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Two abreast – cheltenham flyer tori and skardy 2

Quickly deleted road tax poll doesn’t go to plan (+ cycle lane petition); Bernal: I had 95% chance of becoming paraplegic; Wiggoception; Bet your brake pads aren’t as worn as Dan Martin’s; G’s lovely day in ‘Tenby’ + more on the live blog

Pinch, punch first day of the month...the shortest one of the year, Pancake Day and the start of the Classics...what's not to love? Dan Alexander is kicking off the live blog with your usual Tuesday offering

Tue, Feb 01, 2022 08:55

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Shopping centre owner says council made it install ‘Cyclists dismount’ signs ‘to comply with revised Highway Code rules’

Signs put up in Coalville, Leicestershire, are advisory only – and are not required under new road rules

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 19:42

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HGV driver who crashed into oncoming lorry as he overtook cyclist fined

Cyclist came off bike as he tried to avoid debris in road following collision in Scotland’s Highland region

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 18:26

E-bikes banned from Caledonian Sleeper trains after risk assessment

Weight? Battery concerns? Franchise asked to elaborate

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 16:21

Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Deda, Chapeau, Mojawa and Shapeheart

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

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 16:00

Ex-cabinet minister Liam Fox protests against planned seafront bike lane funded by government money

Clevedon active travel scheme in his North Somerset Constituency was backed 50 per cent vs 42 per cent in consultation last year

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 15:44

Zwift builds on Black Celebration Series as it heads into its second year

In-game events, workouts and podcasts are being organised for you to support and participate in alongside Zwift’s internal education programs and social impact initiatives

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 13:50

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The ArmaUrto cycling apparel competition has now closed and we announce the Winner!

We have now CLOSED the ArmaUrto competition and name the winner below! Is it you?

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 12:00

Near Miss of the Day 706: Driver towing caravan pulls in too early

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

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 11:51

Eovolt’s 2022 range comprises three e-bikes: Morning, Afternoon and Evening

Two folders and a compact step-through semi-folder as firm moves most of its manufacturing to France

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 09:51

Pidcock cyclo-cross World Champs celebration (screenshot via GCN)

“Not since Rocky has someone looked so good running up steps”: Superman Pidcock sends cycling world into meltdown; Rafa Nadal goes cycling…moments after winning 5hr epic Aussie Open final; Tenuous cycling content ft. Sid James + more on the live blog

Happy Monday and welcome back to the live blog...Dan Alexander is here to kick things off as we fly into the new week like a Supermanesque world champion crossing the finish line

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 08:55

History maker Tom Pidcock solos to rainbow jersey at cyclocross worlds

Olympic mountain bike champion becomes first Brit to win elite men’s cyclocross world title

Sun, Jan 30, 2022 21:30

British National Cyclo-cross championships 2020 (picture credit Alex WhiteheadSWpix.com)

UCI world cyclocross championships under fire due to anti-trans laws in host state Arkansas

Cycling journalist Tara Seplavy has boycotted the event, saying she doesn’t “feel personally safe going to Arkansas right now as a visibly trans person”

Sun, Jan 30, 2022 19:31

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Imogen Cotter’s bike after training collision with motorist

Fundraiser for Irish champion struck head-on by speeding motorist raises over £18,000 in three days

Imogen Cotter said she feels “lucky to be alive” after fracturing her patella and radius in the collision on Wednesday

Sun, Jan 30, 2022 18:23

Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“The day cyclists took over the roads”: The Times, Darren Grimes and TikTok react as new Highway Code revisions come into force this weekend

One TikTok user responded to the changes by joking about hitting schoolchildren with her car and laughing that she is “going to hurt people”

Sun, Jan 30, 2022 16:19

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Marianne Vos – 2022 World Cyclo-Cross Championships (screenshot via GCN)

Marianne Vos secures record eighth world cyclocross title

The Dutch rider outsprinted compatriot Lucinda Brand after a pulsating tactical duel to further cement her status as one of the greatest ever cyclists

Sun, Jan 30, 2022 11:44

“Distracted” lorry driver cleared of killing cyclist through dangerous or careless driving

Prosecutors claimed that Tomas Mikalajunas was watching YouTube when he struck cyclist Arunn Niessan Marusaleen in December 2018

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 19:07

Zoe Bäckstedt wins junior cyclocross world championships

Seventeen-year-old Brit adds another rainbow jersey to her collection with a dominant display in Fayetteville

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 17:41

“Get smoked boys”: Driver filmed ‘rolling coal’ at cyclists

A lorry driver from Somerset posted the video of a motorist ‘rolling coal’ at two cyclists on a country lane

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 16:12

Highway Code changes: Cycling UK calls for long-term public awareness campaign to help produce a “mindset shift” on British roads

Charity says it will take years, not months, to fully enforce the revisions and change “entrenched driving behaviour”

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 12:55

Editorial in The Times – which in 2012 urged ‘Save Our Cyclists’ – calls for dangerous cycling law and riders to be licensed and insured

Newspaper’s call comes almost 10 years to the day since the launch of its award-winning Cities Fit For Cycling campaign

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 20:38

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham under fire after calling for Highway Code changes to be paused

Active travel campaigners brand comments “ill-judged & sadly ill-informed”

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 16:10

Near Miss of the Day 705: Tailgating close pass driver highlights need for Highway Code change

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

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 12:26

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Updated: Specialized confirms direct-to-consumer bike delivery is free

...although you'll need to pay if you'd like a technician to deliver your bike and ensure it's set up properly

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 10:34

“But cyclists!”: Count the red light jumpers in this clip; Adam Tranter addresses “nonsense” talked about Highway Code changes; Second Ineos rider hospitalised in Colombia; Pro Jake Stewart offers old kit to young riders + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! It's (almost) the weekend...let's start it with the final live blog of the week with Dan Alexander

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 09:10

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