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Tributes paid to rising cyclo-cross star Charlie Craig, who has died at age 15

Youngster who was under-16 national trophy champion passed away in his sleep on Friday night

Mon, Jan 23, 2017 12:48

This week on road.cc

What to expect on road.cc over the next week

Mon, Jan 23, 2017 12:27

Decathlon launches 2017 B’Twin Triban road bike range with new £220 entry-level all-rounder

More models and improved specs for popular bikes from sport superstore chain

Mon, Jan 23, 2017 11:40

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Tom Boonen says disc brakes “the biggest improvement I’ve seen in my career” and he will be racing on them in 2017

Former world champion to race on discs in 2017 - final race will be Paris-Roubaix

Mon, Jan 23, 2017 11:11

We have winners! 2 Primal Europe outfits worth over £200

2 winners have been picked!

Mon, Jan 23, 2017 10:53

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First Look: +Winter Heated Insoles

Is this the best solution to frozen toes?

Mon, Jan 23, 2017 10:16

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Drug driver told to expect jail for killing cyclist

"Cyclists should not be expected to take their lives in their hands" says local councillor

Sun, Jan 22, 2017 17:34

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Wiggo reveals real reason he signed up for The Jump…

…He’s afraid of getting fat…

Sun, Jan 22, 2017 17:18

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Police seek hit & run motorist who caused cyclists on Edinburgh Road Club group ride to crash through “aggressive” driving

Incident happened on Saturday morning around 12 miles southeast of Scottish capital

Sun, Jan 22, 2017 15:45

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Cardiff’s 4-part plan to double its number of cyclists

The city's council has identified a number of issues it needs to overcome to boost the number of cyclists on its streets

Sun, Jan 22, 2017 14:34

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New funding announced to improve air quality across London neighbourhoods

Six innovative 'testbeds' will see neighbourhoods going green in various ways

Sun, Jan 22, 2017 13:00

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Bristol and Bath will see close pass operation this Spring as Avon & Somerset police look to improve cyclist safety

Avon and Somerset Police confirm roll out of the close pass operation in an evidence-based approach to tackling dangerous driving and protecting those on foot and bikes

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 18:02

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

Fascinating facts and figures from the past seven days on road.cc

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 17:03

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Not enough funding for Scottish government to hit cycling target, says Cycling UK

Government target is for 10 per cent of journeys to be by bike by 2020

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 16:01

New cycling documentary tells story of Russian Olympic doping whistleblower

Film started out as amateur doping experiment

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 13:07

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Video: Underwater cyclist rides 855m on static bike in one breath

And it’s not the only underwater cycling record

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 11:17

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Cycle hire schemes are getting more women on bikes

Women make a quarter of all city hire bike trips

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 11:01

No cycling on the pavement sign (CC licensed by Leo Reynolds:Flickr)

No more fines for North Londoners caught pavement cycling

'It's as much a crime as being drunk in a pub' says police chief

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 10:49

Mumsnet debates close pass crackdown

Mothers discuss cycling safety online - with some interesting reactions

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 10:38

Don’t mention the War … Unexploded bomb from the Blitz shuts down former London mayor Boris Johnson’s flagship East-West Cycle Superhighway

Luftwaffe manage what Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association couldn’t the day after Foreign Secretary was criticised for World War Two “punishment beatings” comments

Fri, Jan 20, 2017 21:53

Team Sky’s Fran Millar: Sports teams can’t be transparent – but they need to be honest

Says team has ‘a job to do’ to win back trust

Fri, Jan 20, 2017 18:06

Great cycling deals on Felt, Primal, Gore and more in the Wiggle DealCatcher Takeover

A Felt ZW7 road bike, Gore bibs, a Primal tee, and loads more in this week's DealCatcher Takeover

Fri, Jan 20, 2017 17:54

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Bristol City Council drops plan for commuter cycle route through Victoria Park in response to local residents’ fears over “speeding cyclists”

“We have listened very carefully to the concerns of the community,” says council’s cabinet member for transport,who says further consultation will take place

Fri, Jan 20, 2017 17:08

Craft beer for cyclists launches in the UK at the London Bike Show (+ video)

Quaff those Alpine minerals and feel them doing something-or-other

Fri, Jan 20, 2017 16:52

First Ride: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9170 groupset

We use Shimano’s new Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groupset with disc brakes, and we're impressed

Fri, Jan 20, 2017 16:38