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Near Miss of the Day 420: Instant karma as driver makes close pass on cyclist – and immediately gets pulled over by police officer following him

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

Fri, Jun 05, 2020 11:20

Gridlock alert! 1 in 3 Londoners say they will use cars more post-lockdown AND 1 in 3 they will cycle more

Think tank Centre for London says "we need to move fast to avoid a car surge"

Fri, Jun 05, 2020 09:01

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“I was just playing on my phone”: driver’s excuse when cyclist asked why he’d stopped; Gumtree ‘entrapment’ thief arrested; More nails spotted on mtb trail; ‘Costagate’ continues; Council get serious over planter removal + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is in charge of your live blog today, with some ocassional contributions from the rest of the team

Fri, Jun 05, 2020 08:36

Weekday cycling has doubled during lockdown (and more than tripled at weekends) says Grant Shapps at Government daily briefing + more on “Fix my bike” vouchers

Government includes levels of cycling in today's briefing as urged by Chris Boardman

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 16:50

“A new frontier in urban mobility”: Cowboy launch their third gen e-bike

The Belgian startup have revamped their smart e-bike with a lower gear ratio, new colourways and new app features, and it's priced at £1,990

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 15:24

Mr Loophole lawyer says lockdown has led to “culture of toxic cycling”

Nick Freeman uses World Bicycle Day to repeat calls for licensing and insurance for bike riders

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 13:37

NHS worker makes DIY cycling top to highlight to drivers that he’s on duty after receiving abuse and aggression

Max deSancha says he made it “as a last ditch effort to get motorists to treat me like a human being,”

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 11:09

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Time running out for councils on new ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes

Councils have weeks left to make space for walking and cycling under emergency measures

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 08:41

Froome v Celebs Zwift race; US racer flags YouTuber’s response to Instagram post about race struggles; Costa offers bizarre excuse for refusing to serve people on bikes at drive-through; Police wrongly claim arresting bike thief would be entrapment + more

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

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 08:20

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Only five cycle helmets available in the UK get recommended status in new safety testing

23 UK available cycle helmets were tested – the safest on test was the Hovding 3.0 airbag (…and that's not even a helmet)

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 07:19

Off-duty PC who was on bike ride broke pensioner’s jaw after close pass

Stuart Box, formerly of Avon & Somerset Police, has been barred from policing after misconduct hearing

Wed, Jun 03, 2020 17:38

Chris Boardman in Copenhagen (copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk)

Chris Boardman: “Next two weeks will set the transport agenda for the next two decades”

Campaigner urges government to include cycling statisticcs in daily briefings to encourage people into the saddle

Wed, Jun 03, 2020 16:04

Pop-up infrastructure in Olympia (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Council leader rejects pop-up cycle lanes because he believes bikes and cars cannot mix safely

“The challenge is insurmountable,” says Mike Bird, who leads Conservative-controlled Walsall Council

Wed, Jun 03, 2020 13:23

Specialized launch Roval Rapide CLX with “fastest all-around road wheels in the world” claim

The disc brake-only wheels from Specialized's sub-brand forgo a tubeless rim to save weight

Wed, Jun 03, 2020 13:00

Near Miss of the Day 419: Driver reverses on blind bend, plus close pass ahead of narrow bridge (includes swearing)

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

Wed, Jun 03, 2020 09:54

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No penalty for driver overtaking on wrong side of pedestrian island; Mayor against pop-up cycle lanes because of inexperienced cyclists; More cyclists than drivers stopped on Box Hill; Sophie-Ellis Bextor in A+E after bike crash + more on the live blog

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

Wed, Jun 03, 2020 08:39

Pop-up cycle lane in Filton scrapped after just FIVE days following complaints it caused traffic jams

Cycling UK says it is “difficult to fathom the logic” of South Gloucestershire Council's decision

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 17:37

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Specialized unveils S-Works Power With Mirror Tech 3D-printed saddle

High tech saddle is a lattice structure with 14,000 struts, and it's mega-comfy

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 16:00

Specialized launches S-Works Vent road shoes with a focus on airflow

"Cooler is faster" says Specialized

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 16:00

Press watchdog rejects complaints over Rod Liddle “piano wire” column

IPSO says anti-cyclist column did not breach Editors' Code of Practice

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 15:30

3T launch ‘faster and more aero’ Exploro RaceMax gravel bike

Faster, more capable and comes with bigger clearance thanks to double dropped chainstays

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 13:11

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Near Miss of the Day 418: Dangerous overtake by Howdens Joinery lorry driver

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

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 12:05

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Two cyclists killed in Buckinghamshire crash involving Volkswagen Golf car

Driver is assisting police in relation to double fatality in High Wycombe yesterday

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 09:25

Search for hit-and-run driver who knocked down two cyclists; Tao Geoghegan Hart slams “quasi-nutritionist Youtubers”; James Hayden raffling Transcon winner’s jersey; Victory for cyclist turned away from tip; US bike shops looted + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael making some contributions this evening

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 08:23

Cyclist who uses e-bike as mobility aid injured after object thrown from car

Police in Sunderland appeal for wintnesses including Good Samaritan who helped cyclist to come forward

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 16:58