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Two cyclists ordered to pay £500 for riding bike through town centre, as councillor says local authority “will not simply look the other way” and that cyclists “have been rightly punished”

The hefty fines came after the cyclists either refused to pay or appealed the penalties, in the town where one cyclist was previously fined £1,150 for breaching the PSPO and the council was accused of targeting the “old and slow”

Wed, May 08, 2024 16:15
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Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter over cyclist’s death has conviction overturned

Auriol Grey shouted "get off the f***ing pavement" and gestured at 77-year-old Celia Ward who fell from her bike into the road, where she was hit and killed

Wed, May 08, 2024 14:22
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Iain Duncan Smith calls for creation of “causing death by dangerous, careless, or inconsiderate cycling” law

The series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill tabled by the senior Conservative MP would also require a bike to be “equipped and maintained” to certain legal standards

Wed, May 08, 2024 12:24
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“I’ll see you in the winter”: Zwift accused of “taking subscribers for granted” as monthly subscription rises from £12.99 to £17.99 – but company says price hike “necessary” for platform’s development

“Bold move to increase prices by 40 per cent just as the weather is improving”

Wed, May 08, 2024 10:22
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Most owners take out e-bike insurance in the Netherlands

Dutch e-bike insurance market was worth €621m in 2021 – an increase of €71m

Wed, May 08, 2024 10:15
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“That saddle has stories to tell”: Horrified bike shop would “really rather not find out” if battered “single speed… maybe with multiple cadence options” still works; Pogačar skinsuitgate + more on the live blog

These sunny post-bank holiday mid-Giro four-day weeks are quite nice, aren't they? Dan Alexander is on live blog duty again today for all your news, reaction and more

Wed, May 08, 2024 08:28
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Cyclist hit by driver turning into no-entry road “should be prosecuted”, says Mr Loophole – but Jeremy Vine claims motorists who believe cyclist was at fault “should have their driving licence rescinded”

The clip showing the cyclist being struck by a turning motorist – who was allegedly attempting a U-turn to avoid traffic – has sparked a fierce debate on social media

Tue, May 07, 2024 20:42
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Fake deal-laden Giro UK website a scam, warns distributor

The authentic-looking girouk.com site is ‘offering’ deals on a range of the brand’s products – but appears to be a scam aiming to collect credit card numbers

Tue, May 07, 2024 14:45
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Long-distance lace-ups and an endurance bike bargain: road.cc Recommends updated with products from Boardman, Revoloop, Quoc + more

Just 7 products made the Recommends cut in April, including a lightweight inner tube that's the best we've seen in its category so far

Tue, May 07, 2024 14:34
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E-bikes surpass unassisted bikes as UK bike share schemes hit new high

"The rise of the e-bike is pushing the popularity of bike sharing to new highs and there is no sign of this trend slowing down"

Tue, May 07, 2024 12:13
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“Waste of money” cycle lane slammed, as some locals call for more space for drivers – “because that’s the majority”

The protected lanes, which are expected to cost £7.9m once completed, were funded by Active Travel England – but residents claim “there are not enough cyclists using them”

Tue, May 07, 2024 12:10
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“Should be broadcast far and wide”: Praise for close pass advert encouraging drivers to “leave space for a life” when overtaking cyclists; Is Pidcock’s Sa Calobra time unbeatable?; Deer Miss off the Day; Giro sprint stage + more on the live blog

It's a Tuesday that feels like a Monday, but the sun's out and the Giro's on... so no bank holiday blues here — Dan Alexander will have all your live blog updates, news, reaction and more

Tue, May 07, 2024 08:03
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Tacks strewn across popular Greater Manchester cycle route

Campaigners condemn sabotage of Fallowfield Loop, popular among families for traffic-free bike rides with kids

Mon, May 06, 2024 19:35
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Man who went on the run for 24 years after killing two cyclists in Cheshire jailed

Police officers working on cold case review tracked Huseyin Ozkaram to France, where he lived under an alias after fleeing ahead of sentencing hearing in 2000

Mon, May 06, 2024 17:15
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Police dog flushes out hit-and-run driver who knocked cyclist off bike then fled into woodland

Suspect was arrested by officers in Michigan after police dog Ox led five-mile chase

Mon, May 06, 2024 16:16
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Pinion’s e-bike mid-drive and gearbox combo is now getting automatic gears

The Pinion MGU joins the likes of Valeo in offering fully automatic shifting

Mon, May 06, 2024 13:51
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No charges brought against Regent’s Park cyclist after high-speed crash in which pensioner was killed while crossing road

Coroner’s inquest told by Met officer that speed limits do not apply to cyclists

Mon, May 06, 2024 11:50
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“Criminal-level abdication of duty” – Halfords slammed over non-tightened stem bolts

Bike mechanic says customer of UK’s biggest bike retailer crashed after picking up new bike because it was not set up correctly

Sat, May 04, 2024 16:21
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Near Miss of the Day 905: Oncoming driver who didn’t rejoin lane after overtaking another motorist passes cyclist on the wrong side of the road

“Having presumably seen me, he made no attempt to stop or slow down… All I could actually do was stop and hope for the best.”

Sat, May 04, 2024 14:30
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MP urges that cyclists should have registration plates – but the government’s answer is likely to remain the same

Department for Transport has consistently said there are no plans to force riders to display number plates

Sat, May 04, 2024 13:32
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Check out the bike helmet with indicators you trigger by nodding, a £2.5k Giro-themed watch plus loads more tech news from Rapha, FSA, Ridley, Specialized + more

Find out about the "game-changing" electric rack that takes the strain out of loading your bike, the fastest gravel tyre on the market (allegedly), and how to get 20% off Sportful clothing

Sat, May 04, 2024 11:00
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Cycling group calls for stronger enforcement against illegal parking to ensure no “knock-on impact” on cyclists’ safety from council’s proposal of parking charges

Amidst the backlash against the council for the proposal, the cycling group has put forward another radical idea: stop “facilitating car-based shopping with free parking and drive-in catering”

Fri, May 03, 2024 16:31
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“Next you’ll be asking if drink driving laws are fair”: UK Government asks motorists “caught out” by cycle lanes if current traffic fines are “fair to drivers”, leaving cyclists baffled

The new consultation comes as part of Rishi Sunak’s ‘Plan for Drivers’, and has been slammed by cyclists, many likening the move to asking for feedback from those on the receiving end of penalties for breaking the law

Fri, May 03, 2024 14:19
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This isn’t just a bad bike rack, this is an M&S bad bike rack (+ possibly the worst one yet); New cycle parking installed next to “dangerous” junction; “Cyclists cause more misery than drivers”; Rowe retires; Giro d’Italia build-up + more on the live blog

One more day to the Pogi show – sorry, I mean the Giro… And Ryan Mallon’s here to make sure you’re more prepared than late ‘90s era Marco Pantani with all the latest cycling news and updates on the Friday live blog

Fri, May 03, 2024 09:11
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“We want to make people who don’t wear helmets look the stupid ones”: Sister of teenage cyclist killed in collision with overtaking driver calls for mandatory cycle helmet law

However, a road safety expert stressed that “helmets alone do not prevent crashes” and called on the government to invest in safe cycling infrastructure

Thu, May 02, 2024 16:21
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