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Study: Cycling may help keep dementia at bay

Findings suggest that cardio-respiratory exercise helps prevent brain from ageing

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 19:13

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Near Miss of the Day 349: Cyclist squeezed between overtaking Jaguar 4×4 and parked car (includes swearing)

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country - today it's West Yorkshire

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 18:40

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Surrey County Council launches consultation into future of RideLondon events taking place on its roads

Council's cabinet will decide whether to continue to host event from 2021-25

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 18:40

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Phrase “Well done Peloton” makes Roger’s Profanisaurus; Strava reveals “Quitter’s Day”; Cyclists’ eating disorders; NZ has worst drivers; Contador’s new bike brand+ more on the live blog

All the cycling news from this site and beyond...

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 18:36

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Movistar switches from Campagnolo to SRAM and Zipp for 2020 season

Movistar goes wireless with new groupset sponsor this season

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 16:52

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Weymouth cyclist punched by men trying to steal her bike

Incident happened on Sunday evening; police appeal for information

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 16:40

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Netherlands expecting even greater e-bike boom as tax breaks and incentives kick in for 2020

The Dutch will be able to take advantage of a new leasing scheme to get e-bikes from their employers for less, and will also be reimbursed per kilometre for travelling for business by bike...

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 16:37

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No charges for driver who hit Josh Quigley at 70mph

Police in Texas conclude crash that left round-the-world cyclist with multiple injuries was an "accident"

Wed, Jan 01, 2020 20:32

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Team MOV – 2020 – 01

Live blog: New bikes and kit galore as 2020 starts; Amazing new feature on latest BMW range; Commuter switches to cycling – and builds a stack of cash; Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’ video; Astana riders hit by car while training + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start another ... decade

Wed, Jan 01, 2020 17:05

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Near Miss of the Day 348: Awful driving in 4×4

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

Wed, Jan 01, 2020 14:17

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Five cyclists hospitalised, suspected drug driver arrested, after road traffic collision in Derbyshire

Police say one of the riders has "potentially life threatening injuries"

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 17:26

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‘Public mood is changing’ says councillor as York unveils plans to ban private cars from city centre

North Yorkshire city’s council approve measure due to take effect from 2023

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 16:32

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Look unveils new T20 track bike for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

New T20 is lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic than the model it replaces

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 14:36

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Near Miss of the Day 347: Yet another needless close pass

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

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 13:20

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Warning after Grimsby cyclist rides into barbed wire trap

Kat Slater's husband managed to shout warning before she hit wire stretched across path

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 11:15

New Zealand in 2013-14 Track Cycling World Cup at Manchester

Banged Up Abroad – NZ Olympic medallist locked up in Thailand for coaching without visa; Sheffield bike shop ram-raided twice in 48 hours; Darwin Award video; Gong for man who gave Wiggins, Cav & co first taste of racing abroad + more on the Live Blog

All today's news from the site and beyond

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 20:38

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Nurse’s message to thief who stole her bike: “I may be looking after your relative”

Catherine Harding discovered bike had been stolen when she clocked off 11-hour shift on Christmas Eve

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 20:28

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Nic Dlamini updates on broken arm; five park rangers suspended

NTT Pro Cycling rider does not know when he will be back riding; major law firm is acting for him

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 15:12

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Near Miss of the Day 346: Intimidating driver leans on horn ahead of close pass

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 12:04

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Police in Dublin find more than 100 stolen bikes worth €250,000

Dozens of high-end bikes were discovered in shipping container

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 20:02

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Boris Johnson wanted a bicycle for Christmas – he got a dirt bike instead

Prime Minister’s girlfriend buys him second-hand Yamaha off-roader

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 18:12

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Near Miss of the Day 345: Lorry driver in ultra-close pass (includes swearing)

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

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 16:25

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Police appeal after teenage cyclist killed near Truro

Fatal crash happened near Stithians on Saturday lunchtime

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 12:35

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British women looking to set tandem round-the-world record

Cat Dixon and Raz Marsden will need to complete their trip in fewer than 283 days

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 15:56

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Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross founder John Rawnsley dies at 81

Rawnsley organised 50 Three Peaks races and rode 45 himself

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 14:40