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Strava moves overall leaderboards to subscriber-only feature

Top ten rankings still free in huge shakeup of features

Tue, May 19, 2020 06:50

Police across UK launch three-week blitz on speeding drivers to keep cyclists and others safe

As lockdown restrictions ease, campaign aims to protect vulnerable road users

Mon, May 18, 2020 16:42

Near Miss of the Day 411: Farmer towing trailer turns across cyclist’s path … and stops

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

Mon, May 18, 2020 14:52

Extinction Rebellion campaigners paint pop-up bike lanes across country as streets reclaimed (+ videos)

Streets stencilled with bike symbols, while socially distanced rides celebrate reclaiming space

Mon, May 18, 2020 13:38

Formulabici is running a ‘Ride your Dream’ gran fondo series – Tackle Italy’s biggest rides on your home roads

Replicate a gran fondo on home roads with your €10 entry fee going to charity.

Mon, May 18, 2020 13:04

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One in three people in UK could switch from driving to cycling or walking

Cycling UK survey also finds that 2 in 3 want to see dedicated cycle paths

Mon, May 18, 2020 10:43

Corima launches G30.5 wheels, calling them “the new benchmark for gravel wheels”

The £2,010 hookless carbon wheels are 30.5mm deep, 22mm wide and feature "Torsion Box Technology"

Mon, May 18, 2020 10:22

“Soundbite silliness” – London Cycling Campaign on taxi boss bike lane jibe; Top XR Chiswick church trolling on pop-up bike lane; Mo Salah tweets bike pic, helmet row ensues; Cyclist vs driver road rage; GB Olympic champs launch coffee brand + more

Jack Sexty in charge of your live blog as we start a new week, with Simon MacMichael taking over for the evening update

Mon, May 18, 2020 08:31

Near Miss of the Day 410: Driver overtakes cyclist into path of approaching car, forcing motorist to swerve

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

Sun, May 17, 2020 17:33

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Geraint Thomas predicts riders will “blow up” in final week of Tour de France

2018 champion says lack of racing and training camps could make for exciting race

Sun, May 17, 2020 16:24

Pop-up cycle lane on Park Lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

UK at a crossroads to choose cycling and active travel for the future, says Chris Boardman

“For the first time we genuinely have a real choice, we could change our transport culture, the way we use our streets," says champion turned campaigner

Sun, May 17, 2020 14:52

14 million people ready to get on their bikes says British Cycling

Organisation urges local authorities to “seize the moment” and offers its help

Sat, May 16, 2020 23:01

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Near Miss of the Day 409: Motorist incensed by cyclist filtering at traffic lights intimidates him with his car and calls him an ‘imbecile’ (and more besides)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it's Slough

Sat, May 16, 2020 14:37

Bournemouth seafront cyclists given “one more weekend” to ride responsibly

Council leader expresses concerns that there have been “too many of them”

Sat, May 16, 2020 11:16

Campaigners welcome car-free zone in central London

“If we want to make transport in London safe, and keep London globally competitive, then we have no choice” says Sadiq Khan

Sat, May 16, 2020 10:08

Giant and ConnectBike unveil the ‘Giant Deliver E’ cargo bike, that will soon be delivering Domino’s Pizza

The world's largest food delivery chain Domino's were involved in the specialist e-cargo bike's development, and they're set to be rolled out for delivery couriers to use from this July

Sat, May 16, 2020 07:00

Cyclists banned from Hereford tip during coronavirus outbreak

Motorists are being asked to wind up their windows

Fri, May 15, 2020 15:26

World Naked Bike Ride London invites cyclists missing out on cancelled ride to ‘exercise and surprise’

Organisers say that all activities are intended to be performed safely in isolation

Fri, May 15, 2020 14:25

Extinction Rebellion sets out to reclaim the streets for people this weekend

Stencils and spray paint at the ready in call for safe space for people on foot and on bikes

Fri, May 15, 2020 14:07

Near Miss of the Day 408: NHS worker’s everyone-back-to-work birthday gift

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it's South London

Fri, May 15, 2020 13:23

Pop-up cycle lanes: what’s happening near you?

Government has instructed local authorities to swiftly provide more space for cyclists

Fri, May 15, 2020 10:40

Swytch reveal they have 100,000 people on waiting list for their new conversion kit

The company behind the Swytch e-bike conversion kit say they've been inundated with orders due to the UK government urging us to cycle instead of use public transport during the pandemic

Fri, May 15, 2020 10:02

“Motorists obey the law… Cyclists don’t”: Adam Boulton at it again; Some parts of London set for ‘largest car-free zones in the world; New bright Shimano commuter pedals; Calls for NHS bike sheds; Cops issue nail trap warning + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with other members of the team chipping in intermittently...

Fri, May 15, 2020 08:41

Near Miss of the Day 407: Two close passes on first day of lockdown being eased

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

Thu, May 14, 2020 16:27

Northern Ireland finally make e-bikes legal

As of 13th May, residents of Northern Ireland are no longer required to have licencing, insurance and registration to ride an e-bike in the country

Thu, May 14, 2020 14:45