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Speeco launches revamped version of its aero-optimised handlebar that is UCI-legal (for now)

The Dutch innovator claims the arguably less radical Aero Breakaway Bar (ABB) 2.0 complies with UCI regulations... but how long for?

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 14:14
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Family of pensioner killed in pavement collision with cyclist on “electric bicycle” call for tougher laws to punish riders who kill or cause serious injuries

The Department for Transport replied saying there are "already strict laws in place for cyclists", as West Midlands Police confirms bike seized and cyclist "assisting with our enquiries"

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 13:07
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Cougar attacks five cyclists in US, police praise riders for pinning animal down in reaction that “100% saved their friend’s life”

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon in Washington state and left one woman hospitalised, the group using a bike to pin the cougar down before the authorities arrived

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 10:18
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“He loves an excuse”: Remco Evenepoel slammed by fans for blaming defeat on being forced to ride savage final climb in big ring; A Brompton bike vs the National Cycle Network; Sportswashing and sprinters at the UAE Tour + more on the live blog

The days are getting longer, it’s lovely, bright cycling weather, and Ryan Mallon’s spending his Monday keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news and views. How selfless of him…

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 10:12
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Near Miss of the Day 892: Cyclist squeezes on brakes to avoid overtaking driver — who still ends up hitting cyclist’s safety flag

UPDATE: Inspector responds to cyclist saying he had not been informed of report's outcome, citing high demand and limited resources for inability to provide updates to video submitter

Sun, Feb 18, 2024 18:07
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How to stop pavement parking? “Install bike racks”, say active travel campaigners

The Greater Cambridge Partnership has said that it is willing to consider the idea in the future

Sun, Feb 18, 2024 17:14
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“No wonder cyclists use roads instead”: Locals slam “higgledy-piggledy” cycle lane with barriers and misaligned separators

“Imagine walking away from that and thinking ‘job well done’,” said one person, with many others describing the infrastructure as “wonky” and “crooked”

Sun, Feb 18, 2024 13:25
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“You’ve yet again ignored cycles as mobility aids”: Former GB News producer called “ableist” after staging backlash over Hammersmith Bridge reopening to cyclists

Charlotte Gill claimed that London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman is turning the city into “CycleLand for himself and his cycle freak friends”

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 16:09
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Dutch cargo bike company Babboe was “well-aware” of its sale of faulty frames, finds investigation

The Accell Group-owned brand has stopped further sale of its cargo bikes, amidst reports that the staff “had to lie” to customers about the issues

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 13:47
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Is this mini underground garage the best way to keep your bike safe at home? Plus the aero handlebar that dodges UCI rules, and more tech news from Specialized, Chrome, Restrap + more

Check out Trek’s very cool knitted shoes, loads of new bags, and headphones designed especially for “safe listening” while you exercise

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 12:00
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Sir Chris Hoy “optimistic, positive, and surrounded by love” after revealing cancer diagnosis

The six-time Olympic champion says he had hoped to keep his ongoing treatment, including chemotherapy, private but “regrettably our hand has been forced”

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 21:44
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Near Miss of the Day 891: “Inconsistency” of police response to dangerous driving slammed as driver avoids punishment for squeezing between cyclist and oncoming car

“Rather than wait a few milliseconds for a safe pass, they missed hitting me by a few centimetres. But two pretty much identical incidents can have very different responses,” the cyclist said

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 18:35
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“Where are the cyclists?” Councillor questions “low numbers” on cycle superhighway – but Chris Boardman praises “exemplar” of cycling infrastructure

“The infrastructure has to be there for the journeys people are going to make. In Holland it took decades to create the cycling culture it has now,” the local authority’s transport director said in response to concerns over the cycleway’s use

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 16:31
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E-cargo bike share schemes replace a car for many people, finds German study

18% of respondents said they either got rid of their car or decided against buying one

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 14:53
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“Waste of money” cycle lane branded an “annoyance and inconvenience” for adding 570 metres to motorists’ journeys, as council approves extension plans

Residents told the council that the £1 million ringfenced for the project would be better spent on town centre parking or repairing potholes – despite the funding being awarded by Active Travel England

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 13:16
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He’s behind you! Pro cyclist in disbelief after thinking he’d won… only for chasing rider to snatch victory on the line; Telegraph anti-cycling bingo; 5km stage race even we could finish; Stairway to heaven? Nope, just a cycleway + more on the live blog

One more day 'til we can all ride off into the weekend! Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you this Friday

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 09:18
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“If you’re not paying attention you can seriously hurt someone”: Cyclist whose back was broken by careless driver calls on road users to “be considerate”

"I just want to put a spotlight on the fact there are a lot of cyclists on the roads and drivers have to be aware"

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 16:57
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Under-fire council admits “discriminatory” cycle route barriers were installed without equality impact assessment

"The real issue is that the barriers discriminate against people who use many types of cycle"

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 15:15
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Bosch launches second-hand battery checker tool and its biggest battery yet

The new tool allows customers to check the life of second-hand Bosch batteries

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 14:15
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Park rat-run to remain closed to drivers to promote cycling, following trial made controversial by “vocal minority who drive straight through the park”

The road closure was introduced to prevent rat-running drivers using the heritage listed park in a conservation area as a cut-through near Sandbanks, one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the country

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 11:28
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Forest launches Cycle to Work scheme for its share e-bikes

Rather than buying a bike, the employee pays for a subscription via their salary with a tax saving of up to 47%

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 10:58
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“I’m a 60-foot lorry… it’s easier for you to go back as a pushbike”: Countryside stand-off between cyclist and driver turns heated; Carrera Jeans or Quick-Step 2.0? Alpecin-Deceuninck brings double-denim kit to the peloton + more on the live blog

Hop on the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya for a Thursday full of cycling news and views, discussion and debate, and some general chitter-chatter

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 09:39
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Cyclist threatened with €13 million fine and two years in prison over bike shed, forcing her to give up cycling

Siobhán Kelly was accused of “unauthorised development” by Dublin City Council after installing a small shed used to store bikes and her mother’s wheelchair in her front garden

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 17:56
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Purple is now the official colour of Hayes

Excuse me while I kiss the sky?

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 15:00
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Richard Branson claims “body armour is a must” for cyclists after latest crash

The billionaire business magnate also revealed that he’s been “holding the handlebars wrong when going downhill” after a recent collision with a pothole left him with a haematoma on his hip and a “nasty cut elbow”

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 11:31
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