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The pros’ idea of a rest day on Strava

Scott Thwaites squeezes in a bit of extra climbing during his day off

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 14:31

Near Miss of the Day 18: Cyclist buys GoPro for commute – and on first day films very close pass by van driver

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

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 14:14

Sven Cycles announce modification service… so their bikes can fit inside a rucksack or briefcase

Dorset-based handmade bike brand Sven Cycles are proving it's not just Bromptons that are train and plane friendly with the announcement of their modification service...

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 13:24

Royal Parks reverses cycling ban on Bushy Park’s Duke’s Head Passage

Vince Cable proclaims change of policy ‘a great campaign success’

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 13:15

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Tour Tech 2017: Shifters the pros are using

Check out the setups of racers in the Tour de France: Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 11:37

Dave Brailsford faces the press, Paris, October 2012 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“Stick it up your arse” – Sir Dave Brailsford lashes out at reporter

Team Sky boss excluded writer from rest day press conference - but questions aren't going to go away

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 11:12

75% of bike theft investigations closed with no suspect identified

Cycling UK say there needs to be greater focus on where stolen bikes are sold

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 11:01

Tour de France: Overall contenders Froome, Aru and Bardet look ahead to final week

Four riders separated by less than half a minute on GC as race heads into final days

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 19:30

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Near Miss of the Day 17: Close pass … by a police car

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

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 18:20

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A sneak peek at new stuff we’ve just had in from Pro, Castelli, Canyon, Craft and American Classic that are getting the road.cc ridearound…

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 16:12

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Tour Tech 2017: Power meters of the peloton

Check out how the pros are measuring power in this year's Tour de France: SRM, Stages, 4iiii, power2max, Quarq...

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 14:55

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Bristol woman ‘steals’ bike back from thieves in Facebook sting operation

Someone spotted Jenni Morton-Humphreys bike for sale after she posted about theft, so they concocted a plan

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 13:33

Video: Kinesis Tripster AT

Kinesis have released a short video of their new Tripster AT bike to show off its versatility

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 11:56

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Tour de France rider abandons race after rejecting Therapeutic Use Exemption that would have let him continue

Lotto-Soudal's Tim Wellens, reportedly suffering heat allergy, did not want reputation questioned by taking otherwise banned drug

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 11:17

How Specialized made the new Tarmac – Interview with aerodynamics expert Chris Yu

We get all the details on the new Specialized Tarmac from the aerodynamics expert Chris Yu

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 09:55

British Cycling members warned it will lose millions of pounds in funding if EGM rejects governance reforms

Former chief-executive Peter King doubts that planned changes required to secure public money will get enough support

Mon, Jul 17, 2017 09:54

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Video: Hundreds ride to funeral of cyclist killed in Northern Ireland

North Down Cycling Club committee member Gavin Moore lost his life last Tuesday when driver crashed into club ride

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 19:41

On anniversary of his mother’s death, Chris Boardman says justice system is failing cyclists and their families

Road crime "isn't taken seriously" says British Cycling policy advisor

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 18:18

Tour de France Stage 15: Bauke Mollema wins, Chris Froome battles to stay in yellow

AG2R-La Mondiale tactics and puncture threatened to derail Team Sky rider's quest for fourth overall win

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 17:02

Brit is first to cycle height of Everest on a Raleigh chopper

Dave Sims says he has rather swollen knees following the charity challenge

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 10:34

oBikes removed from London borough over obstruction complaints

Dockless bike hire is convenient - but some say it clutters the streets

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 10:23

Boy discovers bike light that has been to space and back

Company wanted to see how the light perfomed at the extremes of the earth

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 10:10

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Tour de France Stage 14: Matthews takes stage while Froome reclaims race lead (+ video)

Chris Froome now leads Aru by 19 seconds

Sat, Jul 15, 2017 16:03

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Cyclists are “idiots waging war on normality” – Jeremy Clarkson

The presenter has taken to two wheels to engage in the odd skirmish himself before now

Sat, Jul 15, 2017 13:52

Judge calls for tougher sentencing powers after jailing drink-driver who left teenage cyclist with life-changing injuries

Cycling UK has called for increased penalties where drivers flee the scene of a collision knowing that someone may have been seriously injured

Sat, Jul 15, 2017 12:31