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Lauf Anywhere allroad bike with rigid carbon fork launched

45mm tyre clearance and new rigid fork and Smoothie carbon handlebar

Thu, Feb 21, 2019 08:48

Near Miss of the Day 256: Cyclist records close pass – then runs into police red tape

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s Somerset

Thu, Feb 21, 2019 08:47

Video: e-road bike vs lightweight bike –The Rematch! Longer, harder, further than before

An e-bike's always going to be quicker up a climb, but what about if you throw in some flats and descents too?

Thu, Feb 21, 2019 08:46

Gallery: New bikes, gear and tech at iceBike 2019 from Genesis, K-Edge, Shimano, Lazer, Profile Design and more

We went to check out some of the latest and greatest from one of the UK's biggest cycling distributors, here are some highlights and a big shiny gallery...

Thu, Feb 21, 2019 08:45

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Live blog: London cabbie crashes into bike stands (video), ‘Brain doping’, Wales failing cycling & walking targets – claim, NYC Mayor defends cops’ ticketing cyclists after fatal crashes, bunny-hopping skills, Mexican close pass training +more

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

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 21:15

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Is new Microshift 9-speed a good wallet friendly 1x option?

New budget, well spaced drivetrain for gravel bikes

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 20:55

Cycling in Copenhagen (picture credit Ty Stange via Copenhagen Media Centre)

Tour de France to start in Copenhagen in 2021

Three-day Danish Grand Depart will see race start on a Friday to allow an extra rest day for transfer to France

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 18:01

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Summer heatwave saw record numbers of cyclists in London – but casualties rose too

Deaths and serious injuries up 83 percent from July to September according to preliminary figures

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 14:24

Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Further delays to Richard Freeman tribunal reportedly due to his mental health

Preliminary arguments mean case involving ex-Team Sky and British Cycling medic is bound to run over the 20 days allotted to it

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 12:11

Silca’s new Compact Viaggia travel pump with Bluetooth

Beautifully made and …it's got Bluetooth!

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 09:25

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Live blog: Poll – Would you care if your bike got stolen? Rule change scuppers World Champs ride, driver tells cyclist he hit “you were in the middle of the road”, expensive bike breaks (not hols), more pavement fines, Belgian rides + more

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

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 21:47

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Driver knocks cyclist off bike then punches him in road rage assault (+ link to video)

Si Shimells filmed road rage incident in Hull last week - but motorist says he is the one who was attacked

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 21:46

Near Miss of the Day 255: Lorry driver in very close pass

Our regular series featuring near misses from around the country – today it’s Warwickshire

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 21:44

Boardman Road Sport Fi 2014 smooth welds

Could this aluminium alloy rival carbon fibre for lightweight frames?

Previously unweldable lightweight aluminium welded - could it be a game changer for bikes?

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 18:38

Rapha launch new women’s bib shorts with all-new chamois

New shorts" three years in making with 15,000km" clocked up. So they ought to be good

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 18:34

2010 National Championship Road Race route

Routes unveiled for June’s National Road Championships in Norfolk

There will also be a 100-mile sportive along the same route as men's road race

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 18:33

Cycling campaigners in Chester win battle to improve safety at new bus interchange

Previous layout meant cyclists were faced with oncoming traffic with many drivers unaware of contraflow cycle lane

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 17:52

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Pro Bikes: Trek-Segafredo’s Madone with SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset

Disc brakes and SRAM wireless shifting for Trek-Segafredo team this season

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 09:04

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Jason Kenny says van driver drove at him and infant son as they cycled then told him “it was my fault we nearly died”

Six-time Olympic champion asks, "Do we think that little of cyclists in this country?"

Mon, Feb 18, 2019 19:11

New UCI approved bikes from Cervelo, Orbea and Liv

Is Cervelo set to launch its first cyclocross race bike?

Mon, Feb 18, 2019 19:09

Five cool things coming soon from Mavic, Oxford, Giant, LEM and Bontrager

Another preview selection of bikes, components and kit that we're testing as we start a new week, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 18, 2019 19:07

Helen Wyman at 2014 CX Worlds – Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 by Hans905 on Flickr

British cyclo-cross star Helen Wyman announces her retirement

10 times British champion admits she doesn't quite have the fight any more - but remains committed to bringing young talent through

Mon, Feb 18, 2019 16:54

Police bike theft unit disbanded: “…feeling is public do not care if their bikes get stolen”, Colombian Team Sky sponsorship looks “very unlikely”, Stravadown (again), Geraint Thomas’s cycling essentials, Copenhagen wheel spotted, Crap contraflows +more

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

Mon, Feb 18, 2019 16:32

#MyCyclingWeekend p/b Decathlon – We have a winner

Drum roll please...

Mon, Feb 18, 2019 13:23

Contraflow cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Contraflow cycle lane in Plymouth rendered useless by drivers parking in it

Ceri Carter says she's raised the issue with the council and the police but to no avail as yet

Mon, Feb 18, 2019 11:28