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11 Cycle Republic stores to be taken over by e-scooter specialists Pure Electric

85 jobs have been saved by transferring the Cycle Republic stores over to Pure Electric, with the e-scooter company securing the deal with Halfords Group PLC under TUPE regulations

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 16:24

Science In Sport launch new Nitrate range that claims to help cyclists ‘use less oxygen at higher workloads’

The new range “enables you to go faster for longer" they claim

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 14:22

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High Court challenge to government’s £27 billion plans to build roads in England

Campaign group Transport Action Network says plans conflict with government commitments to fight climate change

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 14:03

Near Miss of the Day 399: “For a terrifying second I thought they’d got us”

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

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 11:28

The Sufferfest says its new ‘Half Monty’ test gives a more accurate FTP reading than any other ramp test

The 55-minute test includes just one maximal ramp test and is 'more approachable' for new riders.

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 10:04

Glasgow, Edinburgh looking at temporary cycle lanes – but not just yet; TT champ breaks women’s Zwift everesting record (without planning to); Indian cops puncturing tyres of lockdown rule breakers; Milan reallocates space to cyclists + more on live blog

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

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 08:08

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Teenager who stole bike from NHS pharmacist convicted of theft

17-year-old has been banned from all NHS premises in Newcastle pending sentencing

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 20:38

Back Garden Ironman – Garden via Richard Groome

Triathlete completes Ironman in his back garden.

The challenge took Richard Groome over 14 hours, but he raised over £2.5k for a local charity

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 16:42

Car-free Chiswick High Road, March 2020 (picture Simon MacMichael)

Government relaxes rules to make it easier for councils to ban motor traffic during coronavirus crisis

Temporary relaxation of rules will allow local authorities to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians during pandemic

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 16:23

Green Disc Eco Chain Care tool claims to save up to 90% of chain oil over standard application

The Kickstarter project back be backed from €19 with delivery in May this year.

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 14:42

How cyclists are helping get food to the needy during the pandemic

Initiatives in London and Exeter are among those seeing volunteers take to two wheels to help the vulnerable

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 13:46

Video: Should you ride wider tyres?

Here are 5 indisputable(ish) reasons why you should ditch the 23s

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 11:45

Wales rugby great Shane Williams to ride 800 miles on Zwift for charity

Ex-British & Irish Lion says he was inspired by Geraint Thomas's fundraiser last week

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 10:48

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Gordon Ramsay ‘risking further wrath from neighbours’ with 22 mile ride, claims Daily Mail; Custom bike stolen from man visiting sick daughter; Council signs WILL remain on path; Former women’s team manager guilty of harassment + 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, Apr 20, 2020 08:33

coronavirus pandemic Cyclists stay local sign

Updated: Parish council in Cheshire takes down sign telling cyclists to stay away after reading road.cc readers’ comments

Little Bollington Parish Council admits "that we got it wrong"

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 21:26

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Tack attack: Cyclists puncture as drawing pins strewn across popular south London cycle route

Incident in Beckenham this afternoon is being reported to Metropolitan Police

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 20:15

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How hard is it to be a woman in the cycling industry? Shockjock engineer devotes entire Youtube video to trying to discredit female Cycling Weekly tech editor

Bizarre tirade from Hambini perfectly proves point originally made by Michelle Arthurs-Brennan when she called him out for sexist remarks

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 16:32

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“Covid-19 can suck my ass” says Rohan Dennis as world champion breaks quarantine

Team Ineos rider deletes social media accounts after defying Spanish lockdown by going for a drive

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 12:33

Molly Weaver rides garden version of the Dirty Reiver

Oh, the humanity! Won’t someone think of the lawn?

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 15:18

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Mark Beaumont looking to recruit “virtual peloton” to ride around the world in a day

Are you up for 240 miles on the turbo and a 4am start? Get in touch

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 13:21

“Very concerned lorry driver” says he is having daily near misses with cyclists

"Part of driving safely is having stimuli around you that makes you react,” argues road safety spokesman

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 11:46

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Cars to be banned from road along Brighton seafront to allow people to exercise safely

No motor vehicles allowed on Madeira Drive from Monday, council is considering similar measures elsewhere in city

Fri, Apr 17, 2020 15:03

coronavirus – cyclists rides past social distance warning

Exercising more than once a day is reasonable during lockdown, says new CPS guidance for England

Official advice given to prosecutors and police forces on interpreting emergency legislation during coronavirus pandemic

Fri, Apr 17, 2020 13:39

Sir Dave Brailsford: Team Ineos could withdraw from Tour de France if health at risk

Meanwhile, a leading public health expert insists rescheduled race could be “recipe for disaster”

Fri, Apr 17, 2020 11:46

Coming soon to a head near you? The recycled urban cycle helmet

Re-Cycle range from Dashel uses recycled plastic and can be recycled into new helmets once at the end of its product life.

Fri, Apr 17, 2020 11:20