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Cardiff cul-de-sac residents lose battle to stop house being demolished to make way for cycle path

Locals claimed link to planned affordable housing development one described as a “ghetto” would lead to increased crime

Thu, Jul 28, 2022 17:47

Near Miss of the Day 807: Driver comes out with “maniacal laugh” after pulling out on cyclist

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

Thu, Jul 28, 2022 14:40

Statue of Justice, Old Bailey (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Ronnie Macdonald).jpg

Teenage cyclist to stand trial after pedestrian seriously injured

Robert Michael Mobley is charged with causing bodily harm through wanton or furious driving following incident in Swindon last year

Thu, Jul 28, 2022 11:49

2022 Tour de France Femmes, stage 5 crash (GCN)

Wiebes wins after massive crash at Tour Femmes; New cycle lane turned into ‘VIP drivers route’ for Commonwealth Games; Did Erik ten Hag influence Jumbo-Visma Tour win?; “A reminder of how much danger cars pose to folks on bikes” + more on the live blog

What do you mean, it’s only Thursday? With two whole days to go until the weekend, Ryan Mallon is here to keep you going with all the latest cycling action on the live blog

Thu, Jul 28, 2022 08:59

Free Wilders naked LEJOG ride (Grant Murchie, Twitter)

Naked tandem couple hit by driver in Scotland make it to Land’s End

Another couple is making the reverse Land’s End to John O’Groats trip to raise money for mental health and rewilding charities

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 19:30

Google Maps makes major update to cycling navigation

Features include warning of routes with heavy motor traffic and highlighting alternatives with better cycling infrastructure

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 16:32

Near Miss of the Day 806_ Driver reverses at cyclist, runs over dog (rear view) 1-18 screenshot

Near Miss of the Day 806: Driver escapes punishment after reversing at cyclist and running over dog

Update: North Yorkshire Police concluded that the motorist “probably just wanted to speak” to the cyclist following the close pass, and advised the cyclist “not to shout in future”

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 13:11

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SRAM eTap AXS x Ribble Gravel Ti spotted at Grinduro

Prototype frameset features wireless-only design and RockShox fork

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 12:44

Fiona Kolbinger Transcontinental day 1_Credit AngusSung.co_.uk for Transcontinental.cc

Transcontinental Race: Defending champion Fiona Kolbinger has purse and tracker stolen while sleeping

German ultracyclist carries on, but her dot is missing from the live tracker for now

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 09:48

“If cyclists have an accident what exactly do they lose?”: Anti-cycling bingo full house; Daily Record says cyclists could be fined “for riding next to cars on roads”; Tour Femmes pro taken out by own team car; Leo Hayter to Ineos? + more on the live blog

Bring on the gravel! As the Tour peloton takes to the dirt today, Ryan Mallon is hoping he can stay in contention on Wednesday’s live blog

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 08:48

Sir Dave Brailsford at Team Ineos launch (picture credit SWPix.com)

Sir Dave Brailsford shares tips with Newcastle United at pre-season training camp

Marginal gains for the Magpies? British Cycling and Ineos Grenadiers supremo visited Premier League team in Lisbon

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 18:12

Blame Air Canada – Tour de France rider still missing THREE bikes lost on flight to Grand Départ due to global airline baggage crisis

Israel-Premier tech pro Guillaume Boivin had to borrow a bike for opening time trial in Copenhagen

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 15:17

Crazy Deliveroo cyclist on M6 0-35 screenshot

“Crazy Deliveroo cyclist” filmed riding on M6 at Spaghetti Junction

“He was pedalling like crazy” says road.cc reader who filmed the rider and alerted police

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 11:26

1 millionth Oxford Road cycle journey – Chris Boardman (credit – Chris Foster).jpg

“We’re not different tribes”: Chris Boardman vows to end cycling “culture war”; “Use designated cycle ditch so superior road users are not delayed”: Police parody page takes on bike lanes; Greggs x cycling; If Carlsberg did cycling + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, and Ryan Mallon is back with the latest cycling news and views on the second live blog of the week

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 08:50

Vingegaard Cervelo S5 Tour de France Yellow Bike A.S.O. Aurélien Vialatte

Cervelo launches new S5, Vingegaard’s Tour de France-winning aero road bike

Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France weapon of choice is lighter and more aero than previously, says Cervelo

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 07:00

“I could have been paralysed” – Top Irish cyclo-cross racer sustains broken bones due to trap on mountain bike trail

Seán Nolan broke four ribs and two vertebrae and sustained a partially collapsed lung in crash on Friday

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 18:23

Julian Alaphilippe (Copyright A.S.O. Gautier Demouveaux)

Julian Alaphilippe’s comeback cut short by coronavirus positive

New blow for world champion who won on familiar terrain at the Mur de Huy on his return to racing on Saturday

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 16:30

Rose Price at National 24 Hour Championship time trial 2022 (Martin Purser)

18-year-old Rose Price completes National 24 Hour Championship time trial on a borrowed trike

The BorntoBike RT member covered 265 miles between Saturday and Sunday afternoon, one of 31 individuals to complete the exhausting RTTC National 24 Hour Championship

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 16:27

£500 for a stem!? Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Mavic, Wolf Tooth, Bolle and Mythos

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

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 16:00

Beeline launches £800,000 crowdfunded investment drive to fund next stage of expansion

London-based GPS navigation firm which aims to give users safe and enjoyable routes launched its Velo 2 device last month

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 14:09

Near Miss of the Day 805: Oncoming motorhome driver almost hits cyclist

“Not reported to Police Scotland because I wasn’t killed, etc”

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 11:58

Jumbo-Visma cross the line on the Champs-Élysées at the 2022 Tour de France (Zac Williams, SWpix.com)

Tour de France review: Jumbo-Visma, at last

Following a series of chaotic near misses, a murky past, and a 15-year-long road to redemption, the Dutch super team has finally conquered the Tour de France

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 11:36

“We’re being taken for fools”: Manchester Bee Network blasted as motorists drive into cycle zone; Should we toast goodbye to the Tour’s ‘drink driving’ champagne photo op?; Transcontinental race gets under way; Vos the boss + more on the live blog

Ah, the morning after the Champs… But never fear, as we still have a whole week of racing around France left – oh, and Ryan Mallon’s here, nursing his post-Tour hangover, for Monday’s live blog

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 08:45

The Tour de G’s Gilet continues: Cycling’s most famous garment set to take on Tour de France Femmes

“Your gilet has been having such a great time, so why not try to get it to the real end of this race?”

Sun, Jul 24, 2022 17:17

Castle Street, Cardiff (Credit: No Swan So Fine, Wikimedia Commons)

‘Get off your bike and walk’: Female cyclist “petrified” after man grabs bike and refuses to let go

“There's no way he would have done that if I wasn’t a woman,” said climate activist Clare James, who was riding on a cycle lane at the time of the terrifying incident

Sun, Jul 24, 2022 15:45