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Met Police officer criticised for ‘victim-blaming’ response to near miss

“Anti-cycling cop on a bicycle”: Cyclists blast ‘victim-blaming’ Met Officer after red light jumping taxi driver nearly hits rider

“The police officer’s excuse is the worst bit of ‘whataboutery’ I've heard in a long time”

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 17:38

Near Miss of the Day 804: Club run on receiving end of two shocking overtakes

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

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 15:17

Tadej Pogacar congratulates Jonas Vingegaard following stage 18 of the 2022 Tour de France

Adult webcam service offers Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar unusual, ahem, recovery method

Now that’s certainly one way of preparing for a 40km Tour de France time trial…

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 13:31

IWGB cycle training protest (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Transport for London accused of “breaking promises” after funding for cycle training cut

Hundreds of cycling instructors in the city face losing their jobs following TfL’s decision to suspend funding ‘until further notice’

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 12:10

Would you ride with a selfie stick fixed on your bike? Plus loads more of the week’s tech news from Rapha, Brompton, Vittoria, Kask & Factor

Can you see yourself filming your road rides with a camera on a pole? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from some of the biggest brands

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 11:00

British cyclist’s £12k bike sat at airport in Germany for weeks as baggage chaos continues

Two readers got in touch to share their stories of bikes being lost when flying to bucket list events abroad

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 19:48

Miguel Angel Lopez (copyright RCS Sport)

Miguel Angel Lopez being investigated as part of doping probe in Spain

Astana Qazaqstan has suspended Colombian rider while “circumstances of the case are clarified”

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 13:46

Driver who told cyclist “I’m going to kill you” before ramming him with car jailed

Judge told Bradley Harris he had carried out an “appalling piece of deliberate dangerous driving” when he knocked Michael Edge off his bike

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 11:16

2022 Vittoria Corsa N.Ext tyres – 1.jpeg

Vittoria releases the Corsa Next – a cheaper and more durable tyre

The all-new Vittoria Corsa Next tyre has been billed as ‘a tyre for the everyday rider’ with a core focus on bringing durability and performance to a broader demographic

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 10:00

No cycling sign’s lack of grammar sends it viral; 10,000 FREE GCN+ passes for Tour de France Femmes; Ashley Neal goes cycling (+ chats on road.cc); But cyclists; 10 years since Wiggo won yellow; Return of the cycle lane; Stage 19 + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Dan Alexander is here for one last dose of live blog action before the weekend

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 07:57

Kaitlin Armstrong pleads not guilty to Moriah Wilson murder

Armstrong was arrested in Costa Rica at the end of June, having spent six weeks in hiding there after being charged with the murder of the popular pro gravel racer

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 17:35

Drink-drive paramedic who killed cyclist sentenced to five years and four months in jail

Robert Woodruff drank ten pints before veering across the road, fatally striking 56-year-old father of five Richard Goodwin

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 14:31

Enve introduces Melee, its first non-custom race bike

Although race-focused, the new design takes tyres up to 35mm wide

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 14:00

Near Miss of the Day 803: Driver who overtook Dame Sarah Storey approaching blind bend fined £344

“Unless you're a 1970s NYC cabby this isn’t how you use a horn,” said Sheffield police, who were riding with Britain’s most successful Paralympian as part of a close pass operation

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 12:29

Swapfiets’ cheapest subscription e-bike comes to the UK

Power 1 available for £59.90 a month including repairs and insurance

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 10:38

Tadej Pogačar crashes moments after Vingegaard’s ridiculous save (+ Jonas wins Stage 18); Confused Geraint Thomas (not the Ineos one) thanked by Pog; Police spot bike theft…during morning meeting; Froome DNF + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is tightening his cleats ahead of one last mega mountain day... will he make the time cut?

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 08:12

Council stands firm against vandals and votes to keep low-traffic neighbourhoods

Since introduction last year, the Oxford low-traffic scheme has been targeted by a vocal opposition, including one incident which saw a bollard set on fire

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 16:03

Near Miss of the Day 802: The most pointless overtake ever?

MUST. GET. IN FRONT...

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 14:24

Police hunt furious assault suspect who pushed cyclist and threw bike in road

UPDATE: A man in his 60s has attended a voluntary police interview and been released under investigation

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 13:47

Ironman triathlete’s £15,000 TT bike and kit lost by British Airways — cyclist waiting to be reunited two weeks later

Another tale of a cyclist suffering an airline baggage nightmare this summer...

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 11:13

2022 Squire inigma Diamond BL1 D-lock – 2

Squire’s Bluetooth-controlled inigma Diamond BL1 D-lock comes with top Sold Secure rating

New lock that you open via your smartphone is looking for funding on Kickstarter

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 09:31

Cyclist died after collapsing in Little Aston during heatwave (image supplied)

Cyclist died after collapsing during heatwave

Air ambulance and paramedics raced to treat the man in his 70s but he sadly died at the scene shortly after midday on Monday

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 09:04

Tack attack on Tour de France climb; Pogačar takes third Tour stage win – but can’t shake Vingegaard; New Highway Code going well… Turning driver takes out cyclist at junction; Crypto-badgers: Bernard Hinault joins the NFT game + more on the live blog

With Paris looming on the horizon, Ryan Mallon is steeling himself for two tough and dramatic days in the Pyrenees… while keeping you up to date on Wednesday’s live blog, of course

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 08:25

“Accident waiting to happen” gravel cycle path maintained by good-willed resident with a shovel

If you want something done, do it yourself...

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 16:09

Near Miss of the Day 801 revisited: Cyclist “hugely disappointed” with police response which he says sends the wrong message

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country — today it's Kent...

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 14:16