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£1.2bn in funding as Government finally publishes cycling and walking investment strategy

Long-term ambition “to make walking and cycling the natural choice for shorter journeys by 2040”

Fri, Apr 21, 2017 09:59

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My Dirty Reiver Bike – Open UP built and prepared for 200km of gravel

Is this the perfect bike for a 200km gravel event?

Fri, Apr 21, 2017 09:28

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WTB launches Byway 650×47 Road Plus tyre for dirt and gravel riding

New 650b tyre is intended for riders who prioritise dirt and gravel yet find themselves on paved roads

Fri, Apr 21, 2017 06:48

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Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans could see cyclists excluded, admits London cycling and walking commissioner

Will Norman suggests cycle infrastructure on parallel routes may be a better solution

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 17:59

Enve adopts Mavic’s Speed-Release thru-axle with latest carbon road fork

Speed wheel changes with Mavic's new Speed-Release thru-axle system

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 14:52

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Ofo – China’s ‘Uber for Bikes’ – arrives in Cambridge, more UK cities to follow (+ video)

Initial three week trial sees 20 bikes deployed on streets of university city ahead of full rollout

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 14:32

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British Cycling orders independent review of its medical practices

Probe being carried out by Dr Rod Jacques of the English Institute for Sport

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 14:19

Strava announces Club Events feature

Strava club event organisers can now organise group activities on the move, with the feature now available on the Strava mobile app.

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 14:08

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Simon Yates to ride Tour de France a year after missing race due to drugs ban

British rider had originally been due to ride Giro d’Italia with twin brother Adam; both could still line up at Vuelta

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 12:43

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Easton launches bottom bracket axle-based power meter + new adventure bars and wheels

New power meter plus new adventure handlebar and wheels

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 11:05

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Cycling to work slashes risk of heart disease and cancer, major study finds

Five-year study looked at travel habits and health of more than 250,000 people across the UK

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 11:04

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‘HoverBike’ coming to Kickstarter next month (+ video)

Two questions: Is it a bike, and does it hover? Read on ...

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 18:23

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Video Just In: Vitus Zenium SL Disc

An aluminium road bike with a Shimano 105 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes for £1,250

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 17:00

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Great cycling deals on cycling holidays, SiS & Ale jerseys

The DealCatcher's heading to the Pyrenees with La Vie en Velo. Are you in?

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 16:23

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Brownlee brothers rescue spring lambs during training ride in Yorkshire

Olympic gold and silver medallists have a bit of an All Creatures Great and Small moment

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 15:08

New scheme aims to encourage Reading drivers to ditch their cars for bikes

Also includes free cycle training and bike maintenance sessions

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 12:09

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Video: Slow-motion footage shows how much of a pounding the pros get from the Paris-Roubaix pavé

Footage helps explain why manufacturers devise bikes and components specifically for the cobbles

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 11:43

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Tune launches disc brake safety covers – but are they really necessary?

Are safety covers the solution to rolling out disc brakes in the pro peloton?

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 11:22

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Man reported to have thrown his own excrement at car after being beeped for cycling “scarily”

Projectile was not in hand ready for deployment but was apparently produced on demand

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 10:34

Join the road.cc team for a ride around the Somerset countryside

Bikes, beer & pizza....it must be a road.cc rideout

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 09:53

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Cycling “stalwart” Bryan Stout killed while riding his bike in Mallorca

86-year-old campaigner and Catford CC mainstay was hit by car driven by man over drink and drugs limit

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 09:33

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General election may cause further delay to report into culture at British Cycling

UK Sport reportedly unsure whether it is bound by Whitehall pre-election ‘purdah’ rules

Wed, Apr 19, 2017 07:43

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Easter fun & Team Sky bunny hopping this #mycyclingweekend

You lot weren't the only ones out on your bikes enjoying the Easter weekend sunshine!

Tue, Apr 18, 2017 22:00

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Vulpine returns to Crowdcube for Round 2 funding after raising £1m in 2015 (+ video)

South London brand looking for further £750k to help it increase capacity and marketing capability

Tue, Apr 18, 2017 17:13

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Driver who killed cyclist and scrapped his van to try and cover his tracks has sentence extended for conning pensioners

Fatal collision resulted in protracted police investigation to find the driver responsible

Tue, Apr 18, 2017 16:47