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‘Dangerous cycling is not a priority,’ police force says

No cyclists have been prosecuted for traffic offences in St Albans or Harpenden during the past two years, a Freedom of Information request has found

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 16:57
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PikaBoost promises easy e-bike conversion for almost any bike

Regenerative system will be easy to fit and includes a rear light

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 13:55
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Near Miss of the Day 827: Two close passes and a screenwash shower

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Devon

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 13:21
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Why can’t Strava stop motorbike riders nicking KOMs? Plus tech nerd-out with Silca’s CEO on the road.cc Podcast

On episode 35 of the road.cc Podcast, we're asking if world's largest social fitness could do more to prevent dangerous activities being uploaded to it

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 12:32
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Active travel to be “first choice for our daily journeys,” says minister

Department for Transport Minister Lucy Frazer reaffirms commitment to cycling and walking

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 11:15
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Canyon revamps Inflite cyclocross range for 2023

Quarq and 4iiii power meters feature on more models than ever before

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00
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Cyclists report multiple muggings and thefts on London cycle route

A warning has been painted on the entrance to a section of Cycleway 10 in south east London, following concerns over the path’s safety

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 08:58
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Councillor admits “large wagons” keep hitting cycle lane wands… then claims painted segregation works “extremely well”; Baffled local questions where Clean Air Zone will go “when the wind blows”?; Lefevere’s €100m Remco price tag + more on the live blog

Happy Thursday everyone... Dan Alexander is back on the live blog for your penultimate one of the week

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 08:05
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“Everyday tasks have become my new challenge”: Christina Mackenzie in “excruciating pain” after being struck by hit-and-run motorist

The LEJOG and North Coast 500 record holder suffered a broken pelvis after being struck by a SUV driver towing a trailer

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 18:34
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New Hunt 48 and 60 Limitless Carbon Spoke Disc wheels are lighter and race ready

Carbon spokes, new hubs, new prices and new wind tunnel data. Check out all the details here...

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 15:14
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Mark Beaumont’s North Coast 500 record-breaking bike and equipment

Never mind the legs... what gear does it take to ride 515 miles around Scotland in under 29 hours? Check out Mark Beaumont's record-smashing rig

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 14:38
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Twin brothers accused of murdering charity cyclist after hitting him with car while drunk

Tony Parsons’ body was discovered at a farm near Bridge of Orchy in January 2021, more than three years after he disappeared

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 14:07
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“If I assaulted children, I’d be locked up”: Father of teenage girls involved in Mathieu van der Poel hotel incident slams Dutch star’s fine

“He’s got every right to get angry, but not to do what he did”

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 11:37
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“Please train your drivers better” cyclist tells DPD after tailgating courier traps bike under van (+ DPD promises “further action”); Ineos plot audacious Remco transfer; RideLondon entries open; Marginal games; Ned’s PM patter + more on the live blog

Those summer days feel an age ago now... Dan Alexander will be live blogging for you this Wednesday...and trying to find his gloves, thermals and thickest socks presumably somewhere at the back of the wardrobe

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 08:08
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“I’ve killed one of you guys before”: close pass driver who left cyclist fearing for his life gets police caution

The shocking road rage incident in Warwickshire was so serious the victim left his wife a message saying he loved her

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 16:51
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Huge crowds greet world champion Remco Evenepoel at Brussels Airport

The new king of Belgium...

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 13:51
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Popular club cyclist hit and killed during time trial, van driver arrested

The driver of a Ford Transit van has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care while unfit through drugs

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 13:14
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Fatal Bristol flat fire was caused by “homemade electric bike”

Government has been urged to run a public safety campaign on the safe use of e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 10:56
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Rad Power adds monthly subscription option for RadWagon and RadRunner e-cargo bikes

Direct-to-consumer brand targets new market with Berlin trial

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 09:33
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Video footage of Mathieu van der Poel hotel incident appears online

Three videos appearing to show the moments which led to Van der Poel being arrested for assault were shown to a Dutch news website by one of the girls involved

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 09:18
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Convicted fraudster targets speeding “Tour de France guys” with megaphone in Central Park; When Cav and Wiggo met Lance and Jan; Priest apologises for leading Mass in cycling kit; Van Vleuten reconsiders retirement; Remco’s home + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the pound is falling faster than Geraint Thomas at a grand tour, and Ryan Mallon’s back in the hotseat for the second live blog of the week

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 09:06
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London borough Conservative group posts images to social media likening low-traffic neighbourhoods to apartheid

Tottenham Conservatives – who have no seats on the council – claim they would “abolish Labour LTNs” introduced in Haringey

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 17:06
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How does an e-bike saddle differ from a conventional saddle? Selle Royal takes on “the evolving ergonomics of e-biking”

ON saddle comes in three forms for different riding positions with a smattering of e-bike specific tweaks

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 16:04
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Chris Froome doored on way home from training ride, sustains minor injuries

Four-time Tour de France winner urges drivers to use the Dutch Reach technique to ensure safety of cyclists

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 15:40
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Mark Beaumont smashes North Coast 500 record by half an hour

Scottish ultra-endurance athlete battled wind and rain to return to Inverness Castle less than 30 hours after setting off on 515-mile ride

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 14:31
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