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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

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Police seek family of 83 year old cyclist killed in Glasgow

Jean Watson died days after collision with car and serious head injuries

Sun, Aug 13, 2017 08:16

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Jobseekers ‘on their bikes’ to get to shift work without public transport in Yorkshire

Norman Tebbit's advice runs strong where public transport is failing would-be workers

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 20:11

VIDEO: Tunnel cycle path campaigners plead to have ‘asset’ restored for all to use

Owners want to abandon the tunnel - but cycle groups say it could be centrepiece of cycle network

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 19:57

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Council that bans cyclists from town centre … hosts Tour of Britain stage start in town centre

Mansfield has introduced Public Space Protection Order forbidding people on two wheels from large sections of Nottinghamshire town

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 14:58

Live (-ish) Blog: Transcontinental Race No. 5

Rolling coverage of the fifth edition of the annual ultracycling race across Europe

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 14:51

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China cracks down on dockless bike share firms but asks local governments to plan for their impact

Local governments asked to improve cycle networks and provide parking areas

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 14:18

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Mark Beaumont bumps into round-the-world unicyclist midway through his own trip

Ed Pratt’s trip will take him just a little bit longer…

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 12:26