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London council set to remove emergency cycle lanes and low traffic neighbourhoods

Report for Harrow Council recommends scrapping active travel measures following six-month review

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 12:57

France to offer €2,500 e-bike subsidy to people who trade-in an old car

Similar scheme has proven hugely popular in Lithuania

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 11:57

Kask launches three new cycling helmets

Italian company unveils the Urban R, Moebius and Moebius Elite models for commuting, eBike use, and general city riding. Get all the details here

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 11:02

Jeremy Vine nearly taken out by London cab driver on his morning commute; Pidcock deletes tweet questioning photo finish; Genius shipping trick reduces bike damage; Cav is back; Hi-vis bike thief; Gravel stories; Bike lane petition + more on the live blog

Happy Monday! It's the start of another week with Dan Alexander on the live blog

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 08:06

Residents say they are ‘prisoners in their own homes’ after School Street scheme introduced

Locals claimed it wasn't the safe travel scheme they opposed, just how it was being implemented

Sun, Apr 18, 2021 11:53

Brexit cost bicycle business £250,000 in two months

"There's extra paperwork, and there's extra costs. And there's a whole lot of unknown"

Sun, Apr 18, 2021 09:26

Driver in America arrested for using vehicle as deadly weapon after trying to run cyclist off road

He allegedly had a gun in a holster when he made the threats but it was his vehicle that officers classed as the deadly weapon

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 15:24

Driver arrested on suspicion of assault after Audi ‘mounts kerb’ and collides with cyclist

The motorist was also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 14:48

London bike commuters in Lycra (copyright Britishcycloing.org_.uk)

Do certain types of clothing make cyclists seem ‘less human’ to motorists?

A study aims to find out whether driver attitudes change depending on cyclist's attire

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 12:18

London’s bicycle theft hotspots revealed

Only 1.1 per cent of bike thefts result in prosecution, according to the data

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 11:30

James May claims he is now ‘well buff’ after cycling throughout lockdown

The former Top Gear host said he has only driven 'a dozen times' in the past year

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 10:47

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Driver who was using WhatsApp when she killed cyclist jailed for 30 months

Fatal crash happened in Hertfordshire during first lockdown last year

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 08:24

Cyclist banned after testing positive for 10 different drugs

The American rider was handed a four year suspension

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 07:51

Cyclist wrongly told by police that close pass driver couldn’t be prosecuted – because rider swore following near miss (+ video – includes swearing)

Rider took issue up directly with Crown Prosecution Service and was told his own language wouldn’t affect decision of whether to proceed against motorist

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 16:29

Gammons roasted on Twitter over anti-LTN video

UKIP candidate for Mayor of London unaware that power to remove them lies with boroughs, not mayor

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 13:40

MAAP updates Training Collection focused on comfort and durability

Short and long sleeve jersey options are designed to maintain their fit and colour so you get value for money

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 13:05

Near Miss of the Day 572: West Midlands Police take swift action against close pass driver

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

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 11:32

The most exciting new products… that you can’t actually buy yet. Featuring Hunt, Wahoo, dhb, Thule + more

Check out the most interesting bikes, components and accessories that you can't get your hands on just yet

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 11:00

New Bionic Half Finger Cycling Gloves launched by H&B with Dream Pad technology

The patented Dream Pad technology offloads pressure from the ulnar nerve for reduced numbness and tingling, claims H&B

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 10:25

Boy threatened with screwdriver during violent bike robbery; Sainsbury’s delivery driver barges into cycle lane; “Backwards” no cycling signs; Quick-Step duo testify against TV presenter; City bikes a long way from home; Cav beaten + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander is here for the final live blog of the week

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 08:05

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“Difficult but not impossible” for Vincenzo Nibali to race Giro d’Italia after operation on broken wrist

Team manager Luca Guercilena hopeful two-time winner can start Italian Grand Tour despite injury sustained in training crash yesterday

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 17:10

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17 bikes equipped with SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupsets, from Specialized, Trek, Boardman & more

Check out the first complete bikes fitted with the brand new wireless electronic groupset, including one that's just £2,700

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 16:21

Gogglebox star gets TikTok ban for cyclist crash prank

Tom Malone Jr encouraged his social media users to share footage of staged stunt

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 16:14

Trek announces “fastest Bontrager Aeolus wheels ever”

Three new models in the disc brake-only RSL range and one in the Pro range are “off-the-charts faster” than previously thanks to a focus on aero efficiency of the entire wheel-tyre system

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 15:00

VanMoof S3 and X3 e-bikes among the first items to work with Apple’s Find My app

Dutch e-bike manufacturer one of three brands listed as Apple opens up network to third parties

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 14:22