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Warning after Grimsby cyclist rides into barbed wire trap

Kat Slater's husband managed to shout warning before she hit wire stretched across path

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 11:15

New Zealand in 2013-14 Track Cycling World Cup at Manchester

Banged Up Abroad – NZ Olympic medallist locked up in Thailand for coaching without visa; Sheffield bike shop ram-raided twice in 48 hours; Darwin Award video; Gong for man who gave Wiggins, Cav & co first taste of racing abroad + more on the Live Blog

All today's news from the site and beyond

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 20:38

Nurse’s message to thief who stole her bike: “I may be looking after your relative”

Catherine Harding discovered bike had been stolen when she clocked off 11-hour shift on Christmas Eve

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 20:28

Nic Dlamini updates on broken arm; five park rangers suspended

NTT Pro Cycling rider does not know when he will be back riding; major law firm is acting for him

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 15:12

Near Miss of the Day 346: Intimidating driver leans on horn ahead of close pass

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 12:04

Police in Dublin find more than 100 stolen bikes worth €250,000

Dozens of high-end bikes were discovered in shipping container

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 20:02

Boris Johnson wanted a bicycle for Christmas – he got a dirt bike instead

Prime Minister’s girlfriend buys him second-hand Yamaha off-roader

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 18:12

Near Miss of the Day 345: Lorry driver in ultra-close pass (includes swearing)

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

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 16:25

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Police appeal after teenage cyclist killed near Truro

Fatal crash happened near Stithians on Saturday lunchtime

Sun, Dec 29, 2019 12:35

British women looking to set tandem round-the-world record

Cat Dixon and Raz Marsden will need to complete their trip in fewer than 283 days

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 15:56

Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross founder John Rawnsley dies at 81

Rawnsley organised 50 Three Peaks races and rode 45 himself

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 14:40

York cyclists petition for two-way cycling on one-way streets

Cycling UK says contra-flow cycling can significantly improve the safety, convenience and attractiveness of cycling

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 12:48

Seized pedicabs (picture Metropolitan Police)

Met Police seize 30 rickshaws modified with motors

Crackdown sees another 35 rickshaws seized for having no insurance

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 11:11

Live blog: Video: Pro cyclist ‘injures himself’ (breaks arm) getting arrested by park rangers – Froome says incident’s “appalling”; Video – Koala flags down cyclist and climbs bike for a drink; Ex-pro’s tweet asking people to share kids’ Xmas bikes + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we try and get over the Christmas excess

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 19:42

Former homeless addict who became bike mechanic receives ‘Real Yellow Jersey’ from Cycling UK

10 Real Yellow Jerseys have been awarded to everyday heroes of cycling

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 16:47

Five cool things at Christmas: here are the winning bike-themed festive gifts!

We asked you to send us pics of the cycling-related goodies you got for Christmas, and you didn't disappoint us! Here are the five best, who will all bag a pair of road.cc socks as an extra pressie...

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 16:05

Near Miss of the Day 344: Van driver tries to join main road through cyclist

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country... today it's Bristol

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 12:51

Peloton ad actor gives real-life girlfriend a Peloton bike for Christmas

“Here's hoping this goes over better the second time," says Sean Hunter

Thu, Dec 26, 2019 19:33

King’s Parade Cambridge (via Google Street View).PNG

Anti-terrorism barriers for one of UK’s busiest streets for cycling

Cambridge City Council trial at King's Parade goes live next month - but concerns have been expressed on effect on cyclists

Thu, Dec 26, 2019 16:04

Near Miss of the Day 343: A Christmas catalogue … of poor driving

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country ... today, it's Lancashire

Thu, Dec 26, 2019 13:37

Fiona Kolbinger Transcontinental day 1_Credit AngusSung.co_.uk for Transcontinental.cc

Live Blog: University Challenge team guess that 2019 Transcon was won by skateboard; Are Rapha wearers all meanies?; MET decorate their tree with festive little helmets; Revisiting THE best Twitter thread of the year + more

All the news from the site and beyond

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 20:10

The Oyster Wheel (copyright Tim Boden).PNG

London cyclist creates ‘Oyster Wheel’ eight-day orbital route around capital – and it’s amazing

Some possible route tips if you're doing the Festive 500 - but leave the road bike at home

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 17:16

Inquest hears driver would only have seen cyclist for less than 2 seconds before fatal crash

James Corlett was attempting to cross country road in Nottinghamshire when motorist hit him

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 14:41

We have a Winner for the Christmas Eve Orro Bikes Competition worth £2099

We name the lucky winner for our biggest ever Xmas competition with Orro Bikes. Have you won the Terra C Bike worth £2099?

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 12:00

Government urged to increase funding as cycling levels fall in England for second year running

Campaigners call on Boris Johnson to make more money available

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 11:39