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“Driving a car at me isn’t the solution”: Cyclists debate filtering through traffic; “Imagine listening to Sean Kelly”: Cycling commentator sends fans into hysterics with pony sounds; Chris Morris backs Brixton Cycles fundraiser + more on the live blog

After a day of incessant tea slurping and biscuit munching with all the road.cc personnel, Adwitiya is back to give you an extra dose of cycling news on this end of the week live blog

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 09:41
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“Chronic underfunding” of active travel makes England the “poor relation” compared to Scotland and Wales says Cycling UK

Charity backs new Institute for Public Policy Research report calling on next government to ramp up spending

Thu, Feb 08, 2024 14:54
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Driverless taxi crashes into San Francisco cyclist, injuring rider

Collision involved ‘robocab’ owned by Google affiliate Waymo

Thu, Feb 08, 2024 13:42
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Hammersmith Bridge to reopen to bike riders with two-way cycle lane – but only for 10 weeks

Damage caused by boat carrying West Ham United fans to match leads to pause in stabilisation works on bridge where riders currently have to push their bikes across

Thu, Feb 08, 2024 11:48
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“Can’t wait for speed limits at the next F1 race in Vegas”: Cyclists and motorists baffled by new “April Fools” 20mph time trial rules; Terrible anti-cycling barriers; Breaking (Away) Bad: Oscar Onley’s training/ painting gear + more on the live blog

It’s our annual road.cc editorial day today, so expect a slightly disrupted live blog service today, courtesy of a multi-tasking, tea-slurping Ryan and Adwitiya

Thu, Feb 08, 2024 10:47
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New “car-free” Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with “no choice but to drive”

The folding bike manufacturer’s proposed eco-friendly headquarters features no car parking spaces and aims to encourage staff and visitors to cycle, walk, and use public transport – but National Highways has objected to the scheme four times in a year

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 19:36
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Wahoo releases single-sprocket Kickr Core Zwift One smart trainer and Zwift discontinues its Hub One

The Wahoo Kickr Core with Zwift's virtual shifting and single cog tech is very very similar to Zwift's own trainer. While the latter still exists...

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 16:00
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“Unprecedented success” of Glasgow World Championships inspires 80% of Scots to cycle more, independent report finds

According to the report, 82 per cent of spectators used active travel during Scotland’s ‘mega-worlds’, while over half of the non-cyclists who attended said they were inspired to cycle

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 14:08
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All cyclists must adhere to 20mph speed limits during time trials in Britain – as governing body cites safety concerns and risk of causing “public outrage”

New guidance issued by Cycling Time Trials also aims to prevent riders gaining an “unfair advantage”, and says that any course with a 20mph section should be avoided if a suitable alternative is available

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 11:43
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Tom Pidcock claims famous Strava KOM… but quickly deletes ride; A ‘cyclists dismount’ sign for the ages; Mark Cavendish signs Tour Colombia fan’s… slightly creepy Cav doll; Sam Bennett: “I’ve been s***” + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog... Dan Alexander is here to bring you everything you need to know (and plenty you probably don't) from the world of cycling today

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 09:18
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Cycling clothing brand Mamnick accuses Rapha of “stealing brand message” by using term first popularised during the Falklands War

Mamnick has accused Rapha's 'Yomp Rally' bikepacking event of copying its "cycling philosophy" – however Rapha says "we don't believe the term yomp is owned by anyone" and insists there is "enough separation to coexist peacefully"

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 12:38
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UCI orders pro team to stop using Ekoi’s radical new road pedals an hour before race start

The last-minute intervention meant the Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur team had to scramble to find alternative pedals before stage 2 of Etoile de Bessèges began. Ekoi insists the ban is temporary and due to an “admin issue”

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 12:03
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“What kind of sick joke is this?” Cyclist blasts new “suicide” contraflow bike lane that “invites conflict”; “Invisible” cycle lane kerbs a danger to motorists and pedestrians; Disc brakes: The secret to winning the rainbow jersey? + more on the live blog

After failing to find a wealthy backer for his breakaway live blog project, Ryan Mallon’s back with his tail between his legs and all the latest cycling news and views on the old, traditional, historic Tuesday live blog

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 10:04
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More redundancies at Zwift as co-CEO resigns, but company insists “business is healthy” and “our community is growing”

Layoffs come 10 months on from Zwift cutting its workforce by 15 per cent, the latest redundancies coming as the company says it "remains a healthy, global business with a passionate community"

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 09:23
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Tenways unveils its first electric cargo bike with a big bucket, a Bafang mid-motor and indicators

The Cargo One is the first e-cargo bike for the Dutch brand and has a 250kg carrying capacity

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 17:31
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Cyclist sues Shimano and Trek for $2 million after brake lever “impaled” foot-long wound in thigh

The lawsuit alleges the injury was sustained when the cyclist lost balance trying to avoid a crash, and claims his left thigh was torn open by the lever and required three operations in hospital

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 17:20
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When road.cc goes slightly off-road: 9 products added to road.cc Recommends from Castelli, Enigma, Lauf, Yamaha, Santini + more

This off-roady edition is packed with titanium bikes and other goodness that has received high praise in recent road.cc reviews

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 15:21
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Road rage motorist who tried to punch cyclist and threw bike fined £600, given six penalty points and ordered to pay for repairs

The road.cc reader involved decided to "go the restorative justice route" rather than a court case, the driver arrested soon after trying to hit the cyclist and damaging his bike

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 12:40
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Government falsely claimed it blocked low-traffic schemes, documents suggest

Papers obtained by a campaign group taking legal action over cuts to active travel budget show Active Travel England deemed council applications to be insufficiently ambitious to receive funding, and transport secretary Mark Harper had no role in decision

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 11:20
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“If we must have more trams, let them take space from cars”: Cyclists “horrified” at plans to replace bike path with new tram line; Paris votes to triple SUV parking fees; Štybar “shed tears” during final home worlds; Bikeayo Saka + more on the live blog

Just like the crushing inevitability of another Mathieu van der Poel cyclocross victory, it’s Monday – but don’t worry, as Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the week with all the latest cycling news on the live blog

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 10:20
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Man who assaulted shop worker and stole bike jailed

Nottinghamshire Police say robbery left victim “shaken and scared”

Sun, Feb 04, 2024 14:46
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Six teens arrested after cyclists targeted in hit-and-run crashes in Melbourne

One victim remains in hospital in serious but stable condition

Sun, Feb 04, 2024 14:09
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Near Miss of the Day 890: Scaffolding truck driver makes very close pass on cyclist

Our regular feature of near misses - today it's London

Sat, Feb 03, 2024 16:02
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Spectacular new cycling and walking bridge across River Trent in Nottingham planned

Work on crossing will start in coming months, bridge opens next year

Sat, Feb 03, 2024 15:18
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Head teacher of school in Exeter low traffic neighbourhood urges parents to take care after pupil knocked off bike

“Putting the children at risk is not acceptable,” says Neil Williams of Ladysmith Junior School

Sat, Feb 03, 2024 11:53
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