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Driver who ran over cyclist on purpose, breaking his legs, then assaulted him jailed for 12 months

Ross Marriott believed the victim had stolen mobile phones from his car

Mon, Dec 07, 2020 15:12

Richmond Park cyclist spends a penny … and has £6,000 bike stolen

Police urge riders to lock their bikes, with thieves targeting owners of high-end bikes at Roehampton Gate

Mon, Dec 07, 2020 12:38

The Hydra Tech Pro Winter Competition is now closed! Winners announced!

The Hydra Tech Pro Competition is now closed and we have the Winners! Are one of the lucky 4 names listed below?

Mon, Dec 07, 2020 12:00

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UK’s Hunt reaches WorldTour level providing wheels for Qhubeka Assos

Africa’s only WorldTour professional cycling team, formerly known as NTT Pro Cycling, will be racing on the British brand's wheels in 2021

Mon, Dec 07, 2020 11:58

Van blocking (former) Kensington High Street cycle lane finally moved after three days; Cav found investor to fund Quick-Step move; Ripping out bike lane doesn’t improve congestion; Pedalling Picasso’s festive Strava art + 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 07, 2020 09:02

Near Miss of the Day 508: A classic pinch point close pass by ‘Must Get In Front’ driver

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

Sun, Dec 06, 2020 21:23

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Greg LeMond to receive Congressional Gold Medal after President Trump signs bill into law

Three-time Tour de France winner recognised with highest decoration available to civilians in the United States

Sun, Dec 06, 2020 19:24

10 riders hospitalised, with one in induced coma, after crash with police motorbike at Australian race

Officer had reportedly stopped to prevent a motorist from encroaching on course of National Road Series event

Sun, Dec 06, 2020 15:36

PM Boris Johnson ‘ballistic’ over scrapping of Kensington High Street cycle lane

Meanwhile it turns out Daily Mail owner previously “welcomed” councils installing more cycleways

Sun, Dec 06, 2020 14:27

Near Miss of the Day 507: Driver of rental van overtakes car and two cyclists despite oncoming vehicle

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

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 16:05

Edinburgh cyclists forced out of cycle lane and into motor traffic lane because only one was cleared of snow

“We operate a priority gritting system”

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 15:17

Mixed reactions as vast majority of North Yorkshire cycle route money is set to be spent in Harrogate

Three of four North Yorkshire routes are being built in town that hosted 2019 World Championships

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 12:45

Mark Cavendish with OPQS team mates (pic Gian Mattia d’Alberto, LaPresse, RCS Sport)

Mark Cavendish rejoins Deceuninck – Quick-Step

Manxman delivered 44 victories in his previous stint with the team

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 09:42

Near Miss of the Day 506: “The wing of the car brushed against me”

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

Fri, Dec 04, 2020 15:20

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UK Sport forwarded British Cycling whistleblower’s allegations to British Cycling

Government agency responsible for Olympic investment didn’t investigate claims about Shane Sutton

Fri, Dec 04, 2020 13:06

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Rod Ellingworth leaves Bahrain McLaren after one (truncated) season

McLaren is ending sponsorship of team which will become Bahrain Victorious

Fri, Dec 04, 2020 11:28

Rapha partner with Canyon for limited edition Ultimate CF Disc

There are just 250 units being produced of this special Canyon Ultimate, with only sizes from M to 2XL remaining

Fri, Dec 04, 2020 11:10

Energy gels and lost GPS data as The Simpsons parodies cyclists; ‘I peaked as a dad at this point’: The £19.99 Cervélo balance bike; First female DS in men’s WorldTour; Anti-LTN group blame road closure for crime and guns + more on the live blog

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

Fri, Dec 04, 2020 09:11

Bike at Bedtime – Tom Pidcock’s Milnes X-Night SL Worlds-Winning Cyclocross Bike

We take a look at the bike that Tom Pidcock rode to a world title at the 2017 cyclocross championships

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 21:40

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‘Save The Lane’ protest at Kensington Town Hall tonight as council digs in on removal of infrastructure

Kensington & Chelsea insists it won't be "bullied into submission" as Sadiq Khan accuses council of "knee jerk response"

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 17:26

Specialized releases 2kg Hotwalk Carbon “ultimate” kids’ balance bike

“The ultimate first bike” gets a Fact 9r carbon frame, fits kids up to 88cm tall and costs £999. Oh and it has carbon wheels.

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 17:00

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British mountain biker accidentally shot dead by hunter in French Alps

Victim named as Welshman Marc Sutton

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 14:57

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Four in 10 Londoners say they are cycling more since COVID-19 outbreak

Almost all are doing so to avoid public transport or driving, according to survey from Halfords

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 14:27

Speeco causes a stir: new aero optimised road handlebars with forearm rest launched

These radically-shaped bars are currently UCI legal... do you think they should be?

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 12:36

The fast-folding Gocycle GXi e-bike has been included in TIME Magazine’s list of 100 best inventions of 2020

The CLIP portable e-motor has also been recognised

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 12:34