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Family of cyclist killed when he crashed down steps say he wouldn’t have died if barriers had been in place

Inquest in Norwich heard that staggered barriers have since been installed on The Loke where Warren Dowling died

Tue, Dec 04, 2018 13:10

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Initiative to provide hire bikes for disadvantaged communities in Glasgow hailed a success

Charity Bike for Good teams up with Nextbike for Bikes for All initiative

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 17:26

Five cool things coming soon from Proviz, Giro, Aeropod, Morvelo and Specialized

A round-up of products we're reviewing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 16:58

Near Miss of the Day 225: Poor road design puts cyclists and drivers in conflict

Our regular series highlighting near misses from the UK and beyond - today it's Cork

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 15:22

Colin Lynch in individual pursuit, 2012 Para-cycling Worlds

Live Blog: Ireland’s Colin Lynch crowdfunding for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Gordon Ramsay’s Zwiftin’ Nightmares + more

While Britain's foremost celebrity chef was allegedly sweating it out on the virtual training platform last night, Planet X are offering selected items for 5p today, including a cap that "makes you look like Frank Spencer"...

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 14:39

Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

New Zealand study finds investing in cycling and walking reduces car use and improves air quality

Researchers estimate 1 per cent fall in emissions but say impact could be higher due to substitution shorter trips that cause more pollution

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 13:46

MyCyclingWeekend – We Have a Winner

Sunrise bikepacking photos and muddy 'cross races

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 12:43

Apidura Launch new Racing Series bags

Lightweight bike packing kit for long distances

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 12:39

Focus Izalco Max gets aerodynamic makeover for 2019 – First Look

German company's flagship race bike gets aero treatment

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 09:56

Paul Sherwen has died, aged 62

Ex-pro racer who turned pro pundit alongside Phil Liggett has passed away

Sun, Dec 02, 2018 20:47

Team GB men’s team pursuit on way to gold at Rio Olympics 2016 (copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk).jpg

British Cycling to introduce mandatory heart tests for athletes under its care

Annual ECGs on the cards for riders within the system

Sun, Dec 02, 2018 20:00

Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish unfair dismissal case against British Cycling could lead to funding cut for Olympic athletes

Former track cyclist's claim she was an employee could have profound impact on athletes' funding

Sun, Dec 02, 2018 13:46

Mark Renshaw (picture credit Team Dimension Data)

Mark Renshaw to miss start of season after fracturing pelvis when driver hit him on training ride

Dimension Data rider believes motorist failed to see him on roundabout

Sun, Dec 02, 2018 11:23

The Sun still hasn’t got to grips with the Dutch Reach

Doored motorcyclist who ended up in coma optimistically tried to promote door opening method via UK’s biggest-selling newspaper

Sat, Dec 01, 2018 16:03

The bike rack that harvests clean energy from cycle commuters

S-Park would turn energy produced by cyclists into electricity for the neighbourhood

Sat, Dec 01, 2018 14:47

Study (still) indicates that drivers give cyclists wearing helmets less room when overtaking

Of course some drivers pass too closely no matter what you wear

Sat, Dec 01, 2018 13:14

Robert Marchand on his 107th birthday (via l’Ardechoise on Facebook)

road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

Some of our highlights from this week on two wheels...

Sat, Dec 01, 2018 11:00

Half of disabled cyclists fear being seen cycling in case they lose benefits

72 per cent of disabled cyclists use their bikes as mobility aids

Sat, Dec 01, 2018 10:56

Back to black (with a bit of blue) – Team Sky unveil 2019 kit

UCI WorldTour outfit unveils jersey its riders will sport during its 10th season in the peloton

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 16:23

St Werburgh’s Road bridge over the Fallowfield Loop Cycleway (CC licensed by Phil Champion via Wikimedia).jpg

Police urge Manchester cyclists to continue using Fallowfield Loop after making four arrests

Police will continue to patrol and a drone will also be flown over to monitor the route

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 15:56

Live blog: Sustrans launch major overhaul of National Cycle Network; “It’s just not true to say the cause of congestion is cyclists,” says Mayor of London + more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 14:56

MyCyclingWeekend – Get your entries in!

Upload your riding shots for a chance to win some road.cc schwag!

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 14:26

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GB cyclist out of Track World Cup with concussion after he was hit by car

European Omnium champion Ethan Hayer says he's "not quite recovered" from incident earlier this month

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 11:42

London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael).PNG

Cabbies cause gridlock by blocking London Bridge for fourth night running in protest at TfL pro-cycling, bus and pedestrian plans – but cyclists breeze through

meanwhile, Will Norman insists East-West Cycle Superhighway here to stay despite black cab trade-backed campaign against it

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 21:22

Video First Look: Specialized S-Works Recon – £325 MTB, CX and gravel/adventure shoes

£325 Specialized S-Works Recon shoes - worth the money?

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 21:20