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“First time in history” EU prioritises cycling in major overhaul of urban infrastructure

Proposed plans would require 424 largest cities to prioritise active travel for urban mobility by 2025

Fri, Jan 07, 2022 14:46

Near Miss of the Day 692: Lorry driver pushes in front at roundabout — police take no action…but advise cyclist on Highway Code

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

Fri, Jan 07, 2022 12:37

Urban Arrow predicts 50% rise in e-cargo bike sales this year – what’s driving growth?

Raleigh has predicted that UK sales will double

Fri, Jan 07, 2022 12:24

Fail to stop driver who hit Ironman cyclist during closed road event sentenced

Liam Marshall's £7,500 Canyon was written off in the collision with Puspha Gohil, who was driving across the Ironman UK course in Bolton

Fri, Jan 07, 2022 10:18

Elon Musk’s Teslas in Tunnels traffic jam

The jam goes underground for Elon Musk; More red-light jumping undercover cyclists; lowdown on LTNs; tribute to Devon’s Mr Cycling; funding secured for Welsh ‘Biking Mecca’; CX champs preview + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the weekend with the last live blog of the week

Fri, Jan 07, 2022 09:18

Paul Crompton’s bike after Derek Pipe rear-ended him

Mr Loophole secures acquittal of cyclist accused of causing crash

Paul Crompton was accused of cycling without due care and attention after motorist Derek Pipe rear-ended him

Fri, Jan 07, 2022 09:05

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London mugging victim finds bike for sale online – but police fail to keep appointment to help retrieve it

Matthew Sparkes had arranged to ‘buy’ his bike back from mugger after spotting Facebook ad

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 19:48

Council removes “shameful” barriers that blocked access to York cycle route

30 locations around city where access is similarly impeded are also being reviewed

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 16:43

Privately owned e-scooters and e-bikes reduce car use – but do shared services?

Swiss study finds shared e-scooters and e-bikes emit more CO2 than the transport modes they replace

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 16:05

6 cycling gadgets from CES 2022 featuring Garmin, Echelon, Apeman, Jabra + more

The Consumer Electronics Show has returned with more exciting new tech. Here’s our pick of the most interesting cycling-related gadgets…

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 14:55

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“Red mist” driver who deliberately drove at cyclist escapes jail and driving ban

Judge tells Curtis Stanway “normally road rage people go to custody” as he hands down suspended sentence and lets him keep his driving licence

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 14:30

Amy Pieters (licensed CC BY SA 4.0 by Nicola on Wikimedia Commons)

Amy Pieters to be flown back to Netherlands today but remains in coma

Madison world champion crashed during training camp with Dutch national team before Christmas

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 11:38

January sales? Gocycle joins Rad Power in New Year price hikes with the G4i now £1,000 more expensive

Firm raises folding e-bike prices by up to 25%

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 10:00

Cyclist spots five red light jumping drivers

Must be undercover cyclists…commuter catches five drivers jumping red light; Christ on a bike; Thieves raid storage — 15 bikes stolen; No Van Aert at CX Worlds reaction; Pain cave playlist; Infra plans; Tackling cycle crime + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is here for the penultimate live blog of the week

Thu, Jan 06, 2022 08:57

Near Miss of the Day 691: Close pass lorry driver not prosecuted due to foreign plates

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

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 17:43

Shock as video of World Naked Bike Ride in Brighton posted to porn website

“What do they get from it?” asks co-organiser of annual protest ride as 5-minute clip posted on xHamster

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 16:38

MailOnline and its readers have meltdown over video of cyclist riding perfectly legally on road

Website’s coverage of rider cycling next to unfinished cycleway also incorrectly suggested it cost £150 million – when in fact it was £1.12 million

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 14:12

Tour de Zwift returns this January with shorter weekday rides and longer weekend ones

This eight stage tour is for Zwifters of all abilities, so riders will be able to choose from three distance-based categories for each stage

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 11:35

Specialized World Tour colourways Jan 2022

Specialized reveals 2022 Tarmac SL7 bikes for its men’s and women’s WorldTour teams

Take a look at the new team bikes of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, SD Worx, TotalEnergies, and BORA-hansgrohe

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 11:25

Coming soon: road.cc Recommends awards 2021/22

Starting next week, we'll reveal the best bikes, components, accessories, and clothing that we’ve reviewed over the past year

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 11:15

Peter Sagan (via Team TotalEnergies on Twitter)

Peter Sagan tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in less than a year

Three-time world champion and his brother are now self-isolating

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 11:01

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Cyclists don’t pay ‘road tax’! (Except this one slapped with £1,500 bill); CyclingMikey interview; Maxine Peake talks Festive 500 on The One Show; Jan Ullrich rubbishes rehab rumours; Injured Van der Poel ends CX season; Cafe ride + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday...no it's not...it FEELS like a Tuesday...Dan Alexander is here for your Wednesday dose of live blog action

Wed, Jan 05, 2022 08:52

Near Miss of the Day 690: “Driver came flying by me at high speed” – with car coming the other way

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

Tue, Jan 04, 2022 18:27

Van driver who left a cyclist unable to move for two months is fined £550 for ‘driving without due care’

The cyclist suffered shoulder, pelvis and leg fractures in the incident, which took place the same month national media outlets criticised a local bike lane

Tue, Jan 04, 2022 17:04

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Five cool things coming soon from Look, Northwave, Topeak, Velocio and Pro

Here’s a look at the latest and coolest gear we’ve been testing over festive hols, with full reviews on the way soon….

Tue, Jan 04, 2022 16:30