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Another 150,000 Fix Your Bike vouchers released – after last batch went in 48 hours

Nearly 400,000 of the vouchers giving £50 towards getting bikes back on the road have now been issued

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 09:51

CyclingMikey confronted by angry passenger for stopping corner-cutting cabbie; Grant Shapps’ strange Fix Your Bike promo vid; Gridlock traffic chaos replaces LTN; Rwanda World Champs?; Incredible KHS scenes; Spring sunshine + more on the live blog

It's a hot and sunny Tuesday here in the UK, so get out on the bike once you've had your daily fix of cycling news from Dan Alexander on the live blog

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 08:06

Group rides of up to 15 cyclists now allowed in England – but clubs are urged to treat it as “a limit, not a target”

Organised sport returns as lockdown restrictions eased – for other rides, the Rule of 6 applies

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 16:36

Five cool things coming soon from Fuji, Shimano, Silca, Vulpine and Veloforte

Some more of the best bikes and bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 15:30

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UKAD reportedly alerted in 2019 that British Cycling had conducted own investigation into suspected doper

News follows claim that member of GB Cycling Team tested positive for elavated levels of nandrolone in 2010

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 14:03

Retrofit belt drive for e-bikes investment crowdfunder launches with slightly bonkers video

The Veer Split Belt said to be the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted to most frames

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 13:20

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Swiss Side releases Hadron2 Classic 500 disc brake wheelset

New model uses the same aero rim as the brand’s flagship Hadron2 Ultimate wheels, but at a lower price point

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 10:55

UCI “strongly condemns” Nacer Bouhanni for pushing Jake Stewart into barriers

World cycling's governing body refers yesterday's incident to its Disciplinary Commission, but French sprinter insists it was not “intentional" despite TV evidence

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 10:19

The Big Issue e-bike share scheme is coming to Aberdeen

Big Issue will recruit and retrain unemployed and vulnerable people from the local community to run the scheme

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 09:36

Jeremy Vine’s penny-farthing mishap; Close pass campaign met with barrage of anti-cyclist comments; Wiggo hails “next British star” Adam Yates; Good vs bad driving; Dangerous sprinting; Deceuninck-Sick-Step; LTN data; New rules + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Monday on the live blog

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 07:58

Family of cyclist killed in collision say the world has been ‘robbed’ of a loving, caring mum

The driver of the Range Rover remained at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.

Sun, Mar 28, 2021 13:33

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“If a pro cyclist could come into a football club and show the players how hard they work it would really open their eyes”, says Ben Foster

In the inaugural episode of Drink at your Desk Live, the cycling goalkeeper Ben Foster tells us what he thinks footballers could learn from cyclists

Sun, Mar 28, 2021 09:42

Wada investigates UK Anti-Doping for letting British Cycling conduct probe after steroid detected

A 'prominent' British cyclist was found to have traces of the banned steroid nandrolone in 2010

Sun, Mar 28, 2021 07:44

Canyon quietly launches new RING bar end bell

Canyon's new dinger doesn't require tools to fit, can be mounted on any drop handlebar and promises over 85 decibels of ringing to alert others of your presence

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 15:04

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Driver who killed teenage cyclist and lied about hitting a deer given suspended sentence

The teenager's heartbroken mother said everyday without her son is 'unbearable'

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 14:12

Police Scotland launch anti-bike theft campaign

'No matter what you paid for it, the feeling you get when your bike is stolen is the same'

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 13:39

95-year-old banned from driving for killing cyclist while on his way to golf club

The nonagenarian was spared prison and given a four year driving ban

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 12:30

Strava data confirms more people cycling in London during lockdown

Cycling is on the rise in the capital - both indoors and outdoors

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 10:19

British Cycling launch consultation on transgender policy

The policy gives guidance for trans and non-binary riders

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 08:53

Near Miss of the Day 561: Tractor driver towing trailer makes close pass … then shakes head at cyclist

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

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 18:08

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London Fire Brigade says low traffic neighbourhoods have had no impact on response times

Opponents of schemes have claimed (incorrectly) that they hold up emergency services

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 17:31

Government rejects “Ryan’s Law” petition on killer hit-and-run drivers

Petition called on failing to dial 999 or to render aid to be incorporated within causing death by dangerous driving

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 14:01

Enve heads into new territory with Custom Road bike

Wheel and component brand now offers a high-end carbon bike with customisable geometry, components and finish

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 14:00

Parcours launches “new benchmark” Ronde all-road wheelset

Disc-specific wheels are designed to be lightweight, stable and aero-optimised for use with 28mm tyres

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 12:42

2023 Tour de France to start in Spain’s Basque Country (+ video)

Bilbao to host the Grand Depart of the 110th edition of cycling’s biggest race

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 11:34