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Cyclist, 14, killed in A595 collision

Cumbria Police are investigating the fatal road traffic collision which happened on Friday evening

Sun, Apr 10, 2022 07:57

“Dumped by email”: Mother of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges speaks out after British Cycling decision to suspend trans policy

UK's largest network of LGBTQIA+ cyclists PRiDE OUT accuses British Cycling of "bending to political pressure and cowing to the transphobic gender-critical movement"

Sat, Apr 09, 2022 15:45

Vintage bikes and Sir Chris Hoy on coffee duty — we ride Eroica Britannia’s new route

With Eroica Britannia relocating to Goodwood, who better to send to try out the route (and pre-1987 bikes) than quite possibly the only Gen Z member of the team?

Sat, Apr 09, 2022 12:10

Cycle lane will be “clear getaway” for shoplifters and drug dealers, business owners claim

Middlesbrough shop owners have also complained the now-approved infrastructure would leave customers nowhere to park...as well as aiding fleeing criminals

Sat, Apr 09, 2022 10:45

Jumbo-Visma rider Milan Vader stable after Basque Country crash

UPDATE: 26 year old now stable after being operated on in hospital in Bilbao having fallen over guardrail during descent on yesterday’s stage

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 20:35

Man charged after crash that has left cycling PCSO in hospital for six months

PCSO Rita Purkayastha sustained life-changing injuries in incident in Leicestershire last October

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 16:45

road.cc Recommends updated with 11 excellent products from Hunt, Dolan, Specialized, Chapeau, Scribe + more

We've updated our collection of the best bikes and gear we've reviewed in the past month, with 11 things making the Recommends grade

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 16:24

British Cycling suspends transgender policy pending review of current system as fallout from Emily Bridges case continues

National governing body says current system is “unfair on all women riders and poses a challenge to the integrity of racing”

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 15:53

East London Brompton owners warned to be on guard after string of robberies

Some victims of targeted bikejackings in Hackney have been assaulted by thieves stealing their bikes

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 12:30

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Colorado approves bill to let cyclists ride through red lights

Law aims to cut collisions by reducing number of interactions at junctions between drivers and people on bikes

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 09:45

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Taylor Phinney: Cycling was “f*cked up”; Rusty Raleigh Chopper sells for £700; “We are not the Netherlands”; Cyclists are entitled…to get home alive; Tell me you’re a cyclist without telling me you’re a cyclist; Big Mamil Energy + more on the live blog

Finally it’s Friday… and Ryan Mallon is here to ease you gently into the weekend with the final live blog of the week

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 08:14

Can next month’s RideLondon-Essex sportive help make the county’s roads safer for cyclists?

We also pay tribute to Richard Moore , plus share some of our cycling confessions ... who almost crashed into Bradley Wiggins on a Paris-Roubaix recce?

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 18:49

Vielo launches “first wireless only, 1x only gravel bike in the world”

“If you’re going to build it with a wireless group set, then why not make the frame exclusively wireless?,” Vielo asks. Its answer is the V+1 Race Edition

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 17:00

Giant collabs with Stages for the new Dash M200 and L200 cycle computers

New 2.2-inch and 2.7-inch full-colour screen options have a standard battery life of 10 hours and a max of 18 in reduced power mode

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 16:00

Call for e-bike and e-scooter battery safety campaign after London Fire Brigade reports spike in call outs

Many fires involve replacement batteries sourced online which may not meet safety standards

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 15:09

Fizik unveils the Vento Ferox Carbon gravel shoe

New shoe promises to perform in cyclocross through to cross country mountain biking

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 15:00

2022 Ortlieb Seat-Pack QR lifestyle cropped

Ortlieb launches Seat-Pack QR that’s compatible with dropper posts

New Seat-Lock mounting system is designed to make it quick to mount, no matter which bike you’re using

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 15:00

78-year-old Yorkshire woman fends off men trying to steal her bike

“I would’ve hit him with the chain,” says charity worker Eileen Harrington

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 14:24

No plans to introduce specific offence of using mobile phone while cycling, says minister

Baroness Vere tells House of Lords: “It is really important that we do not demonise all cyclists”

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 11:41

Kask updates Protone Icon aero helmet promising reduced drag and improved ventilation

Technical features including the internal frame structure and the adjustment system have been overhauled, and the aesthetics received an update too

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 11:03

VanMoof releases its “easiest, most hassle-free” e-bike yet – plus a new step-through model

Dutch firm launches S5 and A5

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 10:13

Fizik releases short-nosed 3D-printed Argo Adaptive saddle range starting from £259

New saddle features “zonal cushioning” for improved comfort and stability, and is available in 140mm and 150mm widths

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 09:05

Hill climb graffiti Pay your road tax (Image Ali McLean)

Driver says cyclists should pay ‘road tax’ – then admits to owning electric car; Queen ruins naked bike ride; Sprinter jumps barrier to avoid peloton; Bikes on Film; Local paper trolls Tour of Britain; Cities a result of choices + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the weekend’s just around the corner, and Ryan Mallon is back on the live blog, which may or may not be as exciting as a post-race trip to the bus after a Belgian semi-classic…

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 08:43

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GB Olympic cycling chief joins calls on UCI to tighten transgender rules

Meanwhile PM Boris Johnson says he does not believe “biological males should be competing in female sporting events”

Wed, Apr 06, 2022 18:23

Brighton Argus Hitler cycle lane front page

‘Crass and insensitive’ front page slammed after ‘Adolf Hitler’ signs bike lane petition

Petitions for and against the return of a Hove cycle lane have been plagued by the use of fake names, including Hitler and Mo Salah

Wed, Apr 06, 2022 16:31