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City of London issues planning wind guidelines to keep cyclists and pedestrians safe near skyscrapers

Gusts caused by tall buildings can push riders into the path of motor vehicles in extreme cases

Tue, Aug 20, 2019 11:02

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Bontrager releases new top-level XXX road shoe

Updated design features a wrap-around construction and better toe box ventilation

Tue, Aug 20, 2019 09:54

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Denmark’s older cyclists urged to wear helmets in new campaign; 12,500-space bike parking facility opens in Utrecht; a day of big-name transfers; Kiwi rider beaten by a “bee’s dick” + much more on the live blog

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

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 19:42

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Five cool things coming soon from Hunt, Shutt Velo Rapide, Forme, Enervit and Altuvita

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 18:50

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Cyclist sustains potential life changing injuries after being hit by driver fleeing police

Arrest made following incident connected with burglary in Leicestershire yesterday

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 16:12

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Swiss cyclist crosses 16 countries in under a week for new Guinness World Record

Stéphane Cand’s preparation included commuting 140km by bike every day

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 13:38

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#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – We have a winner

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

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 13:13

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Orro announces Venturi Evo & Shimano GRX-equipped Terra C

British brand unveils cheaper version of flagship race bike plus Shimano GRX-equipped Terra C gravel bike

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 12:53

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Near Miss of the Day 298: Undertaking driver + passenger throws paper cup at cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from the UK and further afield - today it's New Zealand

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 11:32

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What bike for Paris-Brest-Paris? As 1,200km randonnée gets underway, we look at the bikes being ridden

Paris-Brest-Paris is underway, here's a look at some of the bikes being ridden in 1,200km event

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 09:46

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Use latex inner tubes for lowest rolling resistance says AeroCoach test

Latex inner tubes lower rolling resistance shows latest test data

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 08:32

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Passer-by rescues Surrey cyclist from river after she slipped while riding on towpath

Incident happened near Farncombe Boat House in Godalming this afternoon

Sun, Aug 18, 2019 19:53

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Lewis Capaldi turns Deliveroo rider in Leeds

A different kind of gig economy for the Glaswegian chart-topper

Sun, Aug 18, 2019 18:14

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Wind turbine tubes used to rebuild collapsed bridge on World Championships road race route

Thirsk-based company supplies 2.25-metre diameter tubes to help replace bridge swept away in July floods

Sun, Aug 18, 2019 14:26

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Neil Campbell hits 174mph to become fastest man on a bike

Briton has said he may go on to try and beat Denise Mueller-Korenek's motor-paced world record

Sun, Aug 18, 2019 11:43

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Hundreds of drawing pins spread on Bridgend cycle track

Saboteurs target part of National Cycle Network

Sat, Aug 17, 2019 15:32

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Italian legend Felice Gimondi dies at the age of 76

One of only three riders to win all three Grand Tours and the World Championships

Sat, Aug 17, 2019 13:22

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“The clown on the bike doesn’t hurt anyone” says Jeremy Vine about wheelie cyclist branded a ‘bike yob’ by newspapers

Sussex Police make two arrests in connection with supermarket footage published by the same boy

Sat, Aug 17, 2019 11:25

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Top 10 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 17, 2019 11:00

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Council lifts legal threat against cycling clubs who use Velolife café… but then tells owner he can’t let them visit

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead issues apology to clubs after meeting with British Cycling and Cycling UK

Sat, Aug 17, 2019 09:25

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Live blog: Dan Martin joins Israel Cycling Academy; Dutch e-bike brand admits staging hidden camera sting; ‘F**king assholes’: angry cycle commuter berates cops for blocking bike lane + more

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

Fri, Aug 16, 2019 19:42

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#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Get those entries in!

It's time for another brilliant #MyCyclingWeekend with a B'Twin cap to be won

Fri, Aug 16, 2019 14:49

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Exercise an effective way to treat depression, according to study

UK regions with higher rates of cycling tend to be happier

Fri, Aug 16, 2019 13:53

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road.cc’s top 10 tips for conquering the Red Bull Timelaps 2019

Timelaps returns to Windsor Great Park between the 26-27 October, and we've got some top tips to make sure you conquer this gruelling 25 hour epic!

Fri, Aug 16, 2019 13:01

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First Look: Mason Aspect

We take an exclusive first look at Mason Cycles' latest titanium four-season speed machine

Fri, Aug 16, 2019 13:00