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Spanish actor releases truly shocking video of French motorist smashing into him and another cyclist from behind… amazingly they weren’t seriously hurt

Dani Rovira, who was taking part in charity challenge, was somehow back on his bike the following day

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 14:08

Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish fails in attempt to prove she was employee of British Cycling and UK Sport

British Cycling says its culture has improved since Varnish raised concerns and it hopes to ‘welcome her to national cycling centre’

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 11:30

Video First Look: Specialized Tarmac Disc Sport – the cheapest Tarmac with disc brakes (not that it’s actually cheap)

David takes a first look at the £2,350 Tarmac Disc Sport road bike

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 11:20

Wilier launch new Jena gravel bike

Carbon gravel goer designed for a variety of surfaces

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 10:33

First Look: Vielo V+1 Rival gravel bike

There's another V+1 available and it's more affordable......

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 10:28

Live blog: Jess Varnish loses employment tribunal case, Wiggo does 10 year challenge… like a fine wine; West Mids cop does close pass challenge; More Campag 12-spd; Yorkshire UCI Road Worlds sportive; new Rapha shoes?; Sound of 80km/h on a bike + more

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

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 18:43

BBC video highlights Bristol youths wheelieing through city and how it helps them keep away from knife crime

“There’s a lot worse stuff that we could be doing and other people would be doing if it wasn’t just doing a wheelie”

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 18:19

Yorkshire cyclist to retrace the late Lee Fancourt’s record breaking ride across Europe to raise awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention

Ryan Anderton says cycling has helped him overcome his own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 16:23

Poc introduces Ventral Air helmet

New lid focuses on a high level of ventilation and low weight

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 15:49

SLF Motion launch the Hyper 1X oversized pulley wheel system for gravel and adventure riding

The Hyper 1X System claims to reduce drivetrain friction and increase durability, and is recommended for gravel, TT and mountain bikes

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 14:59

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Man arrested after hit-and-run cyclist leaves Bristol pedestrian seriously injured

Incident that left woman with injuries thought to be "life-changing" happened in Bedminster yesterday

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 13:46

Yorkshire Dark Skies returns for 2019

Race through the night on North Yorkshire's finest gravel

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 13:18

Near Miss of the Day 237: Very close pass at Glasgow Airport

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

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 12:34

Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Email claims testosterone patches sent to British Cycling “in error” – but is dated five months after delivery

Ex-Team Sky and British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman is alleged to have contacted supplier to ask them to send message

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 11:19

Live blog: Cyclist pops wheelie, falls off, almost gets run over, US study finds local news “subtly, but consistently, blames vulnerable road users for crashes”, Twitter acronym tribute to legendary Liggett TdF commentary, Video: crit carnage + more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 15:43

Groupama-FDJ U23 rider Samuele Manfredi out of induced coma he had been in for a month

Up-and-coming rider who won junior Gent-Wevelgem last year was hit by car while training in December

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 15:42

UCI to ban use of controversial painkiller tramadol in competition from 1 March

Side-effects including drowsiness and loss of concentration have seen it blamed for crashes in the peloton

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 13:46

Review: Merida Espresso / -L 500 EQ

Verdict: Verdict: A high-quality urban commuter e-bike with everything you need in one package

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 13:25

#MyCyclingWeekend – Headwind out, tailwind home

It was a ride of two halves for anyone braving Sunday's wind

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 13:23

Janez Brajkovic (copyright Vuelta 2013:Graham Watson)

Janez Brajkovic banned after failing drugs test, blames contaminated supplement

Slovenian also says he was bullied by team mates in past for not taking banned substances

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 12:36

Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Shimano, Selle Italia, Merlin and PEdALED

Another selection of bikes, kit and gadgets we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 09:02

Pro Bikes: Lotto–Soudal’s Ridley Noah Fast with Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12-speed groupset

The pros are running new Campagnolo EPS 12-speed so we can assume it's being launched this year

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 08:59

Live blog: Ex-Sky and British Cycling medic Dr Richard Freeman allegedly ordered testosterone for athlete’s use, Campagnolo EPS Super Record 12-spd IS a thing – Insta gallery, Govt ‘action’ on air pollution, Astana ‘rap’, Robbed bike shop crowdfunder+more

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

Mon, Jan 14, 2019 19:19

Near Miss of the Day 236: Close pass with BMW driver (includes swearing)

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

Mon, Jan 14, 2019 19:16

Video: Battery of aftermarket motor fitted to Pinarello explodes, sending flames 10 feet into the air

Rider escapes serious injury in incident in Adelaide Hills which also sparked fire in roadside scrubland

Mon, Jan 14, 2019 19:14