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New survey from Sport England reveals drop in leisure cycling

Annual survey aims to provide snapshot of the nation’s sport and physical activity habits

Fri, Mar 23, 2018 16:47

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Driver says Liverpool cyclist took a “chunk” out of his car when he parked across cycle lane

Accuses cyclist of being ‘pedantic’ and said he could have cycled round him

Fri, Mar 23, 2018 14:56

Ordnance Survey launch cycling-specific GPS devices

The mapping agency have launched four handheld units in total, with the Velo and Horizon models both including bike mounts

Fri, Mar 23, 2018 13:28

Shimano patents reveal wireless shifting and copper disc rotors could be on the way

Newly published designs could give a glimpse of future technology

Fri, Mar 23, 2018 12:18

Huge support for CS4 plans – campaigners say response demonstrates just how much a physically-protected cycle route is needed

Route will extend from Greenwich to Tower Bridge

Fri, Mar 23, 2018 11:55

road.cc live blog: Terpstra takes E3 Harelbeke, buy Lance’s house, limited edition Cannondale Supersix, bicycle-to-vehicle beacons proposed + more

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Fri, Mar 23, 2018 09:00

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ASO reportedly considering barring Chris Froome from this year’s Tour de France

Regulations believed to permit organisers to exclude reigning champion from race while salbutamol case is ongoing

Thu, Mar 22, 2018 16:38

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Amsterdam lawyer loses case in which he called for action against ‘dickhead’ cyclists

“It is a national sport to moan about the behaviour of cyclists,” says director of Dutch Cyclists’ Union

Thu, Mar 22, 2018 14:13

Near Miss of the Day 115: ‘Oblivious’ driver in close pass

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

Thu, Mar 22, 2018 12:22

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Video First Look: Specialized Women’s Diverge E5 Comp

Do-it-all gravel machine with funky Future Shock tech

Thu, Mar 22, 2018 11:00

Salsa Cycles introduce the Journeyman and it looks like an affordable adventure machine

Two wheel sizes and two spec builds at the budget end of the spectrum

Thu, Mar 22, 2018 09:57

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Live blog: England football team in asthma spotlight, Wiggo on the water video, cycling campaigner reveals abuse from London cabbies + much more

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Thu, Mar 22, 2018 08:00

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Consultation reveals “overwhelming”support for Canary Wharf-Rotherhithe cycling and walking bridge

TfL will now work on preferred designs for much-needed Thames crossing in east London

Wed, Mar 21, 2018 18:34

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Updated: X-ray trucks to detect motors in Classics and Grand Tours

UCI announces new measures to combat mechanical doping

Wed, Mar 21, 2018 17:12

Like to win: win a Saris Superbones car rack simply by liking a Facebook post!

We've got a Saris Superbones worth £370 to give away, and to be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is like our post on Facebook.

Wed, Mar 21, 2018 15:58

Near Miss of the Day 114: Yet another needless close pass

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

Wed, Mar 21, 2018 15:32

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Man turns ‘cycling fanatic’ after heart attack – then spends his ‘rides’ in the pub

Concerned wife asks newspaper's agony aunt how to broach subject after uncovering husband's secret

Wed, Mar 21, 2018 13:07

Live blog: Video – cat fires bow and arrow while cycling, London Assembly Member wants motorcyclists to be allowed on Cycle Superhighways + more

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Wed, Mar 21, 2018 09:51

Video: Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav rides his tall bike

This is up there among our favourite videos so far of 2018

Tue, Mar 20, 2018 19:42

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Transcontinental Race riders to speak at Greater Manchester celebration of women’s cycling

Ang Walker and Julie Bullen will recount their experience of cycling across Europe at special event this weekend

Tue, Mar 20, 2018 18:51

West Midlands Police close pass operation Mark Hodson and Steve Hudson

West Midlands Police outline how their award-winning Operation Close Pass will evolve

Next phase of award-winning initiative will see wider range of offences targeted, as well as corporate fleet owners

Tue, Mar 20, 2018 15:08

Campagnolo patent suggest a 12-speed groupset on the way… So is an extra sprocket going to be a thing worth having?

Does the world need a 12-speed road bike groupset? Campagnolo might think so

Tue, Mar 20, 2018 13:43

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Endura bought by Speedo owner Pentland Brands

Management of Scotland-based cycle clothing firm will remain with the business

Tue, Mar 20, 2018 11:48

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Live blog: More than 20,000 miles of GB roads need urgent repair, 2020 Road Worlds set for Netherlands and more

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Tue, Mar 20, 2018 10:19

Video first look: Giant Propel Advanced Disc

Aero road bike has been redesigned with disc brakes

Tue, Mar 20, 2018 10:00