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Near Miss of the Day 766: “I’m glad I was going slowly” – Driver pulls out right in front of cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country — today it's Cornwall…

Wed, May 11, 2022 13:35

Zara Outdoor cycling collection – Faded sweatshirt 2

Cycling hits the high street: Zara launches its first ever women’s cycling clothing collection

The Spanish retailer has teamed up with Fizik and adventure cyclist Sami Sauri as part of its ‘Outdoor’ range

Wed, May 11, 2022 12:19

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“World’s strongest folding lock” smashes Kickstarter funding target within 24 hours

Seatylock’s Foldylock Forever has a Sold Secure Bicycle Gold rating and has nearly hit 500% of its target

Wed, May 11, 2022 11:18

Fundraiser for Ironman competitor whose cycling crash led to insurance nightmare; Nibali announces retirement date; Giro’s new head pisstaker; Tour Series crash; Eurovision does cycling; Bike ink; Giro Whoop data; New infra + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be bringing you exciting news of a James May interview, a possible Cav stage win, and everything else from the cycling world on our live blog

Wed, May 11, 2022 08:08

Near Miss of the Day 765: Driver almost causes collision overtaking cyclist on blind bend

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country — today it's Yorkshire...

Tue, May 10, 2022 16:30

Sagan’s safety standards: Roval revives tubeless for Rapide II and Alpinist II

After a tubeless tyre blew off an original Alpinist CLX wheel, Specialized’s component brand developed new safety tests to ensure it wouldn't happen again. Oh, and they're faster too

Tue, May 10, 2022 16:00

Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Wahoo, Scott, Vredestein, and Squirt

Check out some of the best products we’re testing right now, with full reviews coming soon on road.cc

Tue, May 10, 2022 15:30

Tom Pidcock goes cycle commuting — Olympic champion’s 118-mile country-crossing ride to next UCI Mountain Bike World Cup round

Having made a winning return to the mountain bike scene on Sunday, Pidcock got back to the day job on Monday...

Tue, May 10, 2022 15:13

Cyclist completes epic 600km charity ride around Regent’s Park

Riding in memory of his daughter, Gabriel Sayer racked up 602.78km (375 miles) at an average speed of 29.3km/h (18 mph)

Tue, May 10, 2022 11:32

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Winner Announced for the £500 to spend on Altura cycling clothing competition

We name the Winner for the win £500 to spend on Altura cycling clothing competition. Check below to see it's you

Tue, May 10, 2022 10:57

Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path – via Matt Buck on Flickr Creative Commons

Sustrans blames thefts and vandalism for slowing progress on Bristol and Bath Railway Path works

"We are working with the police on this matter": Diversion signs and metal fencing restricting access have been pulled down in the past week, reopening sections of closed path to the public

Tue, May 10, 2022 10:05

“Embarrassing”: Giro d’Italia joins NFT game…and fans aren’t happy; DSM lorry blocks Belfast bike route; ‘Bikes damage roads more than cars’; Italian pro talks “silent but not silent” Giro protest; Richard Ayoade rides to work + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the Giro is back in Italy, and Ryan Mallon is here with the second live blog of the week…

Tue, May 10, 2022 08:05

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World Championships in Harrogate “catalyst for ill feeling”, says organiser hoping to revive Tour de Yorkshire

"The 2019 Worlds is an example of too much of a good thing and it created some ill feeling": Robin Scott is trying to get the stage race back on Yorkshire's roads

Mon, May 09, 2022 16:32

Near 25% increase in video submissions since Highway Code changes

Increase fuelled by more cyclists and pedestrians sending footage to police forces, says Nextbase Dash Cam Safety Portal's head of road safety

Mon, May 09, 2022 14:23

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CeramicSpeed debuts aero rear derailleur cage

For those who take their aero efficiency really, really seriously; Astana Qazaqstan riders used new component in the Giro d'Italia over the weekend

Mon, May 09, 2022 13:39

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Just In: check out Classified’s super-innovative Powershift drivetrain

…and take a look at our video of the Belgian brand – and all-round cycling legend Tom Boonen – explaining why you should be interested in this clever design

Mon, May 09, 2022 11:34

Near Miss of the Day 764: Fixed penalty notice for driver overtaking cyclist despite oncoming traffic

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

Mon, May 09, 2022 11:03

Delivery driver did not have a licence when he killed 89-year-old cyclist — jailed for 13 months

Omar Camara-Taborda hit and killed Kenneth Turner in a collision at a Cambridge roundabout in March 2020, before giving detectives a fraudulent Portuguese driving licence

Mon, May 09, 2022 08:53

Richmond Park queues (via The Royal Parks, Twitter)

“What a lovely car park”: Tailbacks force cyclists onto grass at Richmond Park; Spaghetti-gate: Van der Poel offends all of Italy; Cavendish closes in on the greats – again; Politicians and pro-car messages; Giro rest day blues + more on the live blog

Happy Monday everyone! And even though it’s a rest day at the Giro d’Italia, Ryan Mallon has managed to drag himself to the keyboard for the first live blog of the week…

Mon, May 09, 2022 08:49

“I’m just happy I could hold on for that long!”: Mark Cavendish WINS stage three of the Giro d’Italia

The Manx Missile won his 16th Giro stage on the race's final day in Hungary

Sun, May 08, 2022 15:40

Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Where is Britain’s safest and most dangerous city for cycling? This new research (might) have some answers

Bristol, London and Manchester are all in the top-ten most dangerous cities to cycle in the UK according to research by Claims.co.uk, although crucial factors such as the number of cycling journeys appear to be omitted from the analysis

Sun, May 08, 2022 14:30

Driver angered by cyclists “taking up the road” fined £1,000 after shouting abuse and careless driving

Iain Macdonald sounded his horn repeatedly while driving close to the group before stopping in front of them, forcing the riders to take evasive action

Sun, May 08, 2022 11:06

Near Miss of the Day 763: “Driving isn’t poor enough” according to police

UPDATE: “In this instance the manner of driving did not appear to cause the cyclist any raised risk,” says Gloucestershire Police

Sun, May 08, 2022 08:53

By a whisker! TT-invading cat drops Jumbo-Visma pro up Giro d’Italia climb

Edoardo Affini at least saw the funny side of the embarrassment: "Not difficult to climb faster than me!"

Sat, May 07, 2022 16:08

Anti-LTN candidate elected mayor despite five-year ban for “corrupt and illegal practices”

Lutfur Rahman has been elected mayor of Tower Hamlets in London, a post he was removed from seven years ago following multiple breaches of electoral law

Sat, May 07, 2022 15:00