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The Bicycle Association urges the government to subsidise e-bikes

The national trade association for the bike industry says that both the cost and awareness barrier needs to be addressed when it comes to e-bikes, and that just a £250 incentive could double sales

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 16:26

SIS Turbo+ indoor training energy products claim to offer up to a 5% boost to performance

Turbo+ range includes menthol which is “proven to enhance performance in heat by up to 5%”

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 16:20

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“Particular challenges” when it comes to bringing back sportives – British Cycling

Governing body also announces that 2020 British National Road Championships has been cancelled

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 15:33

Emergency funding ‘winners and losers’ – is your area serious about cycling?

‘Widen my path’ tool lets you show your council where you need safe space

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 14:20

Met ‘will speak to officer’ about video of black cyclist supposedly stopped for anti-social behaviour

Many have suggested that the cyclist was only stopped because he is black

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 12:22

Chris Boardman has sold his car and is working part-time at Halfords

No, he hasn’t fallen on hard times

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 11:44

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Wider pavements for pedestrians in Bedford are putting cylists at risk, says campaigner

Councillor responds by saying it's impossible to have safe space for cyclists and pedestrians on High Street

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 08:39

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Pizza restaurant’s sign warns they won’t serve anyone parked in pop-up cycle lane; Cyclist moves trap allegedly laid by dog walkers; 1 in 5 would pay more tax to fix potholes; Drivers STILL using pop-up as car park; Turbo nutrition + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today, with other members of the team chipping in intermittently...

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 08:36

New study finds that cyclists don’t hold up motorists

Researchers find difference in vehicle speeds with a cyclist ahead or another car in front is “negligible”

Thu, Jul 02, 2020 14:30

Near Miss of the Day 434: Cyclist starts using camera after driver forces him off road – and captures three close passes in a week

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

Thu, Jul 02, 2020 11:42

Outdoor and bike brand Alpkit raises £1.5m in crowdfunding – in less than an hour

Owner of Sonder bike brand which also sells comprehensive bikepacking luggage range doubled its target on Crowdcube

Thu, Jul 02, 2020 09:02

McDonald’s says it’s “unsafe” for cyclist to use drive-thru; Moving house by cargo bike; Carmageddon: Cycling down as drivers hit roads; Emergency cycle funding: winners and losers; The lightest bike you’ll see today; A lap of the Cyclops junction + more

Today's live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

Thu, Jul 02, 2020 08:26

Video: “…not got your licence plate” – Black cyclist stopped by London cop for “anti-social behavior” including not wearing helmet or hi-viz

Or maybe it was just because of his skin colour ... ?

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 16:23

Apple Watch with cycling power estimation is a step closer to reality

The move could give power estimates from you wrist

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 15:52

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UK e-scooter ban lifted as rental trials to begin on Saturday

A blanket ban on riding e-scooters on UK roads and cycle lanes will end on 4th July, as a 12 month trial will begin in which insured rental scooters will be made legal. Riders must be over 16 and hold at least a provisional driving licence.

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 14:27

Vigil tomorrow for NHS COVID-19 nurse killed while cycling in Edinburgh

Tomorrow's memorial comes as anger mounts over road safety in Scottish capital, with three-year-old killed yesterday after driver mounted pavement

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 13:40

Special-edition 25 year anniversary Shimano SPD sandals launched. Still comfort over style, then.

No, they don’t come with the socks. Take the hint.

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 13:03

Near Miss of the Day 433: Police tell cyclist “We all have to share the road” after very close pass from lorry driver

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

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 11:11

Fulcrum extends gravel wheel range with new wider Rapid Red 3

The Rapid Red 3 come in either 700c or 650b and boast a wider 24mm internal rim width

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 10:33

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Council list ‘too many cyclists’ with fly-tipping + speeding as pandemic ‘challenge’; Rail worker stops theft and reunites cyclist with bike; Bollards installed to stop pavement drivers; British Cycling correct cycle licence poll + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael contributing later this evening

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 08:30

Moots announces new Routt RSL, 45 and YBB titanium gravel and adventure bikes

The new Routt models take hints from the mountain bike world

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 17:00

“No excuse” – councillor slams motorists who drove on pavement to get round road closure as emergency infrastructure ignored in London and beyond

Shocking video from Lewisham shows motorists driving onto pavement to get round planters blocking road; council to install bollards tomorrow

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 16:34

Could UK first CYCLOPS junction be “slam dunk” for cycling?

First of new CYCLOPS junctions in Manchester is hoped to improve crossings for walking and cycling, and shorten wait times for drivers

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 13:40

e-bike TV ad banned for creating “climate of anxiety” (but you can watch it here)

Van Moof's ‘melting car’ advert falls foul of French regulator, which also said it discredited the motor industry

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 13:03

Near Miss of the Day 432: A Manchester commuting compilation – including moment turning taxi driver left cyclist with fractured elbow

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

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 11:15