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coronavirus – cyclists rides past social distance warning

The ‘Roadmap out of lockdown’ – what does it mean for cycling?

Boris Johnson sets out timeline to fully ease restrictions in England – but it could be subject to change

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 15:32

This New Zealand e-bike designer has a simple idea to combat theft

Frank Witowski urges retailers to remove chargers from their online shops

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 13:13

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Sigma Sports set for expansion as private equity firm buys into business

Retailer to use investment to grow its e-commerce operations and open new “destination stores”

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 12:13

6 highlights from Rapha’s new spring collection

Updated colours as well as revised technical feature across new season jerseys, jackets and base layers

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 12:00

Custom bike specialist WyndyMilla unveils one-off tribute to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen

Made for a Van Halen superfan, the paint job mimics the famous Frankenstrat guitar used by the late guitarist

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 11:21

Scaffolding firm sent one star reviews after parking in cycle lane; Cyclist awarded £17k after crash on “nightmare” roundabout; Tom Brady inspired Chris Froome; Alistair Brownlee backs towpath campaign; Disc brake fail; New Raleigh + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 08:53

Male ex-manager of Health Mate-Cyclelive women’s pro team banned for sexual harrassment

UCI Disciplinary Commission upholds complaint brought by several riders against Patrick Van Gansen

Mon, Feb 22, 2021 18:57

SRAM buys Time Sport pedal business

Could US company be planning to add power meter tech to Time’s pedal systems?

Mon, Feb 22, 2021 18:31

Near Miss of the Day 547: “My fellow riders did not know how I was not hit,” says cyclist as Jeep driver tailgates overtaking motorbikers through pinch point

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

Mon, Feb 22, 2021 16:36

Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Bontrager, 100%, Farr and Hill & Ellis

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 22, 2021 16:30

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Ex-F1 team boss Flavio Briatore urges former protégé Fernando Alonso to give up cycling after crash

“I tell him, if you don’t stop with the bike, I’ll lock you in the garage,” says Italian entrepreneur

Mon, Feb 22, 2021 15:30

Trek-Segafredo rider crashes over the finish line in bizarre UAE Tour incident; Rule of Six back soon; Pidcock’s fighting talk; He’s Ganna beat you; Cinelli apologises for “sexist” picture; Weekend cycling scenes; Echelon artwork + more on the live blog

It's Monday and Dan Alexander will be sharing the best bits from the cycling world on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Feb 22, 2021 08:57

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Video shows cyclist being knocked down at roundabout

The cyclist said he couldn't understand how the motorist could drive off after the collision

Sun, Feb 21, 2021 15:05

British riders may be unable to race in Europe under new Brexit rules

The visa rules mean that non EU citizens can only spend 90 days in Europe.

Sun, Feb 21, 2021 13:40

Near Miss of the Day 546: A series of close passes in Richmond Park

Our regular series featuring close passes from across the country - today it's London.

Sun, Feb 21, 2021 09:13

Motorists to be paid £3,000 to give up cars

The scheme will target the most polluting vehicles

Sat, Feb 20, 2021 15:22

Near Miss of the Day 545: Tesco driver nearly wipes out cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from across the country - today it's Dorset.

Sat, Feb 20, 2021 13:37

Traffic marshal jailed for ‘peddling’ cocaine and ketamine at UCI World Championships

She was caught at the 2019 edition in Harrogate, Yorkshire

Sat, Feb 20, 2021 12:29

Schoolgirl killed in bike crash ‘died doing something she loved’

The 14-year-old was killed at a dangerous junction in Cornwall

Sat, Feb 20, 2021 10:31

Cyclist films vehicles including a bus coming towards him on Paris pop-up cycle lane

Council of 20th Arrondisement brings in further safety measures after footage goes viral

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 17:02

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Specialized patents full suspension system for road bikes

Design relies on flex of an extended seat post and a damper hidden in the top tube

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 16:49

Councillor slams “malicious attempt” to skew consultation into bridge closures via bogus online accounts

Fake accounts registered opposition to closure of five bridges to motor traffic in the city as part of coronavirus response

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 14:27

Tell us your best UK routes on komoot and win a Garmin Edge 1030 Plus worth £519! Sponsored

We're teaming up with komoot to find the UK's best road, gravel and mountain bike routes. Tell us yours and you could win one of three Garmin Edge 1030's that we're giving away

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 14:11

Jersey to consider introducing presumed liability to make roads safer for cyclists

Island's government responds to petition launched by mother of teenager hospitalised when he was knocked off his bike

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 12:37

Scottish Government stumps up £223,000 for e-bikes for key workers

E-bikes will be loaned to key and essential workers during Covid-19 crisis to provide an alternative mode of travel

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 11:39