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“How is this possible?” Fiona Kolbinger shocks Strava with 428km ride averaging 30.5km/h; Cav’s TDF return?; ‘Mr Loophole’ plugs tabard petition on Radio 4; Cycling DnB DJ makes pre-match coverage; Railway bridge infilling furore + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty is running your Monday live blog today for old time's sake, with perhaps the occasional contribution from other members of the team if he needs to sneak off and edit the site again

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 08:20

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Mark Cavendish to lead Deceuninck-Quick Step Tour de France sprint challenge?

Patrick Lefevere says it’s possible if Sam Bennett doesn’t recover from injury - but contract would need to be renegotiated

Sun, Jun 13, 2021 13:03

Cyclist suffering with tunnel vision attempts world record for fastest ride around Britain

The 44-year-old, who has a degenerative eye condition, is aiming to ride a staggering 230 miles a day

Sun, Jun 13, 2021 12:58

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Heartbroken mother of 12-year-old killed during first cycle on road bike urges parents to supervise new riders

After his death, Corey Caton's organs helped save the lives of two people

Sun, Jun 13, 2021 10:55

Edinburgh Transport Chief defends scheme helping ’45 per cent of residents’ without a car

"45 per cent of the people in this city do not have access to a car - so when we only have policies that support car use, what we’re essentially saying is that 45 per cent don’t matter - well, they matter to me."

Sun, Jun 13, 2021 09:53

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Security guard sacked for riding child’s bicycle up and down tram platform

An employment tribunal judge said the man was 'the author of his own misfortune'

Sun, Jun 13, 2021 08:37

Classic very close pass and pull in (HF18 TZW) 0-9 screenshot

Near Miss of the Day 595: Classic traffic island Must Get In Front driver then left-hooks cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Avon & Somerset

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 18:24

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Updated: Sheldon Brown’s website to continue despite bike shop where he worked closing down

Site the late bike maintenance guru built has been a go-to resource for more than 20 years

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 17:54

Rider thrown off Baloise Belgium Tour for using illegal handlebars allowing him to rest his arms on them

Commissaire allowed Jan Willem van Schip to start stage with controversial set-up, but UCI later disqualified him

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 11:06

Near Miss of the Day 594: Cyclists ride single file … and still get a close pass from a lorry driver

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

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 16:21

WiggleCRC to be taken over by German online giant

Signa Sports United’s acquisition of UK business is tied to its forthcoming NYSE IPO and creates a group with annual sales of $1.6 billion

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 11:28

Kickstarter campaign cancelled for kit available only to those who ride fast enough

"We've learned that the wider cycling community does not support our approach," says the British startup Go Faster

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 09:15

Joe Biden gifts Boris Johnson a Union Jack roadster…but not everyone’s impressed; “This sort of infrastructure is a game changer”: Riders pleasantly surprised by CS4; Get the Prince of Wheels an Allen key; BBC news report by bike + more on the live blog

Happy Friday folks! Dan Alexander is here to take you through to the weekend with the final live blog of the week...

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 08:02

Pothole reportedly caused crash in which e-bike rider died

Algert Ileshi sustained fatal head injuries in incident in Ashford, Kent

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 18:27

Transport for London seeks public feedback on trial changes to major cycle route

Responses will influence whether CS8 improvements between Chelsea Bridge and Wandsworth should be made permanent.

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 16:54

Prologo offers limited run of just 10 ‘personal’ Pogacar saddles

Limited edition of the Prologo Scratch M5 saddle comes in special packaging with a hand-signed postcard of last season's Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 16:00

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Cyclist completes 7,000km ride to every RNLI station on GB mainland

It took Harry Lidgley five weeks to visit all 168 lifeboat locations, starting and finishing in Poole

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 14:11

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Drug driver who killed five cyclists jailed for at least 16 years

Jordan Barson crashed into group as they rode south of Las Vegas last December

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 11:22

Rapha launches lightweight titanium accessories for bikepacking with Snow Peak

The new collection consists of a bottle, mug and spork – yes, a spork

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 11:00

La Passione uses circular technology for new comfy, seamless SML collection

New SML line includes arm, leg, knee and neck warmers, as well as a bra and base layer options

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 09:31

Helmet safety has never been so fun…reaction to Road Safety Council’s Viking comedy worthy of Netflix; Prince of Wheels; Laura Kenny hitches a cargo bike lift; Buzz Bikeyear; Van Aert’s costly day in court; 24 rainbow jerseys + more on the live blog

Happy Thursday! Dan Alexander is here for your live blog fix

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 08:06

Near Miss of the Day 593: The very close to (road.cc’s) home one

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's just round the corner from our office

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 17:43

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“The constant low-level bullying is starting to take its toll” – road.cc readers open up on the stress of riding on Britain’s roads, with one giving it up for good

Forum topic prompts readers to share their stories – including one who has just sold a bike he built himself as he switches to off-road riding

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 15:21

Painted penises pop up round Edinburgh potholes

Graffiti appears on key route to city's Royal Infirmary, with one road.cc reader saying the current state of the road is "extremely dangerous" for cyclists

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 11:42

New aero cycling kit that can only be bought if you prove your average speed is fast enough launches on Kickstarter

The Level 2 jersey is optimised for speeds above 39km/h, and you'll also have to show that you can ride at that speed to 'unlock' it…

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 09:50