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Better Cycle infrastructure in Bristol (CC licenced by tejvanphotos:Flickr)

Bristol Cycling Campaign Manifesto’s success sparks council debate

Petition breaches 3,500 signatures and will be presented to council in Spring, while Road Safety Summit discusses speed limit changes and lightless cyclists

Sun, Dec 15, 2013 15:22

Video: Urban planning expert Jan Gehl to speak at London screening of The Human Scale

Documentary focuses on how putting people first in urban design improves quality of life for all

Sun, Dec 15, 2013 14:55

NIMBG – Not in My Back Graveyard: Plea not to build cycle path alongside cemetery in Denbigh

Residents: ‘It’s bad enough having a cycle path near our homes, let alone by a place of rest’

Sun, Dec 15, 2013 11:26

Dundee cyclist assaulted by fellow rider he asked to get off pavement and ride on road

Second reported case of cyclist attacking another rider in Dundee in recent months

Sun, Dec 15, 2013 11:26

Pregnant woman blames collision with elderly cyclist on kicking from unborn baby

Convicted of driving without due care and attention and fined £150; keeps car to go to work at festivals

Sun, Dec 15, 2013 10:37

Make cycle awareness part of driving test, says top motoring journalist

Poll finds that 1 in 3 drivers see cyclists as distraction; but gadget use cited by 8 in 10 as biggest risk to safety

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 18:42

Tech Roundup: Froome Sidis, Donhou, TenSpeed Hero, Magnetic Bike Lights, Lynskey + more

Featuring Chris Froome yellow Sidis, Donhou's gravel grinder, Lynskey tubing, Craft gloves and Movistar 2014 team kit. Plus some socks

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 17:36

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Suspended sentence for cyclist who seriously injured pedestrian

Jason Hurrell said to be travelling at excessive speed when he struck teenage girl, leaving her with head injuries

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 17:35

Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 – riders passing a mill

Surrey Council Council pushes for sportive organisers to be forced to give a year’s notice of events

Targeted events include any that 'may affect movement on the highway' - but council has not clarified what these are

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 17:30

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

Chris Froome says he’s now free of parasitic condition bilharzia

First negative test since 2009 diagnosis means TdF champ won't have to undertake twice-yearly treatment

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 16:44

DfT approves on-road trials of cycle safety features TfL has been pushing for since 2012

Low-level traffic lights for cyclists to make UK debut at Bow Roundabout next year

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 12:41

Brighton’s new bus and cycle lanes deemed a success for sustainable transport

Second lane of dual carriageway now reserved for bikes, buses and taxis

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 11:12

Coming soon to a pavement near you: new automated bike parking

VIDEO: Have your bike whisked away out of sight and worry till you're ready to ride again

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 10:08

Crowdfunding sought for auto-adjusting bike light (+ video)

Xlerad gets brighter the faster you ride

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 06:24

SRAM issues total recall and Stop Use Immediately warning for Red 22 and S700 hydraulic brakes

Component maker dramatically upgrades earlier recall to include all 19,000 brakes after reported system failures in US cyclocross races

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 23:28

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

New Forest Authority claims cyclists poo on village greens

Police investigation underway for 'public nuisance'

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 18:12

Trick Tech: Martyn Ashton’s Colnago C59 Disc + video

We take a closer look at the bike that messrs Ashton, Akrigg and MacAskill rode in Road Bike Party 2 + bonus vid of the bike being put together

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 17:09

Graeme Obree film ‘The Outsider’ hits crowdfunding target

Documentary on land speed record attempt is go

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 15:29

Chris Horner leads 2013 Vuelta after Stage 3 (Vuelta 2013 Unipublic:Graham Watson)

Chris Horner to join ex-Vini Fantini team, Neri Sottoli?

Vuelta champion still looking for 2014 ride, Italian team finally secures new sponsor

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 15:02

‘Tour Makers’ sought as Asda partners with Welcome to Yorkshire for TDF volunteer programme

Deputy PM Nick Clegg launches volunteer programme today; deadline to apply is 31 December

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 14:27

The P2P group’s Golding Rule gives priority to vulnerable road users

Cycling architects to consult on all London cycling facilities

'Golding Rule' proposed to change road priority in favour of vulnerable users

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 12:01

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Trek recalls some 2013 Madones

Front brake can fail - consumers advised to stop riding and take bike to dealer

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 11:16

Meadowbank Stadium, velodrome to the right (source- Google Maps)

Edinburgh’s Meadowbank velodrome to be demolished

End of road for venue where Sir Chris Hoy started - council helpfully point out there's a new one named after him in Glasgow

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 10:45

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Updated: 16-year-old girl killed in Cambridge named as Beth McDermott

Young cyclist killed in two-car collision

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 09:54

Specialized drops new trademark case against clothing firm Epix Gear

Mike Sinyard says bike company is reviewing "pending and future intellectual property and trademark issues"

Fri, Dec 13, 2013 08:27