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Near Miss of the Day 499: Driver cuts straight across cyclist at junction

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

Sun, Nov 15, 2020 15:52

‘Dumbledore’ allegedly runs over cyclist’s ankle in his Land Rover

Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon is being sued over 2017 crash

Sun, Nov 15, 2020 14:41

Barcelona blocks – image CC licensed via shawnleishman on Flickr.jpg

Barcelona launches 10-year plan to become massively more car-unfriendly

21 streets in the Eixample district will become a “super-superblock” where motor vehicles are only permitted around the perimeter

Sat, Nov 14, 2020 16:16

Corner-cutting motorist who turned into cyclist blamed low sun and cyclist’s dark clothing for fatal collision

Barry McConnell pleaded guilty to causing Gwyn Bailey’s death by careless driving

Sat, Nov 14, 2020 15:00

2020 Tour of Poland Groenewegen Sprint Move

Jakobsen’s team to proceed with legal action against Groenewegen over Tour de Pologne crash

Dutch sprinter slowly healing and optimistic about racing after suffering horrific facial injuries

Sat, Nov 14, 2020 13:55

Friar St, Worcester (CC BY SA 3.0 on Wikimedia Commons by Russ Hamer)

Worcestershire again misses out on funding after highways boss said lockdown cycling was “just a phase”

Leaked slide showed council bosses refused to reallocate road or parking space to cycling

Sat, Nov 14, 2020 11:46

Alex Dowsett using Zwift to train for Hour record attempt – and you can join him

Eight #HourofBloodSweatandTears group rides are open to all in the weeks leading up to the attempt

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 16:33

Join the Saris x Strava Winter Miles Challenge for the chance to win a mega training bundle worth £1,800! Sponsored

Starting on Monday, simply ride for four hours in the one week interactive challenge to be entered into a stonking prize draw

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 15:53

“There’s no justice” says family after release of lorry driver who killed cyclist four months into 16-month sentence

Stephen Gibbons was hit by Sainsbury’s lorry driver while cycling to work in 2018

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 15:09

“I welcome consultation because this is something people want” says Chris Boardman as Government issues new bike lane guidance to councils

“If you asked people 10 years ago, ‘Is it okay if we put 30% more traffic down your road?’ there’d be incandescent rage – but that consultation never took place”

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 12:37

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

8 out of 10 people support measures to reduce motor traffic according to Government survey

Two-thirds support reallocating road space for cycling and walking

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 12:34

5 top tips for going car-free

Want to ditch the car? Or one of your cars? Here are five things to think about

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 11:49

Video: Tao Geoghegan Hart FINALLY gets pink Giro Pinarello

“It’s just super special to have something to remember the race by”, the Giro d'Italia winner admits

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 10:30

Barking mad: Cyclist and pet pup have a pop at bus driver for close pass; Gammons sending cyclists underground; Police say LTNs don’t slow emergency services; Rapha Black Friday Challenge; Dowsett hosting Zwift Hour Record workouts + more on the live blog

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

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 09:09

Marble Arch cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Government confirms £175 million active travel spend – but it’s not new money

DfT says councils will have to consult properly on new spend

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 01:04

Near Miss of the Day 498: Close pass cyclist gets nothing out of close pass police

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

Thu, Nov 12, 2020 16:57

Traffic lights (CC licensed image by @Doug88888:Flickr)

Greater Manchester to roll out ‘smart’ junctions prioritising cyclists and pedestrians

Award-winning AI technology will be installed at 20 junctions across city-region by end of next year

Thu, Nov 12, 2020 12:43

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Attempted murder arrest after driver allegedly crashed into cyclist on purpose

Incident which left rider bruised happened in Staffordshire on Sunday

Thu, Nov 12, 2020 10:17

The coolest paint job ever?; Cyclist’s prickly situation after crashing into cactus; Quinn Simmons’ suspension lifted; Council introduces default 20mph speed limit; Reindeer traffic jam; 400 schools benefiting from ‘School Streets’ + more on the live blog

Thursday's live blog with Dan Alexander

Thu, Nov 12, 2020 09:14

Scarborough welcomes the Tour de Yorkshire (picture credit Alex Broadway, SWPix.com).JPG

Tour de Yorkshire cancelled for second year running – race put off until 2022

COVID-19 uncertainty blamed for decision that could add to concerns over long-term future of race

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 18:48

Cyclist with earbuds – copyright Simon MacMichael

Two thirds of road users say cyclists should be banned from using headphones, claims survey

Road safety charity describes headphones as “the ultimate distraction” – but opinion remains divided among riders

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 16:44

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Rapha launches Futuro Collection in celebration of the bold designs of the ’80s and ’90s

The new gear gives a nod to the anything-goes era of garish graphics, brash colours and big logos. But do you rate them?

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 15:45

Decathlon releases Triban GRVL900 Titanium Gravel Bike

The 2021 GRVL900 features a Shimano GRX 600 1X groupset and Dedacciai Titanium frame

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 14:39

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

Top British Cycling coach sacked for “inappropriate relationships with riders”

Men's podium sprint coach Kevin Stewart dismissed with less than a year to go until Tokyo Olympics

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 13:41

16 of the best lockdown pain caves and turbo training set ups

From the messiest garages to the spacious home gyms, you shared your lockdown pain caves

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 13:28