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CES Show 2019 highlights – futuristic e-bikes, accessories and more

An e-bike you can talk to, another fuelled off hydrogen, and a cyclist's airbag? We round up some of the coolest, weirdest and wackiest bike-related things on show at CES 2019...

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 16:21

MyCyclingWeekend – Get your entries in!

Enter our Instagram competition to win some schwag!

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 15:43

Invisibility training for (motor)cyclists

Live blog: Invisibility training for cyclists video; drivers ignore road closure and diversion and drive in cycle lane; Ofo pulls out of London; Edvald Boasson-Hagen’s monster six hour Zwift ride + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 15:10

Wolfscastle to Tufton road (via StreetView)

Farmer denies failing to stop tractor after incident at Tour of Pembrokeshire

Cyclists met farm vehicle on narrow country road

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 12:03

New Pinnacle Arkose offers versatility and value

Gravel and commuter now with more off-road flavour at low prices

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 11:46

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Rough-Stuff Fellowship Archive book launches on Kickstarter

Book chronicling the early years of the Rough-Stuff Fellowship seeks funding

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 10:17

Near Miss of the Day 234: Undertaking bin lorry driver

Our regular series of near misses from around the country - today it's Oxford

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 09:17

Halfords issues profit warning as sales of adult bikes drop

UK’s leading bicycle retailer blames mild weather and weak consumer confidence

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 09:16

New SRAM Red eTap (or whatever they call new 12 speed electronic road groupset) will work 1x and 2x drivetrains confirms online manual

We've trawled the depths of the web and dug up a new manual from Sram for a 'Road AXS' system, that suggests it could be compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrains by altering the number of chain links...

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 08:50

glos coach close pass – credit Matt Coldrey

Live blog: Gloucestershire Police officer allegedly tells cyclist “Maybe you should consider trading in your bike for a Hummer” following shocking close pass by a coach (and they’ve now responded on Twitter saying they’re “looking in” to comments

Meanwhile, another cyclist nearly gets taken out by a sheep in a seriously close shave, and you can now buy Richie Porte limited edition kit made for him to mark his move to Trek-Segafredo

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 19:03

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Coroner says cyclist who died in New Forest crash “could have survived” if she had worn a helmet

Keren Zhang fractured her skull when she crashed on descent during day trip to national park

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 19:01

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Specialized issues recall for Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus due to Future Shock clamping collar defects

Own a Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus with Future Shock? You need to read this

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 19:00

Video: dhb’s new Aeron LAB all-winter jacket

Interesting tech on dhb's new top-end winter softshell that's designed for UK winter conditions

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 16:29

Phil Liggett Photo by Maryse Alberti, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

“I don’t think it’s hit me yet” – Phil Liggett, back on the mic at the Tour Down Under, opens up about Paul Sherwen’s death

Veteran commentator will be joined at Australian race by Robbie McEwen - but warns that he is bound to call him "Paul"

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 12:30

Video: London cabbie who made punishment swerve on cyclist fined £280

Incident took place last April near Paddington Station

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 20:11

Sister of Queen’s physician killed while cycling calls for safer streets for cyclists

Inquest held into death of Dr Peter Fisher, killed in lorry collision on Cycle to Work day in Holborn last year

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 19:48

Live blog: Ex -transport secretary swaps car for bike and wins bet, Sky’s new owners Comcast to continue to finance Team Sky till 2021?, campaign to let school run parents use bus lanes, BBC Bristol commuter race highlights cycling infra need + more

Putney MP Justine Greening's colleagues didn't think she'd stick to two wheels through Christmas - she proved them wrong

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 17:13

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Van passenger pushes Kent cyclist off bike

Incident happened in Frittenden on Sunday afternoon and left victim with cut chin

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 13:52

L’Etape UK back for 2019 on new course in the Chilterns

Event will take place on Bastille Day and be based at Penn House, Amersham

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 12:50

Vincenzo Nibali (Team Bahrain-Merida @BettiniPhoto)

2020 vision – Vincenzo Nibali heading to Trek-Segafredo for swansong of career?

Winner of all three Grand Tours reportedly met with potential new team yesterday, as well as existing employers Bahrain-Merida

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 20:07

Magistrates question value of prosecuting “drunk” cyclist

King's Lynn Magistrates Court asks police and CPS to reconsider whether to proceed with case given the costs involved

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 17:32

Highbury Corner (via Google Street View).JPG

Live blog: “You bleedin stupid woman” – London Assembly Member abused by driver while cycling at one of city’s most dangerous junctions, New Balance boss appointed USA Cycling CEO, CES cycling highlights + more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 16:09

Videos: Award-winning B’Safe airbag cycle vest showcased at CES

Safety garment comes from French company Helite, Europe's leading manufacturer of wearable airbag systems

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 14:12

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Hit and run driver who killed cyclist after eight-hour drinking binge sentenced to more than six years in prison

David Leather told police he thought he had collided with deer after crash in which Steven Farrish died

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 12:20

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Five cool things coming soon from Feedback Sports, Hunt, Raleigh, Kitbrix and Avio

Some more of the best kit and tech we've been testing recently as we start the new year with a bang

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 20:13