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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour predictions, too may near misses and a glowing endorsement of the humble fiver. Here's 11 bike-themed things we've learned this week...

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 10:11

Major Scottish sportive cancelled due to ‘uncertain financial times’

Etape Royale hopes to return next year - but is this a sign of the times?

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 09:45

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Cookson says he didn’t receive a copy of King report in 2012

“When I look back, I think maybe it would have been better if I had seen the full copy of the report”

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 09:38

‘Close pass’ cyclist gets revenge on bus by hitting engine kill switch

Video shows London bus being disabled by cyclist

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 07:56

Near Miss of the Day 5: Aggressive BMW driver in South London – but Met didn’t act

Eric Oliphant filmed driver's “aggressive, impatient and dangerous" behaviour

Fri, Jun 23, 2017 19:26

Great cycling deals on Charge, GT, De Rosa, Shimano, Ale, & more in the Wiggle DealCatcher Takeover

The DealCatcher's taking an urban spin in today's Takeover - check out urban bike offerings from Charge and GT, alongside some great kit deals and a 2017 De Rosa!

Fri, Jun 23, 2017 16:58

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Ridley buys loss-making Eddy Merckx Cycles

Acquisition keeps troubled business founded by cycling legend in Belgian hands

Fri, Jun 23, 2017 16:37

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Brailsford says ‘lessons to be learned’ in wake of British Cycling review

"As in all walks of life, you have always got to look at yourself first"

Fri, Jun 23, 2017 14:34

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Chris Froome says he has not been treated with triamcinolone at Team Sky

Says he and Dave Brailsford have a ‘good’ working relationship

Fri, Jun 23, 2017 12:31

Cyclist locks both wheels … and has frame (and everything else) nicked

How not to secure your bike - and a link to our advice on how to do it properly

Fri, Jun 23, 2017 12:04

Strava segments for the HC climbs and uphill finishes of the 2017 Tour de France

What do you mean you’ve never heard of the KoM?

Fri, Jun 23, 2017 10:21

Police forces across country embrace Cycling UK’s close pass mats

Only four forces have declined offer, three of those with good reasons

Thu, Jun 22, 2017 18:52

Near Miss of the Day 4: “Caravan idiot” passes cyclist way too closely

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country - this time with a comedy twist

Thu, Jun 22, 2017 15:02

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German politician protests against inconsiderate drivers – by parking his cargo bike in the road

Thomas Geffe put a sign on it saying he'd just popped into the baker's

Thu, Jun 22, 2017 13:59

Cycling App of the Week: First Aid for Cyclists by St John Ambulance

This free app from Britain's leading first aid charity gives you useful, cycle-specific medical advice

Thu, Jun 22, 2017 12:23

Team Sky announce Tour de France line-up

Geraint Thomas returns from injury and will be among riders supporting Chris Froome as he seeks fourth overall win

Thu, Jun 22, 2017 12:16

Colnago and Pinarello set to launch new top-end bikes

Pinarello Dogma F10 Disk is on the way, as is the Colnago V2-R with aero features

Thu, Jun 22, 2017 12:00

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Video: Mexico City cyclist chases runaway dog through traffic to rescue it

Happily, pup emerged unscathed - despite being run over by one driver

Thu, Jun 22, 2017 10:53

Dutch telecom company finds way to stop people using phone while … cycling

You could be forgiven for thinking they've missed the point

Wed, Jun 21, 2017 19:20

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£2,000 reward offered to track down man who jumped level crossing gate with his bike

Train driver suffered psychological trauma after incident at North Sheen last month

Wed, Jun 21, 2017 16:57

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Sadiq Khan pledges ‘Vision Zero’ for road casualties in London

Mayor commits to ensuring no-one will be killed or seriously injured in road traffic collision in capital by 2041

Wed, Jun 21, 2017 15:52

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Near Miss of the Day 3: Audi caught on film – but police won’t act

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

Wed, Jun 21, 2017 13:21

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Parents at Hackney school call for ban on cars due to air pollution fears

Petition launched urging council to make London Fields Primary part of borough's School Streets initiative

Wed, Jun 21, 2017 12:24

Mavic introduces Road UST tubeless system covering huge section of wheel range

Ksyriums, Cosmics and Cometes get the tubeless treatment

Wed, Jun 21, 2017 12:01

Two-time cancer survivor aiming to break the one-week distance record

James Golding says cycling gave him focus on the path back to health

Wed, Jun 21, 2017 11:42