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Road victim blaming week? Charity Brake defends its Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week begins on Monday, with the theme ‘Look Out For Each Other’.

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 09:35

A weekend of remembrance for victims of the road: find an event near you

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and The National Funeral for the Unknown Victim of Traffic Violence ake place this weekend

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 08:57

Video: Charge Bikes boys race a Swiss castle (& Philippe Gilbert) at Red Bull Velodux

Alternative cyclo-cross in spectacular setting

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 16:16

Hill Climb Girl: Bradley Wiggins stars in – and inspires – cool Japanese animation

Team Sky rider given the anime treatment in delightful film Hill Climb Girl

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 15:48

Cyclist says Uber system flawed after cab hits her from behind

Cab app firm says it isn't liable because driver a 'partner,' not an employee.

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 13:48

Unique Essax Shark saddle arrives in the UK

Full range of Spanish made Essax saddles coming to the UK in January

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 12:33

Video: London to Paris by Boris Bike

Not as mad as it seems if you're not in a hurry

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 12:15

Updated: For sale: Lance Armstrong film bikes

Get yourself a bike used in Stephen Frears’ Lance Armstrong movie

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 11:47

Smartphone app launched to help improve Glasgow’s cycle network

Android and iOS users will be able to upload details of their rides to Future City Glasgow open data website

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 11:26

Supercomputer (CC BY 2.0 licenced by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center:Flickr)

Boffins turn to supercomputers to design a better helmet

Standard design "fails to offer adequate protection during ‘oblique’ impacts" says researcher

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 11:14

Col d’Aubisque (picture courtesy The Col Collective)

Video: Mike Cotty heads up the Aubisque in latest Col Collective film

Third film in series sees British rider head to Pyrenees for a climb with a special place in his heart

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 20:29

London 2012 Olympic Stadium (copyright Simon MacMichael)

How active are people where you live? Report ranks local authorities by residents’ activity levels

Olympic borough, Newham ranked least active place in England but across London Richmond is the most active

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 18:51

Dave Rayner Fund 20th Anniversary dinner (©Simon Wilkinson:SWpix.com)04

Dave Rayner Fund celebrates 20 years

Fund beneficiary & road.cc reviewer Liam Glen reports from gala dinner

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 17:03

Three years in jail for doping under new German law to take effect next year

Up to ten years for doctors who supply

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 15:16

Google Glass (CC licensed by Wilbert Baan on Flickr)

Edinburgh students use Google Glass to assess cyclists’ stress levels

Researchers developing smartphone app based on findings and hope to build confidence among nervous riders

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 14:44

Sydney designer comes up with helmet with licence plate, indicators, windscreen wipers and more

But local council declines to back design

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 12:27

New Forest rider and pony (CC licensed by iNew Forest:Flickr)

DfT orders New Forest National Park Authority to return £1.5m cycling cash

Government rejects 'Plan B' road projects for money originally intended for cycle hire scheme

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 11:27

Lucas Brunelle van right-hook (source Lucas Brunelle on YouTube)

Video: Lucas Brunelle’s week almost takes turn for worse as van right-hooks him

Film-maker pulls off impressive recovery in the rain

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 23:18

Astronaut Sagan – don’t ask us (image via Peter SagFan’s YouTube account)

Video round-up: Sagan’s best bits, ice, & fixies

A Peter Sagan 2014 highlight reel, make your own ice-wheel bike + some scary driving in Scotland

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 17:02

Old Street Roundabout redesign (source TfL)

TfL to overhaul Old Street Roundabout +publishes timetable for creating Cycle Superhighway routes CS1, CS4, CS5 and CS11

Consultation opens on major redesign of key junction where bikes now make up a third of rush-hour traffic

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 16:23

Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc - shifter

First ride: Shimano ST-RS685 hydraulic disc brakes with mechanical shifters

Shimano’s hydraulic disc brakes for 11-speed mechanical groupsets is a mightily impressive bit of kit

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 16:11

Chris Froome celebrates winning the 2013 Tour de France (picture copyright Simon Wilkinson:SWpix.com)

Froome hints he may ride the 2015 Tour de France after all

Former winner had suggested skipping the race in favour of doing the Giro and Vuelta

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 16:07

The folding electric bike that fits inside a backpack (+ video)

Impossible Technology looking for backers via Kickstarter

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 13:42

Driver of Crossrail tipper truck charged over London cyclist’s death

Brian Holt was one of six bike riders killed in capital last November; his death is only one in which charges brought

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 12:53

Expensive bikes being targeted by thieves in South Wales

Police describe rise in thefts as ‘not normal’

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 11:33