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18-month ban for dangerous driver who drove into the back of cyclist

Andrew Whittaker sustained head and back injuries and was off work for eight months after crash on A82

Wed, Nov 27, 2019 13:19
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Live blog: Transport for? TfL awards £400K to cycling+walking… £1Bn to new road tunnel; Van Aert wins legal battle against ex-team; 48-year-old Rebellin forced to retire; Things you can’t do with a rim brake; Breitbart writer has a go at cyclists +more

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Tue, Nov 26, 2019 22:04
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Idea transgender people are going to take over women’s sport is “absolutely ridiculous” says Philippa York

York - who came fourth in the Tour de France as Robert Millar - says sport should be more welcoming to those who are LGBTQ rather than “pretending to be a homogenous Disney Land”

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 21:55
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Australian drink-driver who killed cyclist texted sister to find ‘a very good lawyer’ instead of calling emergency services

Judge said he appeared more concerned for himself than for the cyclist

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 16:45
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New study finds e-mountain bike riders get the same exercise benefits as cyclists on regular bikes

Another study has offered fresh evidence to dispel the 'e-bikes are cheating' myth, finding that e-mountain bikers' heart rates were within 10 beats per minute of another group riding standard pedal assist mountain bikes

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 16:10
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Near Miss of the Day 339: Overtaking school bus driver undaunted by oncoming vehicles

Our regular feature showing near misses from around the country

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 15:30
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Suspended sentence for Irish road rage driver who deliberately rammed cyclist

“He was intemperate and probably in a temper” said judge

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 13:51
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Five cool things coming soon from Pinarello, Look, Elite, Scribe and Vulpine

Some of the latest and greatest bikes and gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 11:04
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Live blog: Cyclist ‘nearly knocked off’ in punishment pass by another cyclist; Tim Wellens takes a tumble during Final Breakaway Part 2; Teen given new bike by local bike shop after his was stolen; Mudguard tattoos? + more

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Mon, Nov 25, 2019 17:42
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Police to hand out bike lights in Edinburgh as part of #LightUp campaign

Campaign seeks to educate road users about legal requirements when travelling at night

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 16:57
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Near Miss of the Day 338: Driver convicted of careless driving for close pass

Our regular feature showing near misses from around the country

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 16:02
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Riders should be free to choose whether watts and heart-rate are displayed during e-racing says pro riders’ union

“Sensitive data is the individual rider's exclusive property and cannot be shared without their permission”

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 14:10
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Three segregated cycleways planned in Leeds to cover ‘missing links’

Work will be carried out on stretches of Dewsbury Road, Clay Pit Lane and Elland Road

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 11:52
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Fairlight Secan vs Mason Bokeh Video Comparison Review

David tests two British designed gravel bikes to see which is the best

Mon, Nov 25, 2019 11:23
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Has Chris Froome gone vegan? Instagram post pushes plant-based diet

Or is the four-time Tour de France winner just after some free Ben & Jerry’s?

Sun, Nov 24, 2019 20:52
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Crowdfunder launched after Birmingham cyclist pushed off bike, breaking arm

Cycle Republic worker Luke Hardman’s bike was destroyed when car passenger shoved him

Sun, Nov 24, 2019 19:13
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Welcome to Yorkshire still has high hopes of Tour de France return

Beleaguered agency also remains in talks to bring opening stages of Vuelta to the region

Sun, Nov 24, 2019 16:04
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Alex Dowsett signs for Israel Cycling Academy

Six-time British time trial champion joins Dan Martin at WorldTour hopefuls

Sun, Nov 24, 2019 11:50
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Winner Announced for Scribe carbon wheels competition!

Scribe carbon wheels worth £870 competition is now closed and we have a Winner!

Sat, Nov 23, 2019 18:00
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Near Miss of the Day 337: Driver pulls out in front of ‘invisible’ cyclist

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country

Sat, Nov 23, 2019 16:48
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Ineos would pull out of cycling if rules were broken says Sir Jim Ratcliffe

“The day any of that enters our world then we would leave cycling”

Sat, Nov 23, 2019 16:16
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University of Birmingham developing icy road warning system for cyclists

System would involve collecting and processing data from sensors attached to individual bikes

Sat, Nov 23, 2019 14:49
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‘Targeting cyclists will have more benefit because drivers aren’t causing any accidents’ say Dundee Police after rejecting close pass operation

In 2017 a Dundee cyclist suffered a close pass by a police van on a blind bend

Sat, Nov 23, 2019 12:15
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Councillors call on cops to penalise ‘inconsiderate’ cyclists riding two abreast ‘for their own safety’

Comments come in response to Police Scotland close pass operation

Fri, Nov 22, 2019 21:59
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Near Miss of the Day 336: Driver overtakes as another reverses into cycle lane

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country

Fri, Nov 22, 2019 21:58
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