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Could these NASA-developed ‘space-age metal’ bike tyres make punctures a thing of the past?

Using the same tech that NASA invented for Mar Rover missions, SMART Tire Company says its product could eliminate the need to replace tubes or tyres

Wed, Apr 07, 2021 11:03

Dramatic footage serves as a reminder for cyclists to take care around horses

A cycling club member sent the video to road.cc to remind cyclists to be extra careful when approaching horses

Wed, Apr 07, 2021 10:35

“I’d get rid of every bloody bicycle lane – they drive me mad”: Christopher Biggins’ Radio 2 rant; Global warming on show at Flanders; Deliveroo strike; Fasted 500; Cycling boom: bicycle journeys up 47 per cent; Buoyancy Bikes + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here to take you through another sunny Wednesday on the live blog

Wed, Apr 07, 2021 08:02

Humber Bridge staff tell cyclist he can ride across it on main carriageway … police at other end tell him he can’t

Bridge owners explain why footways were closed since weekend and say they hope to restore access to commuters soon

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 15:57

Decathlon launches The Breakaway, ‘the first eCycling Team for prisoners’

You can compete against a new team made up of Belgian prisoners on Zwift’s virtual cycling platform

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 15:45

Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Sidi, PRO, SunGod and Bontrager

Another exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 15:30

Cyclist refused entry for COVID jab – because facility was drive-through only

John Cooper said letter inviting him to have vaccine at Carmarthen Showground made no mention of restrictions

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 12:46

Near Miss of the Day 566: Royal Mail van driver nearly hits pedestrian then cyclist

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

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 11:19

Vittoria launches run-flat Air-Liner inserts for road bikes

The tubeless road tyre insert is designed so you can roll home no matter what…

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 10:10

E-cargo bike food redistribution project delivered equivalent of 250,000 meals

Food Connect sees volunteers collect food from retailers and then deliver it to ‘Community Fridges’ and homes

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 09:53

Jeremy Vine laughs off “absolute class” road rage incident with Rolling Stones fan; 91-year-old’s double LEJOG challenge; Remco signs five-year deal; Tory’s bike lane rant; Driver gets jail time; Bouhanni received racist messages + more on the live blog

It's the start of another four-day week on the live blog with Dan Alexander taking you through Tuesday

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 08:00

New version of Countryside Code urges people to be nice to each other when enjoying the outdoors

Message from revised document echoes that of Cycling UK and British Horse Society campaign launched in 2018

Mon, Apr 05, 2021 18:43

Rider thrown out of Tour of Flanders for tossing water bottle towards fan says being given one as a kid inspired him to become pro cyclist

“Back home that bottle was reminding me every day of what my dream was,” says Michael Schär

Mon, Apr 05, 2021 17:28

13-year-old raises £9,000 for hospice in virtual Everesting ride

Theo Hester had received messages of support from Mark Beaumont and Geraint Thomas

Mon, Apr 05, 2021 14:39

Near Miss of the Day 565: A very aggressive white van man

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

Mon, Apr 05, 2021 11:45

Cyclist disqualified from Tour of Flanders…for littering

Michael Schär was punished for throwing a bidon away

Sun, Apr 04, 2021 12:16

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Young cyclist suffers brain damage after being struck by driver and landing on another car

Doctors told the 20-year-old's family it was 'the worst brain injury' they had ever seen

Sun, Apr 04, 2021 11:28

Two riders kicked out of Tour of Flanders after clash

'Muppets' Yevgeniy Fedorov and Otto Vergaerde have both been disqualified from the Tour of Flanders after an incident with 240km to go in the race.

Sun, Apr 04, 2021 09:42

Humber Bridge path closed to cyclists ‘indefinitely’

Thousands of people use the bridge to get to work everyday

Sun, Apr 04, 2021 09:18

Cyclist who sacrificed his Olympic dream for ‘beer and women’ 40 years ago hopes to compete for team GB

At his largest Steve Johnson weighed 21 stone and was downing up to 20 beers a night

Sun, Apr 04, 2021 08:23

Scottish cyclist has Irn-Bru poured over her while she phones police to warn of rock throwing

The group filmed themselves as they tipped the fizzy drink on the woman...

Sat, Apr 03, 2021 13:39

British Cycling considered ‘early warning system’ to catch dopers in run up to Rio Olympics

The organisation debated the idea of a traffic light system to flag possible discrepancies in biological passports

Sat, Apr 03, 2021 13:10

EF Education-NIPPO unveil custom helmet for Tour of Flanders

The design will pay tribute to the efforts of key workers during the pandemic

Sat, Apr 03, 2021 11:52

Driver arrested after sister of Olympic cyclist injured in collision

UK National Trophy Series winner Ffion James said she and her friend were both taken out by the motorist

Sat, Apr 03, 2021 09:30

New 1km long tunnel on disused railway line opens for cyclists in Wye Valley

The 143-year-old tunnel is open from April - September and is also home to a colony of bats

Sat, Apr 03, 2021 08:38