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Bradley Wiggins after winning Olympic ITT gold (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

“A big ask” for Bradley Wiggins to make Rio team, says Shane Sutton

Decision will come down to the data, says GB cycling team boss

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 13:39

Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Driver who thought he hit pothole when he ran over cyclist acquitted

Magistrates say no evidence that Mark Tyler was distracted by hands-free mobile phone he was using

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 13:05

Paramotor rider

Video: E-bikes? Pah! Meet the 50mph propeller-powered bike

Nutter straps paramotor to himself, goes for a ride

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 12:22

Fourth positive test at Astana as U23 rider Victor Okishev fails doping control

Kazakh team's WorldTour licence is currently under review following earlier cases

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 11:00

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Radio Two’s Jeremy Vine busted for speeding in Hyde Park – on his bike

DJ was riding at 16mph, told by radar-toting cop the limit is 5mph

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 10:37

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Danny MacAskill rides loop-the-loop in latest video stunt – official video

On a floating barge on the River Thames, Danny MacAskill wows crowds by riding a loop-the-loop

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 10:24

Blk Tec C1 wheelset

Just In: Blk-Tec C1 wheels

Brand new 45mm deep carbon wheels from brand new brand arrive for testing

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 10:15

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Alberto Contador’s homemade water bottle mudguard

A pro tip for turning an old water bottle into a mudguard

Thu, Nov 20, 2014 08:57

Bono (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 licensed by Danny Hammontree:Flickr)

Surgeon reveals full extent of Bono’s bike crash injuries – and they’re much worse than first revealed

U2 frontman undergoes five hours of surgery on shattered humerus and broke other bones too

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 21:24

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

Former Tour of Britain winner injured after being knocked off bike on “death trap” Shropshire road

Tony Hewson left unconscious after incident on road where John Searle lost his life two years ago

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 17:37

Still from Aberdeen Cycle Cam YouTube video of close pass

VIDEO: Driver displays fake police ID to cyclist after being confronted over ‘punishment pass’

Claims incident was cyclist’s fault for riding in the middle of the road

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 17:34

Auto-lacing shoes to become reality if Kickstarter funding is successful

Powerlace auto-lacing system could mean an end to tying shoelaces and to straps and ratchets on cycling shoes + video

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 16:43

New Cycle Superhighways – Visualisation of proposed segregated two-way cycle track on Tower Hill

‘Segregation will save cyclists’ lives’ says Boris Johnson – stands firm on cycle superhighway plans

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry had asked for semi-segregation along cycle superhighway

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 16:34

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Woman hit by Johan Vansummeren in Tour of Flanders crash paralysed for life

Family still awaiting compensation for incident at 2014 Tour of Flanders

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 15:02

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Video: Near cat-astrophe at Six Days of Gent as cat leaps onto track

Feline nearly gets tangled up in wheels of Cav and co before deciding it's safer in the stands

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 14:55

Battersea Bridge (CC licensed by Michael O’Donnabhain on Flickr)

Cyclist dragged along by skip lorry appeals for witnesses

Woman suffered multiple injuries but no action was taken due to insufficient evidence

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 12:59

Mark Cavendish confirms he is out of 2014 TdF(picture courtesy Welcome to Yorkshire)

Mark Cavendish to aim for Olympic gold in Omnium at Rio 2016?

Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider back on the track in Ghent

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 11:30

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

Australians look to get cycle insurance in wake of $1.7m payout

Canberra cycling group has seen a 15 per cent rise in insurance applications since judgement

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 11:06

Canyon Endurace CF 8.0

Just in: Canyon Endurace CF 8.0

£1,299 Shimano 105-equipped endurance bike from German company Canyon gets the once-over

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 06:44

Lance Armstrong Michelob Ultra ad

Budweiser gets better of Lance Armstrong as he abandons beer race

Banned cyclist gives up on four lap run after necking first beer

Tue, Nov 18, 2014 22:34

Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

MPs call for £10 a head spend on cycling as Cycling Delivery Plan consultation nears close

Government urged to commit to investment by All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group co-chairs

Tue, Nov 18, 2014 20:53

YouGov Profiles Top Gear and Guardian (source YouGov)

“Quintessential” cyclist is middle-aged male Guardian reader – who’s also a Top Gear fan

Profiles app from market research firm YouGov highlights specific characteristics of bike riders

Tue, Nov 18, 2014 15:39

Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Two drivers cleared of causing death by careless driving after hitting cyclist in low sun

Cyclist John Searle was hit three times & good Samaritan passer-by suffered broken leg

Tue, Nov 18, 2014 14:40

Newcastle at night (CC BY 2.0 licensed by 96tommy:Flickr)

Newcastle, Manchester & Nottingham head list of cities that should get cycling funding, says CTC

League table ranks cities by response to Space for Cycling campaign

Tue, Nov 18, 2014 12:23

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Animus: Time to take wooden bikes seriously?

Italian boat builders adapt their wood and carbon skills to create bike frames

Tue, Nov 18, 2014 12:12