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Police chief admits force ‘mishandled’ investigation into teen truck driver who hit six cyclists

"It has been stated that our agency mishandled the initial investigation of the crash scene. That is true."

Sun, Oct 17, 2021 08:47
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Fan fulfils promise to get Mark Cavendish tattoo if he won a race this year

"[An] Ode to my idol Mark Cavendish who overcame adversity to prove he’s still the GOAT. Hopefully he likes this."

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 13:38
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Delivery driver who killed cyclist while high on cocaine jailed for seven years

"Cyclists take their life in their hands when they go out on just about any road in our country now."

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 11:46
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‘Two and a half second’ cycle lane is not a cycle lane, says council

The council said it was actually just 'new road markings designed to improve road safety'

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 09:55
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Farmer attacked cyclist with billhook after road rage row over cycle lane

Robert Fell was ordered to pay £107 in costs after he threw the scythe like farm tool at the rider who followed him back to his house after a close pass

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 08:16
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Bespoked 2021: huge gallery of stunning bikes as UK’s handbuilt bike show celebrates 10th anniversary

Bespoked is back after a 2020 hiatus, this time in Harrogate. We were there to drool over all the lovely handbuilt bikes as usual

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 15:42
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Man stops to help stranger fix bike – and realises it’s his own which had been stolen

Bike owner was on way home from nightshift when he encountered thief who had stolen it from his shed

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 15:34
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Fri, Oct 15, 2021 15:15
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Near Miss of the Day 644: Skip lorry driver almost hits two cyclists

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

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 12:53
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Driver admits killing two cyclists in A40 crash through careless driving

Lawyer acting for victims’ families says case highlights need to reconsider maximum penalties for the offence.

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 10:47
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Patent granted for chainset that “improves cycling efficiency by more than 4%”

Huron Cycling says that spring action in its Impact chainset is comparable to tech found in record-breaking running shoes

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 08:25
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Front door cam captures moment driver rear-ended cyclist; Which makes more sense? City cyclists stream past SUV; King G; Celebrity Cycling Champion Chart; Fixie feline; Bike tattoos; ‘Allez Opi-Omi’ debate; BikeisBest ad; New kit + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! One more day to go...Dan Alexander will do his best to drop you off at weekend in style with another day of live blog action

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 08:01
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Questions remain regarding the delay in Specialized’s Tarmac SL7 recall

Given that replacement parts were already with bike shops, some have questioned why Specialized didn’t issue a ‘stop ride’ notice far sooner.

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 19:26
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What can be done about the latest spate of bikejackings? Plus red light-jumping cyclists, ‘The Rules’ + more on episode 9 of the road.cc Podcast

We speak to Alexandar Richardson, the pro who was violently mugged of his bike by a machete-wielding gang in Richmond Park. We also discuss cyclists' behaviour... is red light-jumping really the crime of the century?

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 16:11
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Speeding driver justified in breaking 30mph limit to avoid seriously injuring or killing cyclist, say magistrates

Bench said motorist – who had previously accrued 12 penalty points but avoided ban – “had no option but to speed up”

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 15:50
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‘Allez Opi-Omi’: Prosecutors seek four-month suspended jail sentence for women who caused Tour de France crash

Court in Brest reserves judgment after today’s hearing and will pass sentence on 9 December

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 13:37
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VanMoof is launching a 50km/h e-bike and it wants new speed limits to accommodate it

Bosch CEO has previously described 25km/h e-bike limit as “our treasure”

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 12:55
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Routes of 2022 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes by Zwift unveiled in Paris (plus fly-through videos)

Copenhagen start and return of Alpe d'Huez for the men, while women’s race begins in Paris and ends with summit finish at La Planche des Belles Filles

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 11:28
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Birmingham cyclist attacked by gang in violent bikejacking with thieves stealing £3,500 bike

Incident happened on Grand Union Canal in Small Heath

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 08:58
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“Paint won’t save your life”: Road cops tell cyclists to ignore dangerous door zone bike lanes; Anti-cyclist bingo: London taxi driver edition; National champs or club 10?; Cav eyes Tour; Pro rider catwalk; Hit-and-run driver + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander will be bringing you the Tour de France route, national championships, anti-cyclist bingo and loads more on Thursday's live blog

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 08:02
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Brompton CEO warns of raw materials shortages hitting bike industry

Will Butler-Adams says supply chain issues hitting sector could take 18 months to resolve

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 17:13
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‘Allez Opi-Omi’ Tour de France fan who caused huge crash asked for €1 compensation from Pro riders’ union ahead of court case

CPA hopes profile of court case, which starts tomorrow, will reinforce safety message to fans

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 14:55
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Mobvoi launches TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS smartwatch

New model is said to be tougher, faster, and smoother than previously, with improved connectivity

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 13:00
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Richmond Park bikejacking victim feared being “decapitated in the street” by machete-wielding thugs

Police step up patrols in the area after spate of bike thefts by moped muggers

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 12:00
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Police arrest man riding stolen motorbike in Richmond Park area as patrols increase due to bike-jackings; Lycrist infiltrator: the new MAMIL?; Point to camera…driver waits; UCI helps Afghan cyclists; Roubaix behind the scenes + more on the live blog

It's the middle of the week and Dan Alexander is here for your Wednesday fix of live blog action

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 07:55
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