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Ride the inaugural Gravel Epic race in Marrakech

From the desert to the mountains, this one looks like it'll be a top-notch gravel experience

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 11:00

Campagnolo’s new Bora WTO 33 is a “multi-purpose” 33mm deep carbon fibre wheelset

New 33mm deep carbon wheelset for disc and rim brake bikes launched

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 10:43

Lego cycling infra petition launched; The Tide Is High in car (and bike) parking fail on the Thames; Geraint Thomas thinks of Ironman after retirement; ‘Deathwish’ cyclist drafts truck; Potholes latest; ” Bernie/Cav bromance +more on live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 17:20

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Urwahn & Schmolke team up for striking 3D printed steel bike

Copper-plated road bike is available in a limited edition

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 16:46

Oxford consults on plans for UK’s first Zero Emissions Zone

‘Red Zone’ could be brought in by end of year in bid to tackle climate emergency

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 16:22

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National Pothole Day: An interview with Mr Pothole (otherwise known as Mark Morrell)

To mark the day we'd all rather wish didn't exist, we've spoke to Britain's foremost anti-pothole activist about the state of our roads...

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 14:46

FedEx-funded guide highlights Dutch and Danish best practice in making cycling safer

Document compiled by European Cyclists’ Federation aims to be essential point of reference for campaigners

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 13:20

Near Miss of the Day 356: Classic car in classic close pass

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

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 11:48

Pro Bikes: World champion Annemiek van Vleuten’s personalised Scott Addict RC race bikes unveiled

World champ Annemiek van Vleuten gets a customised race bike for 2020

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 07:06

Specialized launch new Tour Down Under Collection and donate $100,000 to Australia’s Wildlife Rescue Organisation

A new Specialized Allez Disc will be ridden by Bora Hansgrohe and Deceuninck–Quick-Step riders, with the designs inspired by "the speed and colour of the Australian Budgie"

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 22:00

Josh Quigley heads home; Model railways FTW; Discarded gel wrappers are back; Bernie Eisel retires; Close pass compared to ‘clipping someone’s ear with a bullet’; Indian cyclist named David Beckham + more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 21:26

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Hit-and-run motorist jailed for six years for killing cyclist had never taken driving test

Driver claimed he fled scene because he was “in shock and wanted to get home”

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 16:34

Near Miss of the Day 355: London cabbie left-hooks cyclist (+ swearing)

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

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 13:37

California couple lured bike thieves with bait bike then beat them up, say police

Savannah Grillot and Corey Curnutt shared videos of attacks on social media

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 13:28

Police officer blames cyclist for taxi driver close pass – road safety experts (including another traffic officer) disagree

A West Yorkshire Police officer wrongly told a cyclist his not using a cycle lane contributed to a driver's poor decision making

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 08:51

Marco Pantani (Wikimedia Commons:Hein Ciere)

Sean Kelly flashes his ‘appendage’ and other unlikely cycling tales; Watch Pantani’s greatest ride on his 50th birthday; Sunweb rider ruptures testicle after bike path balls-up; Froome quashes rumours with monster rides + much more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond and we start a new week...

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 21:44

Five cool things coming soon from Zipp, Endura, Muc-Off, Lomo and Infini

Our pick of the test pile that our roving team of reviewers are testing this week, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 17:51

Transcontinental Race introduces Mike Hall Bursary to widen accessibility to event

Funding available for three riders from low-income families to take part in this year’s eighth edition

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 16:42

Birmingham Mailbox and traffic (licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 by Bs)u10e01 on Wikimedia Commons)

Birmingham heralds end to “golden age of cars” by banning trips by private motorists across city centre

Dutch-style approach aims to encourage greater use of active travel and public transport and reduce car dependency

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 14:47

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Gravel action

Who won the B'Twin Winter Socks?

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 13:42

Greg LeMond to launch new bikes this spring – investment in new carbon tech suggests they’ll be carbon

New manufacturing process is claimed to lower the cost of making carbon - Lemond company is also looking to open a US based manufacturing facility

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 13:28

Near Miss of the Day 354: Range Rover buffoon (includes lots of swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 12:24

Tom Pidcock wins men’s elite 2020 national cyclo-cross title

Cyclo-cross national championships: Tom Pidcock retains men’s title, Hattie Harnden wins women’s crown

Ben Tulett finishes second in men's race but takes Under-23 title, Beth Crumpton takes women's silver

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 20:44

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EF Pro Cycling to continue to mix road with gravel and mountain biking events in 2020

Riders back team's alternative racing programme that saw Lachlan Morton win GBDuro

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 18:33

Cycling campaigners urge rethink of Cambridge anti-terrorism barriers

Barriers on King’s Parade – one of UK’s busiest streets for cyclists – become operational tomorrow

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 17:06