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11 things we’ve learned this week

Here are 11 things we've learned this week on two wheels...

Sat, Oct 21, 2017 10:10
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

British Cycling sexism row is an opportunity for change, says new chief exec

Julie Harrington: “I strongly believe you can have a great culture and still focus on really high performance"

Sat, Oct 21, 2017 09:21
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E-bikes could be subsidised and helmets compulsory under new government plans

Jesse Norman expands on his controversial road safety review

Sat, Oct 21, 2017 09:07
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Ed Sheeran says he “cycled to the pub” after bike crash that left him with broken bones

Singer-songwriter broke bones in both arms and fractured rib, forcing him to cancel tour dates

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 15:12
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New Audi A8 automatically locks doors if there’s a chance a cyclist might be doored

Cycling UK has asked the government to introduce a new offence of causing or permitting serious injury or death by car dooring

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 15:02
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Huge rise in reported bike theft

But what proportion is actually being reported?

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 13:33
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Video: “Eh Bradders – giddy up lad” – Boddingtons back with bike-themed ad

Melanie Sykes reprises role from 21 years ago - but not all is as it seems

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 12:36
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Laser battle: Blaze claim New Beacon Helmet infringes copyrighted design of their Laserlight innovation

The Beacon Helmet projects an image of a bike that Blaze say uses their copyrighted imagery, and have threatened legal action; however Beacon Helmet claim no trademarks have been violated

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 11:15
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British Cycling tells Halfords that compulsory number plates and testing of cyclists are “non-starters”

Joins chorus of dissatisfaction with retailer in wake of Sharing the Road survey

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 11:02
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British-designed Cotic Roadrat gets updated with new carbon fork

Versatile steel flat bar road bike gets updated with carbon fork and tapered head tube

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 09:30
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Jiffy bag doctor resigns from British Cycling due to ill health

Chief executive laments Dr Richard Freeman’s lack of record-keeping

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 08:24
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French professional cyclist killed in crash with ambulance during race

Mathieu Riebel, aged 20, lost his life while racing at the Tour Air France de Nouvelle-Caledonie

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 08:15
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Near Miss of the Day 43: Van driver almost hits cyclist – twice in 2 minutes

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

Thu, Oct 19, 2017 15:40
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Cycling app of the week: Better Bike Light

This Android-only app turns your phone in to either an emergency front or rear light, useful if you're caught out with flat batteries

Thu, Oct 19, 2017 12:30
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Austrian ultracyclist Christoph Strasser smashes 24-hour track cycling record

He rode an astonishing 941.873 kilometres at the Velodrome Suisse last weekend

Thu, Oct 19, 2017 11:01
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Video: Roadie Vs Mountain Biker – who is quicker?

Marc Beaumont takes on Tobyn Horton in film to celebrate Madison clothing's 40th anniversary

Thu, Oct 19, 2017 10:46
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You’re fired – Apprentice electrician’s homemade e-bike bursts into flames

Bought kit online and fitted it himself

Thu, Oct 19, 2017 09:00
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Six of the best cycling shoes – Knitted, fitted and kitted out tech

Looking for new cycling shoes? Be sure to check out these 6 new shoes from Giro, Bont, Pearl Izumi and more (3 more to be precise)

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 16:30
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Marine was put off cycling after being hospitalised by corner-cutting delivery driver

Driver said he didn’t see cyclist until he went over his front window

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 15:53
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Near Miss of the Day 8 revisited: What happened next?

Police issued warning to BMW driver who almost hit cyclist head-on after overtaking another car

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 12:29
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Mavic release new Autumn/Winter collection, with high-viz shoes and more women’s lines added

The French brand have released a whole host of new kit for cooler climes, available to buy now

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 11:57
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Cost of Britain’s traffic jams hits £9 billion a year

Transport minister suggests slip roads be used as contraflows

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 11:52
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Lincolnshire motorist threw bucket at cyclist as he overtook

Vehicle will be seized if he does it again

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 10:33
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Fabio Aru signs for UAE Team Emirates

Italian national champion and 2015 Vuelta winner joins from Astana on three-year deal

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 10:26
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Ed Sheeran says he broke both arms in Monday’s bike crash

Several tour dates in Far East cancelled as chart-topping singer-songwriter reveals extent of injurires

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 06:53
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