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Sales data suggest “consumers cottoned on to the cycling revolution before the government did”

Bike sales up 65 per cent in first three months of lockdown according to market data, with sub-£1,000 bikes the star performers

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 17:35

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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Canyon, Continental, Mavic and Ale

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

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 16:05

Golazo Cycling host inaugural British Gravel Championships

Five different races at the Kings Cup Gravel Festival in September

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 16:01

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Bradley Wiggins tips Chris Froome for fifth Tour de France title – but makes Geraint Thomas his favourite this year

2012 yellow jersey winner says Froome's move to Israel Start-Up Nation will see him challenge next year

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 14:38

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Next year’s Danish Tour de France Grand Départ postponed to 2022

Revised dates to avoid overlap with Tokyo Olympics cause clash with Copenhagen hosting UEFA Euro 2020 matches

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 12:13

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UK cities where cyclists feel most unsafe ranked in new survey – where does your city rank?

Insurance firm Cycleplan surveyed customers across the UK ahead of new safety campaign

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 11:20

Kask launches safer and comfier Mojito3 helmet with new shell shape

There's more ventilation and improved impact protection, claims Kask

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 09:00

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Cabbie’s anti-cycling tweets backfire; Bora-Hansgrohe development rider killed while training; Pimlico Plumbers worker on phone at wheel; 12 hour TT record broken; Orlando Bloom’s unorthodox cycling attire; Audi slammed for ad + more on live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is your blogger-in-chief today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 08:44

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Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme launches – with £50 repair and maintenance for free

No voucher required for scheme launched through Scottish government and delivered via Cycling UK

Sun, Aug 02, 2020 23:01

Rapha criticised over Pantani water bottle text’s links to eating disorders

Text described as “extremely irresponsible” by customer who was fat-shamed in his racing days

Sun, Aug 02, 2020 20:03

Near Miss of the Day 448: Transit van driver in very close pass

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

Sun, Aug 02, 2020 16:16

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Police appeal after three cyclists killed in Cleveland area in less than a fortnight

Latest fatality happened on Friday morning with driver of transit van failing to stop

Sun, Aug 02, 2020 14:46

Cycling club chairman complains of being held up by cyclists riding two abreast

A proposed revision to the Highway Code would tell cyclists to “ride in single file when drivers wish to overtake”

Sat, Aug 01, 2020 15:06

Derbyshire cyclist chanced M1 as a ‘shortcut’

Rider knew he wasn’t allowed to cycle on the road

Sat, Aug 01, 2020 13:45

Annemiek Van Vleuten wins Strade Bianche (LaPresse – D’Alberto – Ferrari

Stolen bikes, positive coronavirus tests, victories for vans Vleuten and Aert – World Tour racing returns with Strade Bianche

World Tour gets back underway in Italy

Sat, Aug 01, 2020 11:43

North Wales Police to hand out brightly-coloured gilets to “less visible” cyclists

Custom gilets feature the same 1.5m passing distance logo seen on new signs put up in Snowdonia

Sat, Aug 01, 2020 10:12

Cyclists called on to support “10 key changes” to Highway Code

Have your say on Highway Code using Cycling UK’s simple web tool

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 15:38

Passing motorists stopped to lift car off cyclist after collision

First driver stopped after spotting crushed bike on roundabout

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 14:38

Cyclists say they were deliberately hit by beeping, swearing hit and run driver

“They deliberately moved across to run us off the road”

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 11:20

Met Police say they want cyclists to wear cameras and report traffic offences

“The police can’t be everywhere all of the time – but the public can”

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 10:08

Should e-bike speeds be increased? Petition launched to raise assisted speed to 20mph in the UK

The petition calls for UK law on e-bike speeds to be brought in line with the US, where larger motors are permitted that cut out at speeds of 20mph (32kph)

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 09:48

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16-year-old arrested after cyclist’s altercation with four car occupants; Pimlico Plumbers edit “cycle fascists” rant; Islington protest against LTNs; ‘Road rat’ Facebook post backfires; Everesting record smashed (plus bike check) + more on the live blog

Friday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with the odd contribution from the rest of the team.

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 08:55

‘Vigilante’ anti-cyclists accused of removing wands on pop-up bike lane in Hove

Emergency cycle lane on Old Shoreham Road has been subject of opposing petitions

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 17:53

FFWD step into the gravel market with hookless, 24mm wide Drift carbon wheels

24mm internal width and hookless rim that apparently copes well with rock strikes

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 15:42

Orbea announces redesigned Avant aluminium endurance road range with all disc models getting fully internal cable routing

Disc brake models start at £999 and all feature 35mm clearance, mudguard eyelets and a fully integrated front end

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 15:00