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UK officially confirms it is keeping EU anti-dumping measures on bikes from China … for now at least

Department for International Trade adds however that it plans to review measures at some point to assess whether to keep them

Mon, Jan 04, 2021 19:06

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Five cool things coming soon from Santa Cruz, Giant, Lezyne, Spatzwear and Miss Grape

We're back with a bang in 2021, featuring an exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jan 04, 2021 16:55

Near Miss of the Day 518: Close pass and left hook

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

Mon, Jan 04, 2021 15:08

THM launches ‘world’s lightest’ power meter crankset at just 320g

Power meter internals from Sensitivus adds just 27g to this ultra lightweight crankset

Mon, Jan 04, 2021 14:39

Brooks England’s UK distributor confirms brand’s products available as usual through premium dealers

Iconic saddle brand has suspended online sales to UK shoppers due to Brexit-related issues

Mon, Jan 04, 2021 12:53

Children dodge cars parked where Kensington cycle lane used to be… but apparently it’s their fault; AG2R Citroën unveil new BMC/Campag 2021 bikes; Does mileage matter?; Crown Prince vs ostrich; Unexpected item in the bike lane + more on the live blog

Happy New Year! Dan Alexander is back on the live blog to keep you entertained this Monday

Mon, Jan 04, 2021 09:09

My partner bought me a bonkers bike light (plus computer, horn, anti-theft-alarm etc … but sadly, no pizza cutter) for Christmas – here’s my brief review

What presents did your non-cycling family members get for you … ?

Sun, Jan 03, 2021 21:31

Near Miss of the Day 517: Right-hook on London’s new Cycleway 9

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

Sun, Jan 03, 2021 14:02

Brooks England stops online sales of ‘Made in Britain’ saddles to UK shoppers – because of Brexit

West Midlands company founded in 1866 makes saddles in UK, but sends them to Italian parent for dispatch to customers

Sun, Jan 03, 2021 12:53

Suspended sentence for serial bike thief

Robertas Jasinskis was caught with a "bicycle stealing kit"

Sat, Jan 02, 2021 16:22

Council officer edited business group’s press statement on removal of Kensington High Street bike lane

Council admits no criteria or metrics were used to assess impact of pop-up cycle lanes

Sat, Jan 02, 2021 15:40

Dutch bike part dealer shipping to every country in the world except UK because of Brexit VAT change

Boldly gone – e-commerce issue was identified by William Shatner in October

Sat, Jan 02, 2021 12:44

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Two men arrested in connection with mysterious disappearance of cyclist Tony Parsons three years ago

Despite extensive searches by police and mountain rescue cyclist has never been found

Sat, Jan 02, 2021 11:24

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Motor traffic journey times increase after Kensington cycle lanes removed

Bike Is Best's analysis also finds that cars are parked in former cycle lanes for up to 80 per cent of the time

Fri, Jan 01, 2021 14:57

Edinburgh cycle lane (Cyclesouthedin via Twitter)

Edinburgh cycle lane not gritted for 3 days after snowfall; 2.4m trips on CS3 in 2020; Congestion up after cycle lane ripped out; Matt Stephens quizzes Ineos signings; New name, kit, bike as Mitchelton-Scott becomes Team Bike Exchange + more on live blog

Happy New Year and welcome to our first live blog of 2021 with Simon MacMichael

Fri, Jan 01, 2021 11:25

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“Hero” cyclist saves dogwalker from bear attack; Top races of 2020; The “cycling mafia … a powerful, financially supported organisation” … really?; Pidcock named Yorkshire Post’s Sports Hero; + more on the live blog

Our final live blog of an extraordinary year, with Simon MacMichael

Thu, Dec 31, 2020 10:37

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Lockdowns, LTNs and ‘a new golden age for cycling’: 2020 in review

In the UK, the coronavirus crisis shaped the year in cycling - but efforts to encourage people onto bikes got a lot of kickback. We look back at some of the highlights and lowlights from this extraordinary year

Wed, Dec 30, 2020 13:51

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Sagan snow vid; Bernal on back injury; Great vid showing difference LTNs make; TdF/Olympic double “impossible”; Virgil van Dijk back on bike; Geoghegan Hart on University Challenge; Downing bros on lockdown boost to coaching business + more on live blog

Our penultimate live blog of 2020, with Simon MacMichael

Wed, Dec 30, 2020 10:44

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Leavers vs Remainers? Labour vs Tories? Nope. Radio host calls on UK to unite against cyclists; Video DPD driver knocks penny farthing rider off bike; cyclist could be jailed after allegedly pushing child out of way + more on the live blog

All the news from the cycling world as we bridge the gap from Christmas to New Year

Tue, Dec 29, 2020 10:52

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Five cool things coming soon from Oakley, Santini, Spatzwear, Avrox and Baggicase

Another exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Dec 28, 2020 16:00

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Bike launches we expect to see in 2021 from Bianchi, Cannondale, Colnago, Giant, Ridley, Scott, Trek and more

2020 is nearly over and these bikes are due a refresh

Mon, Dec 28, 2020 15:00

London deputy mayor under fire for Monopoly bike ride (at 2.5mph?!); Pro cyclists injured while training; Rubbernecking cyclist crashes into car (+ video); “If 2020 was a cyclo-cross race”; Dowsett posts “insane” 2020 Strava stats + more on live blog

Welcome to our first post-Christmas live blog, with Simon MacMichael

Mon, Dec 28, 2020 09:57

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£90,000 compensation for Dorset cyclist left-hooked by driver

Rider's arm was broken in three places after Audi driver turned across him at traffic lights in Poole

Sun, Dec 27, 2020 18:47

Five cool things at Christmas: here are the winning cycling-themed festive gifts

We asked you to send us pics of what you got for Christmas, and you didn't disappoint. Here are the five best, who will all bag a pair of road.cc socks as an extra pressie.....

Sun, Dec 27, 2020 15:47

Chris Boardman’s most controversial post of 2020? Mudguards, he says

“It’s a heart v head call” says champion cyclist turned campaigner, igniting social media debate

Sun, Dec 27, 2020 14:32