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Live blog: Wish it was here… stunning bike infra pics from around the world, RBKC hit back at Sadiq Khan’s in Holland Park cycleway row, Phew! Thomas “all ok” for Tour de France, It’s #Nationalrefillday, How to prep for a Top to Bottom ride +more

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Wed, Jun 19, 2019 19:58

“Made in China” era over says Giant, the world’s biggest bike maker – and blames Donald Trump’s trade war

Taiwanese company's chairwoman says US tariffs mean it is no longer viable to run factories in China

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 18:10

Work to start on London’s Cycleway 4 with Sadiq Khan praising supportive boroughs

Mayor gives update on SE London route on same day he sent scathing letter to Kensington & Chelsea

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 15:57

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Campaigners call Scotland’s missed target of 10 per cent of journeys by bike “tremendously disappointing”

Cycling UK in Scotland says government needs to urgently invest more in infrastructure

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 14:53

Cycling App of the Week: Refill

A super handy app that allows users to find locations where they can refill water bottles for free, now with over 20,000 locations nationwide and growing...

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 12:32

Knolly launches all-new Cache titanium gravel bike

Custom drawn, size-specific tubing from a mountain bike brand

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 11:23

BMC Roadmachine 2020 launched – bigger tyres, more comfort and extra stiffness

BMC's revised endurance bike is more versatile than the old bike

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 08:23

UPDATED: Geraint Thomas WILL race Tour de France after emerging “relatively unscathed” from Tour de Suisse crash

Thomas looked dazed on the side of the road after a heavy crash, but remained fully conscious and was taken to hospital for checks. He's now been given the all-clear to race the Tour de France

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 00:00

Pearl Jam singer tracks down cyclist who gave him backie on bike when he was lost in Amsterdam 27 years ago

Eddie Vedder found woman who helped him in 1992 – and rewarded her with VIP tickets to Brussels gig

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 18:59

London to Brighton (CC licensed by youngie:Flickr)

Live blog: Club cyclists accused of riding London to Brighton sportive route without having an entry – Oxted CC Chairman responds + more

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

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 17:23

The Trenux, a bike trailer that folds up in ten seconds when not in use, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Trenux claim their trailer can fold up onto your bike in ten seconds when not in use, and when you need to transport stuff your bike is quickly and easily transformed into a fully-fledged load-carrying cargo machine...

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 15:28

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Police apologise after officer leaves cyclist voicemail “taking the pi***”

Officer forgot to hang up when leaving message for Gemma Dobson over incident she reported

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 14:20

Test yourself at the Bradford-on-Avon Hill Climb on Sunday 14th July

road.cc are sponsoring this epic climb, and we'd love you to grit your teeth and join us in July!

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 13:30

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Trans Pyrenees

Just your casual ride across a mountain range this weekend...

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 13:22

Pinarello launches new e-gravel bike, the Nytro Gravel

A motor and big tyre clearance for new gravel bike

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 11:45

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Cyclist found partly liable for crash with pedestrian who was looking at her mobile phone as she stepped into road

Judge rules that bike riders “must be prepared at all times for people to behave in unexpected ways.”

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 11:21

Bosch 10th Anniversary launch: new motors, new batteries and more…

Performance CX motor radically updated, new Cargo Line motor, bigger internal battery and Kiox and Cobi updates

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 10:36

Razor wire (licensed CC BY SA 3.0 by J Smith on Wikimedia Commons)

Live blog: Sheffield lifestyle magazine jokes about using razor wire on pavement cyclists, Herrada wins Ventoux Challenge, bonkers Chris Froome crash conspiracy theories on the internet, weekend catch-up + more

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Mon, Jun 17, 2019 18:48

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City of London residents call for crackdown on cycle tour groups

Transport committee will debate issue tomorrow - but tour operators reject claims riders are a risk to themselves and others

Mon, Jun 17, 2019 16:20

Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Vittoria, Scribe, Rapha and Giro

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

Mon, Jun 17, 2019 15:47

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Woman opposing Holland Park cycleway posed as aunt of cyclist crushed to death by HGV

Kate Cairns, whose sister Eilidh was killed in Notting Hill in 2009, says no such relative exists

Mon, Jun 17, 2019 14:15

Cycling czars tell government to stop wasting money on painted cycle lanes

Chris Boardman, Will Norman and colleagues call for investment in high quality infrastructure instead

Mon, Jun 17, 2019 12:09

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Rail employee tells injured cyclist: “Get out of this fckng station”

Tiki Morackik had asked for first aid kit after falling off bike on way to High Brooms station in Kent

Sun, Jun 16, 2019 18:15

Lizzie Deignan after winning the 2019 Ovo Energy Tour of Britain (picture credit Velofocus via Trek Segafredo)

Ovo Energy Women’s Tour champion Lizzie Deignan says she didn’t expect to win race

Trek-Segafredo rider won the overall yesterday by just 2 seconds

Sun, Jun 16, 2019 14:58

Near Miss of the Day 279: The ultimate MGIF (‘Must Get In Front’) driver?

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country - today it's Berkshire

Sun, Jun 16, 2019 13:57