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Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Public must be told about Highway Code changes, says Cycling UK

Effect of new rules aimed at protecting vulnerable road users will be limited if people are unaware of them, says charity

Thu, Dec 30, 2021 07:13

Backlash over Royal Parks ‘Velodrome’ tweet; Daily Mail gets weird over Harrison Ford; UCI-rejected kit for sale; Contrasting fortunes for cyclo-cross stars; Fabio rides far; 100-year-old cycles length of Britain + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (though who can really tell for sure?) and Ryan Mallon is here for his first stint in the live blog hotseat to guide you through the post-Christmas malaise…

Wed, Dec 29, 2021 13:17

Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) unveils OpenRun bone conduction headphones with quick-charge function

Forgot to charge them? Plug in for 10 minutes and Shokz says you’ll have tunes motivating you along a 1.5hr ride

Wed, Dec 29, 2021 08:00

Movistar pro drafts speedy food delivery rider smashing it in sandals; Who heard this over Christmas dinner?; Mud, Glorious Mud! All the best of festive cyclo-cross; Cycle lane gift; Richie Porte targets “dream” farewell at Giro + more on the live blog

We've got a cheeky post-Christmas live blog for you today...Dan Alexander is here, still recovering from the past few days' overindulgence. First task: work out what day it is...

Tue, Dec 28, 2021 09:13

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Brussels bike thieves face €250 on the spot fines

Will the model work – and could it be adopted elsewhere, including the UK?

Mon, Dec 27, 2021 21:14

Greenwich foot tunnel (CC licensed image by frodefjeld:Flickr)

Greenwich foot tunnel bike commuters face months of carrying bikes up stairs

Lifts will be out of commission until at least March at key east London river crossing

Mon, Dec 27, 2021 16:57

Near Miss of the Day 587: One cyclist’s 2021 compilation of close passes and other incidents

Rider’s videos have resulted in 30 motorists getting Notices of Intended Prosecution this year

Mon, Dec 27, 2021 12:27

Richmond Park cyclist crashes into car’s rear window after driver slows to let geese cross road

Police say rider was taken to hospital but injuries are not “life threatening or life changing”

Mon, Dec 27, 2021 09:05

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Crackers! Luke Rowe rescues Christmas with Twitter shout-out

Ineos Grenadiers road captain offered team jersey to anyone who could help him out of his fix – and social media delivered

Sun, Dec 26, 2021 16:03

Josh Quigley in New York City via Twitter

Josh Quigley completes round-the-world ride – two years after driver almost killed him

“I said back then that I would get back on the bike and finish this cycle,” says Scottish ultracyclist

Sun, Dec 26, 2021 11:06

Near Miss of the Day 686: National Express driver almost squashes cyclist against parked cars

“I genuinely thought my wife was going to be a widow,” says the cyclist who received this shocking overtake

Sun, Dec 26, 2021 09:47

Restrap unveils Carry Cage to increase your bike’s load-carrying capacity

Three adjustable mounting points allow the cage to be positioned in a variety of ways to take extra bottles or camping equipment

Sat, Dec 25, 2021 08:00

Amy Pieters (licensed CC BY SA 4.0 by Nicola on Wikimedia Commons)

World Madison champion Amy Pieters in induced coma after training camp crash

Three-time rainbow jersey winner sustained head injury while riding with Dutch national track team in Spain

Fri, Dec 24, 2021 16:48

Near Miss of the Day 685: “I really thought the game was up with this one”

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

Fri, Dec 24, 2021 11:31

Cambridge’s Chisholm Trail opens – a triumph of persistent campaigning

Jim Chisholm conceived the cross-city cycling route 23 years ago – and cut the ribbon this week to inaugurate it

Fri, Dec 24, 2021 11:05

All I want for Christmas is this beautiful bike lane; WorldTour pro handed four-year doping ban; Qhubeka-NextHash ends sponsorship hunt — team set to fold; ‘But cyclists’ Xmas special; Only two sleeps until WVA v MVDP v Pidcock + more on the live blog

Welcome to the infamous Christmas Eve live blog...Dan Alexander will be typing up some stories before slowly sinking into a beer, mince pie and mulled wine-induced slump as the day goes on...

Fri, Dec 24, 2021 09:14

The Restive Skive Hundred – are you lazy enough to sink to the challenge?

Family duties stopping you riding the Rapha Festive 500, or just want a break from the bike? We have just the thing for you …

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 17:47

podcast episode 14 – image credit Chad Tavernia

What does it take to ride 100 miles out of the saddle? Plus what the road.cc team wants to see in 2022 on episode 14 of the road.cc Podcast

In the last pod before Christmas, we speak to Chad Tavernia about his crazy record-breaking saddleless century rides and look forward to 2022

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 15:59

Near Miss of the Day 684: Punishment pass in Pimlico sees Jaguar driver get fined

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

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 14:48

Statue of Justice, Old Bailey (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Ronnie Macdonald).jpg

Updated: Jail for driver who had been drinking at illegal lockdown party and left teen cyclist to die

Victim’s father says his son “was left as roadkill by someone who should not have been on the roads”

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 12:37

Ask a stupid question… Cyclist’s amusing edit to homemade sign; Could you keep up? Yet more drivers struggle with Highway Code changes; Training with MVP; More considerate drivers? Just tow a coffin-like box; Festive skivehundred + more on the live blog

It's Christmas Eve Eve and Dan Alexander is on hand for your morning dose of live blog action before Jack Sexty returns to the hot seat this afternoon

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 09:06