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Anger as Uber allegedly scraps up to 20,000 Jump e-bikes

A video has circulated which purports to show a huge number of Jump hire e-bikes being scrapped, with the company accused of creating senseless waste

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 16:03

Forget bikes: inner tubes were cycling’s lock down ‘must have’ product, with 1800 per cent sales jump in April

Okay, bike sales surged too, as did bike tools components and accessories in lock down sales bonanza for online cycling retailers

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 16:03

James May (CC BY-SA 2.0 licence by Airwolfhound:Flickr)

James May urges Prime Minister Boris Johnson to “bomb us with bicycles” with £80bn HS2 cash

Grand Tour presenter also says not wearing a helmet "makes you look like someone making a tiresome point”

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 12:49

Cycliq launches update to popular Fly6 camera with ‘black box’ incident detection technology

Auto incident detection gets added to this HD commuter camera

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 12:21

Near Miss of the Day 417: Van driver makes close pass on tandem cyclists – then jumps red light

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

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 10:32

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Anger over suspended sentence for unlicensed driver; Pendleton hears “rapid crunching gears” when overtaking men; Cllr’s child threatened by 4×4 driver; José Mourinho cycles around training pitch; Froome “can’t wait for August” + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is your blogger-in-chief today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 08:19

Police escort group of four cyclists off Cheshire motorway

“Push bikes and fast roads do not mix,” say officers after incident on M53 yesterday

Sun, May 31, 2020 14:18

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Nottingham cyclist hospitalised after axe attack

Police say victim was riding with two others when unprovoked attack happened

Sun, May 31, 2020 12:50

Manchester plans £10m bike hire scheme – says it’s learned from Mobike failure

New scheme will feature e-bikes and docking system

Sat, May 30, 2020 15:27

Primal launches Dominic Cummings eye test jersey

For each jersey sold £5 will go to NHS Charities Together

Sat, May 30, 2020 13:40

‘Group rides that break rules reflect badly on cycling’ says Cycling Ulster as it tries to manage different guidelines either side of the border

Reports of cyclists training in groups in defiance of Covid19 regulations earlier in the month

Sat, May 30, 2020 11:30

Police retrieved “five pieces of fingers” from the Humber Bridge after a cyclist fell off his bike

Cyclist “left them behind after he fell off his bike”

Sat, May 30, 2020 09:55

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Cyclists to be allowed back into Richmond Park – but only at weekday commute times for now

The Royal Parks says “managed re-introduction” of cycling will start on Tuesday

Sat, May 30, 2020 08:14

Near Miss of the Day 416: HGV driver powers past cyclist despite oncoming van – police take very swift action

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it's Bristol

Fri, May 29, 2020 15:26

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What do the new lockdown ‘groups of 6’ rules mean for cyclists?

No-one knows. Yet. Here's why…

Fri, May 29, 2020 14:02

Emergency cycle funding by region – how much is available in your area?

Transport Secretary says he has cut ‘red tape’ – but will funding result in long-term improvements?

Fri, May 29, 2020 12:00

SR Suntour launch new GVX gravel suspension fork

Adjustable 40-60mm of squish for your gravel bike

Fri, May 29, 2020 11:29

Parking to be removed outside Kew Gardens to create protected cycle lane

Council believes move will also ‘discourage unnecessary visits by car’

Fri, May 29, 2020 11:09

Pedal Me slam drivers who say parents road riding with kids are ‘irresponsible’; Council to dish out fines for bike lane parking; New lockdown rule confusion; New Manchester infra not what it seems; Ronaldo and family go cycling + more on the live blog

Welcome to Friday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge throughout the day plus the odd contribution from the rest of the team

Fri, May 29, 2020 08:51

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“A small, almost nothing, story” – Mark Cavendish hits back at report he may miss Tour de France

Bahrain-McLaren sprinter says comments made by team boss Rod Ellingworth to BBC could apply to “99 per cent” of riders

Thu, May 28, 2020 16:48

Rad Power launch all new RadWagon4 e-cargo bike

Fully redesigned from the ground up, the RadWagon4 has custom-made tyres and a completely revamped frame design, and is priced at an affordable €1,499 on pre-order

Thu, May 28, 2020 14:51

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Zipp launches ‘lighter and faster’ 303 Firecrest wheelset

US brand says new version is also more capable over varied terrain

Thu, May 28, 2020 13:59

Peloton boss says cheaper bike is on the way as indoor fitness brand eyes mass market

Co-founder and CEO John Foley also talks about company’s reaction to THAT ad

Thu, May 28, 2020 12:22

Decathlon launch a new entry-level gravel bike, the Triban RC 120

Disc brakes, 38mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts for £499.99

Thu, May 28, 2020 11:27

Fractured spine for Yorkshire cyclist after hit-and-run motorist ‘deliberately’ drove at riders

Police appeal after incident near York on Bank Holiday Monday

Thu, May 28, 2020 10:35