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Near Miss of the Day 443: Impatient driver makes close pass through roadworks … to save a few seconds

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

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 15:24

Mondraker launch the Grommy ‘e-balance bike’

Made to "inspire a new generation of riders with riding skills and passion", the Grommy is available in 12" or 16" sizes

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 14:33

2021 Trek Madone SLR switches to OCLV 800 carbon, saving a claimed 80g

Madone SLR borrows carbon layup developed for the Emonda

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 14:00

Bedordshire Police stolen bikes recovered

Massive haul of 100+ stolen bikes recovered in Bedford

Police following up report by theft victim of his bike being sold through social media got a surprise when they arrived at vendor's address

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 13:06

Dookoła Mazowsza 2019 – picture credit Ola Andrzejewska

Opening stage of first post-COVID UCI race cancelled after motorcycle crash

Confusion surrounds incident on first day of Poland’s Dookola Mazowsza stage race

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 11:18

Pop-up cycle lane on Park Lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycle lanes ‘can’t come at catastrophic cost to traffic flow’ says MP; Reduction in policing behind increase in road deaths; Manchester council accused of ‘flushing filtered neighbourhood plans down toilet’; Mail froths about speed cameras + more

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

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 08:35

Maxxis claims new High Road SL is their “fastest and lightest road tyre ever”

Faster and lighter design is for race days only

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 23:00

Transport minister: Women can’t cycle to work in skirts or dresses

Women cyclists on Twitter: “Yes we can!”

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 18:40

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Near Miss of the Day 442: Close pass on blind corner

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

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 16:29

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McLaren reportedly looking to end UCI WorldTour team sponsorship

Bahrain-McLaren on search for new sponsor as automotive firm focuses on F1

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 14:48

Strava launches Local Legends feature – and here’s how you become one

Laurel Crown awarded for riders making most effort on a single segment over rolling 90-day period

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 12:25

Lauf slashes prices by around 25% across range with Direct To You sales

Unique leaf sprung gravel race machines now much lighter on your wallet

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 11:18

Bolle Le Coq Sportif – SHIFTER 12658 & FURO MIPS-PHOTO CREDIT Stef Cande

Bollé and Le Coq Sportif collaborate on special edition helmet and sunglasses

The Furo Mips helmet and Shifter sunnies get distinctly French styling

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 10:23

West Ham star’s plea in hunt for car tyre slasher turns into cyclist registration ‘debate’; Cyclist forced to use ‘cyclocross skills’ to avoid lorry; Britain’s worst bike lane?; Rondo + Cannondale recalls; Cyclist knocked off in road rage incident +more

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 08:30

Near Miss of the Day 441: Close pass on exiting roundabout

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

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 17:37

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Video: The most memorable Tour de France Bastille Day stages of the past 25 years

There's no racing on 14 July this year - but from Froome to Jalabert via Armstrong, we look back at some of the moments from the past quarter century that live on in the memory

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 16:40

UK lags behind in e-bike survey, with just 7% saying they would consider using one

While the UK has some catching up to do, 1 in 4 Europeans said they either own an e-bike or are thinking about buying one in the survey of 13,000 people

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 16:11

Is this the loudest kit you’ve ever seen? Pirate Juice doesn’t do subtle

Designs include ‘Acid Lips’ and ‘The Dogs Pollocks’

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 15:07

Halfords hits the headlines over 60 store closures – but what’s the reality?

COVID-19 crisis has accelerated retailer’s existing “right-sizing” strategy

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 13:52

Megmeister claims its Ultrafris Pro kit uses a rider’s sweat to cool them down

The kit claims to turn the “negative side-effect of heat into a performance-enhancing cooling agent”

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 11:34

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Police appeal to find cyclist after pedestrian dies following collision in east London

Fatal crash happened on Bow Road on Friday 3 July; police say rider did not stop at scene

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 10:02

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Police deny “victim blaming” in helmet tweet; Bike raffle start-up launches; Varnish loses tribunal appeal; Richmond Park reopens all roads to cyclists (on weekdays); Sunweb rider sent home for shopping trip + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 08:20

Tyre firm Vittoria returns to Italian ownership with big plans for the future (+ video)

Incoming president and CEO sees big opportunities in urban mobility and e-bike markets

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 17:09

Five cool things coming soon from AbsoluteBlack, Roval, Apidura, Bontrager and Zipp

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 16:26

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Geraint Thomas gives his tips to people new to cycling

No mention of the "h" word in Tour de France winner's latest GQ column, though some may disagree with his advice on road position

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 14:56