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Near Miss of the Day 774: “I’d have been hit if I hadn’t swerved”

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

Fri, May 27, 2022 16:28

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RideLondon: tacks strewn on route and angry petition gains traction ahead of sportive’s Essex debut

The sportive is returning with a new route out of the capital, and some Essex locals appear to be rather unhappy about it

Fri, May 27, 2022 13:55

We’re hiring! Senior Digital Sales Executive

Can you seal the deal? Know your HPTO from your MPU? Then we'd like to talk to you

Fri, May 27, 2022 13:23

First Look: Niner RLT 9 2-Star SRAM APEX 1

Let's take a look at Niner's budget-friendly alloy gravel bike

Fri, May 27, 2022 11:40

Shimano forces SRAM-owned Hammerhead to remove Di2 connected features

With Hammerhead now owned by SRAM, Shimano has stopped its Di2 systems from displaying on Hammerhead's Karoo head units

Fri, May 27, 2022 10:16

Vel adds 6 new wheelsets for 2022

The 2022 additions increase Vel’s aluminium offerings as well as adding a 60mm deep carbon tubeless race wheelset

Fri, May 27, 2022 09:30

The Netherlands’ e-bike maintenance market is now worth €200m a year

KwikFit has recently launched an e-bike repair service

Fri, May 27, 2022 08:37

Frustrated breakaway contenders miss out on Giro d’Italia stage win after bizarre finale; Stop Killing Cyclists co-founder slams “entitlement” of complaining drivers; “Bycles” is no more; Your stupid cycling moments; Hi-vis + more on the live blog

Ah it's finally Friday...the weekend is a glorious eight hours away...all that's left now is to survive Dan Alexander's final live blog of the week...good luck...

Fri, May 27, 2022 08:00

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges insists she has no advantage over rivals

“We're the current punching bag in the culture war,” says 21 year old in interview with DIVA magazine

Thu, May 26, 2022 18:46

Enve overhauls entire wheel range with lighter weights, hookless rims… and no rim brake options

Rim brake wheelsets are no more in Enve's revamped SES line-up, and of the disc brake wheels on offer there are two new depths, lighter weights and a hookless design throughout the range

Thu, May 26, 2022 17:33

“If the weapon had been a knife or baseball bat the driver might be looking at a prison sentence”: anger over hit-and-run driver’s assault on cyclist

Anger on social media that motorist who appeared to knock David Williams from his bike on purpose did not face more serious charges

Thu, May 26, 2022 15:50

Aldi is selling two sub-£1,000 e-bikes this week

Vitesse Pharos e-bike available for £799 with the Vitesse Force e-MTB on sale for £899

Thu, May 26, 2022 15:36

Ukraine is using Delfast e-bikes armed with missiles to take out Russian tanks

Ukrainian firm has been supplying bikes since the early weeks of the war

Thu, May 26, 2022 14:37

Moriah Wilson murder: Suspect Kaitlin Armstrong ‘fled to New York’

US Marshals issue update; meanwhile sponsors drop Armstrong’s partner Colin Strickland

Thu, May 26, 2022 12:40

2022 mtb downhill fort william Maxine Yates winner

British Cycling to investigate transgender rider’s win at Fort William

Maxine Yates won the expert category in the women's downhill national series last weekend

Thu, May 26, 2022 11:15

“Did a car write this?”: Bizarre anti-cycling paintwork warns ‘no bycles’ allowed; Pineapple passion permeates peloton; Wiggo: It’s f****** obvious Cav deserves a place in the peloton; Almeida OUT with covid; Photo of the year + more on the live blog

It's Thursday live blog time and Dan Alexander is here, ready to take you one step closer to the weekend

Thu, May 26, 2022 08:03

Key Bristol cycle lane to be scrapped – because council claims it causes flooding

Critics of decision now undergoing consultation say blocked drains are the real problem

Wed, May 25, 2022 20:17

Dutch-style roundabout, Cambridge (picture via Cambridgeshire County Council)

Dutch research finds cyclists increasingly at risk at roundabouts

Traffic expert says increasing complexity of traffic, including rise of e-bikes, is to blame

Wed, May 25, 2022 15:10

Mythos releases quirky 3D printed Elix stem costing £500

Mythos says that its 3D printed stem is the first to be commercially available. It’s made from Scalmalloy and new manufacturing techniques are said to significantly improve stiffness and allow a contemporary design.

Wed, May 25, 2022 14:20

“I wholeheartedly disagree with his approach” – YouTube driving instructor Ashley Neal on CyclingMikey

Driving school owner visits Gandalf Corner but says many road rage incidents captured by Mike van Erp are of his own making

Wed, May 25, 2022 10:13

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RONDO blurs lines between gravel and road with new RATT all-road bike

New carbon all-road bike is built around 650b wheels, has a maximum tyre clearance of 47c, passive suspension and variable geometry designed to make it fast both on and off road

Wed, May 25, 2022 09:01

Jeremy Vine: “Cycle lanes are GREAT for emergency services”; Relieved Giro admin avoids pineapple pizza forfeit; Bicycle storage on trains déjà vu; Giro stage 17; Secret tech; Things you hate about being a cyclist? + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat to take you through the middle of the week

Wed, May 25, 2022 07:54

Near Miss of the Day 773: Close pass driver sent warning – then “brags they got away with it”

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

Tue, May 24, 2022 19:57

Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Rapha, 3T, Kask, and Santini

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

Tue, May 24, 2022 15:00

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Chancellor urged to open up Cycle to Work Scheme to lower-paid and self-employed workers

People earning at or near the National Minimum Wage, as well as those who work for themselves, cannot currently enjoy scheme’s benefits

Tue, May 24, 2022 14:15