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Pre-registration opens for brand new Vélo Essex closed road sportive

15,000 places available for 100-mile event which makes its debut

Thu, Feb 13, 2020 14:34

Boris Johnson outline infrastructure plans, February 2020

Prime Minister’s confusion over cycling funding reflects Downing Street “chaos” says MP

Number 10 says Boris Johnson got figures wrong in “car crash” House of Commons announcement

Thu, Feb 13, 2020 12:07

Boardman polices Transport Secretary’s emojis; Jeremy Vine says he’s found the worst driver in London; Cav needs some big wins; Video: Cross-country cyclists slide down icy hill in 1955; Plans for cycle lanes on every single Paris street

Thursday's live blog with Alex Bowden (now) and Simon MacMichael (later)

Thu, Feb 13, 2020 09:08

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Unlucky in the RideLondon ballot? Charities appeal for riders to sign up

Hundreds of good causes available to ride for if you got the dreaded Commiserations magazine

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 19:59

Pearson Cycles launches ‘Inside Out’ gravel series to raise awareness of mental health

100% entry fee goes to two mental health charities

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 19:46

Litelok launch new Flexi-U Silver, ‘the world’s first insurance-rated flexible U-lock’

“What we’ve done is turn a very tired, and traditionally heavy, product category on its head”, says Litelok founder Professor Neil Barron...

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 17:37

Lauren Dolan (picture credit SWPix.com, Alex Whitehead)

Devon motorist denies causing crash which left GB rider Lauren Dolan with broken collarbone

Incident last year happened just 48 hours after 20-year-old helped country win bronze at Yorkshire Road Worlds

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 17:28

Tubeless for the win! EF Education First win Tour Colombia time trial using tubeless Vision Metron 81 SL Disc wheels

EF Education First win Tour Colombia 2.1 TTT on tubeless wheels and tyres

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 16:12

Video: When is a red light jumping driver not a red light jumping driver?

Met officer explains to cyclist who submitted footage of "clear red light jump" why police were unable to take it further

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 16:00

RideLon-doh! Data breach probe as acceptance letters sent to wrong recipients

Organisers say around 2,000 entrants to ballot for world's largest sportive have been affected

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 12:21

MISSING PROSECUTION ALERT: 2 London RLJ videos in 1 day where police didn’t act; MISSING LANCE ALERT: Livestrong relaunch; MISSING DOG ALERT: Quintana loses his Schnauzer; MISSING £650m ALERT: Boris Johnson gets cycling sums wrong + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty is in charge of Wednesday's live blog, with Simon MacMichael dipping in this evening

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 08:40

UCI tightens testosterone rules for transgender athletes

Permitted limits allowed from 1 March will be half those that applied previously

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 18:38

Urwahn unveil the Platzhirsch, a 3D-printed e-bike with smart lighting and fully integrated cables

The German innovators have launched this very sleek super-commuter with a 3D-printed frame, Gates carbon belt drive and integrated lighting

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 16:29

Near Miss of the Day 373: Chief Constable agrees it was a close pass – but his police force was unable to act because of way footage was submitted

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

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 15:46

Updated: “A complete joke” – MP savages Boris Johnson’s cycling plans as he confirms no investment beyond £350 million manifesto pledge

Government this morning announced 250 miles of segregated cycle lanes and “dozens” of Mini- Hollands throughout England

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 14:46

Get 20% off tickets for the London E-Bike Festival with our exclusive code!

Want to check out some of the latest and greatest e-bikes all in one place? The London e-Bike Festival on the 2-3 May is the show for you, and with our discount code adult tickets are just £8!

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 13:26

Jeremy Vine films close pass but told he’s ‘in middle of the road’; Greipel misses Spring Classics with dislocated shoulder; Make Evans Great Again is BACK; Amazing (and stomach-turning) drone descent; No doping control at French race +more on live blog

Today's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with Simon MacMichael taking over the reins after hometime

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 09:22

Inverness healthcare workers switch to pedal power

Grants have enabled GP surgeries across the Highland capital to buy bikes for patient visits

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 18:05

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Five cool things coming soon from Muc-Off, Pro, Dawes, MET and Soma

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 16:55

Coventry Bicycle Mayor Adam Tranter cycling past the city’s cathedral

Adam Tranter appointed Coventry’s Bicycle Mayor in a first for a UK city

Well-connected PR firm boss’s nomination for voluntary role backed by British Cycling and Sir Chris Hoy, among others

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 16:09

Join road.cc at the Giro d’Italia! 16-23 May

Join us at the fabulous Belvedere Bike Hotel in Riccione for a fantastic week of riding and Giro-watching!

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 16:02

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – The Ciara Edition

And the winner is...

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 15:17

Arrest warrant issued as driver who killed Australian close pass campaigner misses sentencing hearing

Victim Cameron Frewer, who contributed to our Near Miss of the Day feature, had been critical of lack of enforcement of safe overtaking law

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 15:00

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Cyclist who football manager forced off road reveals full story

Matthew Lupton was victim of incident in which witnesses said Mike Cook used his vehicle as a weapon

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 13:38

Dramatic footage shows Tesco delivery driver knocking cyclist off bike on London cycleway (+ video)

Incident happened on Millbank, but driver denied he had been at wheel of vehicle

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 12:02