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Toy giant Fisher-Price lauches ‘turbo trainer’ for tots

Bluetooth-enabled static cycle comes with game apps to help kids learn while they pedal

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 21:26

Brian Cookson at the site in Paris where the UCI was founded (source Brian Cookson Images, Flickr)

“Change is needed” – FDJ boss says he’d back French bid for UCI presidency against Brian Cookson

Marc Madiot throws weight behind expected candidacy of French federation head David Lappartient

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 19:28

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There are heroic failures, and then there’s THIS: Cyclist’s attempt to do Rapha Festive 500 in one ride thwarted by snow, driving rain and ice

Daniel Perry from US's Pacific Northwest managed 400km before reluctantly abandoning

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 17:12

Stolen bike alert: Tall bike with no brakes taken from Bristol garden

Owner is appealing for people to keep their eyes peeled for the distinctive, two metre tall machine, which he built himself

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 17:01

Is this device the answer to tram track danger for cyclists?

Dutch students design simple insert for tram tracks as part of city competition - if they win, they'll get to test whether it works

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 14:09

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WorldTour 2017 Bikes: Peter Sagan’s Specialized Venge ViAS

New team but same bike for Peter Sagan this season

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 11:36

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Video: High-energy disco dancing on bikes – what’s not to love?

This footage from the indoor Cycle Gymnastics World Championships will inject some enthusiasm into your day, or we'll eat our hotpants

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 11:19

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Tragic 1960s cycling star Tom Simpson to be focus of this year’s Hammersmith Cyclists’ Film Show

Vin Denson to be guest speaker at event on Sunday 29 January commemorates 50th anniversary of death of one of Britain's greatest cyclists

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 10:54

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Dame Sarah Storey: merge World Championships with disability events

Dame Sarah Storey says merging disability with non-disability World Championships would increase spectator numbers and grassroots participation

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 10:39

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Updated: French cyclist Robert Marchand sets new Hour Record – at age of 105

22.547km is the first record set for Masters aged 105-plus

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 18:32

British Cycling were warned about blurred relationship with Team Sky in 2011

“Lack of clarity” about dual roles cited as an area of concern

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 17:31

Great cycling deals in Chain Reaction Cycles’ January Sale DealCatcher Takeover

Top deals on top brands: De Marchi, Northwave, Endura, Lezyne, Look and loads more

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 16:59

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Website catalogues Google StreetView images before and after cycle improvements

Aims to provide ideas and inspiration for city design

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 16:03

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British Cycling unveils new national team kit

Czech firm Kalas replaces longstanding supplier Adidas following four-year deal announced in November

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 15:14

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Cycle commuters most likely to get to work ‘on time and ready to go’

Active forms of transport more likely to leave people feeling energised

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 15:10

Are smart bikes the future? LeEco launches two at CES show

Is this the year of the smart bike? LeEco launches two smart bikes at Las Vegas electronics show

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 14:29

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Donald Trump emerges as unlikely champion of bike couriers

President-elect says hacking means sensitive information is best sent by hand - but ex-White House cybercrime adviser disagrees

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 13:39

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Video: Pro Cycling Trumps review of 2016

Can you name everyone who features?

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 12:20

Ribble Cycles updates Endurance disc-equipped road bike for 2017

Redesigned carbon fibre frame for Ribble's disc-equipped endurance model

Wed, Jan 04, 2017 10:58

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Canal and River Trust to hold live Twitter Q&A in wake of survey about speeding towpath cyclists

Trust wants to encourage cycling, says spokesman

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 17:09

SpeedX Unicorn with integrated power meter and disc brakes launches on Kickstarter

Next bike from tech-orientated Chinese brand includes power meter – but does it make you horny?

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 15:52

Don’t shirk on your #mycyclingResolution, we’re watching!

No pressure, obviously, but here are a few of your New Year Resolutions!

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 15:42

Bike theft is ‘the new car theft’ says Police Service of Northern Ireland

Sustrans says not enough people are using good locks

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 15:41

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Video: Jens Voigt completes challenge to ‘Everest’ hill in Berlin – or does he?

Neither cold, hail, snow nor wild boar stopped German legend – but did he fall 3 metres short?

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 15:30

Green London Assembly member calls for close-pass initiative to be rolled out London-wide

Trial run in Camden on three occasions

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 14:52