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Reported Road Casualties GB Q2 2007 – Q2 2014

Britain’s roads “aren’t safe enough” says Sustrans as cyclist casualties climb 10 per cent

Another sharp year-on-year rise in number of riders killed or seriously injured according to latest DfT stats

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 15:45

Benefit of building space for cycling far outweighs cost, says DfT

Grants to cities and national parks return five times spend

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 14:27

Cycling continues to drive growth at Halfords with sales up 16 per cent

Strong first half of financial year for retailer as it prepares to roll out its Cycle Republic brand

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 13:13

Alberto Contador in 2014 Tirreno leaders’ jersey (picture LaPresse)

Alberto Contador aims for Tour-Giro double in 2015

Spaniard, in Kenya climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, says he will skip the Vuelta, however

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 12:33

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Cyclist hurt in “road rage” attack last year dies

Huddersfield CTC chairman & cycling campaigner John Radford was 70

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 11:58

Trek sponsors Matrix Fitness Pro Cycling women’s team in 2015

Matrix Fitness Pro Cycling team, including Laura Trott, will ride Trek's new Émonda SLR frame next season

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 11:26

First look: Sugoi winter jackets including Zap reflective jacket

We get a first look at Sugoi’s latest winter jackets including a sneak peek at a new one coming out next year

Thu, Nov 06, 2014 10:49

Sir Chris Hoy in Evans Cycles Christmas 2014 ad YouTube still

Sir Chris Hoy helps Santa – and Evans Cycles – in Christmas ad campaign

Retailer also launches competition on social media as it targets kids' market

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 21:54

York pencilled in for Tour de Yorkshire stage finish

But questions arise after figures emerge showing the council overspent by £60,000 on the Tour de France

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 18:02

Palace Of Westminster At Night © Andrew Dunn.jpg

MP calls for manslaughter charges in dangerous driving cases

Government commits to public consultation on the issue of sentencing

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 16:46

Parentini launches Mossa weatherproof jersey

Gabba-style jersey is waterproof and windproof and comes in bright yellow or black

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 16:22

Cyclist with headphones (cc licensed by Adrian Midgley on Flickr)

Nine in ten people back headphone ban for cyclists, says BBC survey

One in six riders admit listening to music - but academic says doing so impairs concentration by 10 per cent

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 15:25

Veolia spends £1m on cycling safety measures for its fleet

Spending includes on-bike cycle training for all its drivers

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 12:59

Online turbo racing system looks for testers

Map-based app allows you to ride against other users in real-time

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 12:43

Full Windsor release The Breaker multi-tool on Kickstarter + video

New multi-tool with chain breaker now available through Kickstarter

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 12:08

Sikhs in New South Wales seek helmet law exemption

Change in law would bring state into line with Queensland, South Australia and Victoria

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 11:00

Wiggle claims it has become the UK’s largest online cycle retailer

Reports 19 per cent rise in sales compared to previous year

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 10:47

Sir Bradley Wiggins after becoming World Time Trial Champion, 2014 (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Bradley Wiggins to attempt Hour record on Mallorca next summer?

World time trial champion reportedly headed to Palma Arena for bid - and wants British fans to come out and support him

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 19:37

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

Hope Technology plans 250m velodrome in Barnoldswick

Two-stage project will start with 133m track for testing in new carbon fibre facility

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 18:22

CX Sportive season kicks off this weekend – places still available on Salisbury Saxon

Mixed terrain event back for a fourth year

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 16:36

Just in: Lapierre Pulsium 700

A cobble-taming endurance bike with a top tube that's designed to absorb vibration

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 16:06

Mike Cotty and road.cc’s own Liam Glen take the stage at Southampton University Road Cycling speaker’s night

Thursday 6 November event also includes a talk from Vankru Cycling's Garth Kruger

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 14:40

Blaine Walsh of driving-instructor.tv YouTube still

Video tells driving instructors why cyclists ride in primary position

Film aims to help instructors understand cyclists' behaviour - so they can pass knowledge onto learner drivers

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 13:45

Cycling is the new golf is the new cycling is the new golf…(CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 by Tim Tuttle:Flickr)

It’s golf v cycling in the battle for the middle-aged travel dollar

Cycling is the new golf, part #4,925

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 13:43

2015 kit round-up

New models and updates from Selle Italia, Cinelli, Deda, Vittoria, Briko, JetBlack, Tifosi and Miche

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 12:24