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Cyclist died after hitting sign at 40mph during race, inquest told

Jason Catley lost life in crash during race at Belvoir Castle last June

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 15:51

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French sportive disc brake ban leaves British riders and tour operators struggling to react

Tour operators hoping for a further update next week

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 15:27

Videos: Penny Farthing crashes, suicidal cyclists & bike hacks

Check out the Hack Bike Derby for all your Frankenbike curiosities + a woman using her laptop behind the wheel in the video round-up

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 15:21

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Cyclist killed in Yorkshire Dales may have swerved to avoid sheep

No other vehicles were involved

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 14:30

First class rider – Peter Sagan features on new Slovakian stamp

1 euro stamp celebrates Slovakian star's world championship win

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 14:12

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Video: Cyclist chases muggers to make citizen’s arrest

Rider responded to victim's cries of "help me" in Wroclaw, Poland on Tuesday morning

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 12:47

Cycle Courier © ProfDEH [Wikimedia Commons]

Bike couriers fight for employment rights

Couriers involved are considered self-employed and are paid per delivery

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 12:03

Bike Blanket protects bicycle frame during transportation – is seeking Kickstarter funding

The Bike Blanket aims to protect your bicycle during transportation - and it’s on Kickstarter now

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 11:03

B’Twin spring/summer cycle clothing range highlights

Highlights of B'Twin's spring and summer cycle clothing range

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 09:44

Flectr aerodynamic wheel reflector seeks Kickstarter funding

Flectr, paper-thin and lightweight spoke reflectors, seeks Kickstarter funding

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 07:56

US city uses graphic novels to teach kids cycle safety

But are the comic strips from Phoenix, Arizona, too graphic? One parent thinks so

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 19:00

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Two die as Rio de Janeiro cycleway collapses into the Atlantic (+ video)

Huge wave blamed for disaster in city gearing up to host Olympics

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 17:18

Cyclists call for action on Sheffield tram track

Local cycling campaign calls cycle collisions on tram tracks a "major problem" and asks the council to take action

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 16:41

Dani King’s Colnago V1-r race bike up for sale – for $6,500

Stacksof Wiggle-Honda race team clothing and equipment being sold

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 15:25

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Philippe Gilbert to miss Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Back and finger injuries put BMC Racing rider out of his 'home' race

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 14:59

Safety notice for Cannondale’s Slate adventure bike – due to tubeless rim problems

Cannondale Slate rims to be replaced with Mavic rims under safety notice issued today

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 14:41

Man has stolen bike returned…but hadn’t reported it stolen

Cyclist Nicholas Phillips, had his bike security marked with BikeRegister, but didn't hold out much hope of seeing it again

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 14:10

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BTwin Bonanza as Decathlon takeover the DealCatcher

The folks over at Decathlon have some stellar deals in today's DealCatcher; BTwin, Shimano, Mavic, & Garmin feature

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 13:47

Pedal on Parliament 2015 08 (picture courtesy Chris Hill)

Pedal on Parliament returns on Saturday for fifth year

The annual ride comes days ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections, calling for investment in infrastructure

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 11:38

Will the disc brake debacle influence what bike you buy next?

Will you be buying a disc road bike or has the recent news put you off?

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 11:30

Police pull cyclist over for not using Cycle Superhighway

Officer claims cyclist was riding dangerously by pulling out into traffic to avoid congested new cycle route

Thu, Apr 21, 2016 10:17

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Video: Fine for taxi driver who cut up cyclist then swung punch at him

Incident happened in Edinburgh last August

Wed, Apr 20, 2016 18:31

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Petition against Bolton cycle track attracts hundreds of signatures

Objectors accuse it of being “a stealth project” and say the money could be spent on "regeneration, more police and cleaning"

Wed, Apr 20, 2016 16:22

Alejandro Valverde wins Fleche Wallonne for record fourth time

Third victory in a row for Spaniard on the Mur de Huy

Wed, Apr 20, 2016 14:47

Great cycling deals from Radial Cycles, Altura, & Castelli

We've got a very limited-time offer on a Radial Cycles bike + great deals on women's Altura jerseys & Castelli race wear

Wed, Apr 20, 2016 14:18