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US cycling champion’s family awarded $353 million verdict in civil lawsuit against drink and drug driver

Gwen Inglis was riding in a cycle lane when she was struck and killed by motorist Ryan Montoya, who was later sentenced to eight years in prison

Thu, Dec 08, 2022 11:29
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Jeremy Vine highlights grim reality of gridlocked London route where cycle lane was ripped out… as council due in court over early removal; Chilly commutes; Manchester to host 2023 Tour of Britain Grand Départ + more on the live blog

Bear with Dan Alexander while his fingers defrost... that was a cold one... once there's some semblance of feeling restored he'll be cracking on with Thursday's live blog

Thu, Dec 08, 2022 09:06
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“Moronic” much-ridiculed zig-zag cycle lane now blamed as cyclist injured by shallow kerb crash

The bizarre zig-zag infrastructure was on the receiving end of much social media mockery when pictures first emerged online in the spring

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 15:54
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Cycling industry layoffs: Strava and Wahoo cut 15% of workforce

Strava has let at least 40 staff go as tech layoffs spread to big players in the cycling industry

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 12:29
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Look launches latest 765 Optimum endurance bike designed to maximise comfort and efficiency

The new 765 Optimum comes in some very cool paint jobs too

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 11:33
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Police warn of Facebook scammers using ‘child cyclist injured in hit-and-run’ hoax

The posts shared on community Facebook pages suggest a young girl is in hospital and yet to be identified

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 10:24
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Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s driver cuts across and nearly hits cyclist; Local paper blames cycling route for shop closure; Egan Bernal’s epic 270km ride; “Those leaves are more protected than cyclists!”; Cav’s team collapses + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday everyone! Ryan Mallon’s here with your middle-of-the-week live blog, as he counts down the days until he’s standing freezing in a field (otherwise known as watching the cyclocross)

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 09:37
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Teenage cyclist left with puncture wounds after bite from pet Alsatian

The 14-year-old cyclist was treated in hospital following the incident in Derbyshire

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 17:08
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Will wireless shifting become the norm? SRAM Apex eTap groupset is on the way

Fourth-tier road/gravel groupset from US brand is set to offer wireless electronic shifting in 2023

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 16:33
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Government shuts down mandatory cycling helmets question from Conservative MP

The Department for Transport insisted the government has "no intention" to make wearing a helmet while cycling a legal requirement

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 15:26
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Aussie road rage driver chased cyclist and smashed SUV through suburban fences

Shelley Anne Alabaster "turned her vehicle into a weapon" and had initially been charged with attempted murder, but later pleaded guilty to dangerously operating a motor vehicle and an assault charge

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 12:53
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Speeding motorcyclist smashes into cyclist in shocking footage

The video from Colombia shows a motorcyclist race up the inside of an HGV, colliding with a cyclist riding on the hard shoulder

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 10:57
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Tour de France stage winner beaten by 15-year-old “future Mathieu van der Poel”; Train user accused of “outrage signalling” after blasting cyclist with bike in priority area; Not Near Miss of the Day; Spain boss talks cyclocross + more on the live blog

It’s a chilly Tuesday on the live blog, so Ryan Mallon’s here to warm you up with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 09:38
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Ribble adds more steel to bike range with Gravel 725

British brand turns to Reynolds 725 tubing for the latest addition to its gravel range, with prices starting at £2,100

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 09:00
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“We’re just talking about human beings”: Adam Tranter and MPs discuss cycling “culture war” on BBC Politics

What's going on? Sensible discussion, no culture warring and even a Tory MP making the case for a Land's End to John O'Groats cycle lane

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 16:24
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For the cyclist who has everything: Campagnolo introduces €1,950 gold-plated corkscrew

Campag's famous corkscrew gets a glam makeover just in time for Christmas

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 16:12
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Five cool things for the festive 500 coming soon from Rapha x POC, Fizik, GripGrab, Universal Colours and Prime

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 15:47
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Near Miss of the Day 838: “Tell me again about hi-vis and lights!” — Cyclist narrowly avoids collision at mini roundabout

Having almost knocked a cyclist off her bike this motorist then runs a red light to avoid a tricky conversation

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 13:13
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*Competition now closed* Winners announced for our competition to win £500 worth of Nalini clothing bundles

Nalini's UK distributor are giving away £500 worth of the legendary brand's latest cycling clothing... be sure to enter for your chance to win one of three amazing prizes

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 12:00
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Magic roundabout or tragic roundabout? New “novelty” cycling roundabout hasn’t gone down well; Cyclist maps 109-mile Father Christmas Strava art across Paris; New bike day; Ride with Remco (virtually) + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new live blog week... Dan Alexander will be getting things up and running this Monday morning, with editor Jack Sexty dipping in throughout the day

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 09:12
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“Are we practising what we preach?” MPs call for more “secure and accessible” cycle parking on parliamentary estate

“Imagine if people became used to politicians sweeping through the gates of Parliament on a bicycle rather than hidden away in vehicles,” the MPs said

Sun, Dec 04, 2022 17:15
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Stolen e-bikes “used to further criminality such as drug dealing,” says police

Police in the Wirral seized large quantities of Class A drugs earlier this week after chasing a man on a suspected stolen bike

Sun, Dec 04, 2022 15:38
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“Prominent” ex-British Olympic cyclist reportedly arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault

The unnamed man, who reports say has worked with “some of the biggest names” in cycling since retirement, has been released on bail

Sun, Dec 04, 2022 12:28
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Teenage cyclist killed in collision with driver “should have been on footpath”, inquest hears

17-year-old Charlie Cornick was killed while cycling on a rural road in Yorkshire in November 2021, just weeks after his mother passed away

Sun, Dec 04, 2022 11:52
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“Reckless” taxi driver who left cyclist with life-changing brain injury avoids jail

Mohammed Israar was handed a suspended sentence and banned from driving for three years after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Sat, Dec 03, 2022 18:35
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