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Councillor resigns over anti-cyclist ‘w*nking off the Dutch’ tweet; Jeremy Vine tours Kensington High Street congestion; Coroner records air pollution cause of death; Sir Chris Hoy: Cyclists and drivers should be ‘less tribal’ + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Dec 16, 2020 09:06

Spectator who sustained brain injury in crash at London Nocturne wins compensation

Alice Carvill-White was hit by rider after marshal at event opened designated crossing point to let spectators across the course

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 17:45

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Wheelie cyclist fined £100 for dangerous cycling

Court told that Aiden Orton endangered pedestrians in Norwich city centre

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 12:59

Near Miss of the Day 512: Cyclist given camera last Christmas – and the close passes mount up (+ 7 videos)

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

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 11:41

Merida launches 2021 road e-bike range

Range comprises the eSCULTURA, eSPEEDER and eSILEX

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 11:00

Bianchi reveals Arcadex gravel bike

Italian brand says the new model is aero optimised and has clearance for 650Bx47 tyres

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 10:21

The firm behind the Paperboy videogame is launching an e-bike… and it’s called the Paperboy

Elite Systems takes to Indiegogo to fund “light hybrid e-bike with gaming roots”

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 09:49

Full Speed Ahead and Vision launch 2021 range, including a chainset with 145mm cranks

Other highlights in the line-up are 629 euro Vision Metron TFE carbon extensions for time trials and narrower FSA Energy alloy handlebars

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 09:45

Police hunt for e-bike artist drawing ‘explicit images’ on the pavement; How to get your bike, money and left shoe robbed; Jeremy Vine writes Spectator article claiming cycling is right-wing; Fair Fuel UK get a lesson in polling + more on the live blog

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

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 09:11

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Riccardo Riccò handed lifetime ban by anti-doping authorities

Italian ex-pro had already been serving a 12-year ban that effectively ended his racing career

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 19:33

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Cycling and walking now make up more than 1 in 3 trips in London in wake of coronavirus

New report from Transport for London highlights how travel patterns have changed as a result of the pandemic

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 17:55

Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Surly, dhb, Sealskinz and Oxford Products

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

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 17:00

Dozens of vintage bikes (and trikes, plus other cycling memorabilia) to go under the hammer at auction tomorrow

A host of often weird and always wonderful bikes at a range of prices to be sold, with bidding also possible online

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 15:13

Near Miss of the Day 511: Driver makes very aggressive close pass

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

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 12:46

Take a look at GreenEdge Cycling’s 2021 Bianchi bikes

Simon Yates, Michael Matthews, Amanda Spratt and their GreenEdge Cycling teammates will be racing on Bianchi’s with refreshed modern aesthetics

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 10:56

Santander Cycles are here to stay; Ostrich lead-outs? That’ll never take off; All I want for Christmas is a safe place to cycle; E-scooter drink driving; Are potholes getting worse?; Vandalised LTN repaired; Tom Pidcock reaction + 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, Dec 14, 2020 09:08

Car-free Chiswick High Road, March 2020 (picture Simon MacMichael)

Hard-won London cycleway opens on Friday – but Kensington gap deprives cyclists of safe route all the way into city centre

Opening of key route along Chiswick High Road delayed while traffic lights put in place

Sun, Dec 13, 2020 21:35

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Tom Pidcock beats Mathieu van der Poel to take biggest career cyclo-cross win to date

“Today, I think I came of age,” says 21 year old after beating elite international field in Belgium

Sun, Dec 13, 2020 17:55

Simon Cowell reportedly considering suing electric bike firm after breaking back

“Death trap” bike with maximum power output of 15kW would be illegal to ride on UK roads

Sun, Dec 13, 2020 16:11

Near Miss of the Day 510: A gratuitous close pass after a series of wide overtakes

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

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 16:07

London traffic jam (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Garry Knight on Flickr)

Rising congestion could cost you £2,000 a year

Many jump in the car because they don’t think there’s a realistic alternative

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 15:04

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New barrier standards, a safety manager and stricter rules for race convoy – UCI announces new safety measures

News comes shortly after UCI published new concussion protocol

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 13:04

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Oxfordshire ‘cycling champion’ role binned after previous holder complained she was powerless to effect change

Suzanne Bartington said it was 'seemingly impossible to enact positive change' without a budget or cabinet position

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 11:57

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Near Miss of the Day 509: The (equal) most pointless close pass ever

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

Fri, Dec 11, 2020 17:01

Westway traffic jam (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 on Flickr by Mark Hillary)

Sadiq Khan considering charging drivers £3.50 to enter Greater London – but cycling commissioner denies possible scrapping of Santander Cycles

Transport for London short of funding due to Covid pandemic

Fri, Dec 11, 2020 16:09