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Coroner says cyclist who died in New Forest crash “could have survived” if she had worn a helmet

Keren Zhang fractured her skull when she crashed on descent during day trip to national park

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 19:01

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Specialized issues recall for Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus due to Future Shock clamping collar defects

Own a Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus with Future Shock? You need to read this

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 19:00

Video: dhb’s new Aeron LAB all-winter jacket

Interesting tech on dhb's new top-end winter softshell that's designed for UK winter conditions

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 16:29

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“I don’t think it’s hit me yet” – Phil Liggett, back on the mic at the Tour Down Under, opens up about Paul Sherwen’s death

Veteran commentator will be joined at Australian race by Robbie McEwen - but warns that he is bound to call him "Paul"

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 12:30

Video: London cabbie who made punishment swerve on cyclist fined £280

Incident took place last April near Paddington Station

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 20:11

Sister of Queen’s physician killed while cycling calls for safer streets for cyclists

Inquest held into death of Dr Peter Fisher, killed in lorry collision on Cycle to Work day in Holborn last year

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 19:48

Live blog: Ex -transport secretary swaps car for bike and wins bet, Sky’s new owners Comcast to continue to finance Team Sky till 2021?, campaign to let school run parents use bus lanes, BBC Bristol commuter race highlights cycling infra need + more

Putney MP Justine Greening's colleagues didn't think she'd stick to two wheels through Christmas - she proved them wrong

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 17:13

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Van passenger pushes Kent cyclist off bike

Incident happened in Frittenden on Sunday afternoon and left victim with cut chin

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 13:52

L’Etape UK back for 2019 on new course in the Chilterns

Event will take place on Bastille Day and be based at Penn House, Amersham

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 12:50

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2020 vision – Vincenzo Nibali heading to Trek-Segafredo for swansong of career?

Winner of all three Grand Tours reportedly met with potential new team yesterday, as well as existing employers Bahrain-Merida

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 20:07

Magistrates question value of prosecuting “drunk” cyclist

King's Lynn Magistrates Court asks police and CPS to reconsider whether to proceed with case given the costs involved

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 17:32

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Live blog: “You bleedin stupid woman” – London Assembly Member abused by driver while cycling at one of city’s most dangerous junctions, New Balance boss appointed USA Cycling CEO, CES cycling highlights + more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 16:09

Videos: Award-winning B’Safe airbag cycle vest showcased at CES

Safety garment comes from French company Helite, Europe's leading manufacturer of wearable airbag systems

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 14:12

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Hit and run driver who killed cyclist after eight-hour drinking binge sentenced to more than six years in prison

David Leather told police he thought he had collided with deer after crash in which Steven Farrish died

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 12:20

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Five cool things coming soon from Feedback Sports, Hunt, Raleigh, Kitbrix and Avio

Some more of the best kit and tech we've been testing recently as we start the new year with a bang

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 20:13

Brompton stockpiles £1m in parts as contingency for “shit hits the fan” No Deal Brexit

Folding bike-maker prepares for the worst but retains positive outlook

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 19:47

road.cc Italy Week 2019: the Giro edition

Join us for great riding, great food, great hotel… and get a taste of the Giro d'Italia too

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 19:42

Video: Police appeal after driver knocks cyclist off bike

Footage of incident in Ewell first appeared last month - now Surrey Police want help identifying the people in the video

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 18:20

Live blog: Video revisits last year’s NorthCape 4000 ultracycling race, “Your bike is better than mine”, says wheelsucker, Deceuninck–Quick-Step will be using Bryton computers in 2019, are Vielo launching a road bike? + more

Is it ever ok to wheelsuck? One commuter believed he was perfectly within his rights to do so because his windblock was riding a better bike!

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 16:26

MyCyclingWeekend – The first winner of 2019

Find out who's won the road.cc schwag!

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 14:45

Pro Bikes: Deceunink – Quick-Step’s Specialized Venge and Tarmac 2019 race bikes

The best looking bikes in the 2019 peloton?

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 14:21

Cyclist left with broken bones after being beaten up and robbed in Newport, Gwent

Police appeal after rider attacked on towpath by gang of six men

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 13:37

Driver of fire engine to stand trial after cyclist seriously hurt

Trial to take place in May, 12 months after incident in County Durham

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 11:58

Police seek cyclist who allegedly hit van driver over head with bike lock

Incident took place in Bristol last month following collision

Sun, Jan 06, 2019 21:21

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Video: A Bridge Too Far? Izagirre brothers in spectacular cyclo-cross crash

Crash in Spain’s Basque region almost sends Gorka over parapet Ion comes down afterwards

Sun, Jan 06, 2019 21:08