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The weirdest e-bike ever? The Xiaomi Himo H1 folds up smaller than an A3 sheet of paper

With tiny wheels and an extremely compact design, the Himo H1 weighs just 13kg and has around 20km of range

Fri, Nov 29, 2019 13:43

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

Cyclist killed after failing to see parked car, inquest hears

Collision investigator says Colin Marron's view may have been obscured by baseball cap he was wearing

Fri, Nov 29, 2019 12:09

By Royal Appointment (National Cycle Rail Awards, Phil Dominey)

We asked for your experiences of travelling by train with bikes – here’s what you told us about booking, boarding, replacement bus services and more

It's very much hit and miss on Britain's railway network

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 23:58

Pro cyclists De Gendt and Wellens on another epic end-of-year trip; LA Thanksgiving traffic; Bradford, Brum, Torbay – least cycle-friendly towns?; Best cyclist cafés; Dowsett, Argos catalogue model + more on live blog

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

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 22:30

Just In: Enigma Endeavour – new steel gravel/adventure bike from the British company

First look with video at Enigma's new Endeavour steel gravel and adventure bike

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 20:06

Danish report on e-bike incidents concludes that age and age-related disabilities were often contributing factors

The report found that of 20 incidents that resulted in serious injury, 12 e-bikers were over 65 and incidents where the rider wasn't wearing a helmet were more severe

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 16:58

Bec Hill Climb 2013 promo still (source YouTube)

Helmets to be made compulsory for hill climb competitors?

Proposed amendment to CTT regulations would make helmets mandatory for all riders, not just juniors

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 15:28

Tern reveal how annual GSD giveaway is helping non-profit organisations

The e-cargo bike specialists give away five of their GSD's every year, and have updated us on how the bikes are supporting non-profit businesses

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 12:54

Operation Aderlass: UCI orders retest of samples from 2016-17

Governing body's move suggests specific riders are suspected of involvement in blood doping ring

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 12:20

New gravel enduro launched by makers of the Naughty Northumbrian MTB race – Naughty Frontier 2020

Makers of Naughty Northumbrian Enduro put on a gravel race

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 09:45

Station Road roundabout, Hoylake (via Google Street View).PNG

Passers-by lift car off injured Wirral cyclist; Ethan Hayter signs for Team Ineos; Argon 18 and Astana part ways; Velolife wins Cycling Café award; Goldsmith on Hammersmith Bridge closure; Stevenage cycling crackdown + more on the live blog

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

Wed, Nov 27, 2019 22:22

Video: Police tell New York City cyclist he may get summons – as he lies on ground immediately after being doored

Police officer asked victim if he had been cycling in the bike lane

Wed, Nov 27, 2019 15:57

Statue of Justice, Old Bailey (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Ronnie Macdonald).jpg

18-month ban for dangerous driver who drove into the back of cyclist

Andrew Whittaker sustained head and back injuries and was off work for eight months after crash on A82

Wed, Nov 27, 2019 13:19

Live blog: Transport for? TfL awards £400K to cycling+walking… £1Bn to new road tunnel; Van Aert wins legal battle against ex-team; 48-year-old Rebellin forced to retire; Things you can’t do with a rim brake; Breitbart writer has a go at cyclists +more

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

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 22:04

Idea transgender people are going to take over women’s sport is “absolutely ridiculous” says Philippa York

York - who came fourth in the Tour de France as Robert Millar - says sport should be more welcoming to those who are LGBTQ rather than “pretending to be a homogenous Disney Land”

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 21:55

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Australian drink-driver who killed cyclist texted sister to find ‘a very good lawyer’ instead of calling emergency services

Judge said he appeared more concerned for himself than for the cyclist

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 16:45

New study finds e-mountain bike riders get the same exercise benefits as cyclists on regular bikes

Another study has offered fresh evidence to dispel the 'e-bikes are cheating' myth, finding that e-mountain bikers' heart rates were within 10 beats per minute of another group riding standard pedal assist mountain bikes

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 16:10

Near Miss of the Day 339: Overtaking school bus driver undaunted by oncoming vehicles

Our regular feature showing near misses from around the country

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 15:30

Suspended sentence for Irish road rage driver who deliberately rammed cyclist

“He was intemperate and probably in a temper” said judge

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 13:51

Five cool things coming soon from Pinarello, Look, Elite, Scribe and Vulpine

Some of the latest and greatest bikes and gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 11:04

thomas de gendt and tim wellens shortcut screenshot

Live blog: Cyclist ‘nearly knocked off’ in punishment pass by another cyclist; Tim Wellens takes a tumble during Final Breakaway Part 2; Teen given new bike by local bike shop after his was stolen; Mudguard tattoos? + more

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

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 17:42

Police to hand out bike lights in Edinburgh as part of #LightUp campaign

Campaign seeks to educate road users about legal requirements when travelling at night

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 16:57

Near Miss of the Day 338: Driver convicted of careless driving for close pass

Our regular feature showing near misses from around the country

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 16:02

British Cyclling Zwift eRacing Championship 2019 (picture copyright Simon Wilkinson, SWPix (13).jpg

Riders should be free to choose whether watts and heart-rate are displayed during e-racing says pro riders’ union

“Sensitive data is the individual rider's exclusive property and cannot be shared without their permission”

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 14:10

Leeds Headrow and Town Hall (credit Welcome to Yorkshire www.yorkshire.com)

Three segregated cycleways planned in Leeds to cover ‘missing links’

Work will be carried out on stretches of Dewsbury Road, Clay Pit Lane and Elland Road

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 11:52