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E-bike rider cleared of causing London pedestrian’s death by careless driving

Thomas Hanlon was travelling at around 30mph on modified e-bike when Sakine Cihan ran into road

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 18:47

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Route reversal

A weekend ride without a storm would be quite the novelty

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 17:39

5 Cool Things coming soon from Specialized, Cube, BIKND, Cycles Berthoud and Vel

Some of our favourite bikes and bits that are getting the road.cc review treatment at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 17:20

Stephen Park, British Cycling Performance Director

Coronavirus: British Cycling “not taking any risks” says team boss Stephen Park

Performance director says he would support closed-door Olympics; Hoy on GB chances at Tokyo

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 16:57

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist assaulted by van driver and passenger after close pass

Rider sustained serious facial injuries in incident in Hull last Tuesday

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 13:59

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Driver admits causing death of Lincolnshire cyclist he failed to see

Michael Bohan’s lawyer told court he cannot explain how he didn’t see Barrie John Doherty

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 12:23

Coronavirus: Four teams still confined in UAE hotel; Strade Bianche to go ahead; “Why don’t drivers pay road tax?”; Cyclist-turned-boxer Waeytens has say on Moscon; Tinkov’s £20 million bail; Froome recovery ‘on track’ + more on live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is your blogger-in-chief today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 08:12

Where’s Cavvy? (copyright Simon MacMichael)

UCI chief: Impact of coronavirus on cycle sport could be “huge”

Decision expected tomorrow on whether races including Milan-San Remo can go ahead

Sun, Mar 01, 2020 20:23

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Winner announced for Fulcrum Wind 40 DB wheels!

Keep your fingers crossed - we have a winner for the Fulcrum Wind 40 DB wheels - is it you?

Sun, Mar 01, 2020 18:00

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Gianni Moscon disqualified from Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne for throwing bike at another rider (+ video)

The Team Ineos rider has a bit of previous when it comes to aggession and ill-discipline

Sun, Mar 01, 2020 16:46

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Man arrested in Japan for stealing 5,800 bike saddles

Lorry driver Hiroaki Suda said he began his one-man crimewave to relieve stress of work

Sun, Mar 01, 2020 14:38

Camden and Tottenham Hale Cycleway a year behind schedule

TfL says ‘ambitious’ route has ‘presented challenges’

Sat, Feb 29, 2020 16:10

Near Miss of the Day 383: six points and £660 fine for failure to nominate driver

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

Sat, Feb 29, 2020 15:05

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

Highways England accused of wasting tens of thousands of public money on CCTV in Queensbury Tunnel

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has requested £23m to save the tunnel and build a cycle route, but Highways England wants to fill it in

Sat, Feb 29, 2020 14:18

UAE Tour: Morkov cleared to race at Track Cycling World Championships after 167 coronavirus tests come back negative

Danish rider left for Berlin before quarantine was imposed in Abu Dhabi

Sat, Feb 29, 2020 11:02

$6 power meter? Tech firm claim they can make a power meter for just $6

It's only a strain gauge… Copenhagen-based Sensitivus say falling prices mean the parts to turn a crank into a working power meter now cost them just $6

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 17:36

Near Miss of the Day 382: Everyone wants to overtake oncoming tractor

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

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 16:29

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Cycling UK accuse police of “victim shaming” for urging cyclists to avoid Taff Trail at night

Force denies accusation and emphasises that it has ‘stepped up patrols’

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 15:02

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Not another storm…

Storm Jorge is set to bring more terrible weather

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 14:43

Ford’s come up with these anti-dooring wing mirrors – what do you make of them?

Engineers currently working on system that would prevent car doors from being fully opened when cyclists are passing

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 13:28

Khan triples cycle tracks, calls cycling a social justice issue

London mayor tells road.cc cycling is a social justice issue, criticises 'bad councils' and calls on Londoners to lobby politicians

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 12:27

Garmin introduces repair option following complaints from Tacx Neo smart trainer owners

Customer was only offered discount on a new product after software download broke his

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 11:09

Lidl to sell waterproof bikepacking bags for gravel and adventure bikes in March

Range of three bags to cost less than a tenner each

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 09:13

Wiggins’ motorhome on sale for £50k… but sold for £47k at auction in 2017; Ganna breaks pursuit WR; ‘Confirmed’ UAE Tour coronavirus cases… not confirmed; Cycle scheme halts Sophos sale; Pothole gets birthday cake + candles + 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, Feb 28, 2020 09:08

Coronavirus: Final stages of Tour of UAE cancelled as two Italian team workers test positive for COVID-19

Riders and team staff including Chris Froome being tested in their hotels for the virus

Thu, Feb 27, 2020 23:45