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France bans cycling as it tightens coronavirus measures

Italy and Spain have also banned recreational cycling

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 12:53

Ritchey just made the widest drop handlebar for gravel bikes that you can buy

WCS VentureMax XL is a whopper....

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 12:09

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UCI says Grand Tours will be given priority when rescheduling the 2020 race calendar

Road season could be extended until November 1

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 11:40

Official! Cycling outdoors allowed this weekend; GB track cyclist says man purposely drove into her; Time for emergency bike lanes?; Alaphilippe says ‘stay hard’ through pandemic; Mango Bikes giveaway for nurses; Live Zwift racing + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty is blogging you into the weekend, with occasional contributions from other members of the road.cc team

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 09:19

Hot pants! Huub launches £400 heated trousers for record-breaking velodrome performance

Cool kit, or hot air? Huub say these specially designed £400 trousers helped break records at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup recently

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 19:20

Newcastle residents tell police cyclists not wearing hi-viz make them feel unsafe

People living in Jesmond also highlight riders without lights and pavement cyclists as police set to tackle 'dangerous' cyclists

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 17:52

Near Miss of the Day 390: A&E doctor gets fast close pass

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

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 14:35

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Union accuses Deliveroo of “PR spin” over “unworkable” coronavirus hardship fund for riders

IWGB demands full, unconditional sick pay for affected riders. highlighting difficulty of accessing company's fund

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 13:18

Cycling UK urges families to keep riding; British Cycling asks Government to recommend cycling; Zwift rivals offer free options in response to COVID-19; CeramicSpeed links up with eRacing team; “IsolaTTing”; Swiss pro swaps racing for hospital work + more

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

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 09:02

Shiny Stuff Episode 1 – Bontrager, Prime, Shimano & Tyres made of flowers

This week products from Bontrager, Prime, AfterShokz, Shimano and Vredestein.

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 17:27

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UCI chief says all five of cycle racing’s Monuments could be held in Autumn

Cycle racing season could be extended by two weeks to accommodate postponed races, says David Lapparttient

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 17:21

Experts back bike industry call for government to protect cycling as “strategic industry”

Bicycle Association asks government not to "inadvertently" ban cycling or close essential bike shops in COVID-19 response

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 16:55

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Stay-at-home cyclists lead to turbo trainer sales boost, retailers confirm

Folding bikes also showing strong growth at one retailer, but coronavirus crisis has hit at a bad time for the clothing category

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 14:48

British women set to break round-the-world tandem record after racing to catch last Channel ferry

Cat Dixon and Raz Marsden will arrive in Oxford this evening to set new Guinness World Record

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 12:09

TweedLove reschedule 80% of 2020 events calendar due to Coronavirus

New Tweedlove dates including Gritopia set for August 2020

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 10:25

Pro team body orders members’ riders to stop training outdoors; Mason Cycles says wait 72 hours before unboxing; Boardman: Cycling “safest local transport option”; UK first zero emission street; Govt urged to back cycling during crisis + more on live blog

Wednesday's live blog is served to you by Jack Sexty this morning and through the afternoon, with Simon MacMichael rustling up your evening course later on

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 09:16

Le Col and Wahoo announce indoor cycling clothing

New collection is designed to keep you cool and comfortable on the turbo – and we all might be spending more time on the turbo soon

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 15:51

Near Miss of the Day 389: Yet another close pass into oncoming traffic (includes swearing)

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

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 15:23

Let us train despite cycling ban, plead Spanish pro cyclists

Riders are banned from roads under emergency measures brought in due to coronavirus pandemic

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 14:32

Racing, sportives and other British Cycling sanctioned events suspended until at least the end of April due to coronavirus

Governing body of UK cycle sport says it is working with event organisers to ensure participants receive refunds

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 10:57

Cancel all group rides; Poll: How is social distancing affecting your riding?; French Open tennis shows cycling how to cancel events; TdF T-Rex; Wiggo asks why Paris-Nice went ahead; Arnie on his bike; Hazmat cycling; Audax events suspended + more

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

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 09:35

Near Miss of the Day 309 revisited: Points and fine for driver who overtook cyclist at speed

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

Mon, Mar 16, 2020 17:36

DL Killer unveil gold KS2 performance cycling shoes

D'you know what you need in your life right now? £395 gold shoes and 500 quid snakeskin boots, that's what!

Mon, Mar 16, 2020 15:53

Coronavirus: Cyclist in Italy tells police he doesn’t recognise emergency laws in bizarre video

Meanwhile, footage from Spain shows police telling English-speaking cyclist he shouldn’t be out

Mon, Mar 16, 2020 14:57

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Summer at the seaside

Your weekly chance to win some Decathlon schwag

Mon, Mar 16, 2020 14:48