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Countdown to Carmageddon: Park Lane Cycleway almost finished, pop-up cycle lanes planned for Westminster; Prom Wars: Merseyside Edition; Radical alternative to Strava; More on Rod Liddle’s “piano wire at neck height” column + more

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

Thu, May 28, 2020 08:27

Gaerne updates G.Tornado and G.Hurricane shoes with new uppers and anti-slip heel lining

New upper designs and anti-slip heel cups for Gaerne's mid-range road and MTB shoes

Thu, May 28, 2020 07:10

Halfords to reopen more than 50 stores under social distancing model

It will be the first time customers will be allowed inside the retailer's stores since lockdown began

Wed, May 27, 2020 17:16

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

British Cycling extends suspension of activities – phased return sees sportives and regional races suspended until 1 August

Club and group activity due to resume on 4 July, international and national level races on 1 September

Wed, May 27, 2020 16:00

Contraflow cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycle campaigners urge council to STOP building cycle lanes

Camcycle says pop-up infrastructure in Cambridge makes roads more dangerous for cyclists and does not meet government guidance

Wed, May 27, 2020 14:04

Cannondale launch Topstone Carbon and Neo Lefty gravel bikes

New acoustic bike and e-gravel both with suspension bringing 'maximum gravel'

Wed, May 27, 2020 12:00

Sunday Times says Rod Liddle “piano wire” column “not intended to be taken seriously”

Newspaper excuses anti-cyclist piece with exact phrase that Cycling UK had said would be an “inappropriate” defence of column

Wed, May 27, 2020 11:43

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Jeremy Vine on penny-farthing sparks pointless helmet row; Cargo biker turned away from recycling centre; “Deathtrap” Belfast cycle lane causes outrage; Mandatory high-vis because drivers have “less than perfect eyesight” + more on the live blog

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

Wed, May 27, 2020 08:54

Cycling UK complains to Sunday Times over Rod Liddle’s “piano wire at neck height” column – published on weekend a cyclist was hospitalised by riding into such a trap

Charity says “words have consequences” and article was “inflammatory, in seriously poor taste” and condoned criminal act

Tue, May 26, 2020 16:45

Open steps into the road bike market with new MIN.D

The carbon frameset features an integrated seatpost design with a focus on comfort

Tue, May 26, 2020 16:39

Rose announce an updated 2020 Pro SL with a cleverly integrated front end

This entry level road bike gets the clean front end of an expensive racer

Tue, May 26, 2020 12:52

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Near Miss of the Day 415: Cheshire Police issue close pass compilation

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

Tue, May 26, 2020 12:19

Covidiots? Lancashire cyclists snapped on group ride contrary to lockdown rules

Longstanding cycling campaigner says riders he photographed are “getting us all a bad name”

Tue, May 26, 2020 10:55

Cyclist injured by wire trap deliberately placed across trail; Police searching for Audi driver who slapped cyclist; ‘Completely unrideable’ 6-seat tandem; Cycling boom continues as LBS’s fully booked for repairs + 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, May 26, 2020 08:50

Pilot Inn Bridge (via Google Street View).PNG

Cyclist spent hour in canal after fall before rescue

Local resident eventually heard rider's shouts for help and called police

Mon, May 25, 2020 16:04

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

Chris Boardman calls for presumed liability law to help get more people commuting by bike

“We need legislation that properly values people travelling actively,” says champion cyclist turned campaigner

Mon, May 25, 2020 13:33

The 3T Exploro Pro GRX bike competition is now closed and we have a Winner!

The 3T Exploro bike competition is now closed, check below to find out if you are about to become the proud new owner of a 3T Exploro GRX Pro bike!

Mon, May 25, 2020 11:00

Endurance Sports TV release thousands of hours of event coverage and documentaries for free

Usually subscription only, now documentaries and event coverage is free

Mon, May 25, 2020 09:08

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‘Tempting’ – Sunday Times columnist Rod Liddle on stretching piano wire across road to target cyclists

Comments come a month after a rider near Leeds was injured by exactly that type of trap

Sun, May 24, 2020 18:49

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Everesting World Record broken twice in a week (+ video)

Phil Gaimon vows to regain crown as Keehan Swenson takes it from him after just four days

Sun, May 24, 2020 17:07

The Bicycle Repair Shop, Acton (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

Government to issue half a million £50 repair vouchers to get neglected bikes back on the road

Transport secretary Grant Shapps also says those who drive to work will be encouraged to park outside town and city centres

Sun, May 24, 2020 13:59

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

Durham cyclist kicked off bike by motorcyclist

Motorcyclist suspected to have been travelling in convoy with a car

Sat, May 23, 2020 14:53

Cardiff bike shop worker stole £2,600 worth of bikes and cash

Olivia Davies was often the only staff member at quiet branch of The Bike Shed

Sat, May 23, 2020 14:36

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police refer themselves to watchdog after cyclist is seriously injured in collision with suspected drug driver

Force reports there had been a “previous occurrence” involving the same car earlier that day

Sat, May 23, 2020 11:31

Bike Is Best: UK bike industry to launch major campaign to get people cycling as bike sales soar

Goal is to maintain cycling’s burgeoning popularity as nation emerges from lockdown

Sat, May 23, 2020 11:00