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British Cycling and Shell: How HSBC pulling plug and COVID-19 hit governing body’s finances

Organisation under fire this week after revealing new partner, but last couple of years have seen huge loss of income

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 16:46

Bespoked bike show 2022: return of the rim brake, incredible paint jobs, Mike Burrows treasure trove + much more

The UK's premier handmade bike show has kicked off, and we've been browsing the halls for the coolest custom loveliness

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 15:08

Kent cyclist says driver ‘dressed like Blues Brother’ tried to strangle him with helmet strap

Keith Patrick says driver, whom he believes had been drinking, also deliberately doored him after close pass

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 12:35

CyclingMikey says second angle of Gandalf Corner stand-off with Sir Ian McKellen’s agent proves he didn’t jump onto bonnet; Cav Q&A gets existential; Shell era begins with medals galore; Aero friends + more on the live blog

One more day and you can all head off into the weekend... Dan Alexander is bringing you home with Friday's live blog

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 08:07

Minister admits current active travel funding not enough to meet government’s own goals

Lucy Frazer says £4.4 billion is needed to hit 2025 target – current budget is £3.7 billion

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 18:28

Trek releases lightweight Domane+ SLR and Domane+ AL electric road bikes

Updated e-bikes are designed for endurance and will take gravel tyres for extra versatility

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 15:00

British Cycling and Shell: THAT very controversial deal discussed plus beam etiquette on the road.cc Podcast

We kind of had to go there for episode 36 of the road.cc Podcast... but if this ugly row is not for you, there's always

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 13:44

Video: Sir Ian McKellen’s agent cleared of assaulting CyclingMikey

Jury acquits Paul Lyon-Maris of charges relating to incident at Regent’s Park’s ‘Gandalf Corner’

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 13:17

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Speeding red-light jumping driver who almost hit schoolchild fined – but not banned

Footage released by Wiltshire Police shows young cyclist braking to avoid being hit

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:20

“I don’t think anyone is riding SRAM unless they’re paid to, or forced by their sponsor”: Phil Gaimon calls Jumbo-Visma dropping Shimano a “marginal loss”; Shell logo appears on (most) GB kits; Boonen: Van Aert could do better + more on the live blog

After a week away Dan Alexander is back on the live blog today, mainly trying to remember how any of this works

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 08:16

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“Don’t give it air time. Don’t answer stupid questions”: Chris Boardman shuts down cycling registration ‘debate’

"I just focus on the fact that we know, regardless of the headlines, 70 per cent of people want to see more cycling and walking – even if it requires road space giving over"

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 16:31

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Third of Brits want to cycle more, many to cut their fuel spending

Nearly four in 10 adults are planning to cycle more to cut their fuel expenditure, new survey suggests

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 15:02

2022 Fizik Tempo Artica GTX winter road boot hero

Fizik launches Terra and Tempo Artica GTX wind and waterproof Gore-Tex winter shoes – and they look pretty cool

Road and mountain bike versions are available with fleece linings and non-clunky looks. Are these your next winter riding essentials?

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 14:09

Sir Ian McKellen’s agent drove with CyclingMikey on Range Rover bonnet during ‘Gandalf Corner’ stand-off, court hears

Paul Lyon-Maris, whose acting talent agency has also represented Colin Firth and Daniel Craig, is accused of dangerous driving after he "lost his temper" and drove at road safety campaigner preventing illegal right turn

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 12:00

Taxi driver who deliberately knocked cyclist off bike avoids jail

Dermott Reynolds received an 18-month suspended sentence for twice veering towards a cyclist — knocking him down the second time — following a verbal exchange about the professional driver's tailgating

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 09:53

tfl child and parent cycling to school – via tfl

“This is what happens when you ‘other’ cyclists”: Facebook users engage in “depressing” anti-cycling rant under post about child struck in hit-and-run; BBC blasted for bike lane debate; Ferrand-Prévot joins Ineos; Sprint argy bargy + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, really? Anyway, a perturbed Ryan Mallon’s here for your daily dose of the live blog before Dan returns tomorrow to take you blissfully into the weekend

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 09:01

A magnesium bike!? Plus a tiny backpack and super cheap GPS are just some of the five cool things coming soon from Vaast, Rapha, Dhb, Van Rysel and Birzman

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

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 16:18

2022 Wahoo Kickr Core vs Zwift Hub trainer patent

Anything look familiar? Wahoo sues Zwift and JetBlack claiming new Zwift Hub smart trainer is “copying the Kickr Core”

Wahoo claims the new Zwift Hub trainer infringes three patents relating to its Kickr Core trainer, and accuses Zwift of hurting "the overall health of the cycling industry" with its direct sales model

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 15:00

Dublin motorist deliberately rams cyclist before driving off

Motorist deliberately rams cyclist before driving off – as passenger films; British Cycling and Shell fallout; More oil and gas in the peloton as Movistar linked to Repsol deal; Active travel “not the answer” to cutting pollution + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the hot seat for the second live blog of the week, brought to you by our new sponsors, Cyberdyne Systems

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 08:52

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10 cities around the world to share $10m Bloomberg Philanthropies cash to build bike lanes

“Cities need to deliver infrastructure that makes cycling safer and more accessible,” says former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 18:04

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“Greenwashing, pure and simple” – fury as Shell UK sponsors British Cycling

Members express shock at announcement of partnership, with many saying they will cancel their membership

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 15:30

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Cyclist charged after two others hospitalised in Richmond Park crash

Police say rider charged with careless cycling had been riding uphill on wrong side of road

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 12:01

Closed! Four winners announced for our Knog lights and bike alarm bundles competition

Knog competition is now closed and we can now announce the Winner! is it you? check below.

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 11:00

shell british cycling – via British Cycling

British Cycling mercilessly slammed for eight-year Shell deal; “Cyclists should be banned on environmental grounds”… car obsessive’s mad mental arithmetic; Jeremy Vine’s near miss compilation; New Forest NIMBYs + more on the live blog

Happy Monday! With our regular news team taking a well-earned rest Jack Sexty is blogging you through the start of the week

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 08:29

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“Reinforcing the point that bike racing isn’t exactly green”: Giro d’Italia organisers criticised for rumoured Rome finale – and 700km transfer

Reports suggest that the final stage of the 2023 Giro will take place in the Italian capital for the first time since 2018

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 19:27