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Neck Injury via toe_cutter_71 on Instagram

Cyclist who rode into barbed wire trap needed 17 stitches in neck (+ graphic images)

South Wales Police are investigating incident on mountain bike trail in Rhondda Valley

Wed, Dec 22, 2021 11:08

Cyclist slaps wing mirror after close pass

Is it fair enough to slap a close pass driver’s car?; Reaction to Government dismissing Mr Loophole petition; Relive Cav equalling Merckx’s record; CyclingMikey goes international; Sunrise scenes; But cyclists; Route-planning app + more on the live blog

The shortest day has been and gone, summer starts here...Dan Alexander is the man behind the keyboard for Wednesday's live blog

Wed, Dec 22, 2021 09:09

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Jan Ullrich in Swiss clinic after alcohol addiction relapse

1997 Tour de France winner was hospitalised in Mexico after reportedly boarding flight from Cuba completely drunk

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 19:33

Government confirms it has “no plans” to make cyclists wear identification numbers as it rejects ‘Mr Loophole’ petition

Solicitor Nick Freeman’s petition last week scraped over the 10,000-signature threshold to require official response

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 16:58

Near Miss of the Day 682: The full of festive cheer edition (no, really)

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

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 15:57

Win a free year of komoot by sharing your Festive 500 rides with us… plus check out some monster 500km tours for inspiration! Sponsored

Rapha’s Festive 500 is a popular way to ensure you maintain some fitness during the holidays… but how about doing the lot in one incredible tour? Check out these epic routes, and find out how to win a free year of komoot!

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 15:00

FedEx to start using e-cargo bikes in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge

Delivery firm says vehicles are an effective alternative to vans thanks to their ability to take shorter, faster routes

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 14:04

“Get off your bikes!” Anti-cycleway campaigner yells at kids using new route

Jeremy Vine filmed ex-Tory ward chair David Giles berating families celebrating opening of lane in west London

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 12:51

“If only there were a way of combining cycling with transport”: Peloton coaches drive Mazda electric cars…to “support their active lifestyle”; Wout van Aert Cervélo auction reaches £11k; Cycle lane delivery; Infra made permanent + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is here for your second live blog of the week, taking you one day closer to the weekend (anybody got any plans? Heard it's just a quiet one this week)

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 09:13

Police return bike to theft victim – before he knew it had been stolen

Officers caught thief as he tried to ride away – and traced owner through Bike Register

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 18:20

Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

Lack of safe routes a barrier to cycling, say six in 10 survey respondents

“A network of dedicated cycling lanes, separated from traffic, is the biggest priority” to get more people riding bikes says Cycling Scotland

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 16:42

Five cool things coming soon from Bont, Specialized, 4iiii, Galibier and Exogard

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

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 16:30

Fit That Bike offers online bike fit subscriptions for your whole family or whole bike collection

Detailed video and written instructions on how to set up your bike to match your determined position are provided

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 12:50

Rider suffers horrific neck injury as barbed wire strung across path (plus graphic images)

Trap was struch across a trail in the Rhondda Valley in south Wales

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 12:28

La Passione launches Commuter collection with stylish parkas and insulated jackets

New versatile layers for men and women are designed to be functional on the bike and look "impeccable" off

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 10:57

Man charged over robbery at Mark Cavendish’s family home; Do you weigh your bike like this?; G signs Ineos contract extension; Exercise bike seats spotted at McDonald’s; Cycling Santa; Cracked collarbone Christmas; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Happy Christmas (week)... kicking things off this morning is Dan Alexander before Jack Sexty makes a return to the blog this afternoon

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 09:00

Council urged to remove “shameful” barriers blocking disabled cyclists

"If you somehow don't fit their model of a fit, healthy 40-year-old man, you can't use their infrastructure"

Sun, Dec 19, 2021 15:39

Wout Van Aert on Stage 11 of 2021 Tour de France 02 A.S.O., Pauline Ballet

Want to buy Wout van Aert’s Mont Ventoux stage-winning Cervélo? Here’s how much it will cost you

Team Jumbo-Visma are hosting an end of season auction with Primož Roglič, Marianne Vos and Jonas Vingegaard amongst the riders whose bikes could be yours (for a sizeable fee)

Sun, Dec 19, 2021 13:11

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist seriously injured by hit-and-run lorry driver was riding 3,000 miles in memory of niece

Christopher Boxer was airlifted to King's College Hospital in London where he is still being treated for serious injuries

Sun, Dec 19, 2021 11:00

Near Miss of the Day 681: “I live to fight another day”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 20:22

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You can all stop Everesting now, this guy has done it for real (well, most of it)

Portuguese endurance athlete Pedro Bento cycled to the Base Camp of the world’s highest mountain solo

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 14:03

UK Whoop users: no sex please, we’re fittish! Plus real-time aerodynamic device closer to reality, Shimano, Campagnolo, Rapha, Adidas, Deda, Brompton, Restrap & more

Catch up with all of this week’s big bike and equipment news – including a £2,700 espresso machine and how to free a seized seatpost

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 12:00

Department for Transport commissions report on Active Travel Fund schemes – but you’ll have to wait three years to read it

Cycling UK urges government to spell out to councils what it expects from them on cycling and walking initiatives

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 11:23

Sir Dave Brailsford at Team Ineos launch (picture credit SWPix.com)

Sir Dave Brailsford appointed Director of Sport at Ineos across whole portfolio

Sailing, rugby union and Formula 1 join cycling on his job description

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 20:24

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Driver admits killing off-duty police officer in crash in Wales as she rode bike

Simon Draper pleaded guilty to causing death of Lynwen Thomas by careless driving, but denies more serious dangerous driving charge

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 16:18