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York cyclists petition for two-way cycling on one-way streets

Cycling UK says contra-flow cycling can significantly improve the safety, convenience and attractiveness of cycling

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 12:48

Seized pedicabs (picture Metropolitan Police)

Met Police seize 30 rickshaws modified with motors

Crackdown sees another 35 rickshaws seized for having no insurance

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 11:11

Live blog: Video: Pro cyclist ‘injures himself’ (breaks arm) getting arrested by park rangers – Froome says incident’s “appalling”; Video – Koala flags down cyclist and climbs bike for a drink; Ex-pro’s tweet asking people to share kids’ Xmas bikes + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we try and get over the Christmas excess

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 19:42

Former homeless addict who became bike mechanic receives ‘Real Yellow Jersey’ from Cycling UK

10 Real Yellow Jerseys have been awarded to everyday heroes of cycling

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 16:47

Five cool things at Christmas: here are the winning bike-themed festive gifts!

We asked you to send us pics of the cycling-related goodies you got for Christmas, and you didn't disappoint us! Here are the five best, who will all bag a pair of road.cc socks as an extra pressie...

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 16:05

Near Miss of the Day 344: Van driver tries to join main road through cyclist

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country... today it's Bristol

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 12:51

Peloton ad actor gives real-life girlfriend a Peloton bike for Christmas

“Here's hoping this goes over better the second time," says Sean Hunter

Thu, Dec 26, 2019 19:33

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Anti-terrorism barriers for one of UK’s busiest streets for cycling

Cambridge City Council trial at King's Parade goes live next month - but concerns have been expressed on effect on cyclists

Thu, Dec 26, 2019 16:04

Near Miss of the Day 343: A Christmas catalogue … of poor driving

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country ... today, it's Lancashire

Thu, Dec 26, 2019 13:37

Fiona Kolbinger Transcontinental day 1_Credit AngusSung.co_.uk for Transcontinental.cc

Live Blog: University Challenge team guess that 2019 Transcon was won by skateboard; Are Rapha wearers all meanies?; MET decorate their tree with festive little helmets; Revisiting THE best Twitter thread of the year + more

All the news from the site and beyond

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 20:10

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London cyclist creates ‘Oyster Wheel’ eight-day orbital route around capital – and it’s amazing

Some possible route tips if you're doing the Festive 500 - but leave the road bike at home

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 17:16

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Inquest hears driver would only have seen cyclist for less than 2 seconds before fatal crash

James Corlett was attempting to cross country road in Nottinghamshire when motorist hit him

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 14:41

We have a Winner for the Christmas Eve Orro Bikes Competition worth £2099

We name the lucky winner for our biggest ever Xmas competition with Orro Bikes. Have you won the Terra C Bike worth £2099?

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 12:00

Government urged to increase funding as cycling levels fall in England for second year running

Campaigners call on Boris Johnson to make more money available

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 11:39

Five Cool Things, a Christmas Special 2019: win yourself some road.cc socks by showing us your cycling-related gifts!

Show us your cycling-related Christmas presents and win socks (maybe even some bonus extra stuff too) it’s that simple! We’ll be perusing the best entries after Christmas day and publishing the article on 27th December, good luck…

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 11:18

Save 40% on London Bike Show 2020 tickets with our special festive code!

Need a last minute gift for your bike-mad friend or relative who has everything, or just want to treat yourself? The London Bike Show is here to spread some festive cheer, with huge discounts on tickets for the show taking place between 27-29 March!

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 10:26

Jeremy Vine states bleeding obvious to anti-Cycleway councillor; Snowy Alpe d’Huez; Boris Johnson wants bike for Christmas; Crowdfunder for Josh Quigley as he undergoes surgery; Team Ineos Christmas card; CX World Cup mudfest; and more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond as we head towards Christmas

Mon, Dec 23, 2019 20:07

Two more WorldTour pro cyclists linked to Operation Aderlass blood doping ring – but no names for now

German broadcaster ARD says it has passed names on to prosecutors

Mon, Dec 23, 2019 15:14

Round-the-world cyclist Josh Quigley ‘still here, still smiling’ despite serious injuries after horrific crash

Scot due to undergo surgery today after being hit from behind at 70mph in Texas

Mon, Dec 23, 2019 11:48

Alberto Contador Trek Segafredo (via Facebook).jpg

Alberto Contador and wife Macarena Pescador reported to be divorcing

Couple have been together for 20 years and were married in 2011

Sun, Dec 22, 2019 22:17

Final section of Dartmoor’s Wray Valley Trail completed after 20 years

11-kilometre off-road route follows route of disused railway line and will benefit locals and tourists alike

Sun, Dec 22, 2019 18:19

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Round-the-world cyclist Josh Quigley seriously injured while riding across US

Scottish mental health campaigner sustains multiple injuries including fractured skull, pelvis and ribs

Sun, Dec 22, 2019 16:06

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Man arrested after cyclist killed in West Yorkshire hit-and-run

Fatal crash happened in South Elmsall yesterday morning

Sun, Dec 22, 2019 13:09

‘Like Zwift, but different’ (and free) – new indoor training app RGT Cycling launches

Premium version includes Magic Roads feature which converts a GPX file into a virtual course

Sat, Dec 21, 2019 16:49

Rohan Dennis says ‘mental struggles’ led him to abandon Tour de France

Team Ineos rider concedes he is obsessive and says he divides his pedal strokes into multiples of five throughout a road race

Sat, Dec 21, 2019 16:14