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California cyclists targeted in dooring attacks (+ video)

“They deliberately tried to kill me,” says victim of one of the assaults

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 16:16
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Is this CHPT3 collaboration the coolest Brompton yet? Plus tech news from Cube, Ritchey, Silca, Chapter2, Mission Workshop & more

Check out all of the week’s top tech news, including a brand new gravel bike, a limited edition frameset from Ritchey, anodising where you never expected it, and the accessory that’s like ‘sitting on a cloud’... allegedly

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 12:00
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“They didn’t think I would make it”: 80-year-old cyclist wins compensation after horrific pothole crash

Jocky Johnstone hit the ground face first because of the pothole that South Lanarkshire District Council had failed to repair properly despite numerous complaints

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 11:52
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Pro cyclist-led lights campaign, endorsed by Tadej Pogačar, “feeds into victim-blaming culture”, says road safety expert

The ‘Be Bright Wear a Light’ campaign aims to reduce cyclist fatalities and injuries on the road by “empowering visibility behaviour”

Fri, Feb 17, 2023 17:47
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“I wish he’d just shut up forever”: Patrick Lefevere blasted for claiming that women’s cycling is “being pushed artificially”

The controversial Belgian boss, who joined forces with the AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step women’s team last year, was also criticised for his flawed understanding of cycling’s minimum wage

Fri, Feb 17, 2023 15:30
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Cyclists perceived to be among Ireland’s most dangerous road users, according to poll

The survey found that only young male drivers and e-scooter users are deemed to be more dangerous – though younger people are less inclined to view cyclists as the greatest hazard on the roads

Fri, Feb 17, 2023 11:57
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Trek launches two new e-cargo bikes

The Fetch +2 and +4 are designed for carrying cargo and kids

Fri, Feb 17, 2023 10:30
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Former GB Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies belly-flops into 15-minute cities debate; Should dogs wear helmets?; Uber Eats cyclist goes viral for very British bike theft fear; SD Worx admit Amy Pieters in “a difficult period” + more on the live blog

One stage to go on the Tour de Live Blog... Dan Alexander will be leading the peloton home this Friday

Fri, Feb 17, 2023 09:01
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Mum compares school run to “going into battle” as Sustrans calls for School Streets to be introduced in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is the only UK region not to have introduced the initiative, which restricts traffic at school drop-off and pick-up times

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 17:41
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Anti-cycle trail protesters accused of intimidating contractors – but campaigners claim they are being “silenced” by council

Police were called to Newbold Comyn last week after a group of locals allegedly confronted contractors working on the former golf course’s new family-friendly mountain bike trails

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 15:53
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Boris Johnson blasts “unnecessary” ULEZ expansion as “mad lefty tax” designed to “rake in money from hard-pressed motorists”

“You do not need an all-London emissions zone… It’s inner London that has the air quality problem,” says the former Prime Minister

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 12:28
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Shimano’s cycling sales hit record high despite slowing demand

The company eclipsed its most successful year by 16.6 per cent, making it back-to-back years of record sales, even with demand for cycling products gradually easing off

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 12:28
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Impatient driver mounts pavement to overtake cyclists on 20mph road; Pidcock “pushed rider” during sprint, relegated by jury; Erik ten bar bag; Phil Gaimon targets legendary KOM; Fausto wants to get back in the saddle at Pinarello + more on the live blog

Two more days until the weekend, first up it's Thursday to contend with... Dan Alexander is ready and raring to go with your live blog updates

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 08:42
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Near Miss of the Day 851: Transport for London launches investigation after “unacceptable” close passing bus driver squeezes cyclist into kerb

“Driving that endangers cyclists or pedestrians is unacceptable and far from the required standard of our bus drivers,” says TfL’s head of bus operations

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 17:28
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Café owners oppose car parking ban on riverside path – because of “dangerous” cyclists

The owners say the introduction of double yellow lines on York’s West Esplanade would “increase the danger to pedestrians, rowers, and café customers”

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 16:00
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Trading Standards Institute warns consumers about fire risk posed by non-compliant e-bike batteries and conversion kits

Dramatic surge in house fires attributed to batteries and conversion kits leads to warning

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 14:21
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Cannondale introduces “ultra-premium” LAB71 tier of bikes

New SuperSix Evo set to be launched with a super-high-end Lab71 version that's one of "the crown jewels of Cannondale’s product line"

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 14:00
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Welsh government review “most significant change” in UK roads building policy in 20 years, says Cycling UK

According to the review, future road investment will only be considered for projects that reduce carbon emissions, support a shift to cycling, walking, and public transport, and improve safety

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 12:28
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Your bike hates you, Gumtree edition: How not to fit a front mech; DCS Andy Cox questions Mail coverage of Jeremy Vine cycle lane near miss; Monster Raving Loony Party: 15-minute city conspiracy theories “even too loony for us” + more on the live blog

Been ages since I've done one of these... Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for the rest of the week, starting with Wednesday's (*checks it is definitely Wednesday this time)

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 09:08
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Brompton CEO bemoans “bloody Brexit” for ongoing problems within bike industry

Speaking at length, Will Butler-Adams also commented on urban mobility, saying "it's not sensible to carry a human five miles in a two-tonne metal box"

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 15:49
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Cyclist suffers “life-changing injuries” after driver smashes through cycle path protective barrier

Mark Thomas was riding along a segregated shared-use path when the collision impact sent the car airborne and over the barrier

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 13:25
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Cyclist warns of yet another terrifying knifepoint bikejacking

The road.cc reader was rammed from his bike as he cycled home from work before being surrounded by three masked attackers who pulled out a knife

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 11:20
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“Are they also warning of sneaky motorists with dashcams too?” Cyclists blast taxi driver’s “staggering victim blaming” over phone use; “Focus on dangerous drivers,” says DCS Andy Cox; Pilot kicked off race after barrier chaos + more on the live blog

It’s a Valentine’s Day special on the live blog today, as Ryan Mallon guides you through all the latest romance-themed cycling news and views (so, the usual kind of nonsense, then…)

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 09:55
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Gogoro’s Eeyo 1 – the ultra-minimalist e-bike

Taiwan's moped battery swap market leader brings classy lightweight to the UK

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 09:07
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Taxi association warns drivers of “sneaky” cyclists with cameras catching law-breaking behaviour

A Licensed Taxi Driver’s Association (LTDA) representative claimed that 90% of reports submitted to the police came from cyclists

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 15:25
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