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Decathlon to launch “Second Life Marketplace” selling refurbished bikes in stores

Firm is also set to offer customers a buy-back option on its old bikes

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 13:42

2021 RideLondon festival of cycling cancelled in favour of virtual event

Organisers express hope event will return in 2022 – but the sportive had already been facing problems

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 12:07

Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

“Wait until he hears about pavements”: RBKC councillor doesn’t believe in segregation; Slalom cycle lane; CCTV appeal for driver after high-speed cyclist crash; That’s not Sam Bennett; Trek-Segafredo equal pay + more on the live blog

It's Friday and the weekend is almost in sight, Dan Alexander is here for the final live blog of the week

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 08:59

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“Hostile” bollards on pop-up bike lane caused Edinburgh cyclist to crash

Dean Loughton needed surgery on broken elbow after crashing earlier this week

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 20:15

Near Miss of the Day 531: Spain vs the UK – close pass, at speed, into oncoming traffic

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

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 19:05

Voi rolls out e-bikes with number plates in Cambridge, Kettering and Peterborough

E-bikes intended to complement e-scooters by offering an option for longer journeys

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 16:49

Enve expands Foundation collection with AG25 and AG28 carbon gravel wheels

The 700c and 650b Adventure Gravel (AG) wheelsets come loaded with Enve’s anti-pinch flat and moulded spoke hole technologies

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 15:00

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Car passenger pushes pensioner from bike – then steals it

70-year-old victim lay on ground, unable to move, as bicycle was taken in Rotherham robbery

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 12:53

Removal of bike lanes hits the young the hardest, says Cycling UK

Charity urges councils to back safe cycling infrastructure to provide cheap transport option

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 12:09

£1,000 e-bike grants and also e-cargo bike incentives ahead of Scotland’s low emission zones

Polluting vehicles will face penalties when LEZs are introduced in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 09:38

Danny MacAskill is back doing ridiculous things on two wheels; Shocking attack on cyclist punched to the ground; Anti-LTN MP criticised for directing hate with bizarre lights tweet; Motoring group stop calling crashes ‘accidents’ + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander will be rounding up all the best bits from the world of cycling

Thu, Jan 28, 2021 09:09

Near Miss of the Day 530: ‘Must Get In Front’ driver forced to bale out on manoeuvre

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

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 16:52

Cowboy updates urban navigation app with air quality routing algorithm

The updated urban app gives you the option to choose the cleanest route to your destination

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 16:34

Continental launches GP5000 Transparent for fans of tan sidewalls

New Transparent model comes with a whole load of aesthetic gains

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 16:04

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Cyclist swept down flooded river rescued – thanks to his Apple Watch

Rider dialled 999 as he clung onto tree branch in River Wye for 20 minutes

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 15:35

Outer London leads cycling boom in capital during pandemic, says TfL

Trips up almost a quarter in outlying boroughs as people switch to two wheels for essential local journeys and exercise

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 14:00

Got a spare £225? Pay Lance Armstrong to sing you Happy Birthday

The cycling stars of Cameo are recording personalised video messages for paying fans

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 13:11

Oakley expands custom programme to give all riders a ‘one-of-a-kind piece’

Over 40 million different combinations allow you to get a unique finish

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 12:41

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Motorist, 88, gets three-year driving ban for killing cyclist

Frederick Clague failed to see Simon Jones on roundabout before driving over cyclist despite witnesses yelling at him to stop

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 12:24

Moots unveils Vamoots RCS titanium road bike for 40th anniversary

A new carbon fork and redesigned 3D printed dropouts feature on this new road offering from the American titanium specialists

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 09:25

Anti-cycling rant to local newspaper sabotaged by sensible comments; Bob Jackson Cycles reportedly saved; Freeman case delayed AGAIN; Round-the-world cyclist Josh Quigley in hospital after crash; RBKC cut emissions + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and Jack Sexty will be chipping in for your cycling news fix on Wednesday's live blog

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 09:07

Spain plans to make drivers slow down when overtaking cyclists

Motorists will still be required to also give 1.5 metres of space when passing people on bikes

Tue, Jan 26, 2021 17:53

Zwift is launching year-long Black Celebration Series

The series of events is designed to celebrate the achievements of black athletes

Tue, Jan 26, 2021 16:45

Row reignites over Etape Caledonia course, with claims villagers will be “cut off”

Organisers plan to stage event in May, coronavirus permitting – but route remains unchanged from 2019 despite objections

Tue, Jan 26, 2021 15:50

Cyclist reveals abuse received when asking group riders in Regent’s Park not to flout lockdown rules

Many are ignoring lockdown rules by going to park “to meet friends” with some even “going for coffee afterwards," a road.cc reader has claimed

Tue, Jan 26, 2021 13:30