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Boris Johnson on CS2 extension Nov 2013 (source MayorofLondon on Twitter)

Boris Johnson apologises for giving his wife a backie

Mayor of London says he didn’t know the practice was illegal

Tue, Jul 28, 2015 09:49

Transcontinental bike race: Josh Ibbett’s bike and equipment

You'll be amazed at how little kit Transcontinental riders need for racing from Flanders to Istanbul

Tue, Jul 28, 2015 08:46

#mycyclingweekend: Broken bones, hardcore rides, and a multi tool winner

You sent us photos of your most gnarly injuries and most exerting rides this week + we have a BTwin 300 Multi Tool WINNER

Mon, Jul 27, 2015 18:42

UCI to suspend Androni-Giocattoli after second rider tests positive

Italian team to be barred from racing for up to 45 days under new rules in force since January

Mon, Jul 27, 2015 17:26

Velon TdF 2015 Stage 21 Chris Froome still

Tour de France video round-up, including on-board Paris footage from Chris Froome

Michael Rogers encourages Peter Sagan to do a trick, while Sky riders talk about racing in the mountains

Mon, Jul 27, 2015 15:23

Cyclist pushed off bicycle July 2015 Facebook still

Another video on Facebook shows cyclist being pushed off bike

Not the first such incident we've seen this year, as user posting footage issues "new challenge"

Mon, Jul 27, 2015 11:46

Charge 2016: Plug updated with aluminium frame, carbon fork and wider tyres

The Charge Plug goes fat for 2016 with 42mm wide tyres, disc brakes and a new carbon fibre fork

Mon, Jul 27, 2015 11:34

Chris Froome wins 2015 Tour de France (Eurosport TV still)

Chris Froome wins Tour de France as Andre Greipel takes sprint in Paris

Second win in three years for Team Sky rider - and third British win in four editions

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 17:58

Velon 2015 Tour de France Stage 20 Alpe d’Huez still

Videos: Alpe d’Huez from inside the peloton – and the Team Sky car as it gets attacked

On-board camera gives idea of just what it’s like to ride (and drive) through Dutch Corner

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 17:14

Anna van der Breggen attacks on the Champs-Elysées to win La Course

Rabobank-Liv rider holds on to win by 1 second after late crash

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 14:35

Petition asks Google Maps to stop routing cyclists along busy Regent’s Canal towpath

Petitioner wants Google Maps to downgrade the towpath to a 5mph route to reduce commuter traffic

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 12:41

Rapha unveils special Team Sky outfit for Tour de France final stage

Team Sky to wear special edition Rapha yellow and black team kit the final Tour de France stage into Paris

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 11:50

Nairo Quintana white Canyon Ultimate CF SLX

Nairo Quintana to ride a white Canyon Ultimate CF SLX bike in the Tour de France today

Movistar prepare a special white bike to celebrate Nairo Quintana’s best young rider status

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 11:13

Gardai put helmets and hi-vis on fixed penalty poster – but they aren’t a legal requirement

Irish police accused of sending "mixed messages" as poster on new fixed penalty fines shows helmets and hi-vis - which aren't a legal requirement

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 10:54

Police seize more than 600 licences under Cassie’s Law for bad eyesight

Drivers with bad eyesight can be pulled off the roads faster thanks to campaign by bereaved mum

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 10:08

Place de la Concorde licenced CC BY SA 3.0 by Nitot

Police in Paris shoot at car that crashed through Tour de France barriers

Incident happened this morning ahead of race finale

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 10:07

Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy becomes law this week

Though we'll have to wait until the end of the year for the full funding strategy

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 09:41

Pinarello Dogma F8 2015 Richie Porte Tour de France complete bike

Tour de France 2015: 6 of the most interesting bikes

Featuring Trek Madone, Pinarello Dogma F8, Lapierre Pulsium, Ridley Noah Fast SL, Look 795 and SRAM’s wireless groupset

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 07:20

Backpedalling on Eastbourne’s promenade cycle ban

Council at war over shared use path that could see cycles allowed again

Sat, Jul 25, 2015 17:14

A19 near Wolviston (taken from Google Streetview)

Cyclists banned from stretch of A19 – but is there a viable alternative route?

Widow of man killed on stretch of road says there is ‘more chance of me flying to the moon’ than of getting cycle paths

Sat, Jul 25, 2015 16:09

Tour de France Stage 20: Pinot wins on Alpe d’Huez, Froome poised to win second yellow jersey

Third successive French win on Alpe d'Huez, Quintana halves Sky man's advantage but it isn't enough

Sat, Jul 25, 2015 14:47

Pedal on Parliament 2015 04 (picture courtesy Chris Hill)

Parts of Lambeth and Aberdeen to go car-free for a day

Just two UK towns and cities set to mark Mobility Week out of 266 taking part Europe-wide

Sat, Jul 25, 2015 13:36

Tour de France 2015 Bikes: Vincenzo Nibali’s custom painted Specialized S-Works Tarmac team bike

Here's the bike Vincenzo Nibali rode to stage 19 victory in the 2015 Tour de France

Sat, Jul 25, 2015 13:06

Future Inn Cardiff Bay (photo via Twitter)

Cardiff hotel makes extra effort to appeal to cyclists

Future Inn Cardiff Bay introduces ‘Bike to the Future’ initiative

Sat, Jul 25, 2015 11:31

Pedicab driver who charged family £206 for one-mile journey (still taken from YouTube video)

Mayor calls for legislation after London rickshaw driver charges family £206 for one-mile journey (+ video)

Driver tells police the fare is backed up by his £10 a minute price list

Sat, Jul 25, 2015 10:07