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Teacher believed to have broken the 133-year-old record for fastest time to cycle Land’s End to John O’ Groats on a Penny Farthing

Richard Thoday from Matlock arrived in John O' Groats yesterday evening, and is waiting verification from Guinness World Records to confirm he's broken the existing record

Thu, Jul 25, 2019 10:51

Tour de France Stage 17: Highlights and reaction as Trentin wins from break, no change on GC, Rowe and Martin get expelled from race

European champion wins Mitchelton-Scott's fourth stage of this year's race - and third of his career

Wed, Jul 24, 2019 21:23

Tour de France 2019 – Rowe:Martin argy bargy

Video: Luke Rowe and Tony Martin apologise after mid-stage spat sees both expelled from Tour de France; teams plan appeal

Expulsions deprive Geraint Thomas and Steven Kruijswijk of key team mates ahead of decisive Alpine stages

Wed, Jul 24, 2019 20:35

Tour de France poll: Who will win?; Froome shows of his new single-leg training regime; “Just let them all do it”, says Landis on doping; Peter Sagan slams the CPA over failure to act heatwave at Tour +more in the Live Blog

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Wed, Jul 24, 2019 20:05

Transport for London looking at taking control of roads where boroughs block cycling infrastructure

Deputy mayor for transport accuses obstructive councils of “holding the city to ransom”

Wed, Jul 24, 2019 19:48

Researchers discover method for improving the safety of Lithium-Ion e-bike batteries using graphene

The new method involves the wonder-material Graphene, that is able to block the release of oxygen in case of a battery fire caused by thermal runaway...

Wed, Jul 24, 2019 14:48

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Cycling UK urges transport secretary to tackle “active travel crisis”

Charity says forthcoming spending review is ideal opportunity to invest more in cycling and walking

Wed, Jul 24, 2019 12:09

Live blog: Idiot shoots paintballs at World Naked Bike Ride cyclists; Rees-Mogg riding into cabinet position … on a penny-farthing? Cav double punctures at Isle of Man Gran Fondo as drawing pins strewn on road + more

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Tue, Jul 23, 2019 18:01

Tour de France pro bike: Alex Dowsett’s Canyon Ultimate CF SLX

Disc brakes, funky wheels and short cranks for Alex Dowsett

Tue, Jul 23, 2019 16:30

Tour de France Stage 16: Caleb Ewan wins, Jakob Fuglsang abandons, Julian Alaphilippe stays in yellow

Australian sprinter edges out Elia Viviani again to claim second win in this year's race

Tue, Jul 23, 2019 15:37

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Cyclist injured in collision died after being discharged from hospital twice

Inquest hears Brian Cottom’s rib fractures and collapsed lung initially missed after x-ray

Tue, Jul 23, 2019 14:57

Five cool things coming soon from Pearson, Van Rysel, Cycology, Scicon and Bouh

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

Tue, Jul 23, 2019 12:31

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House of Commons committee urges government to boost cycling and walking funding

Transport select committee also calls for more ambitious targets to be set for active travel in England

Tue, Jul 23, 2019 12:03

Cycle Show Giveaway! Win an ÆRA AR|30 Disc Wheelset

The Cycle Show are giving away a set of these brilliant wheels. Just comment to win!

Tue, Jul 23, 2019 11:30

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Live blog: Video: Wout van Aert on his recovery as he prepares to leave Pau hospital; UCI launch Ride and smile campaign; Wiggins back on moto at TdF in his inimitable style; Specialized launch new tubeless tyre at Tour + more

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Mon, Jul 22, 2019 20:27

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Driver who killed cyclist suffered from “automatism” claims defence

Brian Cole claimed to be unaware of what he was doing when before crash in which Stephen Turner died

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 20:19

Stanley knife blades found on Belfast bike path by rider whose tyre got a deep cut

"An incredibly dangerous thing to do," says PSNI sergeant

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 18:59

Katusha vs Movistar: two Canyon Ultimates, two very different builds

We managed to get hold of both Alex Dowsett's and Mikel Landa's Canyon Ultimate CF SLX

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 16:00

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Geraint Thomas “itching to go” as Tour de France heads towards Alps

Meanwhile Julian Alaphilippe says yellow jersey "hanging by a thread"

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 14:53

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon

And the winner of the Van Rysel RoadR 500 sunnies is...

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 13:07

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Hunt unveils “world’s fastest aero-tested alloy disc-brake wheels”

Hunt 34 Aero Wide Disc will be available later in the year for £479

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 10:44

Tour de France Stage 15 video highlights and reaction: Simon Yates: “I knew I had to go early”; Geraint Thomas: “I felt better than yesterday”

Thrilling day's racing in the Pyrenees sees big changes in overall standings

Sun, Jul 21, 2019 21:12

Cyclist on motorised bike with fuel tank attached “with string” warned by police

Rider was stopped by PCSO at Aylestone Meadows Nature Reserve in Leicester

Sun, Jul 21, 2019 20:27

Tour de France video round-up: Peter Sagan signs book for fan mid-stage, Pinot’s team manager loses it over stage win, painting over penises + more

Some of the weird and wonderful videos we've spotted over the weekend

Sun, Jul 21, 2019 20:07

Canal Bridge and Cyclist (copyright Simon MacMichael)

100 hire bikes being fished out of London canals each year

Canal & River Trust says most hire firms fail to co-operate in recovering bikes

Sun, Jul 21, 2019 17:17