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Near Miss of the Day 252: Another day, another white van driver in close pass

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's the South West

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 10:59

People protected bike lane protest highlights lack of safe cycling provision in Glasgow University redevelopment

“Paint is not protection" say Strathclyde cycling campaigners GoBike, who are calling for protected cycle lanes on University Avenue

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 08:39

Live blog: US amateur woman cyclist, 50 gets 4 year doping ban; dog drugged driver who shouted “fu*cking bicyclists” and killed rider gets up to 15 years; teen cyclists pulled of M6; Women’s cycling club appeal after break-in; Brompton Chpt 3 collab +more

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

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 21:14

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Another app launched to warn drivers of presence of cyclists gets another backlash from bike riders

Cycle Safety Technologies aims to enable road users to communicate with each other - but some say it absolves motorists of responsibility

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 21:13

Five cool things coming soon from Continental, BMC, Giant, dhb and Birzman

Some more shiny new stuff we have in for testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 21:12

SRAM Force eTap groupset to be launched in April

But how much it’ll cost is anyone’s guess

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 21:11

Beryl hire bike (picture credit Anna Rachel Photography)

Beryl moves into urban bike-sharing with Bournemouth and Poole contract

Award-winning business formerly known as Blaze already provides its laser lights to London’s Santander Cycle fleet

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 17:11

Near Miss of the Day 251: White van man makes close pass on cyclists then goes ballistic (includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's the West Midlands

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 15:13

#MyCyclingWeekend p/b Decathlon – We Have a Winner

Storm Erik brought grim conditions for #MyCycingWeekend

Mon, Feb 11, 2019 13:19

Video: first look – dhb Aeron Rain Defence

We've been getting the lowdown on dhb's heavily updated wet weather gear

Sun, Feb 10, 2019 21:19

Near Miss of the Day 250: Cyclist overtaking badly parked car gets very close pass from impatient driver

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

Sun, Feb 10, 2019 21:19

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British pro cyclist tells of how he was injured after being thrown into ravine in Spain

Scott Auld of Ribble Pro Racing was on training ride when van came round corner partly on wrong side of road

Sun, Feb 10, 2019 20:59

Vincenzo Nibali (Team Bahrain-Merida @BettiniPhoto)

Tour de France organisers write to Vincenzo Nibali about Alpe d’Huez crash – six months after it happened

ASO say they took adequate safety precautions ahead of incident with spectator that put Italian out of the race

Sun, Feb 10, 2019 20:51

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Jail for driver who killed cyclist when still drunk from previous evening

Paramjit Singh had been drinking whisky until 3.30am before crash that killed Jordan Gregory

Sun, Feb 10, 2019 19:22

Review: Kona Electric Ute

Verdict: Car-replacing load capacity and easier to live with than a bucket bike, but some issues take the shine off

Sun, Feb 10, 2019 09:10

Conservative MSP argues that a bike could do more damage than a car in a collision

“Being hit by an HGV is the one you really don’t want to get hit by because you’ll be dead,” replies transport expert

Sat, Feb 09, 2019 17:32

Near Miss of the Day 249: London bus runs red light

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

Sat, Feb 09, 2019 16:39

road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

All the goings on from another action-packed week on two wheels...

Sat, Feb 09, 2019 16:02

FirstBus-operated double decker in Bristol (licensed CC BY ND 2.0 by Eddie on Flickr)

Cyclist frustrated with bus company that lost his complaint about driver who pulled out on him

Police have twice issued warnings to First Bus in recent months as a result of close passes on cyclists

Sat, Feb 09, 2019 14:43

Suspended sentence for motorist who doubled back to deliberately drive into cyclist

Cyclist heading the other way had encountered him driving in the middle of the road with his head down

Sat, Feb 09, 2019 11:45

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Live blog: Pendleton: “Drivers should experience cycling on the road”; NYC cyclist killed – so NYPD ticket bike riders & push one off; Friday Leave V Remain poll – 12spd; 3D printed (airless) tyres; Cool bikes from: Colnago, Boardman, Wilier +lots more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Fri, Feb 08, 2019 21:04

Cyclist impaled on brake lever after driver knocks him off bike

Firefighters needed to cut handlebars from bike before Dane Phillips was taken to hospital for surgery

Fri, Feb 08, 2019 17:45

Cycle parking solution firm Turvec call for more e-bike charging points

Turvec say that currently the development of e-charging stations focusses too heavily on cars, when e-bike charging in urban areas should also be considered as usage rises

Fri, Feb 08, 2019 16:01

OLeg Tinkov (source Tinkoff Saxo on Facebook)

Oleg Tinkoff reportedly made offer to sponsor Team Sky – but Sir Dave Brailsford rebuffed him

Russian billionaire said to have put €20 million a year on table - but he says Spanish press report is "bullshit"

Fri, Feb 08, 2019 14:24

#MyCyclingWeekend p/b Decathlon – Get your entries in!

Win a B'Twin 500 Dual Fabric Neckwarmer

Fri, Feb 08, 2019 13:18