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Bike stolen from funeral after late cyclist’s friends rode alongside hearse during procession

Widow thinks bike was taken when funeral staff went into church to carry coffin

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 12:11

How coronavirus is taking its toll on the bike industry and what it means for you

Shortages and delays to new bikes and components in China could have worldwide effects

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 12:09

Business is booming! Garmin, Shimano and MIPS reveal profits boost in 2019

MIPS now available in 448 helmet models leading to 39% sales increase

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 11:21

Cyclist (nearly) escapes terrifying smash; UCI postpone Chinese races due to Coronavirus; Rory Stewart wants more hedges; Dockless bikes parked on bike lane; Chris Boardman makes discovery; Bournemouth seafront bike ban review + more on the live blog

Friday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with Alex Bowden making the occasional contribution throughout the day...

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 08:55

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Geraint Thomas expects Tour de France competition to be tougher than ever

Team Ineos rider says he is in better shape than last year and is also targeting Tokyo Olympics

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 17:41

What’s on the way from Shimano, Lazer, Pearl Izumi, Park Tool & more

We take a shufty at the standout stuff from the IceBike trade show

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 15:53

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London Bridge to be closed to all traffic but bikes, buses and cabs for essential waterproofing works

Essential seven-month works to preserve reinforced concrete structure are eight years overdue

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 15:15

Near Miss of the Day 376: Frightening footage shows driver overtaking cyclist with coach coming the other way

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's Ireland

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 11:43

New Boyd CCC alloy gravel wheels are super light and affordable

US wheels available in UK and weighing 1,500g

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 11:04

BMC’s NTT Pro Cycling team bikes for 2020

Teammachine and Timemachine bikes with Dura-Ace Di2 and Enve kit for TT Pro Cycling

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 10:26

G says overall peloton standard has gone up; Evenepoel, 20, sets 2020 alight; Froome returns to racing; World Bicycle Relief delivers 500,000th Buffalo Bike; Dowsett’s drug test dilemma; Vintage Poulidor ad; Free TdY climbs guide + more on the live blog

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

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 09:18

Inside the mind of a bike thief August 2018

Bike theft crisis as police forced to focus on violent crime (+ video)

Thieves “have become brazen, greedy and lazy” says senior cop due to easy pickings

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 17:57

Zwift partners with Haute Route for three-day Watopia challenge

Three-day event takes place on virtual cycling platform from 3-5 April

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 14:14

Near Miss of the Day 375: Close pass, traffic island and left-hook – all by one driver in the space of seconds

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

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 12:22

Peter Sagan strenuously denies involvement in bizarre get-rich-quick Bitcoin article

The three-time road world champion categorically denies that he appeared on TV to explain how viewers could 'get rich quick' by trading Bitcoin

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 11:46

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Spokes made from science string? Spinergy’s new fibre spoked GXC gravel wheels

Special Zylon fibre spokes claim boost in comfort

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 11:29

Shocking vid as bike thief threatens bystander with angle-grinder; Fuglsang starts 2020 with bang; RNIB says e-scooters ARE dangerous; TdF stage winner Mercado linked to burglaries; Kid ‘doesn’t want to ride any more’ after hi-vis talk + more on the live

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 08:52

Car tyres to be recycled for surfacing footways and cycle paths? Trial to get underway in Sweden

Surface is said to provide 80 per cent better shock absorption than existing materials

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 19:33

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Drunk driver who crashed into traffic island blamed cyclist

Former Army chef claimed he swerved to avoid cyclist who“shot off the pavement”

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 17:22

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Electric scooter riders as safe as cyclists on the road – and drivers the danger, says new report

International Transport Forum urges governments to embrace rise of micromobility

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 15:48

3 winners chosen! 3 sets of Altura autumn/spring cycling kit have been won.

Find out if you're one of three lucky readers who have won Altura kit worth £350.

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 13:02

Dangerous driver who killed cyclist fails to have 10-year driving ban overturned

Andrzej Wojcicki was jailed for five years in August 2014 for killing cyclist Owain James

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 12:15

Grinduro gravel enduro comes to Wales in July 2020 and entries are open

Entries now open for Welsh gravel race

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 09:42

Female cyclist says male e-bike wheelsucker “exponentially creepier”; Laura Kenny shuns op on broken shoulder to ride Track Worlds; Gossip special; Anti-cycling London councillor in talking bollocks shocker + more on the live blog

Tuesday's live blog is brought to you courtesy of Jack Sexty, with Simon MacMichael making some contributions later this evening

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 09:26

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5 cool things coming soon from Fizik, Decathlon, Ashmei, Chrome Industries and Techalogic

A round-up of our most interesting things in for testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 21:50