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Labour councillor “done with cycling” after being driven at in road rage incident; Your thoughts on cyclists wearing masks; LTN planters help police catch driver; Dutch road sign tells cyclists how many calories they’ve burned + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander will be taking you through the day on the live blog

Tue, Jan 19, 2021 09:05

‘Critical milestone’ reached in developing bicycle-to-vehicle communication standard to increase rider safety

Trek, Specialized, Bosch and Ford are among companies launching a consortium to develop the technology that alerts drivers to presence of cyclists

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 18:20

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BMW driver crashes into e-bike warehouse in the Netherlands, starting huge fire

Police suspect driver, who fled the scene, drove into the building on purpose

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 16:52

Five cool things coming soon from Assos, BTWIN, Quintana Roo, Cadex and Iris

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 16:30

BMC partner with real-time aero data tech developers Body Rocket

Body Rocket is the start up behind a device which gives real-time wind tunnel data to riders out on the road

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 15:40

Near Miss of the Day 522: Land Rover driver in pointless close pass

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

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 13:44

Hammersmith Bridge on evening of full closure

More checks needed before Hammersmith Bridge can reopen for cyclists and pedestrians

Engineers say extent of damage to structure's pedestals still isn't fully clear

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 12:18

Is Roval set to release tubeless Rapide CL wheelset?

There's no official comment from Specialized, but unfortunately, it doesn't look likely

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 09:07

Cyclists try to stop dog attacking injured deer in Richmond Park; ‘Un-beale-ievable’: EastEnders’ Adam Woodyatt calls out dodgy driver; Council should be ‘deeply embarrassed’ by Kensington High Street; Fabian Cancellara vs Mo Farah + more on the live blog

It's Monday and Dan Alexander is on the live blog to get you through the start of the week

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 08:58

COVID-19 triggered “third cycling boom,” says Rapha boss

Upmarket cycle clothing firm set to return a profit thanks to sales boost says CEO Simon Mottram

Sun, Jan 17, 2021 21:13

Nail traps laid down against Cheshire cyclists

Boards with nails hammered through them were placed on popular MTB trail near Warrington

Sun, Jan 17, 2021 20:30

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Coastguard rescue cyclist who fell off sea wall in Dorset

Incident happened between Poole and Sandbanks on Saturday afternoon

Sun, Jan 17, 2021 13:36

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Three Bora-Hansgrohe riders in hospital after driver crashes into training ride

Wilco Kelderman, 3rd at 2020 Giro d’Italia, sustained broken vertebra in incident yesterday near Italy’s Lake Garda

Sun, Jan 17, 2021 11:52

Fears new cycleway will lead to drunkenness, drug taking and ‘naked selfies in the woods’ (no, really)

Residents say family cycleway in Forest of Dean will attract "thrill seekers"

Sat, Jan 16, 2021 16:32

German sports doctor at centre of Operation Aderlass jailed

A number of pro cyclists have been sanctioned as a result of their association with Mark Schmidt

Sat, Jan 16, 2021 15:44

Joe Biden might not be able to bring his Peloton to the White House

With a camera, microphone and internet connection, the Peloton is said to pose a cybersecurity threat

Sat, Jan 16, 2021 15:02

Planet X customers on the continent being asked to pay UK VAT amount as well as EU VAT

Post-Brexit EU customers will also have to pay 14% import duty

Sat, Jan 16, 2021 12:26

Children cycling in pop-up lane (YouTube)

First lockdown saw big surge in children riding their bikes

Fewer cars = more cycling

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 16:30

Pothole (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Over a fifth of cyclists have been in an accident resulting from a pothole

One cyclist a week is killed or seriously injured as a result of road defects

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 14:32

LeMond’s new Prolog e-bike has a March expected landing date for the UK

The new elegant e-bike from LeMond with integrated, clean lines throughout is not far away from UK customers

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 13:05

Council has “no intention to enforce” parking restrictions in segregated cycle lane where cars are parked bumper to bumper

Chorley New Road in Bolton was recently altered using emergency active travel funding

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 12:16

eBay seller refuses to accept bike auction offer – says “would be unhappy if I sold to Scouser”

Shop says message was sent by ‘drunk’ manager who has pledged £200 to a Liverpool foodbank to apologise

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 11:17

Cabbie asks Jeremy Vine to condemn ‘speeding cyclists’… doesn’t get the response he wanted; Daftest idea of the year awards, featuring proposed Cambridge ‘Tesla Lanes’; Cycle lane with built-in kitchen; National Pothole Day + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander is here live blogging you through to another fun-filled lockdown weekend

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:02

Near Miss of the Day 521: Close pass … by a police van (plus how it all went a bit Kafkaesque afterwards)

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

Thu, Jan 14, 2021 19:55

Here are the spring 2021 highlights from Chrome Industries

Check out the best new clothing and bags from the urban riding specialists

Thu, Jan 14, 2021 16:04