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Islabikes’ new kid’s range is lighter – and radder – than ever before

Longer, lower, slacker isn’t reserved for the big kids

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 12:27

Tour de France 2020 route unveiled in Paris (+ flythrough video)

Six summit finishes including penultimate day time trial to La Planche des Belles Filles feature on next year's race

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 11:59

Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Genesis, Time, Swiss Side and Northwave

Some of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're trying out at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 18:35

dhb’s Aeron Rain Defence range: everything you need to know

It's time to layer up, and luckily there's plenty to see you through the worst of the British weather in dhb's Aeron Rain Defence range. We take a closer look at the gear itself and the tech that goes into it...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 18:13

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Dutch rail operator pledges more space for bikes; Huge anti-pollution bicycle wheel artwork stolen in Bath but no-one knows when or how; Roglic wins world’s biggest yacht race; Merckx in hospital; CX rider v mud; Nico Roche Xmas pud tip +more on live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start a new week

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 17:30

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Terrorist who drove into cyclists and police at Parliament Square jailed for life

Several riders were injured by Salih Khater in rush-hour attack last August

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 17:17

Soma Fabrications launch the world’s biggest water bottle that fits in a standard sized cage, with a 1.1 litre capacity

Able to hold over a litre of liquid and fitting in 98% of standard cages according to Soma, the new bottle is aimed at endurance riders who want to go further without having to refill...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 14:45

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Luton cyclist seriously injured after crash involving police car on 999 call

Incident happened yesterday afternoon on Bedfordshire town's Montrose Avenue

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 13:43

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – What a view

Winning the Triban RC 500 Gloves this week is...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 12:56

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Warwickshire aims to boost cycle tourism – but campaigners want infrastructure

Tourism agency says hosting major races is boosting county's image as a destination for cycling

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 12:46

Amsterdam Bicycles (Jorge Royan, Wikimedia Commons)

Nearly 10,000 cyclists in Netherlands fined after mobile phone ban – in four months

Law came into effect on 1 July this year

Sun, Oct 13, 2019 17:55

Police appeal after Norfolk cyclist injured in double hit-and-run

Harry Rivett was hit from behind by one motorist, then another ran him over – neither stopped

Sun, Oct 13, 2019 14:31

Near Miss of the Day 316: Parliament Square driver tells cyclist he should have “used the f*cking bike lane”

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

Sun, Oct 13, 2019 09:57

Eliud Kipchoge after running sub 2-hour Marathon

Sir Dave Brailsford and Team Ineos help Eliud Kipchoge run first ever sub-2 hour Marathon

Chris Froome was also in Vienna today to watch Kenyan distance runner make history

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 17:44

Near Miss of the Day 315: Untaxed vehicle, but still no action from police

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

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 15:42

Bauke Mollema wins 2019 il Lombardia (picture credit LaPresse)

Bauke Mollema solos his way to victory at il Lombardia (+ video)

Trek-Segafredo rider wins season's final Monument riding last 18 kilometres alone

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 14:36

Bikeability training (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Every child in England could get cycle training if Government doubled £13m funding

“Investing just £18 in each Year 6 student would give every young person the opportunity to develop a lifelong skill that would be good for their health, and also the environment”

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 14:28

School tells cyclist that she should have moved over into parking bays after close pass by school bus driver

School sent British Cycling advice on road positioning in response to complaint

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 13:40

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Northern Ireland appeal judge upholds dangerous driving conviction for close pass

Patrick John Kelly told Spires CC members that he would kill them next time

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 11:55

glos coach close pass – credit Matt Coldrey

Close pass case where police told cyclist “maybe you should trade your bike in for a Hummer” ends with conviction

Cyclist was also initially accused of having a ‘vendetta’ against coach company

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 11:00

Harrogate Worlds 2019 fan zone mud (credit Simon MacMichael)

Near Miss of the Day 314: So what is “the minimum threshold of the offence”?

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

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 20:14

Temple Newsam Golf Club (via StreetView)

(Another) Leeds golf course to be turned into cycling facility

Cycling is the new golf (again)

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 20:09

Tom Pidcock celebrates winning 2019 senior national cyclo-cross championship (picture credit 5311 Media)

Live blog: Tom Pidcock to plant four grand’s worth of trees; Government admits it needs to double cycle funding; BBC’s Watchdog accused of fuelling anti-cyclist rhetoric; Former Paralympic cyclist identified as man who climbed on plane + more

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

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 19:09

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Cafe Views

Can you beat this rather scenic shot?

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 14:45