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Lorry driver who shared footage of filtering cyclists says he’d like to see them invited on ‘ride-alongs’ to learn about blind spots

“I couldn’t see the cyclists until they were in front of me. They should have waited”

Thu, Jan 03, 2019 17:11

Road Safety Authority Ireland Sharing The Road With Cyclists Still

Ireland abandons plan for close pass law and sets to work on ‘dangerous overtaking of cyclists’ offence instead

Attorney General felt passing distance would too easily be challenged in court

Thu, Jan 03, 2019 14:32

Near Miss of the Day 233: Overtaking driver gives cyclist more room than oncoming car

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s South Manchester

Thu, Jan 03, 2019 11:39

Starting on Monday: road.cc Bike of the Year 2018/19 awards

Our annual bike awards start next week so here’s a look at this year’s categories and how we decide the winners

Thu, Jan 03, 2019 11:00

2019 Pro Bikes: Dimension Data’s new BMC race bikes unveiled – will team embrace disc brakes this season?

Mark Cavendish to race disc brakes this season?

Thu, Jan 03, 2019 10:34

Is this the new Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 speed groupset on Valverde’s Canyon Ultimate?

Movistar recently unveiled the reigning world champion's new bike, complete with rainbow stripes and what appears to be a couple of unfamiliar components...

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 22:39

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Press watchdog slams “dangerous dickheads” anti-cyclist article

New Zealand’s Media Council says article was “inaccurate, unfair” and “unbalanced”

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 20:54

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Live blog: Mail columnist examines “crazed prejudice” against cyclists, Farmers Weekly in e-bike review, 12 speed Campagnolo EPS spotted on Valverde’s new bike? Strava reveal ‘Quitter’s day’ when we give up on New Year fitness resolutions + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start 2019 with a two-wheeled bang...

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 16:45

Near Miss of the Day 232:Punishment pass and brake check

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Northamptonshire

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 13:58

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Cyclist killed in New Year’s Eve hit-and-run crash in Essex

31-year-old arrested following fatal collision in South Ockenden

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 12:48

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Driver who used van “as a weapon” to knock cyclist from bike jailed

Danny Hughes also threatened to kill cyclist Mark Chamberlain in incident near Southampton

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 11:30

off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Bike of the Year

The best bike of 2018 from off-road.cc

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 05:00

Near Miss of the Day 197 revisited – What happened next?

Leicestershire Polcie took a look at footage of tanker driver's close pass - but decided against prosecuting

Tue, Jan 01, 2019 19:09

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Video: Thief tries to steal bike from outside police station – and gets arrested

A late entry for the 2018 Stupidest Bike Thief Award

Tue, Jan 01, 2019 16:36

Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome on Tour de France podium (via YouTube)

Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome both target Tour de France

Team Sky’s final year will see its two yellow jersey winners go head to head

Tue, Jan 01, 2019 13:54

off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Gravel Bike of the Year

The best gravel bike off-road.cc have ridden in 2018

Tue, Jan 01, 2019 05:00

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10 of the biggest stories in the pro peloton from 2018

we look back on a year in which British cyclists won all three Grand Tours - and much more happened besides

Mon, Dec 31, 2018 18:53

Video: Cyclist featured in Car Vs Bike episode of new BBC Three series How Not To Die

Seven-part series uses real life stories to provide advice on what to do in life-threatening situations

Mon, Dec 31, 2018 11:54

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Video: Mathieu van der Poel crashes into a marshal – but recovers to win

European cyclo-cross champion made it six out of six Superprestige wins in Diegem

Mon, Dec 31, 2018 10:53

off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Benchmark Gravel Bike

A lightweight speed machine with excellent off-road capabilities

Mon, Dec 31, 2018 05:00

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From Aberdeen to Sussex: 10 of the biggest cycling news stories of 2018

We look back at some of this year's big stories from the site

Sun, Dec 30, 2018 19:57

Local police Facebook post provokes ultimate anti-cyclist bingo thread

Every misconception about bike riders and the law ticked after Market Bosworth police post cycle safety message

Sun, Dec 30, 2018 17:06

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From Kanye to Cumberbatch: 10 of the most bizarre cycling stories of 2018

Here's some of our pick of some of the strangest stories we've published this year

Sun, Dec 30, 2018 16:12

Cyclist fined £430 after leaving pedestrian with brain injury

Gary Ibbott had to give up his job after he was hit by Niall Morgan on London's Piccadilly

Sun, Dec 30, 2018 14:37

off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Bargain Buy Gravel Bike

Incredible value for money, not let down by the ride

Sun, Dec 30, 2018 05:00