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Van driver who crushed bike with toddler still in child seat receives community order

Bristol Magistrates' Court told that driver Robin Tippett drove off after hitting cyclist carrying his son in child seat because he feared losing his job if he was late

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 17:52

Gravel clothing is a thing now… Rapha release Explore apparel collection

Rapha's new Explore collection includes bib shorts with pockets, and it comes hot on the heels of the new Aussie Grit brand founded by F1 star Mark Webber

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 16:15

Derby school threatens to ban pupils from cycling

Head teacher at Lees Brook Community School says efforts to educate students over road safety aren't working

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 15:23

Rocky Mountain launch the Solo for off-road gravel adventures

1x only and enough room for a full length dropper

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 12:44

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Near Miss of the Day 106: Impatient driver can’t wait to overtake

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

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 12:11

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Live blog: UCI chief says Sky allegations harm cycling’s “credibility” (erm … ), Women’s Tour to have equal prize money to Tour of Britain + much more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 09:16

First Look: Pipedream A.L.I.C.E. gravel and adventure bike

A frame to take you straight to bikepacking wonderland

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 08:44

Bianchi Oltre XR3 now available with disc brakes

Been holding out for an Oltre with disc brakes? Your wait is now over

Wed, Mar 07, 2018 08:33

Proposed new government planning guidelines urge councils to prioritise cycling and walking

Draft National Planning Policy Framework is open for consultation until 10 May

Tue, Mar 06, 2018 18:09

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Live blog:“Complete rubbish” – Chris Froome rejects claims that riders supporting Bradley Wiggins at 2012 Tour de France took triamcinolone as part of preparations for race + much more…

+ Leeds-Bradford cycleway "a folly" says Tory councillor + lots more

Tue, Mar 06, 2018 15:15

BikingMan ultracycling series debuts with Britain’s Josh Ibbett second in Oman (+ videos)

Peru's Rodney Soncco completed 1,000km route inside 48 hours to win, Juliana Buhring was first woman home and third overall

Tue, Mar 06, 2018 14:51

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Wiggins hits back: “I’d have more rights if I’d murdered someone”

Former Team Sky rider responds angrily to House of Commons report - and says he has no idea what was in THAT Jiffy Bag

Tue, Mar 06, 2018 12:14

Michelin returns to pro cycle racing with Cofidis

French tyre company returns to the professional peloton

Tue, Mar 06, 2018 10:47

First Look: J.Guillem Orient + video

A titanium all-road bike that's designed to be versatile and rugged

Tue, Mar 06, 2018 09:37

Deal Clincher: The perfect cheap tablet stand for playing Zwift – 78% off

The stand can be set at different angles, making it ideal for loads of different turbo setups.

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 18:00

Amateur cyclist who tried to outwit anti-doping testers ends up winning an Oscar (+ video)

Icarus, which saw Bryan Fogel swept up in heart of Russian doping scandal, wins Academy Award for Best Documentary feature

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 17:55

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Five cool things coming soon from Gore, Pearl Izumi, MET, Pedal ED and Ribble

More cool kit we're trying out at the moment come rain, shine or snow...

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 17:34

Near Miss of the Day 105: Close pass in the snow after Beast From The East

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

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 15:53

road.cc live blog – Zwift announces national championship winners, Jesse Norman says reports about new dangerous cycling laws “misleading”, and much more…

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

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 14:54

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Sustrans: Urgent need for more women to be involved in transport planning and delivery

Sustainable transport charity says addressing gender imbalance can lead to more women cycling and walking

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 14:21

Winners announced for Hunt Bike Wheels and Clothing Prizes comp

Hunt Bike Wheels and Clothing kit comp is closed and Winners announced!

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 11:36

Damning report from MPs slams Team Sky and Sir Bradley Wiggins

Commons Select Committee says "ethical line" was crossed in using drugs to enhance performance, including at 2012 Tour de France

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 08:56

Man injured when he was knocked from bike sentenced for drug dealing

Police officer who attended incident in Swansea last year noticed "smell of cannabis" in ambulance where rider was being treated

Sun, Mar 04, 2018 19:42

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Work starts tomorrow on transforming London’s Tottenham Court Road area for cyclists and pedestrians

Camden Council's West End Project will see major route barred to all traffic except buses and bikes and protected cycle lanes introduced elsewhere in area

Sun, Mar 04, 2018 17:46

Government reportedly set to announce new causing death by dangerous cycling offence this week

Move follows reaction to Kim Briggs case -- but cycling campaigners say focus should be on drivers who kill

Sun, Mar 04, 2018 15:44