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6 reasons to try cyclocross

It's fun, exciting and is great for your fitness, we look at why you should try cyclocross this winter

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 10:38

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

Reforms for men’s professional cycling approved by UCI

New organisational criteria for teams who will benefit from three-year licences from 2017

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 09:54

Vittoria adds graphene to 2016 tyre range – first look

Vittoria embraces future materials technology by enhancing latest road tyres with graphene

Wed, Sep 23, 2015 08:44

Bianchi teams up with insurer Bikmo Plus to provide year’s free cover on top-end bikes (+ videos)

World's oldest bike manufacturer partners with year-old insurer in UK first

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 19:46

Velodrome interior (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 by Hugo Cardoso:Flickr)

Sylvain Chavanel “seduced by idea” of attempting to break Sir Bradley Wiggins’ UCI Hour Record

French rider wanted to make attempt next month - but planned dates coincided with team meeting for IAM Cycling

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 16:23

Preston railway station (image CC licensed by Ingy the Wingy via Flickr)

Multi-million pound cycling investment for Preston as part of City Deal

£2m project will see construction of railway station bike hub and cycle link

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 16:06

BikeVault: can smart technology combat city centre bike theft? + video

An inch-thick steel bar secures your bike and system will send you a smartphone alert if it comes under attack

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 16:00

SmartHalo (image taken from Kickstarter video)

Navigation, tracking, alarm and light help SmartHalo urban cycling device easily surpass Kickstarter funding goal

Campaign raises multiple times its $67,000 funding goal

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 14:38

Cyclist collides with wheelchair (source G Killick YouTube still)

Video: Cyclist somersaults after colliding with wheelchair

Footage of 24mph crash shows boy pushing wheelchair into road from behind waiting car

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 13:58

Great cycling deals from Orbea, Altura and Izone

Three excellent cycling deals if you're looking for waterproofs, lights, and bikes - all courtesy of the DealCatcher

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 13:20

Cyclist somersaults after hitting pothole (still taken from London Evening Standard video)

Video shows cyclist hitting pothole and somersaulting into parked car

Hackney council has received over 10,000 complaints about potholes in the last two years

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 11:48

Just in: Bowman Cycles Pilgrims with SRAM Rival 1

First look at our Bowman Cycles Pilgrims disc-equipped bike with SRAM's new Rival 1x11 drivetrain

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 11:22

Mark Cavendish at Dubai Tour 2015 (picture credit ANSA Dal Zennaro, Peri)

Mark Cavendish’s season over following shoulder operation

Manx rider looks certain to have ridden his last race for Etixx-Quick Step

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 10:26

Interactive map shows every London crash in which a cyclist was killed or seriously injured since 2005

Map shows the locations and severity of road collisions in the capital over the past decade

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 09:56

Van Nicholas introduces brand new Boreas titanium road bike

Dutch titanium specialists launch new Boreas for 2016

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 09:52

Why do cyclists wear gloves?

Comfort, sweaty palms, snotty nose, crash protection, there are many good reasons for wearing cycling gloves

Tue, Sep 22, 2015 08:47

Ron Rutland at South Africa vs Japan in Brighton (source Twitter)

South African cycles more than 25,000 miles to Rugby World Cup – then sees his team lose

Ron Rutland was inspired to get in the saddle by friend who died of cancer

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 19:26

Canyon 2016 road bike range first look

A first look at the latest road bikes from Canyon, including the new Ultimate CF SLX and Aeroad CF SLX

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 15:43

#mycyclingweekend – Bike beds under the stairs & on the wall

If your bike could talk, what would it have to say about sleeping under the stairs? Would it prefer to be displayed on the living room wall?

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 13:57

Kenny Belaey’s Balance (source YouTube video still)

Video: Kenny Belaey rides on a slackline – more than 100 metres above the ground

Belgian trials rider pulled off stunt 2,700 metres up in French Alps

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 12:15

Ritchey 2016: New Apex and Superlogic Zeta II wheels and Tom Slick gravel tyres

Ritchey adds carbon and tubeless disc brake wheels to 2016 range plus new Tom Slick gravel tyres

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 11:16

Chris Hoy introduces new Hoy Vulpine autumn/winter clothing range + video

Sir Chris gives us the story behind the new clothing – plus new Hoy disc brake road bike, and motor racing success

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 11:10

Do you wear cycling gloves?

A reminder of the importance of wearing cycling gloves, unfortunately and painfully reminded by Michael Rogers at the world champs

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 10:37

President Obama leads tributes to White House aide killed in bike crash

Senior technology advisor Jake Brewer died in crash at charity cycle ride on Friday

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 09:53

Car crashes through barriers at 2015 UCI Road World Championships video still

Video shows car being pursued by police crashing through World Championships barriers

Incident took place in Richmond, Virginia yesterday as team time trial got underway

Mon, Sep 21, 2015 09:12