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Marco Pantani (Wikimedia Commons:Hein Ciere)

Sean Kelly flashes his ‘appendage’ and other unlikely cycling tales; Watch Pantani’s greatest ride on his 50th birthday; Sunweb rider ruptures testicle after bike path balls-up; Froome quashes rumours with monster rides + much more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond and we start a new week...

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 21:44

Five cool things coming soon from Zipp, Endura, Muc-Off, Lomo and Infini

Our pick of the test pile that our roving team of reviewers are testing this week, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 17:51

Transcontinental Race introduces Mike Hall Bursary to widen accessibility to event

Funding available for three riders from low-income families to take part in this year’s eighth edition

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 16:42

Birmingham Mailbox and traffic (licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 by Bs)u10e01 on Wikimedia Commons)

Birmingham heralds end to “golden age of cars” by banning trips by private motorists across city centre

Dutch-style approach aims to encourage greater use of active travel and public transport and reduce car dependency

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 14:47

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Gravel action

Who won the B'Twin Winter Socks?

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 13:42

Greg LeMond to launch new bikes this spring – investment in new carbon tech suggests they’ll be carbon

New manufacturing process is claimed to lower the cost of making carbon - Lemond company is also looking to open a US based manufacturing facility

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 13:28

Near Miss of the Day 354: Range Rover buffoon (includes lots of swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 12:24

Tom Pidcock wins men’s elite 2020 national cyclo-cross title

Cyclo-cross national championships: Tom Pidcock retains men’s title, Hattie Harnden wins women’s crown

Ben Tulett finishes second in men's race but takes Under-23 title, Beth Crumpton takes women's silver

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 20:44

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EF Pro Cycling to continue to mix road with gravel and mountain biking events in 2020

Riders back team's alternative racing programme that saw Lachlan Morton win GBDuro

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 18:33

Cycling campaigners urge rethink of Cambridge anti-terrorism barriers

Barriers on King’s Parade – one of UK’s busiest streets for cyclists – become operational tomorrow

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 17:06

Near Miss of the Day 353: Driver fined for pinch point close pass

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

Sun, Jan 12, 2020 13:53

New app will crowdsource data about bad drivers from cyclists

Data from users in Washington DC is redirected to city transportation departments

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 16:38

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

“You think police would take a hit and run quite seriously” says disappointed Bristol cyclist who caught collision on camera

Police say six-month statute of limitations expired “because of the time taken to make appropriate and necessary checks”

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 15:27

Deceunick – Quick-Step carbon neutral campaign

Deceuninck – Quick-Step aiming to become first carbon neutral professional cycling team

“Cycling has a unique relationship with the environment in that it is our stadium and, like any stadium, it needs to be cared for and looked after”

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 13:27

Rapha to close two ‘archive stores’ as firm reverts to direct to consumer model

Outlet stores in Kilver Court and Bicester Village will close this year

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 12:17

chris froome training camp 2020 – via Chris Froome on twitter.PNG

Live blog: Chris Froome shares photo from training camp; Someone is trying to sell this ‘bike stand’ on Facebook Marketplace; Derry judge says some roundabouts “too big and complicated” to man who hit cyclist; Gino D’Acampo rides Bianchi e-road bike +more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 22:55

Over 10,000 cyclists used Tyne Tunnels in first two months after they reopened

Tunnels were used by 20,000 people a day in their heyday

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 16:39

Campaigners say close passes are ‘frequent’ after bus driver is banned for nearly crushing cyclist against wall during overtake

When he couldn’t see the cyclist in his mirror, he presumed he was behind him

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 15:22

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decthlon – Thermal socks to be won

Bag a pair of B'Twin winter socks

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 14:58

Lincoln Grand Prix organiser says Brexit to blame if event doesn’t go ahead this year

With several races struggling, British Cycling has appointed Erick Rowsell to help develop a sustainable domestic road racing calendar

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 14:25

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

HGV driver who killed cyclist denies charges after telling police he believed he had left enough room to pass

Richard Merris hit two cyclists from behind in 2018

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 12:02

Near Miss of the Day 352: Driver swerves round cyclist waiting to turn right, another hits bollard while overtaking rider at pedestrian island

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

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 20:38

Live blog: “Selfish” cyclist ‘holds up’ truck driver; Bike clamping in London Bridge City; Crap bike lanes; Watch a handcycling LEJOG world record attempt documentary; a near miss for a pro + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond...

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 18:37

8 cycling gadgets from the CES tech show 2020

Some of these products look really cool, others are just waaaay out there.

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 18:29

Lithium-sulfur batteries could lead to a fivefold increase in your e-bike’s battery life

A team of scientists claim that they've created a battery that offers five times more energy than a lithium-ion battery, and they've also cracked how to increase its lifespan

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 17:26