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Near Miss of the Day 818: No action taken as police say cyclist ‘put himself in danger’ by ‘barging to the front and moving into driver’s path’

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it’s Oxfordshire

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 17:17
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Anti-cycle lane councillor now furious that HGVs are putting schoolchildren in danger

Brighton and Hove councillor Dawn Barnett, who last year threatened to paint over a bike lane used by children to ride to school, has called for lorries to be banned from residential areas

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 15:39
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Female cyclist dies following collision with Mercedes driver

The tragic death comes just two days after another serious collision in Greater Manchester which has left a cyclist fighting for their life

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 12:23
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Butyl v latex v TPU inner tubes: which should you choose?

Vittoria explains how it believes you should decide between different types of inner tube in a new white paper

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 11:40
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Man admits robbery at Mark Cavendish’s home

The 28-year-old originally denied taking part in the “distressing” raid on the former world champion’s home, while two other men are due to stand trial in January

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 10:17
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Zwift set to release a host of new features including the ability to race yourself

New roads, new workouts and new racing opportunities are promised by online riding app. Check them out here...

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 09:00
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“I think more people came to my birthday party”: Cyclists react to ‘road tax’ and licence petition getting… 262 signatures; Lotto-Soudal take on DiCaprio; Cav on puncture duty; Liz Truss talks speed limits; Vuelta summit finish + more on the live blog

It's Thursday 1st September?! Where did that go? Dan Alexander will be taking a long hard look at the calendar trying to work that one out... oh, and doing your live blog updates

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 08:11
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“I am still allowed to praise cycle lanes”: Jeremy Vine responds to BBC impartiality ruling

The Radio 2 presenter was deemed to have breached the corporation’s guidelines after publicly voicing his support for LTNs, but says he is “grateful” that the investigation exposed the “one-way” abuse aimed at him by anti-cycling activists

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 15:58
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“Game changing” device allows cyclists to control traffic lights so children stay safe

“We still want safe segregated infrastructure but until then this will help so much,” says Shawlands Bike Bus, the system’s first users

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 15:05
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Taxi driver given suspended sentence for deliberately hitting cyclist who called him a “fat f**k”

The cyclist was thrown off his bike and over a wall after remonstrating with the motorist for driving “far too close to him”

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 12:39
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Jeremy Vine breached BBC’s impartiality rules by publicly supporting LTNs

The BBC did acknowledge, however, that the presenter was subject to “personal abuse” by the One Chiswick Facebook group, which opposes cycling infrastructure and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 10:13
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“Supporting LTNs is not controversial”: Criticism for BBC over Jeremy Vine impartiality ruling; “You can’t just paint lines and think you have bike lanes”; CyclingMikey helps stop suspected drug dealer; Why is my bike creaking? + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday! Dan Alexander will be taking you through the middle of the week on the live blog whilst trying not to mention how Fulham are the greatest football team in existence... ah, already failed...

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 08:08
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Brewdog CEO shatters collarbone in “25mph” mountain bike crash

Brewdog boss James Watt fell during a shareholder off-road event in the Scottish Highlands

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 16:36
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It’s all about the big brands this week: Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Giant, Garmin and Canyon

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

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 16:00
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“It’s 50/50”: Team boss hopeful of Mark Cavendish signing

Is this where Cav will be racing in 2023?

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 15:24
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Why isn’t that cyclist in the cycle lane? Angry drivers of the internet fume about NMoTD 815

Take a deep breath, brace yourselves and proceed with caution as we take a look at how motorists reacted to Near Miss of the Day 815

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 12:46
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Cyclist fighting for life, second injured as driver arrested following “serious collision”

A 37-year-old driver of a heavily damaged Audi, pictured at the scene, has been arrested and remains in custody for questioning

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 09:45
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Decathlon blames Brexit for higher UK e-bike prices and launches rental service to make them more accessible

French retailer charges €1,199 for Riverside 500E on the continent but around €300 more than this in the UK

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 08:52
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“Miracles do happen”: Cyclists react to speeding ban despite exceptional hardship plea; Thousands of cycling protesters take over German motorway; More angry emails: Driver blasts “self-important” cyclist for riding primary + more on the live blog

The bank holiday weekend may be over, but at least Ryan Mallon’s back behind the keyboard for Tuesday’s live blog. That’s something, right?

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 08:41
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Near Miss of the Day 817: “Both drivers gave me a wide pass – shame about the cyclist coming the other way”

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

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 20:15
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“Today feels like a big win”: Imogen Cotter makes racing comeback – seven months after being struck head-on by speeding motorist

The former Irish champion returned to the peloton at a Belgian kermesse on Sunday, her first race since fracturing her patella and radius while training in Girona

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 17:36
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“Hundreds of pins” strewn across Essex cycle lane in bank holiday sabotage

This latest incident on the Epping New Road comes just three months after two cyclists were allegedly assaulted by a tack-throwing motorist while riding in the same bike lane

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 15:22
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Alex Dowsett retires from top-level professional cycling

The six-time British time trial champion says the decision to step back from World Tour racing is “on my terms”, and that his future is “still going to be on two wheels”

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 13:29
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Winner announced for the Mason Definition OR Bokeh frameset competition! Sponsored

We have a Winner for the Mason Definition or Bokeh gravel frameset! Have you been lucky? Check the article below to see

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 11:00
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An electric Brompton is being used for roads policing in Surrey

Folding e-bike can go in suspect’s boot if officers then need to move the vehicle

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 10:55
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