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Near Miss of the Day 25: Lorry driver squeezes cyclist into kerb then calls her a “f*cking idiot”

Update: Police investigating

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 13:40

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Marcel Kittel joins Katusha-Alpecin on two-year contract, Elia Viviani leaves Sky for Quick Step Floors

German sprinter won five stages at last month's Tour de France

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 13:30

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Sustrans announces ‘sympathetic’ plans for renovation of Scarborough’s Cinder Track

Thousands have signed petition against widening track

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 12:27

Video: Hovis boy finally conquers Gold Hill in Dorset at the age of 58 – thanks to an e-bike

Hovis and Evans Cycles make point that e-bikes open up cycle commuting to more people

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 11:14

Near Miss of the Day 26: BMW driver in close pass on father and son cyclists

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

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 11:04

Chris King ceases production of Cielo road bike frames

Chris King bicycle brand comes to a close

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 11:01

NEC Cycle Show set to be biggest and best ever

Be sure to book your tickets for the UK’s biggest cycle show, and pick up your 10% discount with a special road.cc code!

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 09:43

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Fishing wire strung across popular Newcastle cycling route

Couple warn fellow riders after discovering booby-trap at weekend

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 19:15

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Mikel Landa, fourth overall in last month’s Tour de France, moves from Team Sky to Movistar

Basque rider should "lead Spanish cycling for the next few years," says Movistar general manager Eusebio Unzué

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 16:27

Great cycling deals on Castelli, Ribble, and HUMP

If you're in the market for a bargain bike, a new autumn-ready jersey, or a hi-viz rucksack/pannier protector, the DealCatcher's the place to be!

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 16:05

Kickstarter launches next week for Crosshead folding bike

The Crosshead is a brand new folding bike, that is said to ride like a racer and fold up in just 20 seconds flat...

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 15:22

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Campaigners criticise TfL and Southwark Council over lack of action at junction where cyclist was killed

Proposals mean motorists will continue to cut across cyclists from Lane 2 when turning left

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 15:07

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

British Cycling appoints new head of medical services following review

Appointment is part of series of reforms in wake of Bradley Wiggins Jiffy bag controversy

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 14:03

Video: Chris Froome looks ahead to Vuelta as he aims to complete unprecedented double

Team Sky's Tour de France champion is seeking to become first rider to complete Grand Tour double since Spanish race moved to late-season spot

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 13:53

Cyclist on trial for causing death by manslaughter of London pedestrian

Fixed gear bike did not have front brake

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 11:56

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Sneak peek: 6 highlights from Santini’s Autumn/Winter 2017 range

The most interesting clothes coming soon to a bike shop near you

Tue, Aug 15, 2017 09:00

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Campaign launched to replace landmark cycling and walking bridge in Peterborough

News that Cambridgeshire city’s Rhubarb Bridge faces chop and council plans to use crossings instead sparks safety fears

Mon, Aug 14, 2017 18:55

How to pedal perfectly, according to Wattbike

Indoor bike trainer now comes with Pedalling Effectiveness Score designed to help you optimise your pedal stroke

Mon, Aug 14, 2017 16:03

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Video: Ouch! Newcastle cyclist crashes into back of van – face-first

Painful encounter caught in CCTV from house it happened outside

Mon, Aug 14, 2017 15:30

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Health secretary Jeremy Hunt in row over £44k bathroom to let him “freshen up” after bike commute

Conservative politician insists all bike commuters to Department of Health's Victoria HQ can use plush facility

Mon, Aug 14, 2017 12:58

Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

Shiny new gear from Polar, Flectr, Giro, Huez and Garmin that are currently out with road.cc's review crew...

Mon, Aug 14, 2017 12:20

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Videos: Twinkle-toed pros dance their way through warm-up routines at Colorado Classic

Cannondale-Drapac's Rigoberto Uran and Caja Rural's Justin Oien throw some serious shapes

Mon, Aug 14, 2017 10:02

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Canyon Inflite cyclocross race bike gets serious performance upgrade, and a 940g carbon frame

Canyon has launched a brand new cyclocross carbon race frame with a radical design

Mon, Aug 14, 2017 09:00

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Australian Olympic cyclist undergoes heart operation

Georgia Baker was diagnosed with hereditary heart condition after suffering chest pains at Women's Tour

Sun, Aug 13, 2017 19:43

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Dublin bicycle mechanic who rugby-tackled thief says he was acting on instinct (+ video)

Footage of Marius Judickas flooring youth went viral after Clontarf’s 360 Cycles posted it to Facebook

Sun, Aug 13, 2017 15:23