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Mail and Telegraph suggest Birmingham cycle lane has somehow caused congestion despite zero change to motor vehicle capacity

If you’re in a car, the road’s exactly the same. There was always congestion. This isn’t that complicated

Fri, Jun 14, 2019 14:08

People will die because of “cynical political stunt” says cycling commissioner after Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea ditches support for Holland Park cycle lane

Jeremy Clarkson and Felicity Kendal have spoken out against the proposed scheme

Fri, Jun 14, 2019 10:47

Live blog: Team Ineos doctor gives Chris Froome medical update; Bike cop nabs fully tooled-up bike thief; Halfords predict ‘e-bike revolution’ in UK thanks to new C2W scheme guidance; Moving a whole office by cargo bike +more

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

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 17:09

Tom Dumoulin finishes Giro d’Italia 2019 Stage 4 (picture credit Team Sunweb)

Tom Dumoulin may miss Tour de France due to knee injury

Team Sunweb rider still not fully recovered from crash that put him out of last month's Giro d'Italia

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 16:54

The 2019 Lauf Gritfest course is set to be epic – in a good way

Full details of each stage on both days - it's a blinder!

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 16:50

Cyclo, a foldable helmet made out of recycled ocean plastic, is crowdfunding on Indiegogo

The Cyclo is the first helmet to be made out of recycled ocean plastic, and earlybird prices start from just £25 on their recently-launched Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 15:33

Wiggins, Cobo and Froome on Vuelta podium (copyright Tour of Spain/Graham Watson).jpg

Chris Froome set to be awarded 2011 Vuelta after Juan Jose Cobo receives doping ban

UCI says abnormalities found in Spanish rider's biological passport from 2009 to 2011

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 15:22

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You will now be able to get bikes worth over £1,000 on the Cycle to Work scheme

It's now official that Cycle to Work schemes in the UK will allow you to fill your boots with bikes and gear worth over £1,000, following the release of new guidance from the Department of Transport

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 15:00

Bike thief caught in Canada – because he was riding without a helmet

It's the law to wear a helmet while cycling in British Columbia – even on a stolen bike

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 13:23

Cycling UK teams up with Uber Eats for cycling advice videos

Topics of five films range from road safety to bike maintenance

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 11:10

Multiple fractures put Chris Froome out of Tour de France after Dauphiné crash

Team Ineos rider crashed during recon ride for today's time trial, breaking femur, ribs and elbow

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 19:56

Live blog: Cyclist stands ground to stop car cutting junction on wrong side of the road (claim they’re doctors in rush to see patients); cyclist unable to make Fred Whitton due to bike booking blunder; B’ham’s new cycle routes blocked by bins + more

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Wed, Jun 12, 2019 18:27

Just In: Giro’s new £375 Imperial road shoes

David gets his hands on Giro's brand new Imperial shoes

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 16:32

Pinarello launch 2020 bike collection – including the X-Light, costing £6,200 for the frameset

Pinarello have unveiled lighter versions of the recently launched F12 and F12 disc framesets, and have also unveiled a gravel version of the Nytro e-road bike, a Prince FX with disc brakes and a new affordable Razha model

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 16:12

Near Miss of the Day 278: Driver reverses from driveway into path of cyclists

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's New Zealand

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 11:39

UK Wild Camp has plans to charge campers to ‘book’ pitch in remote locations

£20 fee scheme proposed and quickly suspended

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 09:49

Live blog: Video: Close pass driver stops and (wrongly) tells cyclist he must use cycle lane – huge row ensues; Van driver in Ireland fined for shockingly fast close pass; Alex Dowsett educates Twitter user on riding two abreast + more

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Tue, Jun 11, 2019 19:12

Cyclist in Canada puts in “once-in-a-lifetime sprint” as she is chased by grizzly bear

Driver came to rider’s aid to help her evade charging animal

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 18:20

Derby e-bike share scheme suspended due to vandalism

ebikes Derby, who claim to run the UK's biggest electric bike share scheme, have been forced to suspend operations indefinitely due to "unprecedented levels of vandalism"

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 16:22

Ineos Grangemouth petrochemical plant (licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 on Wikimedia Commons by Paul McIlroy)

Ineos named Scotland’s biggest polluter as cyclists protest firm’s plans to close road at its Grangemouth site

Petrochemicals giant that took over Team Sky thought responsible for a tenth of country's greenhouse gas emissions

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 16:01

Naked Gun – Man turns up for World Naked Bike Ride in New Orleans with rifle and handgun

25-year-old man, believed to be same person, was later arrested near city’s Pride Parade

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 14:02

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Driver who killed cyclist while being pursued by police in stolen car committed for trial

Arthur Bourlet died from injuries sustained when he was hit by vehicle driven by Gary Lynch in April

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 10:37

Just In: Ribble Endurance SL R with SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset

High-spec Ribble endurance aero bike arrives for review

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 08:01

20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Live blog: Taxpayers’ Alliance think speeding fines are a tax (and 20mph makes “no difference” to road safety); Skoda unveil concept car for cyclists; Porn Pedallers hosting new kit launch event in London; £125k Paul Smith x Rapha jersey on eBay +more

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

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 19:03

L’Etape UK 2019 – a slice of Le Tour de France comes to the Chilterns this July

Enjoy a taste of French cycling culture this Bastille Day as L'Etape UK takes to the Chiltern Hills complete with Tour de France fan park, French food village and more

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 18:35