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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

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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

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Bishop fractures skull after being doored while cycling – but says he should have worn his helmet

Paul Swarbrick, Roman Catholic Bishop of Lancaster, is recovering from incident which happened on VE Day

Fri, May 22, 2020 15:58

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Olympia unveil huge 900Wh ‘super battery’ with up to 290km of range

The PowerNine 900Wh is the same weight as Olympia's previous 630Wh versions, and they claim it takes six hours to fully charge

Fri, May 22, 2020 14:59

Near Miss of the Day 414: Driver overtaking cyclist at speed almost hits another head-on

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

Fri, May 22, 2020 12:57

2020 Bontrager Starvos WaveCel helmet – 1

Bontrager expands WaveCel helmet range with Rally and Starvos models

There's now a sub-£100 lid featuring the recently introduced tech, and a children's option too

Fri, May 22, 2020 11:47

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Tory councillor say Labour promoting ‘anti car dogma’ in Birmingham; Girl rides 1,200km carrying injured dad; Hit-and-run driver ‘checked car for damage’; ‘Time running out’ for pop-up infra; ZZ Top frontman rides e-bike in Vegas + more on the live blog

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

Fri, May 22, 2020 08:54

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London ‘in real trouble’ if emergency bike lanes not built soon (+ gallery of new pop-up lane on Park Lane)

Simon Munk of London Cycling Campaign warns that 'the cars are coming back every day'

Thu, May 21, 2020 15:45

Near Miss of the Day 413: Impatient driver at junction turns across cyclist (includes swearing)

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

Thu, May 21, 2020 13:57

E-bikes could get Britain back to work and cut emissions by 50%, concludes new research

University of Leeds research have concluded that a switch from cars to e-bikes could reduce CO2 emissions by millions of tonnes, while providing commuters with a safer route back to work amid the coronavirus crisis

Thu, May 21, 2020 13:35

Prom bike ban reprieve for Bournemouth and Poole cyclists

Council chief had given “one more weekend” ultimatum to ride responsibly or lose the right

Thu, May 21, 2020 10:49

Cyclists banned from Richmond Park for causing ‘plumes of exhalation’ (among other things); Phil Gaimon’s everesting record video; Ride-through fast food; ‘Epic Climbs’ Zoom backgrounds; ‘Pelotan’ sun protection; Pantano banned for four years

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

Thu, May 21, 2020 08:39

Near Miss of the Day 412: Parcelforce driver goes for non-existent gap

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

Wed, May 20, 2020 16:18

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Bike thefts up by almost 50 per cent during lockdown, says insurer

News comes as one specialist reports surge of interest in bike cover, while another secures funding for growth

Wed, May 20, 2020 15:11

Garmin Vector Clip In/Out 2 Copy-write Garmin

Is Garmin about to release a Vector power meter that can tell if you’re clipped in?

This US patent suggests that Garmin is working on Vector power pedals for cyclocross and mountain bike riders

Wed, May 20, 2020 13:27

Your complete guide to Mavic’s 2019 road wheel range August 2018

Mavic: ‘Well-known’ ex-pro cyclists reportedly involved in rescue bid for iconic brand

Paris-based lawyer heads group looking to save troubled business - but time is pressing

Wed, May 20, 2020 12:53

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RideLondon cancelled – all entrants to receive full refund

Organisers are looking at ways to mark event weekend of 15 and 16 August

Wed, May 20, 2020 09:17

Journalist Ash Sarkar abused for posting learning to ride vid; De Gendt claims it’s easier to drop TDF riders than win on Zwift; Vogue’s cycle clothing guide; Niche cycling COVID meme; Weymouth seafront bike ban + 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 20, 2020 08:50

Brompton add to luggage range with commuting as the focus

Each new bag is designed to work with Brompton's front rack system

Wed, May 20, 2020 08:39

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Lance Armstrong fears drug use led to testicular cancer – admits to first doping ‘probably at 21’

Texan says he took testosterone in his first season as a pro and says he considers EPO a relatively ‘safe’ drug

Tue, May 19, 2020 15:47