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West Midlands Police close pass operation Mark Hodson and Steve Hudson

Close pass policing could stop almost a third of crashes that kill or seriously injure cyclists

Close passes are involved in three of the five types of crash that cause serious cyclist injuries and death; tackling those could go a long way to reducing risk says road safety chair

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 17:00

Great cycling deals in the CANYON DealCatcher Takeover

Canyon has fired a great selection of cyclocross-themed bike bits at us today, including bikes, helmets, tyres, and jerseys at great prices

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 16:54

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Ex-Team Sky doctor in Bradley Wiggins Jiffy Bag probe to miss being grilled by MPs tomorrow due to illness

Richard Freeman won’t appear, but Simon Cope who delivered package and UKAD boss Nicole Sapstead are due to give evidence to select committee’s inquiry into doping

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 16:20

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Updated: Personal injury law change battle not won yet says Cycling UK – cyclists and pedestrians still subject to MoJ’s proposed £5,000 claim limit

Personal injury compensation law changes: British Cycling cautiously positive - but Cycling UK say optimism may be premature

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 14:40

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Video: Tour de France returns to spectacular Passage du Gois for 2018 Grand Départ

Vendée and Pays de la Loire host opening days of next year's 105th edition of the race

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 13:26

Manufacturers hit back in pro peloton disc brake row

Cycling industry body says recent Owain Doull incident wasn't related to disc brakes and trial of the new technology should continue

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 12:45

Pro riders’ union threatens to go legal in row over disc brakes in the pro peloton

“Now we feel compelled to act in a stronger way to be heard," says CPA president Gianni Bugno

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 10:58

Open Cycles unveil the U.P.P.E.R., an U.P. with flat mount disc brakes and new U-Turn fork

New gravel bike gets lighter, flat mount disc brakes and a new U-Turn fork

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 10:18

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Tom Boonen says he can stop a disc brake rotor at 60kph with his hand – so Belgian newspaper puts the theory to the test

"I can't understand the fuss," says Quick Step Floors rider who has championed the controversional technology

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 19:37

Storm Doris Destruction + Selfies – #mycyclingweekend

This #mycyclingweekend we asked for selfies, but one photo in particular stole the show...

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 18:16

Video: Peter Sagan hoovers up the Haribo after winning in Belgium this weekend

The true prize after taking Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 17:29

Steve Abraham’s latest attempt on Year record begins this weekend

Third time lucky?

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 16:56

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Lorry driver cleared of killing Moira Gemmill at London junction named most dangerous in Britain for cyclists

Witness who was cycling behind criticises road layout

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 15:41

BikeLive Bath – All the pictures

All the pictures from the BikeLive day in Bath

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 15:01

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Video: Toddler’s comedy balance bike ‘crash’ gets half a million views on YouTube

Expert trolling from youngster - some say he has a career in professional football ahead of him

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 14:32

First Look: FSA PowerBox power meter crank. This one costs £600

FSA's brand new power meter arrives for review, here's a first look

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 14:20

Nairo Quintana in Vuelta leader’s jersey after Stage 9 2014 (pic Unipublic, Graham Watson)

Nairo Quintana says peloton “shouldn’t be using disc brakes”

Colombian says discs are heavier, less aerodynamic and unsafe for use in races

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 13:09

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Greg van Avermaet uploads Nieuwsblad-winning ride to Strava – and the kudos floods in

Olympic road champion's gold-medal winning ride at Rio got most kudos of all activities uploaded to Strava last year

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 10:59

British brand Pipedream Cycles launch A.L.I.C.E. adventure bike

Steel-framed adventure bike with big tyre clearance and loads of neat details

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 09:57

Gore Bike Wear expands Gore-Tex Active Shakedry waterproof jacket range

Gore rolls out more cycling jackets using its innovative waterproof fabric

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 08:43

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Forget contacless payment, here’s contactless locking: 18-year old Frenchman brings contactless tech to bikes

An 18-year old French inventor has created a contactless locking system for bicycles - is this the future?

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 01:47

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10 of the most blinging – and expensive – bikes we have ever seen

From Louis Vuitton's take on bike polo to Damien Hirst's butterfly bike for Lance Armstrong, here's some seriously expensive rides

Sun, Feb 26, 2017 23:06

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Lotto-Soudal pro Adam Hansen says Specialized is trying to force disc brakes on peloton

Aussie rider claims “Tom Boonen was against disc brakes last year, now he’s retiring this year and loves them”

Sun, Feb 26, 2017 16:51

Peter Sagan post-Nieuwsblad interview is like something out of a stoner movie

World champion finished second to Greg van Avermaet, but it was his reaction that got all the attention

Sun, Feb 26, 2017 13:37

‘Cycling Mayor’ targeted for high value bike theft

Jennifer Trotman's garage was broken into - but all they wanted were her best bikes

Sun, Feb 26, 2017 12:09