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Driver admits killing Chris Boardman’s mother, Carol, by careless driving leading crown to drop death by dangerous driving charge

Liam Rosney pleads guilty to causing death by careless driving of 75-year-old cyclist

Mon, Dec 17, 2018 13:42

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Uber warned over safety issues with its self-driving cars days before cyclist killed

Manager had raised concerns over crashes, software faults and back-up driver issues five days prior to Elaine Herzberg's death

Mon, Dec 17, 2018 12:17

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Sadiq Khan launches Action Plan to double levels of cycling in London

New design standards and infrastructure database, Cycle Superhighways and Quietways to be renamed under single unified brand

Mon, Dec 17, 2018 08:22

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Geraint Thomas wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018

Tou de France winner took title in a public vote beating Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Tottenham striker Harry Kane

Sun, Dec 16, 2018 21:23

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Sydney driver caught on film rear-ending cyclist (+ link to footage)

Shocking footage caught on bys dashcam in New South Wales

Sun, Dec 16, 2018 19:16

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Geraint Thomas: End of Sky sponsorship “a huge opportunity to start again”

Touur de France champ also hopes Wales - and Arsenal fans - will get behind him for Sports Personality of the Year

Sun, Dec 16, 2018 15:14

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Near Miss of the Day 232: A festive foursome with one video resulting in driver being fined (includes strong language)

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

Sun, Dec 16, 2018 12:54

The most exciting new products… that you can’t quite buy yet

You want it, you're ready to remortgage... only to find you can't actually get it for weeks! Here's our pick of the most exciting bikes, components and accessories around, that you can't quite get your hands on just yet...

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 16:59

The Pan Celtic Race: Self-supported bikepacking event to take competitors through Scotland, Ireland and Wales next summer

It’s only a race if you want to race

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 16:12

Work to begin on CS4 in summer 2019

Money reallocated from pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 14:21

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

Jess Varnish case is self-interest not public interest argues British Cycling

Judge must decide whether UK Sport grants constitute contracts of employment

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 12:32

Tipper truck driver who hit and killed pregnant schoolteacher after ‘sudden’ turn handed suspended sentence

Judge says driver was ‘avoidably distracted’ but spares him jail due to his ‘apparent mental fragility’

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 11:31

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

It's been another busy week on two wheels - here are some of our highlights...

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 11:00

idmatch Cleat Fit: the high tech way to position your cleats!

This system uses fricking laser beams

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 20:36

Live blog: Zwift launches pro cycling league; the most active region in the UK; can Dave Brailsford ‘reach into the toilet and pull out chocolate’? + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 20:17

MyCyclingWeekend – Get your entries in!

Time for another great #MyCyclingWeekend

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 16:37

Leeds Headrow and Town Hall (credit Welcome to Yorkshire www.yorkshire.com)

Cyclists the least exposed to air pollution on congested routes into Leeds city centre

When the roads are busy, it’s by far the quickest way to travel

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 16:06

Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Dr Richard Freeman tells Jess Varnish tribunal that British Cycling coaches had ‘complete’ control over riders

Varnish is seeking to establish that she was an employee of British Cycling and not an independent contractor

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 14:38

Glasgow cabbie given warning after punching cyclist

“I signalled to him to move into the side so I could pass him. The man then kicked my cab”

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 11:25

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Video: SEAT demos 4×4 that can recognise cyclists and brake to avoid collision if driver ignores warnings

System is "no substitute for the driver's obligation to remain alert… reduce speed and maintain the safety distance when passing a cyclist", says engineer who developed it

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 10:38

Video first look at Rapha’s new Waterproof Frame Pack – will it pass the hosepipe test?

A quick first look video at Rapha's brand new Waterproof Frame Pack

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 20:02

Live blog: Ultra runner to run marathon in every US state and cycle in between, Quick-Step Floors try their hand at football (with mixed results), Dani Rowe takes up running after cycling retirement (and breaks foot), Team Sky’s open letter to fans

We also hear that Yorkshire is attempting to hammer out a deal with the Vuelta to host the opening days of the grand tour in the next four years, and we've some bike porn from Wilier for you...

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 18:14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nvECEkjDqk

Near Miss of the Day 231: Driver overtakes cyclist on country as car approaches from other direction

Our regular feature of close passes from around the country - today it's Wiltshire

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 15:28

Le Col launch their first cycling shoes

Yanto Barker's premium cycling apparel brand have introduced the Pro Carbon road shoes to their range, with a full carbon sole and PU Leather upper...

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 12:42

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Geraint Thomas says he “always had 100 per cent trust” in Chris Froome

Reigning Tour de France talks about team-mate and four-time winner's salbutamol case

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 12:42