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Near Miss of the Day 813: Audi driver passes oncoming cyclist at speed on narrow country lane

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s Norfolk

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 16:17
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UK’s cycling market and infrastructure “being left behind” by Europe, experts warn

Though cycling levels continue to rise by 33 percent, bike sales are down by a quarter on pre-pandemic levels

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 15:22
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“Terrified” cyclists call for safer infrastructure after drug driver sentenced

Improvements to the cycle lane on Southampton’s Hill Lane, where Kornel Marcinek fatally struck cyclist Joe Burton in July 2021, are due to be made next week

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 13:05
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Police chief says clip of Range Rover driver hitting cyclist with car doesn’t tell full story

Northamptonshire Police’s Nick Adderley confirmed that no further action will be taken against the motorist after CCTV footage was reviewed

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 10:51
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If Carlsberg did group rides: Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel become training buddies; Coffees on Cav; These pesky cyclists think they’re in the Tour de France; Patrick Lefevere criticises “life-threatening” race finishes + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog...before promptly running away for a few days of holiday (at least that means you'll get Ryan back on the blog tomorrow)

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 08:10
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Near Miss of the Day 812: Van driver hits cyclist during impatient overtake on country lane

Is it still a near miss if the driver's wing mirror and towing load hits you?

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 16:50
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Police failed to catch a bike thief in 87% of affected neighbourhoods in past three years

A total of 20,900 neighbourhoods where there had been at least one bike theft since June 2019 had seen all cases closed without a suspect being identified or charged, a Telegraph investigation found

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 14:33
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Cannondale unveils new SuperSix EVO Leichtbau with a mega-light 750g frame

New limited edition frame is 90g lighter than that of the SuperSix EVO HI-MOD

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 13:00
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“Most inclusive” virtual cycling platform CADEsport looks for Kickstarter funding ahead of release

Online cycling fitness game – which could be an alternative to Zwift – offers physical equalisation system that allows players of different strengths to play together; now looking for Kickstarter funding

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 12:00
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Zipp introduces “lighter and faster” 808 Firecrest and 858 NSW wheels

Deep section wheels now come with hookless rims designed for running wider tyres at lower pressures to decrease rolling resistance

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 09:58
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Tiesj Benoot hit by driver while training — suffers fractured vertebrae

Early reports suggest the driver failed to see Benoot as they exited a car park, crashing into the descending Jumbo-Visma pro

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 09:14
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Bianchi includes touring and city e-bikes in its new e-Vertic range

Powerful mid-motor leisure bikes arrive alongside a trio of e-MTBs

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 08:57
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“Next you will be asking why cyclists don’t pay road tax”: Hampshire Police respond to anti-cycling bingo drivers; “Sexist” bike hire scheme tells users they’re “riding” Maeve; Mallett versus dead ends; An expensive bag of crisps + more on the live blog

It’s another warm, sunny Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is here, trying his best to keep cool in the live blog hotseat

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 08:27
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Near Miss of the Day 811: Van driver pushes cyclist against kerb

"The van moved into my lane, squeezing me, causing my pedal to strike the raised kerb"

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 16:15
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Five cool things coming soon (but on a budget) from Vittoria, Decathlon, Topeak, Hutchinson and Formbeat

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

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 16:00
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“It’s only a matter of time until somebody is killed”: Top Irish cyclocross racer back cycling two weeks after breaking bones in crash caused by trail trap

Seán Nolan broke four ribs and two vertebrae, as well as suffering a partially collapsed lung after riding into a trap on a mountain bike trail in County Louth

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 15:09
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“Where is the effort being put into dangerous driving which kills, maims and destroys lives?”: All the reaction to government plan to introduce death by dangerous cycling law

New legislation to be included in the Transport Bill which will begin its passage through Parliament later this year

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 12:11
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Commonwealth Games marshal verbally abused by cyclists and motorists for enforcing road closures

The event marshal says he was accused of ruining a motorist's holiday, called a "f****** muppet" by another driver, and told to "f*** off" by a pair of riders from a local cycling club

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 10:15
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“You know what the problem with cyclists is”: Chris Hoy’s ‘fun’ taxi journey; Is cycling safer in Europe?; Vos puppy paws DQ: harsh or fair?; Confused anti-LTNer; Pidcock, true north; Commonwealths meet Braveheart; Creepy bollards + more on the live blog

After a weekend as hectic as a Commonwealth Games road race, Ryan Mallon is back with all the latest bike-related news and views on Monday’s live blog

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 08:46
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Cyclist driven into by Range Rover driver blasts “victim-blaming twaddle” from police who initially refused to take action

Chief Constable for Northamptonshire Police intervenes to say incident will be "reviewed and reassessed" after initial response said cyclist placed himself "in harm's way"

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 16:52
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Pro cyclist no longer rides alone after two ‘bikejacking’ attempts as violent incidents increase

Jennifer George says the two attacks nearly made her quit cycling altogether, with the Met Police and Surrey Police reporting a number of incidents in recent months

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 15:42
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road.cc Recommends gets refreshed with 14 brilliant products

Santini, Mason, Assos, Altura, Restrap and Ortlieb are just some of the brands included.

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 11:00
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“Unacceptably gross”: Peloton cyclist’s complaint over relative leaving bike in a sweaty mess goes viral

The frustrated owner of the bike took to social media for advice and says conversations about the state of it "go in one ear and out the other"

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 08:01
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Cambridge cyclist mugged at knifepoint by moped robbers

Robbery happened on Mill Road earlier this week

Sat, Aug 06, 2022 20:28
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Police officer dishes out fines to cyclists – then crashes his SUV into one in a cycle lane

Toronto cop claimed sun was in his eyes when he drove into rider

Sat, Aug 06, 2022 17:27
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