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New quietway that replaced lorry-parking laybys being used as … lorry park

You'd think the double yellow lines on Buncefield Lane Quietway in Hemel Hempstead would be a clue

Sun, Jun 14, 2020 14:03

ScotRail reveals striking livery for its bicycle carriages

Artwork on carriages that will accommodate 20 bikes is inspired by railway posters of the 1930s and 1940s

Sun, Jun 14, 2020 12:02

Man whose stolen bike was for sale on Gumtree was told by police to go and meet the seller himself

Theft victim was then given very different advice by the Met’s dedicated Cycle Safety Team

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 15:51

Teen gang is pushing female cyclists into Birmingham canal

Victim of motiveless attack believes at least four other women were pushed in on Friday night

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 13:42

Pop-up bike lanes a necessary form of social justice says Chris Boardman

Car-led recovery is “not an option” according to local councillors

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 12:48

UCI defends decision to honour Turkmenistan dictator

2021 World Track Cycling Championships set to take place in Ashgabat

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 10:47

The air pollution solution for cyclists – app claims to help London cyclists avoid the most polluted routes

Unfortunately, the app is only for Londoners

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 15:58

Andy Burnham says Greater Manchester £21.5m cycling bid is ‘work in progress’ in response to city council’s resistance to pop-up bike lanes

Still unclear how other boroughs’ plans will join up in the centre

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 15:42

£100 a week and no access to toilet facilities – delivery cyclist says online food order firms aren’t looking out for workers

Self-employed food delivery cyclists paid per delivery struggling for work

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 14:35

Cycling is better than walking (or car sharing) when it comes to saving the planet finds study

Researchers say car sharing *could* have a greater positive impact than increasing walking, but…

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 11:59

Le Col release refreshed 2020 Wiggins collection

The premium cycle clothing is “the best performance cycling kit on the market” according to Wiggo.

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 11:40

Reading announces pop-up cycle lanes after two cyclists are killed in one day

Two arrests made in relation to separate incidents

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 10:56

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Rigoberto Urán gifts new bike to backpack-wearing farmer; Strava ‘Local Legends’ feature; More or Less host reflects on fall that left ‘bits of his face’ on road; Temporary bike lanes “a matter of social justice” says Boardman + more on the live blog

The final road.cc live blog of the week is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with occasional contributions from the rest of the team.

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 08:32

Porn Pedallers urge cyclists to Ride for Pride – and for charity – this Saturday

Get out on your bike this weekend to support the LBGTQ+ community and raise money for Terrence Higgins Trust

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 18:34

London’s Virtual World Naked Bike Ride to go ahead on Saturday despite website hack

Claims were made this week that an actual ride would take place on August Bank Holiday weekend

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 16:32

Delfast upgrade their supercharged Top e-bike, with a huge 200 miles of range

Regarded as one of the most powerful e-bikes in the world, the all new Delfast Top 3.0 now has a carbon belt drive, better lighting and a range of up to 200 miles (321km) on a single charge

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 14:26

Post-lockdown “traffic tsunami” warning due to 1 million extra cars on roads unless authorities act

New report analyses effect of people switching to cars – or to bikes and walking – for their commutes

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 11:30

Helmet Row (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Updated: Isle of Man NOT looking to make cycle helmets compulsory

Members of Tynwald's lower house had expressed concerns over cycle helmets being made mandatory

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 09:48

Hour record holder using altitude tent to feel like he took EPO; Why there has never been a better time to ride; Barrier to tackle ‘large packs of children on bikes’; Driver writes off Ferrari overtaking cyclists; Alex Dowsett’s time trial tips + more

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

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 08:20

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Is this the worst cycling jersey ever? The Hairy Nude kit “will get motorists looking twice”, say its creators

"Nudity grabs attention, cyclists need attention" claim Bicycle Booth, who have unleashed the horrific 'Hairy Nude' collection on the world in the form of cycling jerseys, shorts and gilets

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 16:09

Halfords launches 26 Carrera bikes with 28mm tyres and disc brakes for all road models

Road, urban and leisure bikes focus on saddle comfort and puncture protection

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 16:01

Pop-up bike lanes planned in town where mayor opposed them as county council submits bid to DfT

Chichester is one of a number of towns set to get temporary ingfrastructure as West Sussex County Council submits funding bid

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 12:52

WattShop release “aero optimised” Anemoi Aero TT Handlebar Extension System

“Aerodynamically optimised to provide a clean flow transition from the extension to your forearm”

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 11:44

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Trek rejects calls to stop supplying US police forces, says “bikes can play positive role”

Brand instead outlines diversity programme including creating “1,000 cycling industry jobs for people of colour”

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 09:26

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Anger over police tweet on barrier to stop “swarms” of cyclists; Councillor says pop-up infra section makes cycling less safe; Santander Cycles unveil expansion; Cardiff is ‘UK bike theft capital’; NYPD cops beating cyclist + more on the live blog

Our midweek live blog is curated by Jack Sexty, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 08:50