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Near Miss of the Day 505: Cyclist praises Metropolitan Police’s handling of close pass video

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

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 11:21

Custom shoe designer surprised to hear Bradley Wiggins is a fan; Cyclist pushed off bike in ambush robbery; Former Tour de France leader banned; Sadiq Khan defends cycle lanes; Removal of bike lane delayed by protest + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 09:19

Rapha’s Festive 500 returns – and for 2020, virtual rides count

Outdoors or indoors, whatever the platform, all rides loggged on Strava count towards total in this year's edition of seasonal challenge

Wed, Dec 02, 2020 18:02

City of London Police share gallery of stolen bikes as they look to return them to owners (most are more rideable than this one)

Eclectic mix of bikes and e-scooters have been recovered by officers in their fight against the bike thieves

Wed, Dec 02, 2020 14:46

MailOnline employee calls on council to keep Kensington High Street cycle lanes, saying “it made our journey safer”

Plus, Jeremy Vine offers Nigel Havers to swap cycle lanes for SUVs to “see how that reduces jams,” and business body insists it does not oppose lanes

Wed, Dec 02, 2020 13:12

“Delicious irony”: Elinor Barker auctions Wiggle High5 kit for Aboriginal Justice Agency; Watopia’s mysterious monolith; No fans at Tour of Flanders in 2021; Have Qhubeka ASSOS signed two Harry Tanfields?; ‘Swimming Pool Bike Lane’ + more on the live blog

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

Wed, Dec 02, 2020 09:15

Kensington High Street protest (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“Shameful, callous and retrograde”: 200 join protest against removal of Kensington High Street cycle lanes

Council’s scrapping of infrastructure comes as Londoners urged to keep cycling and walking as lockdown lifts

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 17:11

Win Rigoberto Uran’s Cannondale SystemSix from the Tour de France

The team issue EF Pro Cycling SystemSix comes complete with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain and power meter

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 14:00

Shimano road discs – rear disc and calliper

Disc brake blamed for severe cut sustained by junior world champion Shirin van Anrooij at cyclocross World Cup

Team manager, Sven Nys, said he'd “Never seen such a wound”

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 12:37

TorchONE helmet with a removable 360-degree light launched on Kickstarter

The new fully water resistant helmet promises improved year-round versatility compared to the brand’s previously popular T1 and T2 series

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 12:30

AbsoluteBlack unveils pliable hot melt chain wax lubricant

Called the GRAPHENwax, AbsoluteBlack says the formula is quiet, clean and doesn’t flake

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 11:55

This Tesla Model B Concept e-bike features an independently turning front wheel and suspension spokes

Elon Musk has previously said that the firm “might” do an electric bike

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 11:34

2021 Fulcrum Speed 40 55 CMPTZN DB wheels 5

Fulcrum’s new Speed 40 and 55 CMPTZN DB wheels promise savings of 3.5 watts with improved rolling resistance

The new disc-brake models now share the stealth black graphics of the Racing Zero CMPTZN family

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 10:00

Colombian pro crashes on finish line during victory celebration; Brit hopes to break 200mph in cycling land speed record attempt; Geoghegan Hart criticises scrapping of popular cycle lane; Cycle lane becomes a swimming lane + more on the live blog

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

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 09:12

Near Miss of the Day 500: What kinds of near miss are most common? (+ videos)

This week we’re looking back on the videos you submitted of close passes and other incidents

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 07:01

Five cool things coming soon from Van Nicholas, Rapha + Bang & Olufsen, Castelli, Pirelli and Sportful

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Nov 30, 2020 16:30

Statue of Justice, Old Bailey (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Ronnie Macdonald).jpg

Teenage motorist who forced cyclist off road keeps driving licence

Cyclist had to take to grass verge to avoid being hit by 19-year-old Jack Hart

Mon, Nov 30, 2020 15:31

Bob Jackson Cycles is saved – legendary frame-builder won’t be closing for good after all

Iconic frame-builder had been due to cease trading next month – but is now looking forward to “another 85 years” thanks to "additional investment" in the company

Mon, Nov 30, 2020 13:18

Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane

Kensington and Chelsea cycle lanes to be ripped out this week

Kensington and Chelsea council caves in to opponents of schemes on key London roads

Mon, Nov 30, 2020 12:03

Shocking moment dangerous driver hits cyclists at speed after drifting onto white line; Jeremy Clarkson hates cycle lanes shocker; Trenching is the new Everesting: 91 ascents of Box Hill in 450km epic ride; Sagan in space? + 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, Nov 30, 2020 09:21

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Five people arrested after cyclist killed near Walsall

Police believe vehicle involved in crash in which Florentine Chinanga-Chou died was earlier used in ram raid in Wolverhampton

Sun, Nov 29, 2020 18:15

Must Get In Front bus driver 0-46 screenshot

Near Miss of the Day 500: We crunch the numbers as our series reaches a milestone

This week we’re taking a closer look at common themes from readers’ clips of close passes and other incidents they've captured while cycling

Sun, Nov 29, 2020 15:47

Near Miss of the Day 504: A textbook left hook attempt

Video contains strong language

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 16:17

Reports of Leicester delivery drivers removing bike lane wands to park – or just driving over them

Pop-up bike lanes treated as an inconvenience

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 15:38

Chloe Dygert apology for social media conduct “not sufficient” says Rapha

American recently signed contract with Canyon-SRAM team for whom Rapha are clothing sponsor

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 12:52