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Pregnant cyclist lost baby after hit and run by drunk driver who had previously been spared a ban

Gary Marston argued ‘exceptional hardship’ after hitting 12 penalty points and then used his phone at the wheel after eight vodkas

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 11:48

Rapha collaborates with Robyn Lynch for new collection, including a £450 upcycled jacket

The eccentric range includes a recycled windbreaker with knitted panels, a t-shirt with removable bib and £115 t-shirts, and is all available to buy now

Fri, Nov 27, 2020 16:13

Yorkshire villages told they could be waiting “hundreds of years” for safe cycle route to town

Council responds to petition for safe active travel route into Richmond

Fri, Nov 27, 2020 14:11

2020 muc off stealth tubeless puncture plug hero

Muc-Off launches new Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug kit

A tubeless repair solution that hides in your bar ends

Fri, Nov 27, 2020 13:55

Corner-cutting motorist who blamed low sun for killing cyclist spared jail

“A few hours of picking up litter is not justice for killing someone” says victim’s wife

Fri, Nov 27, 2020 11:57

Jeremy Vine narrowly avoids being hit by driver as MPs call for cycle lane to be scrapped; Close pass on children riding to school; Tao hints at Giro defence in 2021; Cloud 9 Cycles launch £10,000 diversity scholarship + more on the live blog

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

Fri, Nov 27, 2020 09:05

road.cc Cyber Monday kit sale extravaganza! Take 50% off the price of jerseys, bib shorts, tees and more

Looking for some stocking fillers for a road.cc fan in your life, or just fancy treating yourself? Fill yer boots by adding our half price code!

Fri, Nov 27, 2020 06:30

Too much protection: cyclist makes a grim discovery; French pro punctures lung in training collision with a dog; Are cargo bikes the future of deliveries?; 3-year-old rides 55km; Cyclist helps police catch drink-driver + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another live blog

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 17:43

2020 Cyber Monday Live Blog – All the best cycling bargains

Click for the biggest and best deals. We have bikes, components, clothing and accessories with exclusive deals just for road.cc readers.

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 17:41

Shane Sutton, March 2016 (picture credit Alex Whitehead, SWPix.com)

Shane Sutton accused of ‘absolutely lying’ by former team-mate over denial of knowledge of doping

Dr Richard Freeman medical tribunal due to conclude in May 2021

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 16:35

Drunk driver jailed for hit and run on end-to-end charity cyclist

Stephen Evans was so drunk police found him collapsed in an alleyway shortly after the crash

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 14:57

Pop-up cycle lane from government cycling promo scrapped despite council backing

Scheme had huge support from local schools with usage peaking at 3pm each day

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 11:28

Met police officer denies dangerous driving charge relating to patrol car crash with burglary suspect fleeing on bike

PC Eugene Acheampong pleaded not guilty today at Southwark Crown Court to causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 16:18

£10,000 reward for information in hit-and-run case in which cyclist was killed

Driver fled scene after September crash in Crewe that left care worker Agnieszka Pocztowska dead

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 14:57

2021 Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 shifter – maybe, closer! – 1

Could this be the new Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 dual control lever?

Unidentified component makes an appearance on Specialized's website

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 14:33

Oakley launch new Sutro Lite Frame with increased field of view

The new pared-down version of Oakley’s popular Sutro frame is aimed at riders who like a sleek design

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 12:45

MP who opposed pop-up cycle lanes tries an e-bike – and has an epiphany (of sorts)

“My experience of an e-bike showed me how they make cycling accessible to many more people than regular cycles,” says Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 12:43

Kensington High Street cycle lane blocked by vans (again); Harder than the Angliru? Dan Martin finds 34% Andorran climb; Cabs not as covid-safe as cycling shocker; Jesus-approved folder with SRAM eTap and Stages power meter + more on the live blog

We're halfway through the week and Dan Alexander is here for all your live blog needs

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 09:05

Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path – via Matt Buck on Flickr Creative Commons

Concerns mount after latest wave of attacks on Bristol and Bath Railway Path

One man robbed at knifepoint plus multiple reports of tree branches being left to block the path

Tue, Nov 24, 2020 16:52

Cyclist’s death ‘could have been avoided’ – completion of half-built cycle path pushed back to 2027

“The Great Wall of China would be built quicker than this”

Tue, Nov 24, 2020 14:34

Car Free Day in Stoke Newington Church Street (Hackney Council)

Hackney low traffic neighbourhoods have not caused a rise in traffic on nearby main roads

A number of traffic counters and cameras have been vandalised in recent days

Tue, Nov 24, 2020 12:18

LTN filter vandalised within 24 hours of installation; Fabio Jakobsen back on the bike; Tribunal told Shane Sutton ‘found empty EPO phial in car’; Don’t stop be-leaf-ing; Pro cyclist uses headphones to rescue dog + more on the live blog

Tuesday's live blog with Dan Alexander

Tue, Nov 24, 2020 09:07

Strathearn Place. Hyde Park Estate (via Google Street View).PNG

Residents call on council to rethink scrapping of plans for prime central London low traffic neighbourhood

Westminster ditched plans to curb rat-running drivers on Hyde Park Estate after some locals opposed scheme – but others want the measures brought in

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 17:22

Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Genesis (new Croix de Fer), WaterField, Gore and Wizard Works

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

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 16:30

Near Miss of the Day 503: Audi driver exiting roundabout in close pass on cyclist (includes swearing)

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

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 14:14