner threatens UCI with legal action over WorldTour relegation; Mark Beaumont versus NC500 + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back behind the keyboard for the all-important second live blog of the week

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 08:59

Cervelo resurrects the Soloist as lovechild of the R5 and S5, balancing aerodynamics and lightweight

The Soloist is back, designed for amateur racers who require one bike that is both light and fast. There's also now clearance for 34mm rubber

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 07:01

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Cyclist suffers serious head injuries after crash with e-bike rider in Glasgow

Police say e-bike rider may be unaware of extent of other cyclist’s injuries

Mon, Sep 12, 2022 18:31

Portaloos installed for Queen Elizabeth II crowds that opened onto Edinburgh cycle route are turned around following backlash

The portaloos have now been reversed to avoid users opening them into the path of oncoming cyclists, thus preventing potential Near P*ss of the Day incidents...

Mon, Sep 12, 2022 16:03