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Police said cyclist was doing 38mph when he was involved in fatal collision with pedestrian

"I can't believe that – it's got to be incorrect. I can't imagine doing 38mph on my push bike"

Fri, Nov 01, 2019 15:10

Driver using mobile (CC licensed image by lukys1:Flickr)

Government will update law on mobile phone use at the wheel but won’t consider ban on hands-free devices

A driver filming with their phones can currently argue that it is not being used ‘for an interactive communication function’

Fri, Nov 01, 2019 12:45

Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Ukad could charge Freeman; Pedal Me offers free rides to vote on Dec 12; New Trek-Segafredo; Blythe hangs his wheels up; Killer New Orleans driver “must have been blind drunk”; + more on the live blog

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

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 20:17

Mudguards are MORE aero: study shows that optimum drag reduction is achieved with mudguards on

A study has has shown that an 'optimum decrease in drag' was shown when bikes were fitted with mudguards as opposed to without... is it time to start keeping your on year-round?

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 19:11

Near Miss of the Day 325: ‘Bullshit’ and prevarication from the Met

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

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 17:03

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Doctors’ body the BMA calls for £20 per head annual active travel spend

Organisation says boosting physical activity will improve nation's physical and mental health

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 14:03

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Petition urges action over ‘death trap’ London road after cyclist killed

Male rider lost life yesterday in collision involving HGV on South Circular Road in Catford

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 12:14

Limited edition Vintage Electric e-bike launched in tribute to upcoming Ford v Ferrari film

The high-powered limited edition e-bike is modelled on the paint scheme of Carroll Shelby's 289 Cobra, with Vintage Electric enlisting the help of the auto-building legend's grandson to design it...

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 11:56

Strava partners with Mapbox to enhance static maps; one-off SwiftCarbon bike auctioned for suicide awareness in memory of Jonathan Cantwell; MvdP back racing CX; Lords debate e-scooters; TdF owners launch Saudi race + more on the live blog

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

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 22:02

Near Miss of the Day 324: Driver changing lanes without looking, almost takes out cyclist

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

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 18:29

Muc-Off launches bike wash refill stations in stores nationwide

Refill your Nano cleaner bottle at your local bike shop

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 16:55

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Danish ultracyclist is 3 days into virtual Race Across America – on Zwift in a Copenhagen shopping centre! (+ livestream)

Michael Knudsen's challenge this week is to raise awareness before doing the real thing next summer

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 16:14

Hammersmith Bridge (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Temporary cycling and walking bridge planned while Hammersmith Bridge repaired

Council said to have rejected makeshift crossing for motor vehicles while main Victorian structure repaired

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 14:07

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

South London cyclist killed in collision involving lorry

Fatal crash happened on South Circular Road in Catford this morning

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 11:49

The Lotus track bike is back! Hope Technology develops new Team GB track bike for 2020 Olympics

The Lotus track bike is reborn for Tokyo 2020

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 11:30

Rouleur Classic 2019 preview: New bikes and star speakers from the world of cycling

Rouleur Classic 2019 is this weekend and here's a taste of what you can expect to see

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 10:39

Scottish police on bikes (copyright g_cowan via Flickr)

Cops criticised for hi-vis handout; No retrial for HGV driver who killed cyclist; New Rapha range; Cambridge Station secure bike parking FAIL; ex-Team Sky doc admits lying; Remembering rubbish bike lights; “I’m a cyclist myself…” +more on the live blog

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

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 22:09

Queensbury Tunnel row: Bradford Council urges Transport Secretary to intervene

Highways England accused of breaching planning permission by starting to fill in tunnel

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 21:41

Cyclist in Dublin (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Teyvan Petttinger)

Ireland to introduce dangerous overtaking of cyclists law

Drivers face €120 fine for close passes – but no minimum passing distance stipulated

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 21:40

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Shane Sutton denies Richard Freeman’s claim that testosterone was for him as ex-Team Sky doctor’s tribunal finally opens

Medic who admits having told a "lot of lies" still maintains that Testogel patches weren't meant for athletes

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 21:19

HGV firms given 12 months to make lorries safer for London cyclists – or face fines

Direct Vision Standard to eliminate blind spots comes into force on 26 October 2020

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 18:15

Belgian TV show takes politicians on a bike ride – then confronts them with 500 relatives of cyclists killed through poor infrastructure

The programme Make Belgium Great Again is calling on people to get on their bikes to call for safer infrastructure

Mon, Oct 28, 2019 23:03

Brazil road race car hits lead rider – from País do Ciclismo on Twitter

Shocking moment driver crashes into lead rider in Brazilian road race, which leads to entire peloton staging an on-road protest

The crash was reportedly caused by a driver ignoring a poorly marshalled road block, with riders deciding to abandon the stage in mass protest at the lack of safety provisions

Mon, Oct 28, 2019 22:10

Near Miss of the Day 323: Another London commute compilation

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country – today it’s London

Mon, Oct 28, 2019 20:49

Watch kid zoom up climb past adult roadies; Watts up! Laverack’s awesome power output wins UK Hill Climb Champs; Malaysian court acquits driver over killing of 8 cyclists; Crackdown on Newcastle Deliveroo riders + cool bikes & lots more on the Live blog

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

Mon, Oct 28, 2019 19:30