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Chris Boardman “doesn’t care about going fast now”, only rides a gravel bike and has finally become a Zwift convert

The newly-named interim Active Travel Commissioner for England says he doesn't get much time to ride nowadays, because he's "trying to enable lots of people to ride a bike"

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 18:50

“The bicycle is the answer”: Chris Boardman talks about Active Travel England, Highway Code changes + more on episode 17 of the road.cc Podcast

Champion cyclist who is now the country’s first Active Travel Commissioner talks about his new role and what he hopes to achieve

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 18:43

Spain’s Basque Region to host Grand Départ of 2023 Tour de France (+ route videos)

Opening stage will start and finish in Bilbao, Jaizkibel climb features in finale of second stage in San Sebastian

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 13:56

Rapha launches Seeing Sound clothing collection plus matching special edition Cannondale SuperSix EVO SE with Lachlan Morton

On his alternative calendar of long-distance events, EF Education-EasyPost’s Morton turns to music for motivation, with this collection inspired by "visual representations of sound"

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 12:00

Meta – formerly Facebook – teams up with Ray-Ban for Stories sunglasses

The casual sunnies feature dual 5MP cameras which can capture photos and 30s videos

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 11:41

Tom Pidcock in U23 TT at UEC Championships in Plouay 2020

Time trial bikes now too dangerous for training on public roads, says Tom Pidcock

Ineos Grenadiers rider believes “extreme” riding positions are cause of his and Egan Bernal’s crashes

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 11:14

Another motorist spotted with ‘cyclist tally’ decal; Traffic cops schooling ignorant road users…Highway Code edition; Cav: Biggest joy from 2021 was people saying ‘thank you’; Guess Alex Dowsett’s “irrational” cycling dislike? + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is your chief live blogger while Ryan takes a well-deserved break

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 09:04

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Council admits it acted illegally in ripping out emergency bike lane showcased in DfT video

West Sussex County Council to pay Cycling UK’s £25,000 costs after charity took it to court over premature removal of infrastructure

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 00:01

Peter Sagan fixing puncture in Gran Canaria

Peter Sagan comes to the aid of “flabbergasted” British cyclo-tourist in Gran Canaria

Willie McColl was stranded with a puncture and no remaining spare tubes when a group of pros, led by former world champion Sagan, stopped to help

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 18:46

Test and Race – Dido Harding sprints away on Boris Bike as she’s quizzed over COVID-19 spend

Tory peer puts in a start worthy of Victoria Pendleton after Steve ‘Mr Stop Brexit’ Bray spots her on Whitehall

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 17:12

Highway Code changes: Department for Transport finally announces publicity campaign to increase awareness

In an online quiz on the new Highway Code revisions, a quarter of the respondents failed to answer half of the questions correctly

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 16:27

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Grant Shapps calls for new ‘death by dangerous cycling’ law

The Secretary of State for Transport said that the proposed changes form part of a “balanced package” which includes the impending Highway Code revisions

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 14:36

This stunning Cervélo R3 is currently being raffled off in aid of The Pace Centre and Movember

A £10 donation to either Movember or The Pace Centre will get you one raffle ticket to be in for a chance of winning this bike painted by Chris Hall of Zero Lemon and Gun Control

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 13:20

Painfully bad cycle lane makes us laugh (you’ll cry if you don’t); Jackass does cycling; Santander Cycles seen in Jamaica and Australia; Bike shop celebrates 100th birthday; Irn Bru gels; Bike rack fail; Helicopter bunny-hopping + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hot seat ready for whatever Highway Code silliness is probably going to come flying into our lives today...

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 09:08

Near Miss of the Day 704: Two abreast group close passed by impatient driver who almost hits front rider

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

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 18:26

Highway Code changes: what is the Dutch Reach and will drivers be fined £1,000 if they don’t use it?

With days to go until Highway Code changes aimed at protecting vulnerable road users come into effect, we ask what is the 'Dutch Reach' and will drivers be forced to use it?

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 16:22

Here’s how to make a DIY VO2 max tester for use with Zwift and Strava for only £130

If you’re into DIY, Instructables has designed a device you can build to use for continuous VO2 readings instead of your heart rate on Zwift

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 14:45

Rapha and EF Education unveil men’s and women’s team kits – is this the best 2022 design?

What do you think of EF’s modern take on the traditional Argyle pattern?

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 14:00

Highway Code changes: Daily Mail publishes “error-strewn” Richard Littlejohn column attacking cyclists

National newspapers publish provocative opinion pieces, one titled: 'Bike lane Britain...the Great Leap Backwards' another, 'Pedal-pushers have taken over British roads'

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 11:18

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Chris Boardman on BBC Breakfast (BBC video still)

Active Travel England to “raise standard of cycling and walking”; Fuerza Egan: cycling world rallies around Bernal after training crash; Tour of Britain nominated for sporting event prize; WADA conducts UCI anti-doping audit + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday (though can we really be sure until Sue Gray confirms it?) and Ryan Mallon is here for the second live blog of the week

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 10:40

Bryton launches new Rider S500 performance cycle computer

New Rider S500 from Bryton sits around the £250 mark: can it rival the Wahoo Elment Bolt or Garmin’s Edge 530?

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 09:00

Raleigh MD Lee Kidger with cargo bike (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Raleigh owner sold for €1.6 billion as private equity giant punts on future of e-bike market

US firm KKR of Barbarians At The Gate fame leads consortium buying Netherlands-based Accell Group

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 19:20

Two abreast – cheltenham flyer tori and skardy 2

“If you’re a competent driver it shouldn’t cause any issues”: Cyclists react to Highway Code change outrage

There has been a lot of noise on TV, radio, national newspapers (and from a loophole-loving lawyer) recently...but what do cyclists think about the Highway Code changes?

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 17:47

Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Tyre Glider, Sealskinz, Lezyne and Lusso

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 16:30

Egan Bernal in intensive care following successful surgery on training crash injuries

The reigning Giro d'Italia champion's Tour de France return looks in doubt after suffering a fractured vertebrae, fractured right femur, fractured right patella, chest trauma, a punctured lung and several fractured ribs in the collision with a parked bus

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 16:00