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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

SunGod launches cycling-specific Pace series eyewear

New direct-to-consumer Vulcan and Velan glasses are customisable and available in both full frame and half frame versions

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 12:02

Near Miss of the Day 438: Horsebox driver overtakes cyclist so closely that rider could bang the door

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

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 11:12

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Cyclist stumbles across ‘bike porn’… but not in a good way; Cycling ‘safer than getting out of bed’; Bizarre saddle is puzzling cyclists; Jeremy Vine shares another dangerous driving clip; Glasgow pop-up left without protection + more on the live blog

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 08:46

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Woman riding popular mountain bike trail left bruised after attack by man wielding stick

Incident involving dog-walker happened in Sallowvallets, Forest of Dean last Thursday

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 17:23

“Lights displayed” not “licence plate” says Met in response to outcry over video of officer stopping black cyclist

Whatever the officer said, many will still feel that neither had much to do with why police pulled him over

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 14:47

Near Miss of the Day 437: Van driver speeds along narrow country lane straight at cyclist (includes swearing)

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

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 12:33

Cycle to Work scheme bike purchases more than doubled last month

Leading providers are now calling on government to extend scheme to the self-employed

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 11:33

Complaints about misleading newspaper photos of cyclists during lockdown dismissed; Man angry about imaginary cycle lane; The value of ‘removing driver frustration’; Tayside Police (finally!) trial close pass scheme + more

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

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 08:28

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Tory MP helps force removal of pop-up cycle lane in Reigate after just three days

Temporary infrastructure installed on Friday night will be removed this evening after pressure from Crispin Blunt

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 17:29

2020 Ribble Endurance Ti Disc Enthusiast – full 1.jpg

Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, PNW, Wahoo, Rapha and dhb

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

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 15:57

Rosendale Road, Lambeth Healthy Route CGI

Major NHS Trust boss backs council’s plans for walking and cycling

Head of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust offers Lambeth support in implementing its plans

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 14:48

Near Miss of the Day 436: “Jerk in a Jaguar” overtakes cyclist into oncoming traffic

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

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 12:42

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Three jailed after Samurai-style sword attack on cyclist

Incident in Peterborough last year left victim with six-inch cut on arm

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 11:03

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Labour MP uses falling tree clip to argue against Low Traffic Neighbourhood plans; Helmets not designed to reduce injury “when impacts involve a car”, says Giro developer; Cyclists attacked by rogue buzzard; Bike theft ‘up by 50%’ + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is in charge as we kick off the week, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 08:19

Video highlights as Virtual Tour de France heads into the mountains

Zwift's Watopia Mountain course was the backdrop as top men's and women's teams battled it out

Sun, Jul 05, 2020 21:03

Bikeability training (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Bikeability training to be offered to adults in England from August

First 3,000 places will be offered free, according to Sunday Times report

Sun, Jul 05, 2020 19:12

Near Miss of the Day 435: Close pass followed by right hook

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's Australia

Sun, Jul 05, 2020 15:11

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Star cricketer arrested after cyclist killed in Sri Lankan capital

Kusal Mendis is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel before crash in which 64-year-old victim died

Sun, Jul 05, 2020 11:31

Watch Live Tour de France Virtual Stage 2

Watch the pros tackle Zwift's Epic KOM

Sat, Jul 04, 2020 23:00