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Bristol’s poor cycling infrastructure now has its own Twitter account

The anonymous "Bristol S**t Cycling Infrastructure' Twitter page has been sharing photographic evidence of poor cycling provisions and abuse of cycle lanes by motor vehicles from around the city

Thu, Apr 26, 2018 13:27

Campaigners take issue with police data as Queensland government rejects presumed liability proposal

Government says cyclists are at fault “in a significant portion of accidents”

Thu, Apr 26, 2018 12:12

The Brewdog Chain Gang – beer brand launches cycling club

Go for a ride and then have a beer – there are worse ways to spend your time

Thu, Apr 26, 2018 10:35

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Bernie Eisel has surgery to remove blood clot on brain

Injury resulted from crash in March, but was only picked up after urgent scan last week after Austrian had severe headaches

Wed, Apr 25, 2018 18:28

Near Miss of the Day 127: Close pass to get to red light earlier

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Central Lonndon

Wed, Apr 25, 2018 16:40

Endura launch two new road helmets

The Pro SL has a Koroyd core to increase impact absorption, while the super light FS260-Pro weighs a shade over 200g

Wed, Apr 25, 2018 16:20

Quarq’s new Tyrewiz sensor gives tyre pressures in real-time

Want to have tyre pressure data while you ride? No? Well now you can

Wed, Apr 25, 2018 15:22

New car safety testing programme now includes automatic cyclist collision avoidance (+video)

Nissan Leaf is first car to be accredited under Euro NCAP's 2018 protocols - securing 5 stars

Wed, Apr 25, 2018 15:12

Bespoked 2018: five of the best accessories and components spotted

It's not just about the bikes... we also saw some pretty cool bits at Bristol's Bespoked show too! Here are some of our favourites, from innovative to quirky and everything in between...

Wed, Apr 25, 2018 14:24

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Member of Scottish Parliament rescues cyclist, aged 81, from canal

Bill Watson was heading home from ride along Forth and Clyde Canal when he fell in

Wed, Apr 25, 2018 12:13

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Team Sky squad to support Chris Froome at Giro d’Italia revealed

Tour and Vuelta champ seeks third successive Grand Tour win - but salbutamol case rumbles on

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 17:26

Video: Smart bike light identifies danger hotspots

Flare system allows cyclists to report potholes and hazards – what will they think of next?

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 15:48

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Two arrested after 82-year-old cyclist killed in Gloucestershire

Fatal collision took place in Stroud shortly before 5am on Monday morning; police are appealing for witnesses

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 15:34

New Hoy kids’ bikes now available at Evans Cycles

The new Bonaly and Meadowmill kids' bikes, developed with and named after Sir Chris Hoy, are now some of the lightest and capable on the market

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 15:26

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Giro d’Italia says Lance Armstrong not welcome at Israeli Big Start

Texan has said he wants to present his podcast from the race - but he won't be getting accreditation

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 13:57

Zipp release new tubular wheelsets, handlebars and clincher tyres

To meet the needs of pro riders, Zipp have gone tubular for their 454 NSW and 303 Firecrest wheelsets. They've also launched updated alloy handlebars and Tangente 25mm clincher tyres

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 11:36

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Doctor tells cyclist that mobile phone may have saved him from paralysis in bus crash

James Wilkinson, a bus driver himself, had been on a cyclist awareness course on same day as crash in Gloucestershire

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 11:15

The Adventure Syndicate go #Southbound on new Shand Cycles bikes

During their new schools ‘Match the Miles' challenge

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 07:44

Win 3T Cycling gravel bike finishing kit worth £525 with off.road.cc

SuperGhiaia bar, seatpost and stem up for grabs

Tue, Apr 24, 2018 07:37

Gino Bartali, Tour founder Henri Desgrange and Maurice Garin (picture courtesy Le Coq Sportif)

Gino Bartali to be posthumously awarded Israeli citizenship ahead of Giro d’Italia Big Start

Meanwhile, organisers insist there will be no boycott of Israeli stages despite heightened tensions

Mon, Apr 23, 2018 19:10

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New surveys highlight benefits of getting kids cycling

Sir Chris Hoy joins Evans Cycles in leading Go Ride at Herne Hill, Mark Beaumont helps launch Sustrans Big Pedal

Mon, Apr 23, 2018 15:47

Five cool things coming soon from Bianchi, Santini, Cycology, SDG and Bontrager

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Apr 23, 2018 15:28

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Driver forces Northern Ireland cyclist off road and into barbed wire fence

Xeno Young, who competed in Commonwealth Games this month, suffered lacerations in incident

Mon, Apr 23, 2018 13:43

Bespoked 2018 highlights: Feather, Field, Spoon, Woodrup, Métier Vélo, Prova, Hallett and much more

Some spectacularly beautiful handbuilt bespoke bikes from Bespoked UK

Mon, Apr 23, 2018 11:20

Near Miss of the Day 126: Driver close passes while braking

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Leeds

Mon, Apr 23, 2018 09:38