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UN adopts resolution promoting cycling to fight climate change… proposed by Turkmenistan’s cycling-mad outgoing dictator

The resolution tabled by Turkmenistan's authoritarian government calls for the "integration of bicycles" worldwide to increase road safety and reduce emissions

Sat, Mar 19, 2022 14:12
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What do you think of Shimano’s unique new handlebar design? Plus eco wood bikes now on Cycle to Work scheme, new Paris-Roubaix and ‘Hell Yeah’ themed kit + more

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

Sat, Mar 19, 2022 12:00
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“Cowardly” unlicensed driver who ran over cyclist, hid vehicle and lied to police sentenced to 22 months in prison

Aaron Rogers failed to stop after hitting and killing Ian Edwards, then hid his van and denied he was the driver after being arrested

Sat, Mar 19, 2022 09:46
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Cycling UK urges council to publish evidence justifying Snake Pass cycling ban

The charity says that if no evidence exists, Derbyshire County Council should reopen the road to active travel users

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 18:05
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First Look: Forme Monsal 1 – The brand’s top end gravel rig

Forme's range topping gravel bike has landed for testing, here's a quick look

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 17:45
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MP urges the government to help make Oxford’s roads safer for cyclists

Lib Dem MP Layla Moran said government money was “desperately needed” to “avoid any more senseless deaths”, after two cyclists were killed in Oxford less than a month apart

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 15:18
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“My heart sank”: Victim speaks out after shameless thief stole bike from cancer centre

Charlotte Montague’s bike was stolen from Guy’s Hospital in London as she was having an emergency scan on her brain

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 13:05
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Police in Oxford recover huge haul of stolen bikes, suspect arrested

It’s the second such discovery in the Littlemore area of the city in five years, with the suspect potentially the same man in both cases

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 10:54
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How not to park: Tesco delivery driver just misses cyclist; Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes, No. 9,473; Eight miles of closed central London roads; Milan-San Remo anticipation (Van der Poel starts); Dowsett’s pre-race nerves + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander will be trying his best to deliver something vaguely coherent on Friday's live blog (cut him some slack, yesterday was St Patrick's Day)

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 09:18
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Tougher laws on mobile phone use while driving set to take effect

Legislation banning use beyond just interactive communication comes into force next Friday

Thu, Mar 17, 2022 18:38
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It’s not just cyclists loving the Snake Pass closure – local residents do too thanks to the peace and quiet

Cyclists set to take to iconic Peak District road again this week despite Derbyshire County Council insisting they are banned too

Thu, Mar 17, 2022 15:51
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Repeat offender who stole bike at Gatwick Airport in full view of CCTV cameras jailed

Max Huggett was already serving a suspended sentence for similar offences at the airport.

Thu, Mar 17, 2022 12:14
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Video: Wild About Bikepacking – A new film from Markus Stitz

Watch Markus Stitz ride a wooden bike around Argyll's islands

Thu, Mar 17, 2022 10:04
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Town needs ‘proper infrastructure, not cheap and easy 20mph signs’; St Patrick’s Day: Kelly on the Poggio; Book a MTB tour to help Ukraine; Cycling UK’s 145-mile Kent route; Bikepacking; Coffee or petrol?; Loulou races Cheltenham + more on the live blog

Happy St Patrick’s Day! To celebrate, Ryan Mallon’s here for a special green edition of Thursday’s live blog

Thu, Mar 17, 2022 09:40
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11-year-old cyclist suffers life-changing injuries after swerving to avoid motorist and landing in river

The driver failed to stop at the scene of the incident, which happened as the young cyclist was crossing a bridge over the River Lew in Devon

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 16:30
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Garmin patents rear-view bike camera triggered by approaching dangers

System could automatically collect video evidence of close passes and collisions

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 15:38
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“Give cycling dedicated space”: Readers react after dog walker blames “arrogant” cyclists for shared-use path collision

An 11-year-old springer spaniel lost its leg after it was struck by a cyclist, prompting calls to “consider others” while cycling alongside walkers – though some said shared-use paths “create too much conflict”

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 14:29
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£25,000 worth of bikes and kit stolen from Perthshire property

Thieves broke into a shed in Longforgan, stealing five bikes, helmets, gloves and an intercom system

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 12:01
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What’s worse? The painted cycle lane or this police close pass?; Good Wheel Hunting; road.cc Everesting; Denmark asks citizens to donate bicycles to Ukrainian refugees; Have pro teams read the wrong Milano-Torino profile? + more on the live blog

Hmmm Dan Alexander is doing his best to remember what the live blog is...once he's figured that out he should be providing the Wednesday updates...

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 09:05
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Near Miss of the Day 736: Taxi driver close pass — no police action

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

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 17:36
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No bikes allowed: Longleat confirms restricted access for cyclists after security unhappy with rider near stately home

UPDATE: Longleat says all non-National Cycle Network areas of the estate are off limits to cyclists "for the safety and enjoyment of staff and guests"

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 17:07
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Silca says new Ultimate Tubeless Sealant has race sealing performance and lasts up to year

Very lightweight carbon fibres combined with foaming technology is claimed to guarantee even dispersion throughout the sealant for faster sealing

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 16:00
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Driver who reversed into cyclists before calling them “English bastards” banned from driving

Gareth Jones, 71, was banned from driving for 15 months after being convicted of dangerous driving, failure to stop, and racially aggravated harassment

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 12:44
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Swiss Side launches versatile Hadron2 All-Road wheelset that can take up to 65mm tyres

45mm deep aero rims still appear on these wheels that are designed to take on poor quality roads

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 11:42
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“Arrogant” cyclists blamed as dog needs leg amputated after shared-use path collision — how can safety be improved for everyone?

The incident on the outskirts of Bangor has prompted an all-too-familiar 'us vs them' debate in the local press, with some blaming speeding cyclists while others demand dog walkers control their pets

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 10:32
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