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Mark Beaumont backs what we thought sounded like the worst cycling event ever

Round-the-world cyclist says Aberdeen Western Peripheral Road will improve air quality for cyclists and pedestrians

Thu, Aug 30, 2018 09:52

Simon Clarke wins Vuelta Stage 5, Rudy Molard takes the overall lead

Australian takes his second career stage win at Spanish Grand Tour from big escape grpup

Wed, Aug 29, 2018 16:37

Live blog: Connor Swift gets a custom Genesis Zero SL to celebrate National Champs victory, Team Sky reveal full Tour of Britain line-up (with one small error), Cavendish battling Epstein-Barr virus +more

All the news from the site and beyond

Wed, Aug 29, 2018 14:38

Near Miss of the Day 177: Two close passes in quick succession – but no action taken against drivers

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

Wed, Aug 29, 2018 12:19

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London pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries after hit-and-run collision involving cyclist

Police appeal for witnesses to incident in Kingsland High Street yesterday - bike was found abandoned a short distance away

Wed, Aug 29, 2018 09:40

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Ben King wins Vuelta Stage 4, Simon Yates up to third overall after late attack

Michal Kwiatkowski retains overall lead after first summit finish of this year's Spanish Grand Tour

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 16:23

Five cool things coming soon from Deda, Assos, Auxtail, Claud Butler and TyreKey

More cool kit, bikes and tools we're testing at the moment...

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 16:08

Aqua Blue Sport riders left high and dry as it pulls out of Tour of Britain

Team follows up yesterday's announcement it was folding by pulling plug on participation in week-long race

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 14:59

Live blog: Vuelta highlights, Team Wiggins replace Aqua Blue at Tour of Britain, Thomas’s view on helmets “largely irrelevant” says cycling PR boss + more

All the news from the site and beyond as we start a new (and short) working week

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 14:35

MyCyclingWeekend – We Have a Winner

The Bank Holiday gave us 3 days to ride! Then the weather decided otherwise.

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 13:30

Cyclists aiming to ride UK’s 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs in a month reach a third of the way through their challenge

Three riders are tackling every climb in Simon Warren's seminal book for charity

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 13:11

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Head to the Adventure Cycle Festival this weekend for a touring and bikepacking fix

It's this weekend in the Lakes and tickets are just £12

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 12:02

Near Miss of the Day 176: Bus driver in wrong lane cuts up cyclist on roundabout

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

Tue, Aug 28, 2018 10:53

Vuelta Stage 3: Elia Viviani wins, Michal Kwiatkowski keeps lead

Italian champion takes his first stage victory in the Spanish Grand Tour

Mon, Aug 27, 2018 16:41

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Sir Bradley Wiggins: Reaction to Geraint Thomas’s helmet comments reflect his status as Tour de France champion

"He's the Tour de France winner now, and everyone wants to know his view on certain things like he's some sort of Messiah”

Mon, Aug 27, 2018 14:40

Uber to focus on electric bikes and scooters for short trips

"During rush hour, it is very inefficient for a one-tonne hulk of metal to take one person 10 blocks," says ride-sharing firm's CEO

Mon, Aug 27, 2018 12:44

Aqua Blue Sport says it won’t be racing in 2019

Irish Professional Continental outfit cites failed merger with Verandas Willems-Crelan and lack of wild card invites to big races

Mon, Aug 27, 2018 10:32

Video First Look: Roval’s new CLX 32 650b carbon fibre wheels + 42mm Sawtooth tyres

David Arthur gets his hands on the new Roval 650b carbon wheels in his latest video

Sun, Aug 26, 2018 21:21

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Olympic champion Callum Skinner taking break from cycling – but hopes to be back for Tokyo

Team sprint gold medallist says he's lacked motivation since reaching long-term goal two years ago in Rio

Sun, Aug 26, 2018 20:31

Alejandro Valverde wins Vuelta Stage 2, Michal Kwiatkowski takes overall lead

Vincenzo Nibali and Richie Porte among riders to be distanced in finale and lose time

Sun, Aug 26, 2018 17:00

Cycling UK and British Horse Society issue guidance to cyclists on how to overtake horses safely (+ video)

Organisations collaborated on Be Nice Say Hi initiative after video of triathlon competitor on bike undertaking horse rider went viral earlier this year

Sun, Aug 26, 2018 14:47

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Geraint Thomas says cycle helmets should be compulsory

Tour de France champion surprised at strength of reaction on social media to his remarks

Sun, Aug 26, 2018 11:40

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Restrict lorries in cities, urges London cyclist who lost leg

Recent TfL study recommends use of larger articulated vehicles for deliveries to construction sites

Sat, Aug 25, 2018 15:12

Bkool adds four Vuelta stages to its indoor simulator

Also running a multiplayer challenge on segments of three other Vuelta stages

Sat, Aug 25, 2018 13:17

Simplify and improve the legal definitions of unsafe driving says Cycling UK

Cycling UK campaigning to end road traffic injustice

Sat, Aug 25, 2018 11:41