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The Garden Bridge as envisioned by Heatherwick Studio

Joanna Lumley claims there is a transport case for the Garden Bridge

“We need to encourage people to make short trips in central London by foot”

Sat, May 09, 2015 12:56

Aftermath of Nepal earthquake (CC licensed by Domenico via Flickr)

Mountain bikers in Nepal using their skills to deliver aid to remote areas

Nepal Cyclist Ride To Rescue initiative sees cyclists going where cars cannot

Sat, May 09, 2015 11:21

Chopper vs The Hour: Using 1969 Raleigh Chopper, Brit attempts new record

Matt's wardrobe, cycling equipment, diet and training methods are exclusively from the 1970s

Sat, May 09, 2015 07:21

Colombian start-up aims to make cycling pay by offering rewards and discounts for miles put in

Starbucks and Burger King among companies offering money off for keen cyclists

Sat, May 09, 2015 07:09

Videos: Giro d’Italia Grande Partenza – 2015’s first Grand Tour starts in Liguria tomorrow

Here's a look at the opening days of the race and which riders to watch out for

Fri, May 08, 2015 18:53

Win! Kask Mojito Giro d’Italia Helmet up for grabs!

You could win a snazzy Kask Mojito Giro d'Italia helmet in our snappily titled Kask Mojito Giro d'Italia helmet schwag grab!

Fri, May 08, 2015 16:16

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3ax pedals on Kickstarter claim better comfort & efficiency

Novel design allows sideways foot movement

Fri, May 08, 2015 15:46

Greg van Avermaet (picture ANSA, Daniel Dal Zennaro)

BMC Racing’s Greg Van Avermaet cleared of doping charges

Belgian Cycling's disciplinary commission exonerates rider who was third at both Flanders and Roubaix last month

Fri, May 08, 2015 15:05

Merida launch new Scultura range – the new lightest production bike in the world?

The top-dollar 9000 Ltd build weighs in at just 4.55kg; team riders will use a heavier frame though

Fri, May 08, 2015 14:54

Video round-up: Cyclist vs. bodybuilder, a cliff-adjacent trail ride, and crashes galore

Watch a cyclist take on a bodybuilder in a squat challenge + a heartstopping cliff ride, crashes galore, and some pretty close calls

Fri, May 08, 2015 13:51

Colin Lynch in individual pursuit, 2012 Para-cycling Worlds

Para-cycling champ Colin Lynch crowdfunding £8k prosthetic leg for Rio 2016 (+ video)

Irish rider says current leg leaves him in pain due to poor fit and new one would help him compete better

Fri, May 08, 2015 13:37

New study confirms weight loss effect of commuting by bike

Leaving car at home resulted in 7kg weight loss

Fri, May 08, 2015 11:34

Aussie doctors urge people to wear cycle helmets when doing DIY at home

Home improvement shows mean more people fixing up their homes - and taking risks on ladders, say medics

Fri, May 08, 2015 11:31

Win great Lezyne prizes in our Fantasy Giro d’Italia!

Over £1,200 of great kit up for grabs - sign up and play for free

Fri, May 08, 2015 10:54

Waltham Forest Mini Holland scheme the first to break ground – and it’s ahead of schedule

But other schemes under threat

Fri, May 08, 2015 08:55

Dominic Irvine and Charlie Mitchell on ther way to smashing the LEJOG tandem record

Interview: Dom Irvine on smashing the LEJOG tandem record

"Never take your leg off the bike," says triumphant tandemist

Thu, May 07, 2015 18:51

Col de la Croix de Fer (credit The Col Collective)

Video: Mike Cotty tackles the Col de la Croix de Fer

Climb may be overshadowed by Alpe d'Huez and Galibier - but it's well worth riding

Thu, May 07, 2015 17:43

Stolen Bike Alert: One of a kind Light Blue Wolfson prototype + two time trial bikes

Bike shops and cyclists asked to be on the lookout for Ison's pre-production prototype steel bike with unique build

Thu, May 07, 2015 17:17

Just in: £600 Bottecchia Unica arrives for review

£600 Italian road bike with Shimano Claris looks the perfect entry-level road bike

Thu, May 07, 2015 16:05

On-bike footage deal signed for Giro d’Italia, starting with Saturday’s team time trial

Cameras on bikes for eight stages as race organisers RCS Sport reach agreement with Velon

Thu, May 07, 2015 13:54

Jobst Brandt cranks it over in a publicity shot for Avocet tyres

RIP Jobst Brandt, author of The Bicycle Wheel, engineer & cycling guru

Forthright advocate of engineering excellence dies aged 80

Thu, May 07, 2015 12:41

Cyclist spells out ‘Vote Labour’ in London’s West End – and posts ride on Strava

Chris Ward spent 45 minutes creating his election day message - why not hop on your bike and show who you support?

Thu, May 07, 2015 12:14

Beer (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Wagner T Cassimiro on Flickr)

Study: Men safer in the saddle than women when extremely drunk

Researchers find some men - but no women - can ride competently despite very high blood alcohol content

Thu, May 07, 2015 10:45

The approximate scene of the crash on the A5 (Google Streetview)

Cyclist dead after collision with van near Tamworth

Massive ambulance response unable to save rider after A5 crash

Thu, May 07, 2015 10:01

Dom Irvine and Charlie Mitchell smash LEJOG tandem record after half a century

Dominic Irvine and Charlie Mitchell knock five hours off record that has stood since 1966

Thu, May 07, 2015 03:21