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Specialized unveils Rime Flat shoe for walking as well as biking

New Rime Flat design promises all-day comfort on and off the bike

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 16:00

Lauf announces the updated Lauf True Grit – Updated gravel bike gets e*thirteen wheels for 2021

The True Grit now comes kitted with e*thirteen wheels offering fresh weight savings

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 15:23

“Shameful”: BBC “perpetuated falsehoods” in divisive low traffic neighbourhood report

Lord Berkeley says broadcaster “embarked on its own journey to stir up a manufactured culture war”, while a councillor branded the piece "shameful"

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 15:23

Mathieu van der Poel Strade Bianche Canyon Aeroad

Owners of 2021 Canyon Aeroad told “reinforced” handlebar on its way… but don’t ride your bike until July

'Stop ride' notice issued after Mathieu van der Poel broke handlebar in race earlier this month; seatpost fix set to arrive in autumn

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 13:58

MAAP releases all-new Team Bib Evo men’s and women’s shorts

All fabrics in the fourth generation version of Italian made shorts are Bluesign or OEKO-TEX approved, in line with MAAP’s redefined approach to sustainability

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 12:41

Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Ex-Team Sky and British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman struck off Medical Register

Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service ruled yesterday that his fitness to practise medicine had been impaired by his misconduct

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 12:22

Welsh Government funds pilot schemes to encourage uptake of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes

E-cargo bike libraries provide a way for businesses to trial a new delivery approach for free

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 11:27

Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

Kensington & Chelsea Council refuses to reinstate High Street cycle lane

Labour councillors condemn “completely bonkers” decision as London Cycling Campaign calls on Grant Shapps and Sadiq Khan to intervene

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 09:32

Village transforms phone box into bicycle maintenance hub; Residents fear cycle path will ruin green space; Cyclist hitches a lift; Could NASA’s Mars rover tech be your next tyre?; Former NBA star paralysed after crash with driver + more on the live blog

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

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 08:56

Drunk hit-and-run driver who hit cyclist was on bail for previous drink driving offence

Sonal Shah was four and a half times over the legal limit when she hit cyclist from behind, breaking the rider's leg

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 19:36

Mark Cavendish crashes out at Nokere Koerse, teammate Jannik Steimle injured in separate incident

Cavendish fell on the final cobbled sector of the Belgian semi-classic but crossed the finish line, while Steimle suffered multiple injuries in horror crash

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 16:31

Stage towns in England and Scotland announced for September’s Tour of Britain

Start and finish locations for back-to-back stages in Wales still to be revealed subject to COVID-19 restrictions

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 15:16

Decathlon launching Second Life site to sell refurbished bikes as part of environmental drive

Each bike is refurbished by a mechanic before being assigned a price that's based on a four-level rating process

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 13:02

Renowned framebuilder Mark Reilly dies aged 53 (+ video)

Reilly Cycle Works announces death of founder and titanium frame pioneer “with deep sadness”

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 12:43

Brompton partner with Protected Species for stylish female-specific waterproof jackets

The women’s Parka and City Rider jackets boast technical features for cycling that can be tucked away when off the bike…

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 11:30

Zwift’s Tour of Watopia returns, allowing you to fast-track to rewards

If you’re looking to fast-track your way to an in-game bike and wheels upgrade, new events offer double XP experience points

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 10:35

Criticism floods in for BBC’s “one-sided” LTN piece “fuelling culture wars”; The usual anti-cycling letter to local paper gets unusually well-informed replies; Count the cars; Hangar rents rise; Cobbles are back + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 09:02

Statue of Justice, Old Bailey (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Ronnie Macdonald).jpg

Cyclist on trial for killing pedestrian denies riding through riding through red light on purpose

Ermir Loka has pleaded not guilty to charges including manslaughter in relation to the death last year of Peter McCombie

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 17:35

Near Miss of the Day 557: Trucking hell! Tipper lorry driver in fast close pass

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

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 16:20

Gang rob two cyclists of their bikes on West Midlands canal

Police step up patrols following incidents on Birmingham to Fazeley Canal towpath

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 15:29

Kent Bicycles launches e-bike for children

Kent Torpedo will be sold in Walmart

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 14:26

Hills Road separated cycle lane, Cambridge (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpeg

Daily Mail adds “bus lane bedlam” to “cycling chaos” in its lexicon of trigger phrases for its readers.

Bus lanes join bike lanes and LTNS on newspaper’s hit list as it reacts to government’s new bus strategy

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 12:59

Check out Speedplay’s updated pedals + new power meter model

Refreshed design offers steel-edged pedal body for increased durability; brand also confirms that pedal-based power meter, Powrlink Zero, will launch this summer

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 12:30

New Rapha x One More City Collection raises funds for cancer research

Limited line of men’s and women’s jerseys, bags and caps raises money for breast cancer research and awareness of the disease

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 10:55

Litelok launches ‘toughest, flexible lock for bikes’ in wearable and mounted options

If you want to protect your bike from thieves, this lightweight lock has been awarded Sold Secure’s highest Diamond Bicycle rating…

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 09:00