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Great cycling deals on Castelli, Kona, & Portland Design Works

Kona's Jake The Snake CX bike features in today's DealCatcher alongside a Castelli jersey & PDW's Magic Flute pump

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 16:19

Man who rode Tour de France on a Raleigh Chopper to tackle Giro d’Italia on a fat bike

Dave Sims from Lancashire will be riding on and off-road in May when he takes on route of 100th edition of Italian Grand Tour

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 16:09

Surgeon who tried to save Esther Hartsilver calls for roads to be improved for cyclists as inquest hears that TfL had twice rejected improvement plans for the spot where she was killed

Truck driver involved says road layout was “an accident waiting to happen”

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 15:20

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Google patents crumpling car panels which reduce impact in the event of a collision

Retracting bodywork patent follows ‘sticky bonnet’ patent last year

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 13:06

This #mycyclingweekend show us your wheels!

Show and tell time folks. Show us what you're riding & win a prize

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 12:59

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Suspected collarbone fracture for Orica-Scott pro after collision with car while training – but Spanish police say it was his fault

Unhappy return to Spain for Vuelta stage winner Jens Keukeleire, who may miss Spring Classics campaign

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 12:39

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Video: Peter Sagan not the only pro who likes to pull a wheelie – here’s Vincenzo Nibali doing one

Giro d'Italia champion shows his skills on last day of Bahrain-Merida training camp on Tenerife

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 10:56

Cyclist and policeman (CC licensed image by stumayhew:Flickr)

Hampshire police threaten to fine cyclists for wearing a helmet

Force issues apology for inaccurate leaflet

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 10:45

Strava gets emojis, a big pile of cash and a heavy hitter from Instagram and Twitter on its board

Social network for athletes has also secured new funding from Brazil, its fastest-growing market

Thu, Feb 16, 2017 17:46

Great cycling deals on Colnago, Alé, dhb & more in the Wiggle Takeover

Big brands, small prices. Wiggle is back in the DealCatcher hotseat with excellent deals on bikes, jerseys, jackets, lights, & turbo trainers

Thu, Feb 16, 2017 16:31

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UK’s mountain bikers say keeping sane is prime reason to ride off-road

Report from Cycling UK comes in same week as Welsh Government confirms plans to open up access top countryside

Thu, Feb 16, 2017 13:55

First look: London Bike Show

A quick whip around ExCel, starring Canyon, Cannondale, Boardman, Factor, Orro...

Thu, Feb 16, 2017 13:55

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America’s Cup yachting team enlists Olympic cycling medallist in plan to pedal to victory

Each hull of Team New Zealand’s catamaran has a four-man pedal station devised with help from London 2012 keirin bronze medallist Simon van Velthooven

Thu, Feb 16, 2017 11:56

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Is Fox about to release an Adventure Cross suspension fork?

Suspension company Fox looks to have developed a suspension fork for adventure bikes

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 20:42

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Rachel Atherton’s perfect 2016 season sees her named Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year

Unprecedented World Cup clean sweep and rainbow jersey see mountain biker honoured alongside Usain Bolt and Simone Biles

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 19:14

Great cycling deals on Shimano, BTwin, & FREE Science in Sport gear

The DealCatcher's back with offers on Shimano cassette-chain bundles, 2-for-1 & free bundles with SiS & BTwin overshoes

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 18:23

Chris Hoy with gold medal at London 2012 (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Right time for British Cycling to have a shake-up – Hoy

Says the sport is in a healthy place despite recent controversies

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 17:00

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Dame Sarah Storey crowdfunding money to help para-cyclist Hannah Dines, dropped by British Cycling, to race in UCI World Cup events

GB's most successful female Paralympian aims to "keep momentum going" after 23-year-old crowdfunded trike to replace one destroyed by thieves

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 16:16

Cyclist hit by Southampton footballer issued with fixed penalty notice for riding through lights on amber

Charlie Austin admitted driving without due care and attention

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 15:31

road.cc LIVE: Ride a Whyte Wessex or Gisburn at our demo day event this month

Want to ride the new award-winning Whyte Wessex? You can at road.cc LIVE this month

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 15:14

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Laura and Jason Kenny are expecting their first child – but odds on it becoming an Olympic champ aren’t generous

Bookies offer 11/2 on Kenny Junior repeating parents' Olympic success

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 13:43

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2017 Women’s Tour to begin in Northamptonshire and end in London

Final stage will use same finishing circuit as last year’s Tour of Britain

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 12:23

Disc brakes in the pro peloton: Riders demand better safety for disc brake rollout

Pro cycling union calls for better disc brake safety before they're introduced

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 12:00

Alberto Contador’s custom painted Trek Emonda for first race of 2017 with new team

Contador will race a custom painted Trek Emonda this season

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 11:34

Video: Danny MacAskill riding along a slackline leaves some Facebook followers slackjawed

Several reflect that they have enough trouble walking on one, let alone riding a bike

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 11:29