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Mobike lost 200,000 bikes last year

Bike share firm still suffering theft and vandalism

Sat, Jan 04, 2020 16:16

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RideLondon cyclists raised £11.5m for charity in 2019 – but event may be under threat

Surrey County Council has launched a consultation into the future of the sportive

Sat, Jan 04, 2020 15:31

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Round the world cyclist Josh Quigley happy the driver who hit him from behind will not be charged

“Everyone makes mistakes and there was no malicious intent”

Sat, Jan 04, 2020 12:46

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How Oslo has all but eliminated cyclist and pedestrian deaths

Norwegian capital removed all car parking from city centre and turned it into bike lanes

Sat, Jan 04, 2020 12:02

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Live blog: Canyon Ultimate model made entirely from Lego; Ride with Quick-Step in Roubaix (for €3k each); 6 points and £230 fine for driver who left cyclist with brain injury; Alternative Peloton ad you can’t unsee; Supermarket edition near miss +more

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

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 21:15

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Councils need to take ‘unpopular’ decisions to convert drivers into cyclists says councillor in Cumbria

‘I am glad to see us doing things that maybe aren't that popular with car-driving, middle-aged people’

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 16:58

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“Inexplicable” why Highways England is refusing to pause abandonment of tunnel earmarked for cycle route

Campaigners say recent infilling of a ventilation shaft was “entirely unwarranted”

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 15:26

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Scottish government make an extra £700,000 available to help people buy e-bikes

The money will be allocated to fund an interest-free loan scheme, whereby Scots can purchase an e-bike worth up to £6,000 with a four-year repayment period on the loan

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 14:11

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Convenience not weather keeping Scots in their cars says cycling commissioner

‘It's the people from more affluent areas that are more dependent on the car’

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 13:07

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More cycling will be necessary with another 2.5bn people in cities by 2050 according to Deloitte report

Consultancy firm tips e-bikes to become the fastest-selling electric vehicles in the years ahead

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 11:39

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More teams switch to disc brakes for 2020 season

Is it the year of the disc brake?

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 10:37

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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

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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