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Drug driver who killed Essex cyclist jailed for 28 months

David Hanson pleased guilty to causing Ben Greenslade’s death by dangerous driving

Sun, Jul 12, 2020 13:04

Gail Porter, Laura Kenny and Nicole Cooke among Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling

Women’s Festival of Cycling aims to get more women on their bikes

Sat, Jul 11, 2020 16:06

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CPS declines to prosecute speeding motorcyclist who killed 13-year-old cyclist

Prosecution deemed to be ‘not in the public interest’

Sat, Jul 11, 2020 14:46

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Cambridgeshire police appeal for witnesses after beeping motorist says his car was damaged by cyclist

'Can you imagine someone can stop in the middle of the road and use his bike to bang the side of the car and get off scot-free?'

Sat, Jul 11, 2020 11:14

New Zwift route to ride as Virtual Tour de France brings users the Casse-Pattes circuit

Egan Bernal and Lizzie Deignan in action on the second weekend of the Virtual Tour

Sat, Jul 11, 2020 09:49

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Final round of London Streetspace funding announced

The final emergency active travel allocations leave some winners, some losers - what did your borough get, and who was the overall winner?

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 17:43

Eton College blocks off National Cycle Network route and deploys security staff

Sustrans working with college to find a diversion

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 16:05

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Emissions cuts from electric cars will be negated by new road-building

‘We can’t afford to indulge this Toad of Toad Hall model of mindless road-building’

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 14:43

Royal Parks to close some roads to motor vehicles in bid to combat through-traffic

Consultation revealed strong support for crackdown on rat-running motorists

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 12:24

Trek gives new Domane AL Disc an all-road edge

Updated aluminium endurance bike gets generous tyre clearance and mounts galore!

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 11:53

Devon will use Strava to prioritise popular cycling roads for repairs

Much of an extra £27m will be directed towards smaller and unclassified roads

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 10:22

Rapha launches Pro Team Crit range with dedicated race number pockets

The new range focuses on “all-out hour-long efforts”

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 09:00

Anger as BBC report that ambulance was ‘blocked’ by cycle lane; Decathlon to sell refurbished bikes; Contador breaks everesting record; Usain Bolt’s “newfound respect for cyclists”; Cardiff named top UK cycling city + 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 10, 2020 08:40

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US city to repeal compulsory bike helmet law and allow cyclists to ride on pavements

News follows manager of helmet brand saying this week that they can’t be designed specifically for collisions involving motor vehicles

Thu, Jul 09, 2020 15:36

Near Miss of the Day 439: Overtaking driver bails out due to oncoming traffic

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

Thu, Jul 09, 2020 13:13

E-bike riders 38% less likely to make insurance claim than non-assisted riders, says cycling insurer

Bikmo have announced that they will be cutting premiums for e-bike riders, with new research showing that e-bikers were 38% less likely to make a claim compared to non-assisted riders

Thu, Jul 09, 2020 13:11

Shimano says it isn’t stopping European retailer selling to UK customers

UK cyclists still free to buy Shimano products from the EU unrestricted

Thu, Jul 09, 2020 12:47

Chris Froome in Ineos Zwift special edition jersey

Chris Froome leaving Team Ineos to join Israel Start Up Nation from next season

Much-rumoured move finally confirmed, but will four-time yellow jersey winner race this year's Tour de France with Team Ineos?

Thu, Jul 09, 2020 10:20

Is this the worst maintained cycle path in the UK?; Bikes ‘n’ guns ‘n’ drugs; Emergency bike bodges; Froome to leave Ineos; Emma Pooley sets new everesting record; Geraint Thomas’s cycling impressions + more

Today's live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

Thu, Jul 09, 2020 08:04

Glasgow City Council defends decision to remove cones from pop-up bike lane

Decision said to have been taken "for safety of all road users" to prevent build-up of vehicles coming from motorway slip road

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 18:16

Gaerne launch cycling shoes specifically for e-bikes

Do we really need separate shoes for e-adventures? The Italian footwear experts Gaerne seem to think so, aiming the new G.Arc, G.Ray and G.Taser kicks specifically at e-bikers...

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 16:24

Cycling market to stay strong for rest of year says Halfords

Retailer says it will work hard to meet unprecedented demand for bikes – but expects motoring sales to pick up too as drivers return to the roads

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 15:54

Garmin launches solar-powered smartwatches with unlimited battery life

New solar range boasts massive battery life

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 15:22

Cyclist pushed into canal by gang who stole bike

Police in Wolverhampton say there have been a number of similar incidents on the city’s towpaths

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 13:01

Classified’s Power Shift rear hub promises faster shifting and no more front mech

The 2-speed wireless electronic hub gear system with a cassette could be the final nail in the coffin of the front mech – here's how it works

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 12:40