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Queensbury Tunnel No 2 Shaft (picture credit Queensbury Tunnel Society)

Questions over Government’s commitment to active travel after “best and final offer” to repair Queensbury Tunnel

Bradford Council given four days to decide whether to accept funding that would not even cover tunnel’s repair

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 11:49

Volt shift all manufacturing to the UK to meet surge in demand, and avoid “potential negatives” of Brexit

The British e-bike brand say that the move to Milton Keynes will allow them to centralise production, and produce up to 25,000 e-bikes a year

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 11:45

Manchester councillor against ‘taking out capacity’ on major routes – says pop-up cycle lanes are “not a magic bullet”

City of Manchester continues to resist as region attempts to build active travel network

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 11:18

Boardman Bikes release 2021 road bikes and tease at new urban and hybrid models.

Today’s release includes new SLR 8.8 Disc and SLR 8.6 road bikes, along with limited editions of the SLR 8.9

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 10:45

Boardman Bikes updates 2021 off-road offering

New bikes with updated geomety and spec, all for under £1,000

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 10:12

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Chris Froome drives Strava followers crazy with 99.4 mile ride; Someone is ‘selling’ a Zwift Tron bike for £1,000,000; Close passes bigger threat than speed, says Lawless; Charge resurface as e-bike brand; G takes up bikepacking? + 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, Jun 26, 2020 08:53

Cycle and walk rather than drive, urges transport secretary Grant Shapps

Cabinet minister also confirms Fix Your Bike vouchers will start being issued this month

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 15:45

Near Miss of the Day 430: Close pass … from a police officer

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

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 13:29

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Tour de Yorkshire at risk as councils refuse emergency funds

Welcome to Yorkshire warns it will have to cease operating unless it secures £1.4 million cash injection

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 12:18

Gaimon’s top 5 common bike/car collisions; Police slammed for “be seen” advice video; Egan Bernal’s new skill; Oncoming motorist takes ‘racing line’; How pedestrians react when you pass; Speeding in London; Decath-gone – retailer short of bikes + more

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

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 08:24

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Motorist who was told not to drive due to failing eyesight admits killing cyclist

John Johnstone ignored optometrist’s warning and said he did not see Hanno Garbe before fatal crash

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 16:40

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Employers rush to sign up with Cyclescheme and give commuting workers access to bikes at a discount

UK's largest Cycle to Work scheme provider flags fourfold increase in employer registration during lockdown

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 15:26

Rapha joins Outdoor Voices to create a new all-women’s collection

The collection focuses on recreational riding with a “pioneering new patterning for a contoured fit”

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 13:00

Near Miss of the Day 429: Overtaking driver swerved back in so closely cyclist could see own face reflected (includes swearing)

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

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 11:44

Kingsley Road, Liverpool – cars parked in pop-up cycle lane

Council pledges to act on drivers turning temporary cycle lane into “pop-up car park”

Liverpool City Council to write to local residents and businesses followed by enforcement if needed

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 10:34

JD Sports reacquires Go Outdoors just days after talk of putting it into administration

Restructure talks and 'most' jobs saved say bosses

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 09:49

Shanaze Reade as cycling and walking ambassador

West Midlands drops cycling ambassador Shanaze Reade – but doesn’t give reasons

West Midlands is left without a cycling ambassador, as confusion reigns over cycling star's contract renewal - and campaigners say the region needs a cycling champion

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 08:59

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XR Manchester installed pop-up cycle lane “in 20 minutes”; Trafford Council remove ANOTHER pop-up cycle lane; Driver who admitted killing cyclist remanded in custody; Shapps considering Bikeability for adults + 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, Jun 24, 2020 08:22

Surly Long Haul Trucker Disc touring bike gets refreshed, though a 26” option is still available

The new frame has a tweaked geometry, with thru-axles, flat-mount discs and increased luggage mounts

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 16:54

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Cyclist claims council street warden told him and fellow riders to “Get off the road you divvies”

Incident happened in Middlesbrough as Adil Aurangzaib took a bike ride with teenage relatives

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 16:45

Timperley Cycle Lane (via WalkRideAlty on Twitter)

Trafford Council removes A56 pop-up cycle lane after drivers complain

Temporary infrastructure had only been installed at the weekend

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 15:01

Near Miss of the Day 428: “I thought she was going to die” says cyclist who filmed driver almost hitting another rider

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

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 10:59

WattBike’s updated Atom includes new electromagnetic resistance unit to fix Zwift issues

WattBike claims that a switch to a electromagnetic resistance unit improves the Atom’s reaction time on Zwift

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 09:38

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BMW driver filmed assaulting cyclist digs hole on social media; Separate queues for auto + bikes at Halfords; Andy Murray takes up cycling; £13m cycling + walking boost for South West; Winning the Tour “like a drug”, says Bernal + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 08:34

Chris Froome team-mate expects him to ride Tour de France with Team Ineos

Dylan van Baarle reckons four-time winner will stay despite rumours he is leaving

Mon, Jun 22, 2020 20:03