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Video: Peter Sagan does the Hair Throw challenge – in glorious slo-mo

Girona-based website The Peloton Brief gets owners of cycling's biggest barnets to show what they can do

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 19:36

Great Wiggle cycling deals on Shimano, Garmin & Alé

The DealCatcher's got bargains on Garmin Edge bundles, Alé socks, cool weather clothing & Shimano chains today

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 15:59

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Police in Oxford stop man with two stolen bikes … and find 164 more in his garden

Thames Valley Police are now trying to find out how many have been reported stolen

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 15:06

West Midlands Police close pass operation Mark Hodson and Steve Hudson

Greater Manchester Police confirm “new and evolving” close pass operation trial

Police in Manchester are currently trialling successful West Midlands operation before deciding whether to roll it out, but campaigners warn to be effective it must be well-resourced

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 13:25

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

Exclusive: HSBC dragged into Times exposé of advertising on extremist sites due to British Cycling link

Ad for governing body on far-right website resulted in bank being named in newspaper’s probe

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 13:04

Colnago Ottanta5 C60 launched to celebrate Ernesto’s 85th birthday

Colnago celebrates founder's birthday with special edition £9999 silver C60

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 12:39

Transport minister: No plans to introduce ‘Dutch Reach’ anti-dooring technique to UK

Andrew Jones, whose responsibility includes cycling, says he doesn’t want to tell drivers which hand to use while opening car door; campaigners say it can save lives

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 21:22

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Two arrests following collision that resulted in the death of London cyclist Anita Szucs

Car involved in ‘hit and run’ has also been located

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 16:39

Southampton striker under investigation after crash left cyclist in critical condition

Charlie Austin hit cyclist at traffic lights in Southampton in October

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 15:32

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As Devon & Cornwall Police say they’ll explore Close Pass campaign, cyclist near Redruth experiences a particularly shocking one

Paul Dickey describes "shocked expression" on face of oncoming driver as oncoming motorist makes dangerous manoeuvre

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 13:44

CeramicSpeed’s new chain is claimed to reduce friction by 15%

CeramicSpeed releases improved version of a chain designed to reduce drag

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 12:45

Coach firm involved in London cyclist’s death has been subject of slew of complaints on social media from cyclists, pedestrians and motorists

Victim named as Karla Roman

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 12:23

British Cycling report further delayed

Names could be redacted to avoid legal action

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 10:32

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Cyclists in Parisian suburb perplexed at speed bumps in cycle lane – but mayor says they’re for their own protection

Council in suburb of French capital takes temporary measure after drivers encroach on cycling facility

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 10:23

Bellio smartphone cycling bell hits Kickstarter

Another cycling bell hits Kickstarter, but this one is a bit different

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 09:42

‘Cycling Vigilante’ catches Addison Lee minicab driver watching TV at wheel

Firm whose former boss prompted boycott in 2012 still has a way to go to convince riders on safety

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 20:47

Oldest surviving Tour de France winner Roger Walkowiak dies at 89

Shock yellow jersey win came in 1956, but was not popular – remains only overall winner never to have won a stage during his career

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 16:58

Great cycling deals on FREE Science in Sport bundles, Proviz & BTwin

The folks at Science in Sport are literally giving away energy gel bundles. Reflective jackets and bib shorts round the DealCatcher off

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 16:56

Ribble Cycles opens new showroom in Birmingham’s Mailbox

Follows pop-up showroom opened in Cardiff last year

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 16:53

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UCI introduces new guidelines for race vehicles in response to safety concerns

Race vehicles came under increased scrutiny following a series of collisions last season

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 15:58

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Ski-jumping meets head-desking: Injured Wiggins to continue on The Jump – while on painkillers

"Bosses think he will be fine to carry on – as long as he doses himself up regularly," says show insider

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 15:05

Six more police forces looking to run close pass operation – including in Leeds

West Yorkshire and Devon & Cornwall police will run close pass operations, while police in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and Dorset, are considering trials

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 13:46

Leeds council bosses meet to discuss £6.5m CityConnect2 plans

10km of segregated cycle lanes planned

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 13:42

Video Just In: Focus Paralane disc-equipped sportive bike

All-new endurance and sportive road bike from German brand Focus arrives for review

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 12:34

On same day Mail warns more pedestrians being injured in collisions with cyclists, two serious crashes a mile apart show that both groups are vulnerable to large vehicles

Cyclist seriously injured after rush-hour incident involving coach minutes after lorry killed pedestrian nearby in East London

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 12:28