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Inquest hears how cyclist died after freak collision with lamppost

Reece Thompson, aged 19, was a talented sportsman and leaves behind an infant son

Sat, Aug 06, 2022 13:32

Government to crack down on “reckless” riders with causing death by dangerous cycling law

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says current furious driving law is “a legal relic of the horse-drawn era”

Sat, Aug 06, 2022 11:32

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You can be the first to own the new Colnago Prototipo… but it’ll cost you – plus more tech news from SRAM, Pirelli, Brompton, Apidura and more

Unique version of model Tadej Pogacar rode in the Tour de France is up for auction, plus all of the rest of the week's bike tech news

Sat, Aug 06, 2022 11:00

Drug driver sentenced to 21 months in prison for killing cyclist – seconds after using his phone to text friend

Kornel Marcinek was also driving over the speed limit and without insurance when he fatally struck 33-year-old cyclist Joe Burton from behind

Fri, Aug 05, 2022 15:19

Prolific thief jailed for deliberately driving into cyclist before passenger made off with bike

Robert Smith and an accomplice targeted the lone cyclist as he rode down an alley, and then threatened him with a machete

Fri, Aug 05, 2022 12:33

Cars on the A4 at Brentford (copyright Simon MacMichael).JPG

Three quarters of Brits want drivers to retake their driving test; Alexandar Richardson smashes London to Brighton (and back) at 40km/h solo; Burgos organiser blames RIDER for crash; Fly tipper caught thanks to cyclist’s camera + more on the live blog

It's another sunny Friday and Dan Alexander is in the house for one final live blog this week before we all disappear off into the weekend

Fri, Aug 05, 2022 08:04

Near Miss of the Day 810: Reckless overtake towards oncoming cyclist and bus… and some afters from the impatient driver

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it's Staffordshire

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 17:01

Road rage motorist assaults cyclist and steals his camera after accusing him of ‘not riding in the bike lane’

65-year-old Glenn Holland suffered a dislocated shoulder and broken arm after being pushed by a driver following a crash on a one-way street

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 16:11

Dual carriageway time trials suspended after cyclist killed on A11

The East District branch of Cycling Time Trials has cancelled or moved a number of races in the wake of Cheryl Tye’s death in June

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 14:42

Check out Knaap’s e-bike designed for larger riders… or even two people

With most UK adults obese or overweight, Knaap reckons its e-bike – with a 180kg rider capacity and space for two people – has the potential to cause a boom in the bike industry

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 13:31

Matt Walls Commonwealth Games crash 02 (Copyright Alex Broadway, SWpix.com)

Commonwealth Games horror crash “close to being a complete catastrophe”

The family involved say their children could have been “seriously injured or killed” in the crash, which saw Matt Walls catapulted into the crowd during the scratch race

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 11:47

Gin – a £999 hybrid e-bike as well as a drink

New brand has tried to maximise spec while keeping price tag below £1,000

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 11:10

Is Gelu Carbon Creations’ Dracon the lightest hardtail ever?

Portuguese brand's cross-country hardtail weighs just north of 7kg

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 10:27

Is Aerosensor the best system for reducing drag without a wind tunnel?

Check out the new British system that uses F1 tech to give your aero drag in real-time as you ride

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 10:01

“Disgrace”: Pro riders rip into UCI over “unacceptable” speed bump sprint crash; G falls in Commonwealth TT; Could you save £750 by cycling to work? (+ Cycle to Work Day); “Always nice to see Rick rolling”: Rick Astley goes cycling + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander will be doing his best to keep you entertained as we move one step closer to the weekend on the live blog

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 08:08

Near Miss of the Day 809: “Just doesn’t get closer than this” – Cyclist squeezed between van and kerb at bike lane pinch point

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the UK and Ireland – today it’s Cork

Wed, Aug 03, 2022 17:08

Driver who killed two cyclists during charity ride “didn’t understand severity” of incident, says prosecutor

The motorist, who has a history of driving under the influence of drugs, allegedly told police that the scene “almost looks real”

Wed, Aug 03, 2022 14:19

Transcontinental rider’s frame cracked after e-scooter collision

Transcontinental top 10 contender forced to scratch after e-scooter collision cracks his frame

Ultra-cyclist Will Vousden said his bike “started wobbling in a very unsettling way” as he descended the 2,145m high Transalpina Pass – five days after the crash

Wed, Aug 03, 2022 12:08

“We can’t earn so lycra-clad ‘athletes’ can tootle around”: NIMBY locals thrilled by Commonwealth Games road closures; Horrendous speed bump crash during Burgos sprint; Christoph Strasser wins Transcontinental; Dreamy bike path + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Aug 03, 2022 07:54

2022 Transcontinental Ulrich Bartholmoes BMC bike @ubartholmoes

What’s the best bike for tackling the Transcontinental Race across Europe? Take a look at the leaders’ continent crushing machines

Comfort vs lightweight: here’s what the best ultra-endurance riders are using to ride from Belgium to Bulgaria as fast as possible

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 15:47

Leia Genis individual pursuit USA national championships

USA Cycling accused of “transphobia” after individual pursuit medallist stripped of national championships medal

UPDATE: USA Cycling says Leia Genis was ineligible to race in the Elite Women’s category as she “had not completed the required steps to meet the UCI's Athlete Eligibility Regulations”

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 15:07

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