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Cyclist who took driver’s keys from car ignition reveals what really happened

Rider handed keys into police station straight after incident last month sparked by ultra-close pass – Sussex Police confirm case is closed

Fri, Aug 13, 2021 14:40

CrownCruiser smashes crowdfunder target for motorbike-looking e-bike

Over 80 grand has been raised on the Indiegogo page for the e-bike that’s available in signature skins such as British Racing Green

Fri, Aug 13, 2021 12:48

Why you should watch the Vuelta 2021: plus route preview and main contenders for cycling’s most unpredictable Grand Tour

The final Grand Tour of the year on the pro road racing calendar starts tomorrow, and with nine summit finishes it promises to be a cracker

Fri, Aug 13, 2021 11:14

Virgin Media van driver muscles in front…blames cyclist; Larry Warbasse photobombs Polish wedding pic; Bike change skills; Bahrain Victorious’ eye-catching Vuelta kit; LTN positivity; G risks Friday 13th spin; Pidcock’s 2022 plan + more on the live blog

Start your weekend celebrations by joining Dan Alexander on the live blog before we can all disappear into the evening with a beer in hand

Fri, Aug 13, 2021 08:11

Strava adds privacy features for editing map visibility and hiding data including heart rate

Data – including speed, power, calories and heart rate – can be kept private, and there’s also a new private note section

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 17:00

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Motor doping accusations reignite as footage of rapidly spinning wheel at Tour of Denmark surfaces

Riderless bike brought down Martin Toft Madsen – but there is another explanation behind why it was still moving

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 16:08

Near Miss of the Day 622: Driver nearly right-hooks cyclist on roundabout

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

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 13:29

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist who allegedly took driver’s keys from ignition following row hands himself in to police

Sussex Police say incident followed altercation between rider and motorist in Portslade last month

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 11:21

Adidas unveils the Gravel Shoe with laces and internal sock-like construction

Snug integrated cuffs are designed to hug the ankle to seal out dust and dirt

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 08:30

Jeremy Vine two abreast cyclists video screenshot

Surrey traffic cops call out safe driving campaign spouting “dangerous advice” about riding two abreast; Disgusting scam profiting from NZ cyclist’s death exposed; Gold Pinarello; Pro Brexodus?; Froome embraces ‘leisure rider’ life + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is here for another day of the live blog

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 08:05

Katie Compton (licensed CC BT 2,0 by Flowizm on Flickr).PNG

15-time US cyclo-cross champion Katie Compton handed 4-year doping ban

42-year-old has been one of the leading women in the discipline for almost two decades

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 20:01

stolen scott mtb – via mark sharp and the bicycle thieves on twitter

Bicycle Thieves appeal after bike stolen

The irony meter has gone through the roof following the news that the lead guitarist of the band Mark Sharp & the Bicycle Thieves has indeed had his bicycle stolen

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 18:05

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Fair Fuel UK founder accuses Jeremy Vine of “Fuelling a war between drivers and cyclists”

Organisation's report for parliamentary group laments UK's 37 million “hard-pressed” and “perennially demonised” motorists

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 16:57

Near Miss of the Day 621: “What a w*nker!” – Angry van driver accelerates past group of cyclists with hand on the horn

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

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 11:21

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Ribble adds SRAM XPLR drivetrain options to Gravel bike range

British brand offers new Force and Rival builds for its carbon, titanium and aluminium models

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 10:15

Chris Froome mistaken for leisure cyclist

Chris Froome mistaken for ‘leisure rider’ on French TV after being turned back due to forest fires; Presenter Storm Huntley hit by driver; Vigilante arsonist?; Schrödinger’s cyclist; Vuelta team news; LTN thoughts + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 08:03

Olivia Podmore (right) during Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup 2019 in Brisbane

Athletes’ mental health in spotlight after New Zealand Olympic cyclist’s death

Track sprinter Olivia Podmore, who raced at Rio 2016 but was not selected for Tokyo, was found dead yesterday

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 17:31

Near Miss of the Day 620: Cyclist held up by Land Rover driver gets grief off … another Land Rover driver for holding him up

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

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 15:53

SRAM, Zipp & RockShox launch new XPLR gravel components

Range includes a gravel-specific suspension fork and dropper seatpost as well as rear derailleurs, cassettes, and wheels

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 14:00

Mark Cavendish wins the Derny on opening night of 6 Day London 2019

Six Day Series organisers enter administration as COVID-19 forces cancellation of live events

Buyers sought for Madison Sports Group which staged track racing event in London, Manchester and other cities around the world

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 12:56

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Drivers sent warning letters after cyclist submits close pass videos – but she is unconviced police even watched the footage (+ videos)

Sussex Police insist videos “were each properly reviewed and assessed” but YouTube stats suggest otherwise

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 11:07

Electric cargo bikes deliver faster than vans

Report suggests cutting VAT rate on e-cargo bike deliveries and allowing more powerful bikes to be used

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 09:24

Jenko.cc launches aero jersey for those with larger arms & shoulders

Generous cuts around the arms and shoulders are designed to provide a tailored aero fit that actually fits ‘real people’

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 09:00

‘Annoyance tax’ suggested as anti-cyclist bingo + two abreast rants roll on; Canyon unveils Grizl gravel bikes with new RockShox suspension; Ned Boulting talks bike paths; Ever been stuck behind a cyclist for an hour?; Zwift with G + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander will be providing the live blog updates while hopefully drying out from another soggy day on the bike yesterday

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 08:02

Council threatens legal action against councillor who cut down vegetation blocking path

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council says action by Green councillor could constitute criminal damage

Mon, Aug 09, 2021 16:39