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Driver using phone complains about cyclists

Speeding driver who appeared to use phone behind the wheel complains about kids cycling on the pavement; Sadiq Khan gets his jab…in a Rapha tee; Supreme Court ruling may affect Deliveroo; Tao takes a knee; Aero talk with Dowsett + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander is taking you through to the weekend on the live blog

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 08:58

Gocycle sets up Dutch subsidiary after Brexit deal “certainty”

“Being local is a no brainer,” says boss of UK e-bike brand which has seen big growth in sales to EU

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 18:39

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Two teenagers arrested after father and son attacked while cycling

Pair were assaulted with tree branches as they rode through woodland on the Wirral

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 14:16

Mint Sauce lockdown gallery (courtesy Jo Burt)

Mint Sauce lockdown fundraiser makes more than £8,000 for Cancer Research

Artist Jo Burt says amount raised by one-off cartoons of much-loved mountain biking sheep is “mind-blowing”

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 12:28

Revel launches $99 a month e-bike subscription service – but you’ll need to be in New York

“All the perks of ownership, with none of the commitments”

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 11:57

Bontrager’s new AW3 road tyre line-up promises fewer flats

Updated sub-tread layer offers 78% better defence against punctures, according to US brand

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 09:00

Calls to ban motor traffic from Richmond Park after shocking crash; Litter pocket; Tour of Cambridgeshire postponed; The Killers’ Brandon Flowers needs surgery on cycling injury; Pro back after heart scare; Extreme winter commuter + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 08:55

coronavirus – cyclists rides past social distance warning

Cycling UK asks government how “local” is “local” – and the answer is, use your “common sense”

We’re glad that one’s been cleared up

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 19:57

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Canyon says solution to Aeroad seat post issue is expected sooner rather than later

A number of Aeroad owners have found the movement in the seat post is causing excessive wear

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 16:42

Near Miss of the Day 544: Close-pass driver hardly deviates from line

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

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 16:15

POC launches helmet with self-charging rear light

There are no on/off switches, charging ports or cables to be found on this new helmet, born out of a collaboration between POC and sustainable energy experts Exeger

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 15:09

The Dubai Police really don’t mess around with bike thieves

If only all police forces were able to be this proactive when someone’s pride and joy gets stolen

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 14:03

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Driver believed cyclist run over by another motorist was “a black bin bag”

“No one thought it was a human being,” motorist’s lawyer told court

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 12:00

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Banksy broken bike mural sold for six-figure sum; Man buying bike from strangers assaulted and robbed; Drunk cyclist crashes into mayor; Another painful bike lane; Colnago handlebar porn; Denmark go big on cycling; Strava update + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be picking out the best bits from the cycling world to take you through the middle of the week

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 09:08

2021 Strava update — FR Location in Feed

Strava adds location details in users’ activity feeds

The new feature means users don’t have to click on an activity and zoom out the map to work out the location

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 08:30

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Hackney anti-LTN group fails to secure judicial review of emergency active travel measures

High Court judge says company opposing measures had six weeks to bring case, but failed to do so

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 19:34

Garmin launches Enduro ultra-distance performance watch with huge battery life

The new Enduro GPS multisport watch has a solar charging lens, customisable power management modes and up to 70 hours of battery life in GPS mode

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 15:35

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Cycling UK urges next Scottish Government to commit 10 per cent of transport budget to active travel

Currently only 2.5 per cent of central transport spending in Scotland goes on walking and cycling

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 14:39

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Fundraising bike repairer who has found new homes for hundreds of old bikes told he cannot store them on driveway

Martin King was initially told the bikes have to go, but his housing association has since told him that it will help him to find alternative storage

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 12:08

SPD Crocs: 2021’s must-have cycling footwear?; Cycle lane, It’s a Knockout edition; Wheels swapped for blades to ride on a frozen lake; Fernando Alonso leaves hospital; Carapaz climbs to 4,800m in Ecuador; Pancake Day by bike + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 08:57

London Cycle Routes YouTube channel showcases safe routes round city

Videos Jon Stone has uploaded so far include Camden to Westminster and Pimlico to Rotherhithe on protedcted cycle lanes and quiet back streets

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 18:32

Near Miss of the Day 543: Punishment pass shot with 360-degree camera

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

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 17:52

Five cool things coming soon from Lazer, Rapha, SKS, Topeak and DeFeet

Some of the latest and greatest gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 16:30

Davide Cimolai (picture LaPresse, RCS Sport)

Eating disorders “the most important” talking point in the peloton, says pro cyclist

Israel Start-Up Nation rider Davide Cimolai says his own struggles to keep weight down cost him “two or three years” of his career

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 15:30

Cyclist inHyde Park (picture copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk)

Decathlon says lockdown sparked searches for new cycling and walking routes

Report from retailer outlines how fitness habits have changed over past year

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 13:42