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Near Miss of the Day 533: Hay transporter lorry driver in very close pass

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

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 15:34

Lezyne releases redesigned multitools with updated functionality and finish treatments

New multitools have been launched across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V and Super SV collections

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 15:00

Zwift hands two more bans to riders for falsifying race data

Six-month bans follow investigations following suspicions over their power values

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 12:32

New and approved: Cannondale SuperSix Cyclocross, Merida Scultura 5, Cervelo Cyclocross bike coming soon?

The UCI’s list of approved frames points to some interesting new bikes on the way from some of the bike industry's big hitters

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 12:13

First look: Cannondale Adventure Neo

New city-friendly low-step e-bike available in a range of builds

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 11:04

Bike stolen from hospital worker on shift at Covid ICU ward

Happy ending for NHS worker whose bike was stolen while he worked in Covid ICU; Richard Carapaz lays down some watts; Sir Dave Brailsford helps England’s rugby team; Summer’s coming; Bike thief caught; Record viewing figures + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander will be delivering a round up of all the best bits from the cycling world on the live blog

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 09:10

Second major bike theft in Scottish Highlands in a fortnight sees thieves steal bicycles worth £50,000

Burglary in Grantown-on-Spey comes a fortnight after similar raid 30 miles away in Laggan

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 20:22

Near Miss of the Day 532: Very close pass ahead of red traffic light

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

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 19:42

Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Santini, Pearl Izumi, 45NRTH and Oxford Products

It is Monday which means it's Five Cool Things time - our roundup of the hottest new products, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 16:30

Highways England accused of abusing emergency powers to demolish or infill bridges on disused railways

Campaigners say government-owned company's actions put plans for active travel routes at risk

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 15:32

Shimano adds IC1 shoes to its growing indoor cycling range

The shoes feature drilling for 2-bolt or 3-bolt cleats and a breathable upper

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 13:52

One in three cyclists riding more since pandemic began, new government statistics reveal

Study reveals how COVID-19 is causing travel patterns to change and highlights need for safe infrastructure

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 12:31

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Shimano gains wireless application approval, maybe for new Dura-Ace

It’s looking increasingly likely that 2021 Dura-Ace will be wireless – at least in part

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 12:20

Single-speed bike brand says it could lose 30% of business due to post-Brexit tariffs; Susannah Constantine considers cycling six months after apologising for “joke” about killing cyclists; Sidis on the catwalk; Racing the tide + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week and Dan Alexander is here with your cycling fix on the live blog

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 09:05

MIPS renames its entire product line

Helmet safety systems are now divided into five new classes to make understanding the range easier

Mon, Feb 01, 2021 09:00

Expert trolling of UCI rules as Rapha and EF Education-Nippo unveil new kit

The duck has gone ... but look more closely at this year's kit and you'll see it keeps within the guidelines

Sun, Jan 31, 2021 20:01

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Mathieu van der Poel wins cyclo-cross worlds for fourth time

Puncture costs early leader Wout Van Aert dear, GB's Tom Pidcock just misses a medal

Sun, Jan 31, 2021 15:26

British Cycling criticised for 90-rider pre-Tokyo Olympics track meet

Governing body insists “stringent COVID protocols” are being followed at event in Manchester

Sun, Jan 31, 2021 11:14

Bike at bedtime: Fara Cycling F/AR with an innovative integrated bag system

Norway's Fara Cycling claims to be the first bike company to develop both frame and bag designs simultaneously

Sat, Jan 30, 2021 21:30

Cyclist at McDonalds (Flickr Creative Commons)

Congleton cyclists say McDonald’s is discriminating against people who avoid using their car for unnecessary journeys

Even with its main restaurant closed, the fast food giant says cyclists can’t use the drive-through for health and safety reasons

Sat, Jan 30, 2021 16:48

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Cupra Formentor launched with ‘exit warning’ technology to combat doorings

More and more cars sound warnings when cyclists are approaching – but one goes further than that

Sat, Jan 30, 2021 15:19

MPs ask Transport Minister to build HS2 cycleway in full

Ruth Cadbury and Lillian Greenwood call for additional Government investment “in line with the Prime Minister’s cycling ambitions”

Sat, Jan 30, 2021 14:15

LTN road blocks could be replaced with ANPR cameras

Vast majority of penalty charge notices issued in Ealing LTNs have been issued to drivers from outside the area

Sat, Jan 30, 2021 10:36

Police use close pass footage to highlight dangerous driving… but insisted “no offence was committed” when incident was reported

Wilmslow Police were challenged when a cyclist spotted a still taken from footage he’d submitted to them

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 16:28

Driver who shook fist at cyclist before collision fined £400

When asked how his victim was, the man replied: "I don't know. I left him in the road"

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 15:03