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New study shows men and women get different benefits from exercise – depending on time of day they do it

Study also identified whether you should exercise in the morning or evening, depending on your goals

Tue, May 31, 2022 18:23

The most environmentally friendly bike ever made? New igus:bike is made from 100% recycled plastic

It’s not just the frame that is plastic, with everything from the bearings to the drivetrain constructed from recycled plastics

Tue, May 31, 2022 16:45

Valtteri Bottas sets up an international gravel race in his Finnish hometown

The two-day event will have a prize purse of £17,000

Tue, May 31, 2022 16:37

Two arrested as plainclothes police rush to aid of woman being mugged for bike at knifepoint

Officers had been investigating another attempted robbery in Walthamstow Marshes when they intervened

Tue, May 31, 2022 15:33

Lorry driver close passes police officer (Twitter, Jeremy Vine)

Petition calls on BBC to fire Jeremy Vine over close pass Waitrose lorry driver video

Driver was incorrectly said to have been suspended by Waitrose after broadcaster posted footage to Twitter of near miss on police officer

Tue, May 31, 2022 12:03

Orbea launches Kemen trekking/utility e-bike

Do-it-all e-bike can be specced out as an ‘SUV’ for heavier loads and rougher roads

Tue, May 31, 2022 10:08

Jai Hindley’s 2022 Giro d’Italia winning bikes: a closer look at the Specialized Tarmac SL7 and Shiv that he propelled to victory

It takes more than a nice bike to win the Giro, but it certainly helps. We take an in-depth look at Jai Hindley’s rather special Specialized rides

Tue, May 31, 2022 08:24

Record-breaking John O’Groats to Land’s End…on a 7-seat conference bike; RideLondon is a “middle-class jamboree” comment sparks healthy discussion about event’s merits; Is Froome back?; Car ownership falls; Close pass hipster + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Tue, May 31, 2022 08:10

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Road rage minibus driver who rammed cyclist off his bike in front of shocked passengers could be jailed

“Your attitude to driving almost beggars belief,” sheriff tells Charles Yorston

Mon, May 30, 2022 19:30

“Trans rights are human rights,” says Rapha – “all athletes should have the opportunity to race”

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges is pictured in brand’s kit on cover of latest issue of Diva magazine

Mon, May 30, 2022 17:54

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2022 National Cross-country Series Round 4, Cannock Chase

Glentress to host 2023 UCI cross-country competitions in Scotland

The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships are expected to attract over one million spectators

Mon, May 30, 2022 17:49

BN08 RZJ extreme close pass – Five points plus fine 0-9 screenshot

Near Miss of the Day 775: Two videos highlight inconsistency in close pass enforcement

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

Mon, May 30, 2022 15:19

Parked cars block cycle lane – while their owners ride static bikes in park

Local resident says issue highlights lack of safe cycling provision in Edinburgh

Mon, May 30, 2022 11:53

Vanpowers’ new e-bike features a mortise and tenon jointed frame

City Vanture available from £1,750

Mon, May 30, 2022 09:05

Highway Code changes, riding two abreast, road tax & all the greatest anti-cycling hits — “depressing” reaction to “vile” Countryfile section on cycle safety; Van der Poel’s pizza; TT wheelies; Bike lane car park; Post-Giro blues + more on the live blog

The Giro is over...(how long until the Tour de France?)...Dan Alexander is back for the first of three road.cc live blogs this week before the long weekend...(thanks, Queenie!)

Mon, May 30, 2022 08:10

Jai Hindley in the maglia rosa after 2022 Giro d’Italia Stage 20 (picture credit LaPresse)

Jai Hindley becomes the first Australian Giro d’Italia winner

Hindley held on to his maglia rosa from yesterday with Richard Carapaz coming in second and Mikel Landa third

Sun, May 29, 2022 18:25

Near Miss of the Day 775: “any closer and my elbows would be gone”

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

Sun, May 29, 2022 14:28

RideLondon-Essex riders halted for 30 minutes because of an incident

About 25,000 riders took on the brand new routes from London into Essex

Sun, May 29, 2022 13:24

Scottish Ambulance Service (CC licensed by Michel Curi via Flickr)

Edinburgh cyclist seriously injured after being struck by van driver

The police are appealing for witnesses of the hit and run incident

Sun, May 29, 2022 09:51

Analysis shows nearly a third of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have been scrapped

The LTNs are removed sometimes without any local consultation

Sun, May 29, 2022 08:20

Jai Hindley poised to make history at Giro d’Italia

Bora-Hansgrohe rider has commanding lead ahead of tomorrow's final stage

Sat, May 28, 2022 21:15

Jai Hindley on 2022 Giro d’Italia Stage 20 (picture credit LaPresse)

Giro d’Italia Stage 20: Richard Carapaz cracks as Jai Hindley moves into race lead

Overall battle finally explodes into life in the Dolomites, Alessandro Covi of UAE Team Emirates wins the stage

Sat, May 28, 2022 15:22

Man who killed teen cyclist while driving at three times the speed limit in fog on wrong side of road faces jail

Sami Ula Jabbar was travelling at 80mph in a 30mph zone when he hit 16-year-old Harley Smith

Sat, May 28, 2022 14:46

Ukrainian cyclist rides 50 miles dodging Russian shells to reach safety

Arif Bagirov says his escape from Severodonetsk was “the craziest bike race of my life”

Sat, May 28, 2022 12:11

Moriah Wilson murder: Colin Strickland ‘in hiding’ until suspect Kaitlin Armstrong found

Gravel racer is said by close friend to be afraid for his safety from partner who was last seen taking plane to New York City

Fri, May 27, 2022 17:59

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