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Building a bamboo bike part 4: stuck in a bind

Our Dave finally gets a week without any sanding. Although it's probably just a sanding holiday...

Fri, May 11, 2018 15:43

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Sean Conway breaks Europe cycle record

Riding from Cabo da Roca in Portugal to Ufa in Russia, Conway took nine hours off the previous mark to finish in under 25 days despite facing strong headwinds in the final week

Fri, May 11, 2018 14:13

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Study finds 70% of London cyclists believe drivers mean them harm

Researchers say such paranoia is "an understandable response to an urban environment containing significant and very real threat"

Fri, May 11, 2018 13:30

LIKE TO WIN: win one of 15 pairs of Sporcks socks simply by liking a Facebook post

The generous folks at Sporcks have 15 pairs of superb socks to give away, and to be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is like our post on Facebook...

Fri, May 11, 2018 12:10

Near Miss of the Day 136: Deer Miss of the Day

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country

Fri, May 11, 2018 10:50

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Live blog: China are drowning in bikes, UK pothole epidemic “a national embarrassment”, Giro stats and more

All the news from this site and beyond

Fri, May 11, 2018 08:07

STOLEN BIKE ALERT! Cannondale Synapse Sora AL Disc stolen from Green Park Station, Bath

A brand new Cannondale Synapse Sora AL Disc without pedals was stolen from outside our office today, and we'd appreciate your help in getting it back

Thu, May 10, 2018 15:33

Giro d’Italia Stage 6: Simon Yates takes race lead as team-mate Esteban Chaves takes stage (+ video)

1-2 for Mitchelton-Scott

Thu, May 10, 2018 15:32

Call for government to subsidise e-bikes to drive mass uptake

MPs say UK is falling behind Europe when it comes to exploiting e-bike technology

Thu, May 10, 2018 14:19

Limar launches Air Pro on day Giro d’Italia faces Mount Etna

New Air Pro helmet aims to be aerodynamic and highly ventilated

Thu, May 10, 2018 13:23

Live blog: Chris ‘Hoppo’ Hopkinson selling very distinctive bike, Pissei reveal questionable Giro-themed jersey, bright sunlight was ‘major factor’ in Isle of Man collision, Trainerroad including data from outdoor rides in analytics and more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond

Thu, May 10, 2018 13:00

Video: Cyclist rides behind sprinting emus

Australian rider doesn’t seem too concerned about happening across a group of birds while travelling at speed

Thu, May 10, 2018 11:22

Douchebags launch the Savage bike bag with internal protective cage

This Savage Douchebag is inspired by roll cages in racing cars, and compresses to a third of its size

Thu, May 10, 2018 10:12

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Nacer Bouhanni reportedly involved in another violent confrontation – this time with his own sporting director

Cofidis seemingly growing weary of star sprinter and his lack of success

Thu, May 10, 2018 09:51

3T Strada Pro brings 1x disc aero road bike to a lower price

Radical 1x aero disc road bike is now available as a complete bike for £4,850

Thu, May 10, 2018 09:22

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New South Wales introduces minimum passing distance law

Motorists in Australian state now face fines if they don't give cyclists sufficient room

Wed, May 09, 2018 17:09

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Giro d’Italia: Enrico Battaglin wins Stage 5, Rohan Dennis keeps overall lead

LottoNL-Jumbo rider takes third career stage win in home Grand Tour

Wed, May 09, 2018 16:41

Red Bull Timelaps returns to Windsor Great Park in October

800 cyclists in teams of four will take on 25-hour challenge after hugely successful debut last year

Wed, May 09, 2018 14:56

road.cc live blog: Near Miss of the Day video leads to conviction, plain-clothed West Midlands police cyclist catches close-pass drink driver, 2019 Yorkshire World Champs logo revealed and more

All the latest news from around the site and beyond

Wed, May 09, 2018 14:00

Ekoi release Perso Evo 9 shades, “the world’s first four in one sunglasses”

The ever-evolving French brand have launched shades that are fully customisable, with the upper and lower parts of the frames removable and lenses courtesy of Zeiss

Wed, May 09, 2018 13:53

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Rise in number of drivers found guilty of traffic offences

Number of motorists convicted of dangerous driving offences jumps by more than half since 2013

Wed, May 09, 2018 12:01

J.Laverack’s R J.ACK now available with disc brakes

J.Laverack’s R J.ACK now available with disc brakes and two geometries

Wed, May 09, 2018 11:27

Giro d’Italia: Tim Wellens wins Stage 4, Rohan Dennis keeps lead

Chris Froome off the pace on frantic finale as racing resumes on Sicily

Tue, May 08, 2018 17:10

Five cool things coming soon from Hövding, Rapha, Topeak, Bragi and Litelok

Another selection of the latest gear and accessories currently getting the road.cc ridearound...

Tue, May 08, 2018 16:03

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MP who has called for tougher laws on dangerous cycling appointed London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport

Heidi Alexander called on Theresa May to reform legislation shortly before government announced cycle safety review

Tue, May 08, 2018 16:02