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Fausto Coppi at the 1952 Tour de France (public domain)

Thief returns stolen Bianchi bike raced by Fausto Coppi after owner makes emotional appeal

Bicycle ridden at Paris-Roubaix was stolen from villa near Venice where it was on display

Wed, Feb 13, 2019 21:02

Callum Skinner clebrates gold in Rio (copyright Alex Whitehead SWpix.com via Britishcycling.org_.uk).jpg

Live blog: Callum Skinner will lead new Global Athlete organisation to “give athletes a voice”, Brailsford “met Colombia’s president to discuss Sky backing”, Tour legend Yates becomes e-bike ambassador, Boulting hits bum note as saddle is stolen + more

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

Wed, Feb 13, 2019 19:46

Local papers take aim at pavement cyclists as fines drop and pedestrian casualties rise – we take a closer look at the numbers

Freedom of Information request reveals slump in number of fines issued

Wed, Feb 13, 2019 19:45

We speak to Zwift about the rise of e-racing, virtual doping, racing tips and a a Yorkshire world champs course

Q&A with Zwift: e-racing gets serious in 2019 with launch of first pro league

Wed, Feb 13, 2019 12:21

Michele Scarponi (picture – ANSA-PERI).jpg

Live blog: Italian pros launch petition for road law changes in memory of Michele Scarponi, W Mids Police tell cycle safety app developer it distracts drivers ,Freeman tribunal faces further delay, Sagan calls for safer cities +more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 18:06

Garmin acquires Tacx in bid to take a slice of the indoor training market

Garmin is moving into the indoor trainer market

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 17:56

Simplon launch the Kiaro Disc

The new disc version of Simplon's 'comfort racer' has internal routing through the headset and Simplon's 'Raptor Dropout' for increased fork comfort on uneven roads

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 17:14

Video: show highlights from Look, Tacx, Fizik, Forme, Bryton, Tubolito and Cane Creek

We pound the halls of one of the UK's biggest trade-only shows to find new stuff

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 16:57

Leading Australian motoring organisation urges Victoria’s government to build cycle superhighways for Melbourne commuters

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria highlights 10 routes to state government where it says cycling infrastructure would ease congestion

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 16:27

London traffic jam (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Garry Knight on Flickr)

The most congested roads aren’t those with cycling infrastructure – whatever opponents of cycle lanes say

Annual study from Inrix highlights the UK's 15 most clogged up roads - Embankment doesn't even make the top 5 in London

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 14:05

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

Cycle Safety Technologies app on Apple App Store.PNG

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

Scott Auld (picture via Ribble Pro Cycling).PNG

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

Statue of Justice, Old Bailey (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Ronnie Macdonald).jpg

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