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167 cyclists – and just four drivers – fined in police crackdown during Tour Down Under

During the same two-week period, one cyclist was killed and eight others seriously injured in South Australia

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 14:52
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Highway Code changes: Just 18 percent of cyclists think road safety has improved, poll finds

The new study found that 12 percent of cyclists believe conditions on the road have worsened in the past year, while only one in ten reckon the government takes cycle safety seriously enough

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 12:48
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VanMoof secures more funding – but the future still remains uncertain

Financial turmoil cause for concern for owners reliant on brand's repair packages

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 11:11
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Town council says “restrictive” RideLondon sportive not wanted – because locals “can’t get out of their own road”

An Ongar town councillor claimed that residents would be better off donating “a pound or two” to charity than putting up with the event

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 10:51
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“Perfectly safe environment”: Queue-jumping drivers spotted racing along bike lanes and pavements; Gaudu apologises for comments about teammate Arnaud Démare; Zwift exit from virtual race; Cyclist orders brake blocks… gets a wig + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs this Thursday

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 09:05
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Two young cyclists injured in separate hit-and-run incidents

The collisions come in the same week a 16-year-old cyclist and his father were killed in a suspected hit-and-run in South Yorkshire

Wed, Jan 25, 2023 18:49
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Councillor calls for anti-bike barriers to prevent “dangerous” cyclists “zooming across” foot tunnel

Tower Hamlets Council passed a motion last week calling for “rigorous” health and safety checks before the ban on cycling through Greenwich foot tunnel is lifted

Wed, Jan 25, 2023 16:35
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Cyclist hit by truck driver has compensation cut after judge says lack of helmet contributed to injuries

The damages awarded to Raissa Lopes, who suffered concussion after being struck by the hit-and-run motorist, were reduced by €4,000 on the basis of “contributory negligence”

Wed, Jan 25, 2023 12:39
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‘Cycle lane parking puts lives at risk’: Cyclist’s sticker justice for bike lane van driver; Will you be paying Strava’s increased price? (POLL); Another short cycle lane classic; Bizarre Argentinian mountain stage; New bike day + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday everyone (yep, it definitely is Wednesday this time)… Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for the rest of the week, bringing you all the must-read news from the cycling world (plus some less must-read news, of course!)...

Wed, Jan 25, 2023 09:09
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Van Rysel to launch seven new bikes, including high-end race models

Could Van Rysel be lining up to support a WorldTour team in 2024? The number of bikes just revealed suggests the French brand is heading in a new direction

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 21:45
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Driver assaulted cyclist for questioning mobile phone use

UPDATED: After two missed court appearances Akil James eventually pleaded guilty and was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay compensation, which still has not been received, of £500 and £820 costs

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 16:00
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POC launches Propel — cycling glasses that make your face and ears more aerodynamic

The brand says this is the most aerodynamic pair of glasses it has ever made, with the massive lenses providing a fairing to direct airflow away from the rider's un-aero ears

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 14:09
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“Our intention was not to hide these changes”: Strava apologises for price hike controversy

The ride-tracking app admitted its messaging was "very confusing" and more information should have been given to users

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 12:00
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Father and son named as cyclists killed in suspected hit-and-run

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the incident in South Yorkshire on Friday

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 10:33
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Andrew Marr aims bizarre ‘testosterone and Lycra’ dig at cyclists; “My front wheel hit the pothole and exploded instantly”; Anti-LTN MP criticised for banging on about bike lights and helmets; Mr Loophole finds another loophole + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 09:52
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The Cobble Wobble – a brutal 179-yard cobbled hill climb – is back after eleven-year hiatus

Organiser Andrew Denham has announced that the “quirky and positively life-affirming” event will return to Frome in 2023

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 19:25
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Canyon reduces UK bike prices, citing better exchange rates, shipping costs and customs charges

The German brand has made permanent reductions to numerous models such as the Aeroad, Grail and Ultimate, telling road.cc it has "...been able to reduce the cost of importing bikes to the UK" and pass on the savings

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 18:11
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Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford trials e-bike via Sustrans loan scheme

Drakeford says e-bike projects can help break down barriers to cycling

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 16:47
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The head to toe and full of nuts edition! Five cool things coming soon from Clif, MAAP, Chrome, Magicshine and GCN

Products full of nuts and some to help you not go nuts… our weekly round-up of cool products that we're reviewing right now

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 15:57
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Man found guilty of robbery at Mark Cavendish’s home

Another man was found not guilty by the jury at Chelmsford Crown Court

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 15:15
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“Potentially catastrophic” discarded laughing gas canisters pose serious crash risk to cyclists

Reports from the West Midlands suggest the empty canisters have caused several crashes

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 15:09
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“It is very difficult to be positive”: Brexit lost Cycloc 25% of sales, founder reveals

The London-based wall-mounted bike storage manufacturer attracted 50% of its business from the EU pre-Brexit and has been left with a £100,000 hole in revenues

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 12:12
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Should cyclists be allowed to ride through red lights? Campaigners split on safety benefits

Gregory Kinsman-Chauvet, the founder of Bike for Good, thinks road safety could be improved by letting those on bikes continue through red lights after giving way to pedestrians

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 10:53
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Remco Evenepoel blasts “hectic and dangerous” sprint finish; Anti-LTN writer claims ‘Lycra Lobby’ is “waging war against cars”; Cyclist films driver inhaling laughing gas, using phone; Max Richeze “disappointed” in Mark Cavendish + more on the live blog

It’s a brand-new week, road racing is back, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on Monday’s live blog

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 09:30
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Near Miss of the Day 846 (updated): Motorist escapes punishment for extreme close pass and deliberately reversing into cyclist

West Midlands Police say that the driver was not prosecuted because the two-week time frame had expired, though the cyclist claims that he was told by police that the the alleged collision was not “clear” in the video

Sun, Jan 22, 2023 19:08
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