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Driver deliberately knocks cyclist off bike in Richmond Park

David Williams sustained broken collarbone in incident earlier this week – police are investigating

Sun, Nov 14, 2021 19:08

Video: Passenger gets out of car to confront cyclist for riding in primary position (includes swearing)

Would the angry passenger have hurled abuse at the driver of the Audi in front of the cyclist? We doubt it

Sun, Nov 14, 2021 14:44

Near Miss of the Day 658: Close pass on country lane

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country

Sun, Nov 14, 2021 11:53

Council docked government funding over ripped out bike lane

Opposition councillors voted to remove the temporary cycle lane on Old Shoreham Road to the despair of local cyclists

Sat, Nov 13, 2021 13:00

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Andy Burnham urges residents to not chuck hire bikes in canals

Burnham said he hoped the city's latest fleet of hire bikes would not end up in the canal

Sat, Nov 13, 2021 11:49

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Suspended sentence for careless driver who killed two cyclists

Both riders died at the scene after Clifford Rennie smashed into them on the A40 in Buckinghamshire

Sat, Nov 13, 2021 09:59

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COP26 finally recognises role cycling and walking can play in fighting global warming

“Active travel” added to climate change summit’s electric vehicle declaration at 11th hour

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 19:49

Near Miss of the Day 657: Overtaking driver pulls into path of oncoming cyclist

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

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 16:54

Can you see yourself on one of these hand-painted Stella McCartney x Cannondale bikes? Plus Orbea’s revamped gravel bikes, DT Swiss’s updated wheels, new smart trainers, and a shedload of new clothing…

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 15:30

Temple Cycles moves into e-bikes with Classic Electric and Step Through Electric

Mid-motor bikes available from new Temple Electric website

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 15:16

Child allegedly pushed over by cyclist in Belgium (Facebook video still)

Cyclist who pushed child over sues her father for defamation

Lawyer says his client felt threatened after footage of Christmas Day incident in Belgium went viral

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 14:48

Wout van Aert is selling his three biggest wins – as NFT digital assets

Want to win Strade Bianche or on Mont Ventoux or the Champs-Elysees while helping destroy the planet through global warming? Now’s your chance

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 12:22

Bike lane wands blamed for delaying ambulance…but was it just bad driving?; Cav “changes bikes like underwear”; Cycling ASMR; Pogačar: You shouldn’t be scared of me; Terminator visits a vegan cyclist cafe; 1-0 to the cyclists + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, Dan Alexander will be bringing it home with your final live blog of the week

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 08:37

“There’s more to this story” – Surrey Quays bike theft victim says security staff are “complacent”

Street performer Tim Michell’s e-bike was stolen after security staff made him lock it outside rather than bring it into the store

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 18:11

Are bikes and cycling gear getting too expensive? Plus we look at barriers facing women within cycling + more on episode 11 of the road.cc Podcast

Is an oversized pulley system costing £500 something to get worked up about at a time when you can spend more than that on a steak?

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 17:08

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Sir Richard Branson hospitalised after “colossal” bike crash

Billionaire says brakes failed during descent while riding in event in British Virgin Islands

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 15:29

Orbea launches updated Terra gravel bike with new geometry and loads of versatility

Revamped range comes with internal cabling, storage inside the frame, and a huge amount of personalisation

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 15:00

Moustache launches Lundi 20 e-cargo bike

Adaptable e-cargo bike appears to tick a lot of boxes – but will it be a match for the Tern GSD?

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 11:26

2021 TrainerRoad Adaptive Training plan overview

TrainerRoad rolls out AI-powered Adaptive Training to all cyclists following beta testing success

TrainerRoad’s testing revealed a 50% decrease in failed workouts, plus riders were 20% more likely to increase their power to weight ratio

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 10:45

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Volvo admits some short journeys are better by bike; Jeremy Vine’s road safety idea sparks mandatory cycling in driving test discussion; 2022 Giro d’Italia route; RideLondon: 10,000 entries sold out in 24 hours; Active travel + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 08:52

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Judge says cyclists – and dog owners – “have a sense of absolute entitlement”

Appeal allowed in case where dog that was off lead caused cyclist to crash

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 18:34

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Vandalism and theft force suspension of cycle hire schemes in South Wales

Nextbike UK will bring temporary halt to operations in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan next week

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 14:44

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EF Education pro rider no longer fired over early use of Specialized SL7 ahead of move to Bora-Hansgrohe

EF Education-Nippo moved to end Sergio Higuita's contract early, but have now backtracked on this decision following the Colombian’s apology for using the wrong bike

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 14:30

“Possible ID” on member of Surrey Quays angle-grinder bike theft gang passed on to police

Owner says gang filmed stealing his bike at busy shopping centre are known to police

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 11:58

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More Surrey traffic cops truth bombs…this time about riding two abreast; Promising pro rider killed while training; 10,000 RideLondon entries on sale; How to overtake a cyclist; Ok, vroomer; Pro rider of 2021; Nature fights back + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat to take you through the middle of the week

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 08:56