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WiggleCRC deal completes as new owner debuts on New York Stock Exchange

Signa Sports United predicts huge growth in online sports retailing, with e-bikes in the vanguard

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 14:18

Near Miss of the Day 680: Dangerous overtake into oncoming traffic

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

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 11:56

Cyclo-cross bike lane (Bicycle-Riding Motorist/Twitter screenshot)

Bike lane cyclo-cross training or proof active travel is stuck in the mud?; Jeremy Vine & MGIF taxi driver; Going for a run? Remember you helmet; 10/10 new cycle lane; Vuelta route; Bollard brilliance; Pro rider retirement + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend with the final live blog of the week

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 08:08

Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Two in three drivers unaware of forthcoming changes to Highway Code, says AA

Motoring organisation urges Department for Transport to run awareness campaign ahead of new rules coming into effect at end of January

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 19:39

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Police officer seriously injured while trying to stop bike thief

Leicestershire Police have launched an appeal following incident in city centre earlier this week

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 17:21

Zoomo adds ‘moped-level performance’ e-bike to its subscription range

28mph Zoomo One primarily aimed at delivery moped riders

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 16:16

Near Miss of the Day 679: Close pass followed by left hook (includes swearing)

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

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 14:27

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police raid house in hunt for driver who left cyclist critically injured after “targeted” attack

Three police cars and two vans were outside premises in Stoke-on-Trent with raid linked to Friday’s incident in Rochdale

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 12:08

2021 Rapha Rocket Espresso R Cinquantotto coffee machine – 1.jpeg

Fancy a Rapha coffee machine? That’ll be £2,735, please

British cycle clothing brand teams up with Rocket Espresso of Milan for limited edition collaboration

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 11:00

Adidas adds lightweight, breathable Indoor Shoe to its growing cycling footwear collection

Two open mesh windows are included in these three-bolt compatible shoes to help increase ventilation to keep your feet cool during high-intensity workouts

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 10:20

Shirtless attacker jams pipe through cyclist’s front wheel

Bizarre attack on cyclist by shirtless man wielding metal pipe; Phil Gaimon almost hit by speeding drivers overtaking on blind bend; Rate that infra…where is UK’s best (+ worst); Local paper fun; Nico Roche goes dancing + more on the live blog

This is your official 10 days 'til Christmas warning (so 9 days until you have to start thinking about those presents) ...distracting himself from that, Dan Alexander is here for your Thursday live blog

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 09:06

Mr Loophole’s cyclist ID petition “gathers momentum” says BBC – except it closed last week

Solicitor to the stars Nick Freeman will now get response from government – but we already know what the answer will be

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 17:44

Cycling’s modal share in London doubled in 2020, says new report

One in three journeys in the capital were walked or cycled last year as travel patterns shifted due to pandemic, says TfL

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 16:02

Deda Elementi unveils 2022 highlights including cool-looking aero wheels and gravel bars designed for stability and control

Deda has new 38mm deep aero road wheels, lighter and stiffer Superzero RS handlebars as well as new alloy products in its gravel bikepacking Gera range

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 13:15

Woman charged over insecure load after bike crashes into car on motorway

Police said it was “pure luck” that driver was not seriously injured when bike smashed into windscreen on M9 in September

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 12:55

Near Miss of the Day 678: Amsterdam driver squeezes cyclist towards kerb

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's the Netherlands

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 11:29

oxon travel cycle lane picture 2 – via twitter.PNG

Active travel campaigner leaves Twitter after abuse & threats; Cav content; TDF behind the scenes; But cyclists; New pro kit: Movistar go dark; Virtual Everesting; Pog to ride Flanders; Dashboard gunsight; Hairpin porn; Bye Bailey + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be providing the updates for your middle of the week live blog

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 09:05

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Land Rover driver jailed for 18 months after running over cyclist in road rage incident

Victim Nick Cook was left with multiple injuries after Alan Moult deliberately drove over him in Stockport

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 17:44

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Near Miss of the Day 677: “My closest call yet,” says cyclist who slammed on brakes as motorist drove across his path

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

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 15:48

Chiswick High Road 02 copyright Simon MacMichael

Highway Code changes: ‘What about cyclists, or do the rules not apply to them?’

Our recent article on the new version prompted an inbox full of whataboutery ... so here are the answers

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 14:03

2022 Campagnolo patent application Bicycle Component provided with electronic device – 1

Is a Campagnolo power meter on the way? Patent application suggests crank-based system could be coming

Recent patent application from Italian brand is for a wake mechanism “particularly suitable for a power meter”

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 13:20

Does this affordable rear view bike camera with integrated light have the battery life for all-day adventures?

Now crowdfunding on Kickstarter, this bike camera with integrated 80 lumen rear light offers a huge 9.5 hours of video and audio recording time at 1080p @ 30fps

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 12:50

This new e-bike hub motor will increase and decrease the level of power assistance automatically

Vinka’s system intended to offer a more natural ride feel

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 09:43

Jeremy Vine’s air horn blasts apology from impatient driver; Lachlan Morton’s Alt Tour jersey auction hits $3.5k; Who needs tyre levers?; GBDURO & Cape Epic films; Van der Poel’s niggly knee; Fancy riding a century this weekend? + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 09:08

Parliament urged to close ‘exceptional hardship’ loophole that lets motorists who go on to kill keep licences

One in five drivers facing automatic ban allowed to keep driving after pleading exceptional hardship

Mon, Dec 13, 2021 17:07