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Cyclist in Australia fined A$1,000 for talking on her phone while riding

In Queensland, cyclists are bound by same laws as motorists – we also look at UK rules on using a phone while cycling (including Boris Johnson’s view)

Mon, May 24, 2021 19:17

Bike servicing and repair business havebike seeks crowdfunded investment

London-based company, already UK’s biggest independent bike repairer, plans nationwide expansion and mobile service

Mon, May 24, 2021 16:08

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Five cool things coming soon from dhb, Canyon, Vel, hydra tech pro and Wildcat

Some more of the best wheels, shoes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, May 24, 2021 15:30

Roval trickles down top-end Terra CLX gravel rims to more affordable CL model + launches new Rapide sprinters’ bars

Rapide handlebar is said to be “the lightest aero bar in its class at 225g” and is offset forward for sprinting

Mon, May 24, 2021 15:00

Near Miss of the Day 585: Close pass from police driver on country road

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

Mon, May 24, 2021 14:25

Video: Man uses Swytch to transform rusty old Royal Mail bike found in canal into e-bike

YouTuber Carl Rogers dredges himself a restoration project

Mon, May 24, 2021 13:13

Gwent Police confirm cyclist submitting close pass footage could face prosecution for swearing (+ video … which includes swearing)

Force says behaviour of people sending in clips of bad driving is also reviewed and may result in action being taken

Mon, May 24, 2021 11:44

Winner announced for the Cannondale SuperSix EVO Neo 2!

We name the winner of the Cannondale SuperSix EVO Neo 2 worth £5500, read on below to see if you have been lucky.

Mon, May 24, 2021 11:01

Traffic monitoring group apologises for telling cyclists not to ride at night; Tory politician demands “nonsense” Hyde Park cycle lane is axed; Giro queen stage; Snow joke; Bike hangars; And then there were two; Bicycle hospital + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Monday on the live blog

Mon, May 24, 2021 08:01

Huge crash at Giro d’Italia causes race to be neutralised

Emanuel Buchmann was one of the riders to come down in the crash which happened with 145km to go

Sun, May 23, 2021 11:46

Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Ealing ripped out ‘during school run’

"It’s truly embarrassing to live in Ealing right now."

Sun, May 23, 2021 11:00

‘The world’s biggest bike ride’ to take place on 30th May

Anyone can take part in the event - all you need to do is sign up online and get cycling

Sun, May 23, 2021 09:17

Traffic monitoring group slammed after telling cyclists not to ride at night

The hastily deleted post was called 'obscene' with people pointing out commuters can't always choose when they ride; SWT now say the tweet was sent in error

Sun, May 23, 2021 09:11

Robert Marchand on his 107th birthday (via l’Ardechoise on Facebook)

Centenarian cycling record holder dies aged 109

Speaking a few years before his death, he said the secret to his long life was to 'Use everything and abuse nothing.'

Sat, May 22, 2021 15:10

Number of ‘distractions’ inside Trek-Segafredo team car at Giro d’Italia branded ‘insane’

"As good a driver as [directeur sportif's] are, this is not safe."

Sat, May 22, 2021 12:36

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“The cargo bike is my everything… it’s my lifeline,” says Orla Chennaoui

In the third episode of Drink at your Desk Live, Orla Chennaoui talks about her love of the humble cargo bike...

Sat, May 22, 2021 12:02

Shedgate: Victory for family as bike shed application approved

The decision came after the Mayor of Leicester said the planning officers had 'got it wrong'

Sat, May 22, 2021 10:52

Ed Miliband only ‘mastered’ riding a bicycle aged 50

He also admitted he 'resisted' using an adult tricycle in case he was photographed on it

Sat, May 22, 2021 09:48

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Chris Boardman appointed Greater Manchester’s first Transport Commissioner

Boardman has been working as the walking and cycling commissioner since 2017

Sat, May 22, 2021 09:06

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£879 wheelset ridden to Giro stage win by Mauro Schmid

Team Qhubeka Assos rider chalks up first Grand Tour stage win for British brand Hunt on mid-range wheels

Fri, May 21, 2021 12:21

SRAM radically redesigns cranks with specialist software and 3D printing

Prototype cranks are said to be twice as strong as ones developed and manufactured using traditional technique, and 20% lighter

Fri, May 21, 2021 10:14

“Are we this backwards?”: Disbelief at town ditching 20mph speed limit…because most motorists ignore it; Police van blocks cycle lane for 36 hours…opposite traffic warden centre; Vine’s LTN dilemma; Should’ve gone to Specsavers + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander is here for the final live blog of the week

Fri, May 21, 2021 08:04

Drunk driver ran over 10-year-old cyclist – then drove home with bike wedged under car

Keith Vernon was jailed yesterday after court heard he ignored pleas of witnesses to stop following crash in West Sussex

Fri, May 21, 2021 07:29

“I look forward to being murdered with one of these”: Cyclists condemn “distracting” Mercedes in-car technology

The now-deleted tweet showing a driver with a vast array of screens and gadgets in front of him raised huge concern among cyclists on social media

Thu, May 20, 2021 17:00