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St John Ambulance launches cycle-specific first aid app and courses

First aid skills “as essential as a puncture repair kit” says charity

Fri, Jun 27, 2014 13:07

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Lorry driver arrested following hit-and-run death of Shropshire cyclist

South Wales man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Fri, Jun 27, 2014 12:49

Judge sends “clear message” as Norfolk man jailed for 10 months for causing GBH to cyclist

Court hears aggressor harboured grudge against bike riders prior to random attack on Audax participant

Fri, Jun 27, 2014 12:15

Sir Bradley Wiggins on BBC Breakfast 6 June 2014

Bradley Wiggins to ride track at Commonwealth Games as Sky confirms he won’t ride Tour

Team Sky builds Tour de France team around Chris Froome

Fri, Jun 27, 2014 11:34

Just in: Pretorius Outeniqua Disc

Titanium race bike with mudguard versatility and hydraulic disc brakes

Fri, Jun 27, 2014 10:39

British Cycling National Road Championships TT course 2014

National Road Championships: Wiggins and Pooley regain time trial crowns

Hat trick of victories completed by winners of both men's and women's events in Monmouthshire today

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 20:05

Kids challenged to beat BikeStock 48-hour World MTB record attempt distance – 365 miles

Ben Sherratt hopes to ride 365 miles in 48 hours at BikeStock - but can youngsters rack up more miles combined this weekend?

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 18:32

Better facilities, like these in the Netherlands, woiuld encourage people to cycle more (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 licenced by MarkA:Flickr)

Would-be cyclists want more cycle lanes and better facilities, says Halfords survey

Retailer asks people what would get them to cycle more often

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 15:12

New app helps cyclists on the move find the gear they need at the best price too (in London)

Need to know the shortest distance between you and that vital chainring/tyre/jersey? Pocket High Street can help… if you're in London

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 14:55

Video: Belkin team helpers share previously-secret Tour de France preparation techniques

Getting driving and essential hand-ups perfect for July

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 14:09

Share the love on the road with a stay awesome sticker

Let the two-wheeled community know you care even when you're driving

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 13:48

Cyclists stay back sticker (CC licensed image by happy days photos and art:Flickr)

Transport for London agrees to scrap ‘Stay Back’ stickers

Victory for road safety campaigners as hostile driver behaviour shown to be linked to "offensive" stickers

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 13:10

Floodlit outdoor track racing is coming to York (CC BY-NC 2.0 licenced by Bo Jayatilaka:Flickr)

York Velodrome launched today

£1.1 million venue built by partnership of University of York and British Cycling

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 11:57

Cyclist deaths and serious injuries fell in 2013 – but DfT says too early to say if it’s a long-term trend

Better weather last year may impact figures; Sustrans urges government to make roads safer for children

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 11:08

Mark Cavendish becomes British champion (picture Vaughn Ridely, SWPIX.com)

Mark Cavendish out of Sunday’s national championship road race

Reigning champion withdraws due to bronchitis and doesn’t want to jeopardise Tour de France chances

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 09:05

Video: patchnride fixes punctures in 60secs

New gizmo aims to fix flats quickly and without the need to remove the wheel

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 09:02

13-year old Irish cyclist pushed off bike by passenger in speeding car

Quick thinking van driver saved boy's life says father; police appeal for help in finding vehicle involved

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 19:53

Pedal Pusher Pantani (picture credit Delicatessen Theatre)

Tour de France Minus 10 news round-up – Plays, WiFi tractors, soap stars and more (+ video)

Also, Yorkshire gets ready to welcome race with peal of bells, and Bernard Hinault heads for Otley

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 18:35

Giro 2014 Diego Ulissi wins in Viggiano – picture credit LaPresse

Giro stage winner Ulissi tests positive for excessive amount of anti-asthma drug

Italian rider and his Lampre-Merida team say he declared inhaler use but dispute levels of substance found in his urine

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 15:12

Police urge driver in crash that left Shropshire cyclist dead to come forward

Rider's body was found at roadside in early hours of Monday morning, police believe he was hit from behind

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 11:37

Aliens (image via YouTube user looknowtv)

Video round-up: Aliens, mattresses and a kamikaze squirrel + ‘fun loving’ bus driver & more

This week's edition of our video round-up

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 11:17

Giro launch Synthe road helmet + video

Nearly as efficient as the fastest time trial helmets but with more comfort and ventilation, says Giro

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 11:05

ASA overturns ban on ad showing cyclist without helmet

Cycling Scotland successfully appeals January decision as ad watchdog accepts its arguments

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 10:59

Britain’s Mike Hall wins Trans Am Bike Race

Yorkshireman completes 4,400 self-supported coast-to-coast ride in two and a half weeks

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 10:00

Smith launch high-tech Overtake helmet

US brand brings new technology to the road in aero and highly vented lid

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 09:57