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Near Miss of the Day 317: Cyclist asks, “is it silly season again?” after two close passes

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

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 12:12

Strava app stops supporting Bluetooth and ANT+ device pairing, and people aren’t happy

You can no longer pair Bluetooth sensors with the Strava smartphone app

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 07:37

Live blog: Very slightly weird cycling video; Lachlan Morton takes on Three Peaks; Tour de France time trials in decline; Froome says 2020 route is “brutal”; £27 million cash injection announced for cycling schemes in Scotland + more

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

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 16:47

Cycle lane kerb intended to stop Southend drivers cutting corner removed for safety reasons

Locals say pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are all hitting raised kerb intended to protect cyclists

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 16:00

Gust of wind foils 100-mile wheelie – but 56-year-old cyclist still manages to set new world record

Rich Flanagan rode 50.5 miles to set his third wheelie world record

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 14:00

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Driver who killed Australian pro cyclist Jason Lowndes to be spared jail

Motorist attempted to send text message 68 seconds before hitting cyclist from behind

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 11:11

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Birmingham cyclist warns fellow riders after car passenger pushed him off bike

Incident in Edgbaston yesterday the latest of many around the country in recent months

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 18:42

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Police say “no thanks” to cyclist’s vid of driver jumping red light – as TalkSport host makes BS claim that 95% of cyclists do just that; Good Samaritan cyclist; 3 cycling legends in hospital; TdF reaction; awful cycle path + more on the live blog

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

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 17:20

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“Brutal” – Chris Froome’s verdict on next year’s Tour de France route

Sir Dave Brailsford and Egan Bernal also share thoughts on parcours unveiled in Paris today

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 16:22

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Specialized make limited edition Deceuninck–Quick-Step Tarmac Disc frameset

To celebrate a stellar year for the team including a whole two weeks in yellow for Julian Alaphilippe, Specialized have produced just 200 Quick-Step edition Tarmac framesets, with 199 of them available to buy globally

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 16:00

“Too lenient” – 30 months in jail for driver who used car as weapon against cyclist

Abdool Choonka left Craig Perrott for dead in incident in Tooting last year

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 14:21

Islabikes’ new kid’s range is lighter – and radder – than ever before

Longer, lower, slacker isn’t reserved for the big kids

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 12:27

Tour de France 2020 route unveiled in Paris (+ flythrough video)

Six summit finishes including penultimate day time trial to La Planche des Belles Filles feature on next year's race

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 11:59

Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Genesis, Time, Swiss Side and Northwave

Some of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're trying out at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 18:35

dhb’s Aeron Rain Defence range: everything you need to know Sponsored

It's time to layer up, and luckily there's plenty to see you through the worst of the British weather in dhb's Aeron Rain Defence range. We take a closer look at the gear itself and the tech that goes into it...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 18:13

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Dutch rail operator pledges more space for bikes; Huge anti-pollution bicycle wheel artwork stolen in Bath but no-one knows when or how; Roglic wins world’s biggest yacht race; Merckx in hospital; CX rider v mud; Nico Roche Xmas pud tip +more on live blog

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

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 17:30

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Terrorist who drove into cyclists and police at Parliament Square jailed for life

Several riders were injured by Salih Khater in rush-hour attack last August

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 17:17

Soma Fabrications launch the world’s biggest water bottle that fits in a standard sized cage, with a 1.1 litre capacity

Able to hold over a litre of liquid and fitting in 98% of standard cages according to Soma, the new bottle is aimed at endurance riders who want to go further without having to refill...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 14:45

Luton cyclist seriously injured after crash involving police car on 999 call

Incident happened yesterday afternoon on Bedfordshire town's Montrose Avenue

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 13:43

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – What a view

Winning the Triban RC 500 Gloves this week is...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 12:56

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Warwickshire aims to boost cycle tourism – but campaigners want infrastructure

Tourism agency says hosting major races is boosting county's image as a destination for cycling

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 12:46

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Nearly 10,000 cyclists in Netherlands fined after mobile phone ban – in four months

Law came into effect on 1 July this year

Sun, Oct 13, 2019 17:55

Police appeal after Norfolk cyclist injured in double hit-and-run

Harry Rivett was hit from behind by one motorist, then another ran him over – neither stopped

Sun, Oct 13, 2019 14:31

Near Miss of the Day 316: Parliament Square driver tells cyclist he should have “used the f*cking bike lane”

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

Sun, Oct 13, 2019 09:57

Eliud Kipchoge after running sub 2-hour Marathon

Sir Dave Brailsford and Team Ineos help Eliud Kipchoge run first ever sub-2 hour Marathon

Chris Froome was also in Vienna today to watch Kenyan distance runner make history

Sat, Oct 12, 2019 17:44