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Cycle commuters face greater risk of injury, finds new study – authors call for safe infrastructure

People who travel to work by bike are less prone to cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death, however

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 16:23

Coronavirus Watch: What cycling events are cancelled, which are postponed and what’s still on?

Keeping you updated on the outbreak's impact on cycling events

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 15:22

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Coronavirus: Keep active for your health’s sake, says British Cycling

Governing body says no current plans to cancel events, but advises people to follow government advice

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 13:52

Cycling in a locked down country: how Italian cyclists and bike brands are coping with coronavirus

Riders banned from training on the road, visitors banned from factories... is this a taste of things to come in the UK with the COVID-19 virus continuing to spread fast?

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 12:37

Ben Swift wins 2019 national championship road race (copright SWPix.com)

2020 National Road Championships head to the Midlands

British Cycling partners with organisers of Vélo Birmingham & Midlands for event

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 12:04

Driver almost hits cyclist – then crashes car; Paris-Nice highlights; Cav and G in stellar chain gang; Coronavirus – London Bike Show postponed, Mallorca cycling hotels suffer; e-bike thefts soar in Netherlands; Pavement parking ban + more on live blog

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

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 09:13

Cumbria councillors ignore officials’ advice and ban cycling across footbridge

Riders will have to walk their bikes across bridge on National Cycle Network by Derwent Water

Wed, Mar 11, 2020 19:27

Ride Across Britain seeks new title sponsor – but will continue in 2021 even without one

Organisers of mass LEJOG ride are also keeping a close eye on the coronavirus situation

Wed, Mar 11, 2020 17:33

New cycleway opens by-passing one of London’s most dangerous roundabouts (+ video)

Two-way cycle track at Rotherhithe Roundabout will form part of Cycleway 4 from Tower Bridge to Greenwich

Wed, Mar 11, 2020 13:52

Near Miss of the Day 387: Marylebone Road pothole crash (+ video)

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

Wed, Mar 11, 2020 12:21

Police enforcement against close passing drivers is a ‘postcode lottery’ says senior Met Officer – but video evidence is the future

Head of Met Police Vision Zero says camera evidence “almost the biggest single agenda item to improve road safety”

Wed, Mar 11, 2020 11:11

Bonanza Budget for cycling … sorry, just kidding, nothing as usual; Cargo bikes FTW; Paris-Nice TT highlights; Paris-Roubaix Challenge ‘not responding’ to coronavirus concerns; ‘Road zombie’ close pass + more on the 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 11, 2020 09:06

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Cycling UK urges Airbus UK to rethink helmet and hi-viz policy

Meanwhile, road.cc learns that staff from other companies at Filton site have been banned from cycling there altogether

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 18:08

Five cool things coming soon from Cube, MET, Bontrager, Hiplok and Showers Pass

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

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 15:52

#MyCyclingWeekend – Sunshine means smiles

Your weekly chance to win Decathlon prizes

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 15:37

Video: Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL – the most expensive bike we’ve ever reviewed

Not a lot of change from eleven grand... but how does it ride?

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 15:25

“With €40m budget, I’d sit down with a cigar and whisky, too” – Patrick Lefevere in swipe at Team Ineos break from racing

Deceuninck-Quick Step boss also suspects teams not racing may be hiding coronavirus cases

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 14:23

Richard Carapaz on Stage 19 podium at the 2019 Giro d’Italia

UCI boss Lappartient says it would be a ‘disaster’ to cancel Giro d’Italia and Tour de France

Governing body's chief speaks as Italy and France step up measures to try and contain coronavirus outbreak

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 12:22

“F*ck you” – Aussie (and ex-GB) coach responds to online critics; Underwear selfies row – team accuses rider of exploiting #MeToo; Is your stolen bike here?; Pinot v crosswind; Wahoo launch Stealth version of Elemnt Bolt + more on live blog

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

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 09:28

Proposed ferry from Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf

Transport for London unveils plans for Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf ferry

Also, more details emerge of temporary Hammersmith cycling and walking bridge

Mon, Mar 09, 2020 17:43

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Google Location Services almost lands hapless cyclist in jail

US cyclist Zachary McCoy was tracked on RunKeeper riding past site of a house burglary three times in one day

Mon, Mar 09, 2020 15:17

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Cycling the fastest way around UK’s most congested cities, finds new report

Latest annual Global Traffic Scorecard from Inrix includes cycling metrics for the first time

Mon, Mar 09, 2020 12:28

WTFotD2; Video of “Behind closed doors” Paris-Nice Stage 2 as France fights coronavirus; UCI investigating sexual abuse claims; Champagne + Crepes as Groupama-FDJ land in France after UAE quarantine; Ruby Isaac in IWD shout-outs + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog, with Jack Sexty as your blogger-in-chief today and Liam Cahill chipping in where possible. Simon MacMichael shall take over later this evening...

Mon, Mar 09, 2020 07:15

Airbus UK employees must wear high-viz and helmets to cycle on site

Staff at Filton and Broughton were told of new safety rules in a recent memo

Sun, Mar 08, 2020 20:20

Near Miss of the Day 386: A very sweary van passenger

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

Sun, Mar 08, 2020 18:19