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Bespoked 2019: What to expect from the UK handbuilt bicycle show this weekend

More than 100 of the finest framebuilders from around the world to gather in Bristol

Wed, Apr 24, 2019 12:04

Marin Nicasio +

Marin add Nicasio + to their drop bar ‘Beyond Road’ gravel range

There is a now Nicasio bike for any occasion

Wed, Apr 24, 2019 10:53

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Brexit Party hopeful candidate begs Nigel Farage for penny-farthing spokesman job

Alan Price claims the UK's 35 million (?) cyclists and motorcyclists "are massively in support of Brexit"

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 18:52

Andrew Gilligan

Live blog: Driver who allegedly rammed Andrew Gilligan off bike due in court, Wiggins urges Brailsford to sign “hottest property in cycling” van der Poel, Belgian road champ praises disc brakes, weekend catch-up + more

All today's news from the site and beyone as we start the week proper after the Easter Break...

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 17:16

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Driver accused of causing London cyclist’s death after opening van door dies two days before trial

Professor Maria Bitner-Glindzicz was killed when she swerved into the path of a taxi last September

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 16:44

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Five cool things coming soon from Lazer, Genetic Bikes, Rapha, Bontrager and Tifosi

The pick of the test pile this week as we round up more of the best stuff we're reviewing at the moment...

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 15:47

Where’s Cavvy? (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Rapha unveils its Roadmap for the future of professional cycling

Reform of a confusing and cluttered calendar and introducing an easy-to-follow calendar are among proposals

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 15:05

Josh Quigley and his bike

Round-the-world cyclist (previously fined for cycling in Bedford) has bike stolen in London (+ video)

Suicide survivor and mental health campaigner Josh Quigley set off from Edinburgh last week

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 11:47

Winner 23.4.19

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon

We have a winner

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 10:47

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Thousands of youngsters expected for June’s BikeStormz 8 in London (+ video)

Movement with 'Knives Down, Bikes Up' message has big plans to become a sport in its own right

Mon, Apr 22, 2019 18:36

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Team Sky’s Tao Geoghegan Hart takes first professional victory at Tour of the Alps (+ video)

24-year-old also gains race lead after opening stage in Kufstein

Mon, Apr 22, 2019 16:01

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Sir Bradley Wiggins: Geraint Thomas could break UCI Hour Record “tomorrow”

Also flags Tom Dumoulin as contender – but rules out trying to reclaim Hour for himself

Mon, Apr 22, 2019 14:10

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Video: Incredible finish to Amstel Gold Race – one of the best ends to a race ever?

Mathieu van der Poel tows chasers - then shoots past front three to win race

Sun, Apr 21, 2019 20:09

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Sunday Times claims “victory” for drivers as number of people cycling on English roads drops (updated with survey details)

Broadsheet underlines incorrect view that two tribes exist on Britain's roads

Sun, Apr 21, 2019 15:38

Peter Post handlsings Patrick Sercu at Rotterdam Six Day, 1971

Belgian cycling great Patrick Sercu dies aged 74

He won 88 six day titles - 15 alongside Eddy Merckx - and 17 Grand Tour stages

Sun, Apr 21, 2019 13:21

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Near Miss of the Day 272: Close pass during club ride

Our regular series featuring near misses from around the country - today it's Nottinghamshire

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 15:21

2014 Tour de France Stage 2 – peloton (picture credit Welcome to Yorkshire)

Forensic accountants to investigate all Welcome to Yorkshire expenses claims

Chair steps down following criticism of his response to allegations

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 13:47

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Washington DC cycle campaigner killed on street where city government is ‘dragging its feet’ on protected bike lanes

Dave Salovesh was struck and killed by the driver of a stolen van

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 13:09

Jaguar Ride Like a Pro – rod portrait

Rod Ellingworth to leave Team Sky for Bahrain-Merida at the end of the season

Founding member has behind many of Team Sky and British Cycling’s most significant successes

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 11:09

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Sustrans Scotland achieves threefold increase in number of girls cycling to school

I Bike project has been running for ten years in Scotland

Fri, Apr 19, 2019 15:31

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Human rights lawyer concerned that wardens enforcing PSPOs may have incentive to issue as many cycling fines as possible

Thousands being punished for “entirely innocuous actions” according to Lib Dem peer

Fri, Apr 19, 2019 14:04

The Bradley Wiggins Show (Eurosport)

Bradley Wiggins predicts Simon Yates will win the Giro and that Britons will take all three Grand Tours

Expresses surprise at Tom Dumoulin’s decision to ride both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France

Fri, Apr 19, 2019 12:18

2015 Giro Rosa

Two-time Swiss road race champion says she was pressured to ride with concussion

Doris Schweizer first spoke out in November but says team sponsor still hasn’t been in touch

Fri, Apr 19, 2019 10:16

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Zwift expands into the desert with Fuego Flats

Four new routes added with addition of Fuego Flats expansion

Fri, Apr 19, 2019 09:00

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Live blog: “WTF?” Ryder Hesjedal calls out Sir Bradley Wiggins after Insta message (later deleted) suggests Giro-winning jersey he gave him was sold on; 1x chainrings – the future of road bike groupsets or a gimmick we just don’t need? + more

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

Thu, Apr 18, 2019 19:08