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Catherine Murphy ‘ Waiting at the Station’

Bikes ARE allowed on trains in Yorkshire during World Championships – but check before you travel

No ban on taking bicycles on services during event, but trains will be busy

Thu, Aug 15, 2019 09:40

First Look: Shimano GRX RX600 1x 11speed gravel groupset

Details, plus prices and weight of each component

Thu, Aug 15, 2019 06:00

James Cracknell injured while cycling after “altercation” with minicab driver; Cracking DiData TdF vid; Hundreds attend Bjorg Lambrecht’s funeral; Lord Sugar’s new cycle helmet; Police Scotland busts #CycleMyths on Twitter + much more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond

Wed, Aug 14, 2019 18:55

Twitter helps ex-child refugee find kindhearted aid worker who gave her a bike when she was aged 5

Mevan Babakar's tweet went viral - and within 36 hours the pair were reunited after 25 years

Wed, Aug 14, 2019 15:09

Neil Campbell aiming to become fastest man ever on a bicycle this weekend

Essex-based architect who already holds European record will undertake attempt in North Yorkshire

Wed, Aug 14, 2019 12:04

Merida introduces Mission Road endurance bike

Tarmac-friendly version of existing cyclocross model is "a road bike without limits", says Merida

Wed, Aug 14, 2019 10:59

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Skip lorry driver acquitted of causing death of cyclist in Hull

CCTV expert tells court that Craig Beharrell would have been in vehicle's blind spot

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 20:53

Washed away Yorkshire bridge replaced in time for Worlds, Cyclists Vs Walkers CUK calls for law change to reduce conflicts; Fiona Kolbinger still going strong; Genius cassette cleaning tip (maybe); Zwift cheating hack revealed +more in today’s Live Blog

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

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 19:31

Bristol teens arrested following spate of bike thefts

Arrests follow successful police appeal to reunite several stolen bikes with owners

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 15:55

E-bike riders get MORE exercise than regular cyclists, according to results of new study

The recent study followed over 10,000 participants in seven European cities, and found because the e-bike riders often take longer trips, they actually got more exercise than cyclists on conventional bikes

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 14:59

Nespresso teams up with Sweden’s Vélosophy for bike made from recycled coffee capsules

Limited edition of 1,000 bikes goes on sale

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 14:33

Lezyne Macro Plus GPS cycling computer – on bars 1.jpg

Five cool things coming soon from Lezyne, Muc-Off, Galibier, Primal and BTR

Some more of the best bikes and tech we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 09:59

3T launch more affordable Exploro gravel bike

Exploro Pro Rival is easier on the wallet

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 08:57

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Is this the most bizarre road rage video ever? (Defo the cheekiest; GB men to be 2 riders down at Worlds? Wrong turn costs Joe Skipper 12 hour TT record; Trump (jr) vs Lance Armstrong; Clarkson rant …reaction; More Trump+more on the live blog

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

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 20:12

Fiona Kolbinger, credit JamesRobertsonPhotography

Fiona Kolbinger’s Transcontinental Race kit list

The medical student who won the seventh edition of the Transcontinental overall at the first time of asking subtly shared a photo of a kit list on Strava before she set off. Here's what she was carrying...

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 18:33

Near Miss of the Day 296: Poor driving in electric car

Our regular series featuring near misses from the UK and beyond - today it's Norway

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 16:03

Domenico Pozzovivo (picture credit RCS Sport, LaPresse)

Domenico Pozzovivo sustains broken arm, leg and ribs in training crash involving car

Bahrain-Merida rider was involved in collision at crossroads in Calabria and will mis Vuelta

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 14:26

Lee Goodwin and Simon Dudley outside Velolife

Velolife: Council leader to meet with planning staff and British Cycling over ban on cyclists ‘meeting’ at cycle cafe

Windsor & Maidenhead council leader visited cafe over weekend and discovered a "super little business"

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 13:01

Enve launches Handlebar Tape, ideal for gravel bikes and riding in the rain

Another handlebar tape to add to the long list of choices

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 12:58

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – A windy weekend

Pedaling away with the B'Twin RoadR 500 cap is...

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 12:29

Cycology Gear summer kit Winners Announcement

The competition has now been closed. Winners announced!

Mon, Aug 12, 2019 09:00

“Bikes can f*@% off” says Jeremy Clarkson in YouTube rant

In the week James May urges drivers "not to buy this anti-cycling stuff" Britain's petrolhead-in-chief goes big on anti-cycling “stuff” in video meltdown

Sun, Aug 11, 2019 18:51

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Oxford hit and run driver “almost ran over” cyclist’s head as she fled scene

Stuart Meanwell thanks passer-by who prevented motorist from reversing over him as he lay on the ground

Sun, Aug 11, 2019 14:54

Video: Edinburgh cyclist rides past cars stranded in deep flood water

Cyclists can bypass traffic queues in the event of flooding – but beware of potholes and dislodged manhole covers

Sat, Aug 10, 2019 15:38

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

10 Top cycling stories you might have missed this week

Some of the highlights from another action-packed week on two wheels in our road.cc recap...

Sat, Aug 10, 2019 15:08