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Five years in jail for drugged and drunk hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist

Emma Moughan continued to drive despite smashed windscreen and losing two tyres and front bumper in fatal crash

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 17:12

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MP reveals she had firework thrown at her while cycling home from Parliament

“It was only because I reacted in nanoseconds, slamming on my brakes, that it missed me,” Rachael Maskell said during debate

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 14:47

Texas teen who ran over six cyclists charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

16-year-old alleged to have blown exhaust smoke at riders before crashing into them

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 13:01

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RideLondon: Essex urged to focus on road safety ahead of revamped sportive

Predicted increase in Essex cycling could be a positive legacy for county as it prepares to host the UK's biggest sportive, but cyclists say safety work needed

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 11:28

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Cannondale pro rider seen blasting past amateurs in viral video fired over early use of Specialized SL7… but did he have a choice?

EF Education’s Sergio Higuita had been getting the miles in on his new Bora-Hansgrohe race bike... but after a video went a bit viral, his former team moved to end his contract early

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 10:58

E-bikes would replace over 100 million car trips a year if Government met cycling target

Report recommends grants, tax incentives and car scrappage schemes to encourage e-bike uptake

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 09:49

Adam Yates goes running (he’s pretty quick) + other fast-running cyclists; Are airless tyres the future?; 10 reasons drivers get angry at cyclists; Tom Pidcock’s app; “Staggering” thefts + vandalism halt bikeshare scheme; Bollards! + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is here for your second live blog of the week

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 08:57

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DT Swiss increases stability, decreases drag with updated ERC wheel range

Second generation endurance wheels – with rims that are wider than previously – are the latest to come out of collaboration with aero specialist Swiss Side

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 08:00

Cyclist threatened with weapon and robbed of bike while on board a train

Robbery happened on Glasgow Central to Lanark service last month, and police are appealing for information

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 17:24

Five cool things coming soon from Sidi, Santini, Gore, Vulpine and Drift Innovation

It's Monday, so here's your weekly installment of the coolest kit and gear that's arrived at our HQ recently; some sneak peak previews before full reviews...

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 16:50

SCOTT’s new Gravel shoe gets ‘gravel up’ design

New gravel shoe blends road shoe weight with mtb shoe durability

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 16:25

Near Miss of the Day 656: Driver cuts across rider at cyclist priority junction

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

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 15:00

Council orders safety review of Cambridgeshire Guided Busway after deaths of cyclist and pedestrian

Brother of cyclist killed in 2018 crash has been campaigning for safety improvements

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 13:05

2021 Tether Projection shot – blut light

Close pass-sensing and recording device to determine safety of roads launches on Kickstarter

Overtakes within 1.5m trigger the sensors on this new handlebar-mounted device called Tether

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 12:20

Scribe’s CORE and Gravel wheel competition has now finished and we name the winner

Scribe Cycling competition is now closed and we name the winner below for the £870 of Scribe CORE or Gravel wheels; is it you?

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 11:59

Kent thief took e-bike for a test ride and never came back

Cube Reaction Hybrid was taken from a property in Herne Bay last Monday

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 10:06

Transport minister Grant Shapps hospitalised (and thanks his helmet) after cycling crash; Giro d’Italia stages revealed; Homemade e-bike; Bernal denies Ineos rift; Insane climbing; Dear Deidre: Strava edition; Sagan looks to future + more on the live blog

It's Monday, the weekend's over, get yourselves through Monday by joining Dan Alexander for the first live blog of the week

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 09:00

Pippo Pozzato ‘wins’ 2013 Roma Maxima (picture Gian Mattia d’Alberto, LaPresse, RCS Sport)

“Don’t mess with fire, I burned myself”: Unvaccinated Filippo Pozzato hospitalised with severe pneumonia after catching Covid

The 2006 Milan-San Remo winner says he received oxygen and regrets not getting vaccinated

Sun, Nov 07, 2021 16:07

Thieves use angle grinder to steal Trek bike locked outside busy shopping centre

Masked gang appeared unfazed by crowd of bystanders and made off from Surrey Quays shopping centre before the police arrived

Sun, Nov 07, 2021 14:57

Motorists rage at “ludicrous” plans to swap parking for segregated cycle lanes

Huddersfield residents hit out at the council's plans to boost active travel with "ill-conceived cycle lanes"

Sun, Nov 07, 2021 12:52

Tashonty Toney New Orleans drink driver kills two cyclists

Drunk driver who killed two cyclists in 80mph collision to have 91-year sentence reviewed

Tashonty Toney drifted into a bike lane, hitting nine riders near a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade in March 2019

Sun, Nov 07, 2021 11:11

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Pedal on COP – 1,000 cyclists ride to Glasgow to highlight how bikes can help save the planet

Riders from across Scotland joined huge Global Day of Action for Climate Justice march

Sun, Nov 07, 2021 09:31

Near Miss of the Day 655: Motorbiker almost takes cyclist out

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

Sat, Nov 06, 2021 18:04

End of lockdown wipes billions off Peloton’s market value

Shares in at-home connected fitness brand plunged by a third on Friday as exercisers return to gyms

Sat, Nov 06, 2021 14:15

Metropolitan Police officer found not guilty after suspect seriously injured when he was knocked off bike

Jury cleared PC Eugene Acheampong of causing serious injury by dangerous driving; verdict on careless driving still being considered

Sat, Nov 06, 2021 12:25