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Updated: Near Miss of the Day 293 – why wait when you’re driving the bigger vehicle?

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

Fri, Aug 02, 2019 13:57

Canary Wharf at night (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Anti-cycling Facebook pages part of propaganda network run by Boris Johnson ally

Lynton Crosby’s firm also ran Square Mile Cycling group which aimed to have Cycle Superhighway redirected past Canary Wharf Group rival

Fri, Aug 02, 2019 12:01

5 stars of Genesis’ 2020 range

The models we're most looking forward to riding – and Shimano's new GRX gravel groupset makes its first appearance

Fri, Aug 02, 2019 11:43

No cycling on the pavement sign (CC licensed by Leo Reynolds:Flickr)

Counting up London’s ‘no cycling’ signs; Dirty Sanchez star completes 10 Ironman triathlons in ten days; Dylan Teuns suffers bizarre gardening accident; Cyclists burn 40 Cream Eggs a day at the Tour de France + more in today’s Live Blog

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

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 19:01

Brompton X Endura Clothing Collection (6)

Brompton launch their first commuter clothing range, with no lycra in sight

Showing us that you don't need to subscribe to the 'all the gear and no idea' look to cycle around town, Brompton have launched six urban-inspired pieces in collaboration with Endura...

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 16:02

Whitecross Road, Hereford (via StreetView)

Hereford council to remove unauthorised 30mph road markings because they might distract drivers

Whitecross Road is notorious for speeding

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 15:00

Egan Bernal and Geraint Thomas after Tour de France Stage 20.PNG

“We’re going to have some questions about leadership” says Geraint Thomas about prospect of lining up at next year’s Tour alongside Chris Froome and Egan Bernal

Ineos could field three different Tour-winners at next year’s race

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 14:00

Lyft e-bike service suspended in San Fransisco after batteries catch fire

The share scheme was halted on Wednesday afternoon after there were numerous reports of batteries catching fire, described as "disturbing" by a neighbourhood supervisor

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 13:34

Comedy Central commissions “non-scripted entertainment series” hosted by Bradley Wiggins

Gods of the Game will see contestants up against well-known British athletes in various sporting challenges

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 11:34

Five cycling and walking projects in Scotland to share £60 million in funding

News comes as consultation launched on country's new National Transport Strategy

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 09:57

First Look: New Cervelo Aspero Force eTAP AXS 1

"Haul Ass Not Cargo" with this race machine

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 08:58

Live blog: Doctors untangle cyclist’s dangly bits after he gets them stuck in bike bits (somehow); N London Dirt Gravel ride returns; Fiona Kolbinger leads Transcontinental Race; Video: NYPD ticket cyclist for breaking non-existent helmet law + more

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

Wed, Jul 31, 2019 18:43

City of London (licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 by Colin and Kim Hansen).jpg

City of London draws up cycle tour group code of conduct

Participants on rides will have to dismount on narrow streets at busy times

Wed, Jul 31, 2019 16:58

The ultimate dream build? Basso Diamante SV with Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 speed

We needed a vessel to test Campagnolo's new electronic version of their 12 speed groupset, and ended up getting a bit carried away...

Wed, Jul 31, 2019 15:59

London cyclists at Hyde Park Corner (copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk).jpg

Government statistics show no growth in cycling trips in England – though London bucks the trend

Total distance travelled annually by bike has risen 50 per cent since 2002 - but number of journeys remains flat

Wed, Jul 31, 2019 14:48

DealClncher: TRI UK Takeover

Big discounts on brands like Cervelo, Cannondale, MET & Mavic

Wed, Jul 31, 2019 11:30

“Someone will die” if police fail to tackle “craze” warns cyclist seriously injured after car passenger pushed him

Paul Cockrill sustained multiple injuries in incident near Hartlepool earlier this month

Wed, Jul 31, 2019 11:12

Lance Armstrong Photo by Maryse Alberti, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Aspen Police respond to complaint about Lance Armstrong vs George Hincapie bike race (+ video)

Pair were being filmed going head-to-head in mountain bike race in Aspen on Sunday

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 20:05

Dean and Russ Downing TDF Paris (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Dean Downing breaks collarbone and ribs in pothole crash; Cyclist proposes via Strava; Bath cyclists climb Mont Ventoux on a tandem – FOUR TIMES; Brailsford nearly quit after Sky pulled sponsorship + much more on the live blog

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

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 18:01

Near Miss of the Day 292: Left hooks at same junction on London’s Cycle Superhighway 2

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

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 17:22

E-bikes can’t be ridden in the rain: Halfords research claims myths about e-bikes are stopping the public from buying them

The strange modern day urban e-bike myths uncovered by the retailer suggest why some may be reluctant to buy an electric bike, from assuming they need insurance to thinking they aren't weatherpoof...

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 16:26

Cyclist completes 7,000km beach clean-up ride around UK coastline

Kiko Matthews and volunteers who joined her cleared 3.4 tonnes of plastic pollution during 85-day trip

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 15:28

Five cool things coming soon from Mason, Deda, Swiss Side, Rondo and Cycology

Some more of the best bikes and bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 13:00

“False info” – VanMoof rejects tech website’s claim it hacked one of Dutch firm’s “unstealable” smartbikes

Digital Trends says it bypassed alarm and removed SIM which allows bike to be tracked

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 11:52

Champs-Elysées winner Caleb Ewan heads to RideLondon next weekend

Australian is among four Tour de France stage winners taking part in Great Britain’s biggest one-day race

Mon, Jul 29, 2019 17:57