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$24 million compensation for cyclist left paralysed by driver on crystal meth

City of San Diego had tried to argue that riding in a group was a “hazardous recreational activity”

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 12:25

Winner Named for the NVPA winter cycling kit competition worth £543.95.

Have you Won? The NVPA competition is now closed and we name the Winner! Is it you?

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 11:59

Bike shortages: Orbea launches Rider Connect tool to help consumers hunt down available bikes

New feature allows customers to check the current and future availability of Orbea bikes, and reserve them too

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 11:21

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Wannabe TikTok star sends cyclist sprawling; Alexandar Richardson rides London to Brighton + back at 39.5km/h; Kenny considering retirement; Khan warns of huge cuts to London cycle schemes; Manchester ‘UK cycle commuter capital’ + more on the live blog

Nearly there! It's Thursday, and Nick Howes is back from the dentist (no fillings required!) and has taken over the reins Jack Sexty, who got the live blog rolling this morning.

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 09:44

Bike Club, ‘the world’s first blockchain-based cycling club’, launches with 10,000 NFT avatars available to members

Cycling artist Rich Mitch is part of team behind blockchain-enabled venture which promises members exclusive offers including chance to ride with the pros

Wed, Nov 17, 2021 16:59

Near Miss of the Day 660: Cyclist forced to ride in coned off section of roadworks for safety

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

Wed, Nov 17, 2021 14:01

Teenage cyclist’s face slashed by car occupants after collision

Victim was subjected to a series of attacks, say South Yorkshire Police who have issued an e-fit of the suspect

Wed, Nov 17, 2021 12:54

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Silca now offers 3D printed, titanium cleats

3D printed cleats promise a 400% improvement in wear life

Wed, Nov 17, 2021 10:13

Daddy day care, pro cyclist edition – Rigoberto Urán straps eight-month-old daughter in for training; Reverse Hour Record: how low can you go?; Cav back on (Ghent’s) track; Stolen Italian bikes returned; FA Cup helmet; NFT + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here for his final live blog before he disappears for some holiday...that should brighten up your morning!

Wed, Nov 17, 2021 09:01

Hit-and-run laws give drink-drivers incentive to flee crashes where they have killed people, says MP

Christina Rees says law encourages drivers to hand themselves in after drink or drugs are out of system

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 19:32

Near Miss of the Day 659, Tour de France winner edition: Egan Bernal gets an ultra-close pass

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's Colombia

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 15:47

Whoop launches Women’s Performance Collective to address research gap within women’s performance

The wearable tech brand known for partnering with pro cycling teams to track riders' fitness commits to pursuing research and product development initiatives that specifically benefit women

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 13:40

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Driver arrested after cyclist killed following collision with another rider

Fatal crash happened in Portland, Dorset yesterday; police appeal for witnesses

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 12:57

The Streek e-cargo trike is built around a new way of carrying stuff

Narrow build is to meet Japanese road traffic laws

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 12:42

Shimano denies design problem with Hollowtech cranks despite reports of cracked arms

Component giant says its engineers are trying to find out if there is a specific cause of crank failures

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 11:01

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Chris Froome’s 2021 season hampered by return of potentially deadly parasitic disease

Tests confirm bilharzia derailed four-time Tour de France winner's season

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 10:52

Geraint Thomas with French police via Facebook

“I need to check the power to see if he’s got talent”: Criminal mastermind behind G’s bike theft was 15; Good Samaritan driver lends cyclist spare light; Peloton got worse; Aussie cycle fines; Xan der Poel; Riding through floods + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander will be taking you through the day on the live blog

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 08:54

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Badgers force two-month closure of part of Bristol & Bath Railway Path

Diversions will be in place around Staple Hill Tunnel for the next two months while remedial works take place

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 19:10

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Speeding driver who killed cyclist in hit-and-run crash jailed for six years

“I constantly wonder that if the driver had stopped and called the emergency services, that my son may have survived,” says Matthew Brimble’s mother

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 17:43

Italian newcomer Cybro arrives with high-end e-MTB and super-lightweight city e-bike

Boutique manufacturer opts for rarely seen high torque Sachs mid-motor in its off-road offering

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 16:38

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Five cool things coming soon from Giro, Gore, Chrome, Jabra and Velocio

Another selection of some of the coolest stuff we're testing at the moment. Full reviews are on the way, but here are some previews for now...

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 16:30

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Tory councillor apologises for comparing LTNs to South Africa’s apartheid era pass laws

The leader of the Conservative group on Hounslow Council has apologised for the comments, while a Labour councillor says Tory opponents “are using language that is disgracing themselves” on active travel

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 14:28

Shocking moment thieves break into bike store and vault fence to make getaway caught on camera

Neighbour gave chase after thieves prised open alarmed unit and used bolt-cutters to cut locks in Edinburgh burglary

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 12:53

Tom Dumoulin runs super quick 32:38 10k (sorry, Adam Yates!); Moaning motorists made miserable by segregated cycle lane; 100 miles out the saddle postponed; Stolen cycling dinosaur; No beer in Belgium; Should Pog go for the Giro? + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog! Dan Alexander is here for the first of the week, getting you back into the swing of things after the weekend

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 09:06

Geraint Thomas has bike stolen on coffee stop – but gets it back later the same day

2018 Tour de France champion thanks police in Menton for reuniting him with his Pinarello

Sun, Nov 14, 2021 20:28