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“The kindest soul” – Family pay tribute to cyclist killed in Cambridge yesterday

Fatal crash happened close to Addenbrooke’s Hospital on Thursday morning

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 18:01

Near Miss of the Day 641: Three incidents from same driver in quick succession

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

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 15:04

VW employees on bikes (via Herbert Diess on Twitter)

Volkswagen CEO: Cars will only be accepted in cities in future if space given to bikes

“Many of our employees would like to get to work by bike instead of by car,” says auto giant’s boss

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 12:19

Professional cyclist robbed of bike by Richmond Park machete gang

Alpecin-Fenix’s Alexandar Richardson was knocked off his bike and dragged for 100 metres by muggers on motor bikes

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 09:11

Halfords is offering free six-hour e-bike test rides from a load of its stores

Sales of e-bikes have risen by 100% since the fuel crisis began

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 09:01

“I f****** hate cyclists”: Charming date shows why he’s single; Cav fanboys Women’s Tour; Cycling infra graph…where does your council rank?; Police deflection after shocking bike-jacking; Astana Qazaqstan; New kit; Gravel trainer + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend on the live blog

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 07:47

richmond park footage screenshot – via Simon MacMichael.PNG

Metropolitan Police confirm cyclists in Richmond Park are not subject to speed limits

But force underlines that action can be taken against people riding irresponsibly and putting others in danger

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 16:21

2022 Specialized S-Works Crux (Specialized)-2

Specialized redesigns the Crux as the “world’s lightest gravel bike”

The frame design borrows heavily from the Aethos road bike, giving a claimed frame weight of 725g. There is space for 47mm tyres too

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 16:00

E-bike industry moves to prevent people hacking their e-bikes for more speed

Industry body calls for a ban on the sale of “tampering equipment”

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 14:04

Radical derailleur design revealed in new patent from Ford

System reduces the number of parts required in an electric system, potentially reducing complexity, weight, and cost

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 12:31

Hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist jailed for 12 months

Lucy Ashton left NHS worker Jennie Dowd for dead after crash in Liverpool

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 11:43

2021 Alchemy Bicycles Rogue Blood-Orange

Alchemy Bicycles launches new Rogue carbon gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic

New “do-anything, go-further” bike from the US boutique brand has clearance up to 48mm tyres, hydraulic and wireless dropper post compatibility and numerous mounts

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 11:00

Zefal has released a special e-bike chain lubricant

E-bike chains tend to wear more rapidly

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 08:44

“Please stop with the empty lanes thing”: Jeremy Vine urges patience while cycling numbers rise; Cav watches Women’s Tour; Pidcock has competition…Wout can run; Moose on the loose 2; Cherie Pridham’s new team; 3D effect crossing + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is here for the penultimate live blog of the week

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 07:58

“Gin-based reward” offered after delivery bike stolen

Brighton Gin’s bike is used to ferry juniper-based distilled supplies (and hand sanitiser) to customers around the South Coast city

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 17:17

Glasgow to build 270km cross-city active travel network

No home in Scotland’s largest city to be more than 400 metres from a segregated cycleway

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 14:45

AJ Bell Women’s Tour credit: SWpix DSC_4571.JPG

Cyclists’ Alliance partner with Supersapiens for Duty of Care framework to improve wellbeing of female pro peloton

New initiative aims to “ensure that no [female] athlete can unknowingly or knowingly push their body past its limitations and cause disastrous long-term effects on the mind, body and its systems”

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 14:45

2021 os maps cycling uk wild camping vid cover

Video: How to wild camp responsibly with OS Maps and Cycling UK

Vedangi Kulkarni advises on how to wild camp responsibly

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 14:02

Cyclist dies after collision with another rider on major London cycleway

Victim suffered ‘medical emergency’ following incident on CS7 in Balham this morning

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 11:38

2022 Julian Alaphillipe World Championship Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 3

Julian Alaphilippe to debut new custom World Championship Specialized Tarmac SL7 at Milano-Torino

Check out the Frenchman’s new beautiful custom paintjob with a blurred design that’s inspired by the “swirling storm of competition”... but minus Shimano's latest groupset

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 10:23

Lauf offers 30-day test period on all new bike purchases

It's never been easier to find your True Lauf

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 08:39

Stagecoach apologises after disabled cyclist harassed by driver for not using cycle lane; Paris “unrecognisable” as cycling hotspot; Van Aert: Remco didn’t stick to plan at world champs; Roubaix on-bike highlights; Women’s Tour TT + more on the live blog

Your Wednesday dose of live blog action is here...Dan Alexander is in the hotseat again today

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 07:34

Tory chairman: Get off your Peloton and back to your desk

Civil service union says Oliver Dowden’s comments to Conservative Party Conference are “insulting”

Tue, Oct 05, 2021 18:43

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Utrecht cyclists (picture credit Visit-Utrecht.com)

Dutch neurologists and surgeons call on people to wear helmets while cycling

“Our message is: Use your head, put on a helmet!” says campaign group Doctors for Safe Cycling

Tue, Oct 05, 2021 16:00

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Suspected drug driver leaves cycling PCSO seriously injured

Officer sustains potentially life-changing injuries after incident in Leicestershire yesterday

Tue, Oct 05, 2021 13:49