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Le Col launch Crowdcube pitch to raise £1m

Cycle clothing firm founded by ex-pro Yanto Barker seeks funding for expansion and innovation

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 17:56

Is this a record? Helmetcam cyclist catches driver using 3 mobile devices at same time while driving badly (and in the bus lane) in London rush hour traffic

Rider said he didn't report the motorist because he has no confidence in police taking action

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 16:27

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Taxi driver who sped through red light jailed for killing cyclist

Said he thought the light had been on amber when he went through

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 15:59

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Philippe Gilbert ordered to pay former team 300,000 euro for breach of contract

Ex-world champ argued his contract with Omega Pharma Lotto was rendered invalid by team's merger with Quick Step

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 13:33

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“A nice little cash cow” as New South Wales cyclists are fined $1.3 million in eight months – now fewer people are riding

“We don’t want cyclists’ money” claims roads minister

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 13:24

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Chancellor offered to pay Mayor to rip up London’s East–West Cycle Superhighway says leader of Ealing Council

Philip Hammond not noted as a cycling advocate during his time as Secretary of State for Transport

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 11:30

Video just in: Basso Diamante SV

An Italian superbike with a Campagnolo Super Record EPS groupset. It's not cheap, mind!

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 10:11

First Ride: Orbea Orca 2017 – a stiffer, lighter and more aero race bike

We ride Orbea’s lighter and racier Orca in the Basque Country

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 08:46

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Video: Cyclists do the Mannequin Challenge – and it’s pretty impressive

Riders from Rimini-based Dafne Fixed embrace the latest viral video craze

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 18:30

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Update: Cycle to Work Scheme safe from ‘salary sacrifice’ cuts

The bicycle tax exemption initiative is safe from rumoured cuts to salary sacrifice schemes says Government

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 18:17

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Sir Bradley Wiggins hints that Ghent Six may have been his last top-level race (+ videos)

Comments in press conference saw him outline problems of maintaining peak racing fitness

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 17:22

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Met Police under pressure to trial close pass initiative in London

Campaigners and fellow police officers say there is no reason why the award-winning Give Space, be Safe initiative, started by West Midlands Police, shouldn't work across the country

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 17:08

More early Black Friday deals from Chain Reaction Cycles & Wiggle

More humongous bargains from the gigantic cycling retailers - check out bargains of up to 65% clothing, bikes & more!

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 16:49

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Speeding & driver distraction seen as biggest road dangers – but many admit to going too fast, or driving while distracted, survey finds

“What drivers believe is the biggest threat, and the bad behaviours they engage in, don’t match up,” says charity Brake

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 14:31

Help Herne Hill Velodrome get a £7k coffee machine…via Twitter

Software company, Convene, is offering to donate the La Marzocco coffee machine to the iconic South London velodrome in return for 1.5k Twitter followers

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 13:03

Hunt launches Race Aero SuperDura wheels

New wheelset is aimed at larger riders; 4Season Aero wheelset is updated too

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 13:00

Video: Emu chases cyclists in Canberra

Wild emus add a frisson of danger to two cyclists' Sunday rides

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 10:28

Kinesis announces second generation Tripster ATR + video

Titanium all-rounder gets a new tubeset, flat mount compatibility and increased tyre clearance

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 09:51

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Ex world champ van der Poel rides 200km home after Koksijde cyclo-cross cancelled

It was a perfect day for the Dutch National Headwind Cycling Championships, mind

Sun, Nov 20, 2016 20:21

Driver convicted of causing death of Scottish cycling club stalwart

Carl Lane, who died aged 75 from injuries sustained in crash, was president of Peebles Cycling Club

Sun, Nov 20, 2016 19:04

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Video: Car passenger smacks cyclist’s bottom

In an incident condemned by cycling advocacy groups, the passenger of a car in Western Australia slaps the bottom of a cyclist

Sun, Nov 20, 2016 18:40

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Wiggins and Cavendish win Six Days of Ghent (+ video)

British pair took a lap in final Madison race - also, watch Cav dancing to YMCA

Sun, Nov 20, 2016 17:16

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Video: Insane winds force cancellation of 2016 Koksijde Cyclocross World Cup

Check out the devastating winds that forced the UCI to cancel the first World Cup cyclocross race in 14 years

Sun, Nov 20, 2016 13:27

Discount Early Bird tickets for London BIke Show now on sale

Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th February should be dates for your diary with plenty of fun on offer

Sun, Nov 20, 2016 09:57

Huez secures £250k funding – and womenswear on the way

Successful crowd investment round will allow the Brit bike style company to expand

Sun, Nov 20, 2016 09:44