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Tom Simpson memorial on Mont Ventoux officially reopened on 50th anniversary of his death (+ video)

Family, friends - and Sir Bradley Wiggins - gather on mountain in Provence to remember one of British cycling's greats

Thu, Jul 13, 2017 12:54

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Tour tech 2017: 5 new superlight road bikes

Lightweight race bikes from Specialized, Trek, Cervelo, BMC and Look

Thu, Jul 13, 2017 11:55

Cycling app of the week: Rain Alarm

An app that tracks your location and gives you quick and simple weather alerts, Rain Alarm could help you avoid a downpour on your next ride...

Thu, Jul 13, 2017 10:28

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Dublin cyclists form ‘human chain’ to prevent illegal parking in cycle lanes

“We decided that there was only so much getting angry on social media could achieve”

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 16:31

Tour de France Stage 11: Marcel Kittel takes fifth win, heartbreak for escapee Maciej Bodnar

Breakaway rider caught with 200 metres to go as German sprinter confirms his supremacy

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 15:58

Raleigh recreate classic Team Aero Pro Burner BMX for bike’s 35th anniversary

Raleigh are selling a limited run of the classic BMX that was a huge hit in the 80's

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 15:29

Dockless bike-share scheme oBike lands in London

Promises to add hundreds more bikes a day throughout the month

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 14:25

Rapha unveil new City Glasses collection

The new range of shades are designed to be functional on the bike and stylish off it

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 13:45

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TfL to start recording close passes by capital’s bus drivers

Mayor Sadiq Khan confirms news in reply to question from Green Assembly Member Caroline Russell

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 13:04

First look: Wilier Cento10NDR

New endurance road bike comes with elastomer rear shock absorber to smooth the ride

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 11:39

Oakley release limited edition Tour de France Radar Pace

These limited edition versions of the high-tech shades have the Tour de France logo etched on the lens, and even a coating inspired by the French mountains

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 11:32

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Manchester’s vandalism-proof Mobikes not quite living up to the claim

Bike hire firm says there have only been a tiny number of issues in the context of the scheme’s success

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 11:21

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Motorist hospitalised Cotswolds cyclist using ice cream cone

Police say assault was “not done with a deadly weapon”

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 09:55

Near Miss of the Day 15: Tractor driver holds line, almost hits cyclist

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

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 08:31

Tour Tech 2017: Ben Swift’s Colnago C60

A look at Swift's spare race bike, the Colnago C60, with Campagnolo Super Record EPS groupset

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 08:00

Vulpine founder Nick Hussey answers our questions following company’s insolvency

London-based clothing brand entered administration in May and has since been bought by Mango Bikes

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 07:00

Gorgeous video shows last weekend’s Dunwich Dynamo – from the air

Drone footage of overnight ride from London to the Suffolk coast is absolutely mesmerising

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 00:25

New bridge opens over London’s Regent’s Canal, while proposed Camden Highline seeks crowdfunding

Somers Town Bridge spans canal near King’s Cross and sits on same street as one end of proposed aerial cycling and walking route to Camden

Tue, Jul 11, 2017 19:50

Exciting new products… that you can’t actually buy yet

You spot a shiny new thing you just need to have, only to find it's not actually out for weeks! Here's our pick of the most exciting bikes, components and accessories around, that you can't quite get your hands on just yet...

Tue, Jul 11, 2017 17:40