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Live blog: $5,000 cycling socks (we’ll take two pairs), Team Sky motorhome up for sale on eBay, Matt Stephens completes Ventoux x 3 ride + more

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Wed, Jun 27, 2018 13:53

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Track cycling stars rally round Kristina Vogel after she suffers severe spinal injuries in crash

Becky James, Sir Chris Hoy and Anna Meares among those sending messages of support to Olympic champion

Wed, Jun 27, 2018 13:23

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Kent Police chief constable apologises to cyclist’s family for failings in investigation into his death in 2011

Richard Jordan's widow says: "We will no longer know what happened that day because police failed us.

Wed, Jun 27, 2018 09:38

Greater Manchester unveils ambitious plans for UK’s biggest network of cycling and walking routes

Beelines network will cover 1,000 miles and include 75 miles of segregated cycle lanes

Wed, Jun 27, 2018 07:45

Specialized S-Works Crux Di2 2019 Cyclocross Bike

Specialized unveils 2019 CruX cyclocross race bikes – with 1x and fade paint jobs

Ready for the upcoming cyclocross race season is the new 2019 range of CruX race bikes

Wed, Jun 27, 2018 06:44

Bike at bedtime: Colnago C59 Disc

Tonight a disc braked trailblazer scorches out of the road.cc vaults and stops on a sixpence…ish

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 21:58

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Daily Mail stages another London commuter race – and bashes cyclists again

The cyclist didn't come first for once ... but apparently number of people pedalling and infrastructure are to blame for slowness of other modes

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 17:18

Rapha launch Graffiti Collection, drawing on “the passion of the crowd”

The print on this unusual new kit from Rapha is inspired by the road graffiti left after big races, and is a departure from the more understated Rapha garb we've become accustomed to

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 15:17

Kristina Vogel (near side) at UCI Track World Championships 2013 (copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk)

Live blog: Olympic track champ Kristina Vogel airlifted to hospital after serious crash, big news on the way for Greater Manchester cyclists + more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 14:33

Study finds London’s Mini-Hollands are encouraging more cycling – and especially, walking

Research reveals that £90 million programme is encouraging more active travel

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 13:38

MyCyclingWeekend Fuelled by Soreen – We Have a Winner

A huge roundup of your photos!

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 13:09

Near Miss of the Day 156: Fixed penalty for close pass driver

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

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 10:54

Deal Clincher: The Mega Roundup – Summer Kit, Bikes, Wheels & More

The sun was shining and the roads were packed with cyclists. Now that we're stuck inside again, let's have a look at last week's best deals.

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 10:40

Five cool things coming soon from B’Twin, Bontrager, Goodyear, Endura and Shutt Velo Rapide

Some more new stuff we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

Mon, Jun 25, 2018 17:48

Jeremy Vine calls out Jeremy Clarkson over criticism of cycling school run mum

It's drivers not cyclists responsible for "extremely dangerous" roads in London says Vine

Mon, Jun 25, 2018 16:18

Mitchelton-Scott will be riding new Pirelli tubular tyres at the 2018 Tour de France

Pirelli are the official tyres supplier to Mitchelton-Scott after agreeing a long-term deal, with Simon Yates unveiling the new Pirelli tubular tyre on an F1 track at the weekend

Mon, Jun 25, 2018 16:01

Live blog: Highways England ‘Get on your bike’ tweet backfires, drivers ignorant of mobile phone penalties, Toronto police overkill, Sagan spotted on new Venge? + more

All the news from the site and beyond as we start a new week

Mon, Jun 25, 2018 14:20

First Look: Fairlight’s brand new Secan gravel and adventure bike

Brand new gravel and adventure bike from the young British bike company

Mon, Jun 25, 2018 14:06

Motorcyclist killed, cyclist seriously injured in North Yorkshire crash

Police appeal for witnesses to collision near Settle on Sunday morning

Mon, Jun 25, 2018 13:31

Near Miss of the Day 155: Lorry driver in close pass then cuts in too soon

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

Mon, Jun 25, 2018 11:09

Christophe Strasser during the 2018 Race Across America

Christoph Strasser wins Race Across America for 5th time

Austrian ultracyclist ties the late Jure Robič's record number of wins in coast-to-coast race

Sun, Jun 24, 2018 20:54

Bike stolen from flat where Bristol man had been found dead

Family of Steven Jefferies appeal for return of bike that was said to be his “pride and joy”

Sun, Jun 24, 2018 17:39

Bikes outside Pembroke College Cambridge

Thief ‘borrows’ bike – to take part in Cambridge World Naked Bike Ride

Bike was returned with note to owner saying man who took bike had been too hungover to ride the event

Sun, Jun 24, 2018 14:07

Cyclist who broke six ribs on CS6 says it is not obvious white line is a raised kerb

New stretch of CS6 opened last month with vertical kerbs separating cyclists from vehicular traffic

Sat, Jun 23, 2018 16:08

‘Masked Maniac’ patrols US streets on his bike, educating irresponsible drivers

He says the mask intimidates people who think they’re above the law

Sat, Jun 23, 2018 14:04