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Marcin Bialoblocki’s 25-mile time trial record disallowed

Pole said to have been disqualified for riding down centre line of carriageway

Wed, Aug 23, 2017 14:29

Light and Motion release new Vibe smart lights

These lights are missing on and off buttons, instead recognising motion to automatically turn on when you start riding, and changing modes depending on light conditions

Wed, Aug 23, 2017 12:19

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Planned cycling and walking bridge across Thames in London would be accessed by stairs and lift, not ramps

Diamond Jubilee Bridge would span river from Battersea to Chelsea Harbour

Wed, Aug 23, 2017 12:09

Video: Strava asks athletes to reject image-conscious social media via selfies

Make it clear to everyone that you don’t care what they think by using the appropriate hash tag…

Wed, Aug 23, 2017 11:42

Silca introduces mini pump with added Bluetooth technology!

Topping up the air in your tyres? There’s an app for that

Wed, Aug 23, 2017 10:54

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Oxford Ofo users who park bikes outside ‘geo-fence’ area will be getting a phone call

Meanwhile firm’s official launch in Cambridge sees new bike unveiled

Wed, Aug 23, 2017 10:51

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Pro cyclist furious with Aer Lingus after bike is lost on US flight

Irish rider Philip Lavery will be forced to miss Tour of Alberta in Canada, which starts a week tomorrow

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 17:25

Great cycling deals from dhb, Michelin, & GT Bicycles

Bargain bikes from GT, cheap as chips Michelin tyres, and some wonderful dhb gilets perfect for weather like this in today's DealCatcher

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 16:28

Over 50 chances to win with Cycle Surgery £3000+ Competition

Over 50 prizes (including an Orbea Avant) in Cycle Surgery's Monster £3000 competition

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 16:14

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Man pushes Cambridge pavement cyclist, aged 12, into road

Police appeal for witnesses to incident that happened in Trumpington last week

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 15:52

Cyclists sue over Edinburgh tram track crashes – two lead cases head to court… in 2019

Council argues that where lines must be crossed at an acute angle, cyclists should dismount

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 15:41

Sneak peek: Minoura releases Kagura smart trainer

New design is fully compatible with Zwift and other virtual cycling software

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 15:00

Campaigners call for national guidelines on submission of dash and helmet cam evidence

Some forces currently accept public video footage while others do not

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 14:41

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Sensors deployed on Belfast public hire bikes to track journeys and improve safety of riders

Data collected from devices supplied by See.Sense will inform city authorities on where infrastructure is needed

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 13:42

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Family of cyclist killed at US crit suing organisers over his death

Lawsuit alleges that barriers were not properly secured

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 12:34

Kickstarter launches for Stingray smart bike light with security alarm

The Stingray comes with a tamper-sensitive alarm that activates by removing the light and recharges itself, so it never runs out on the go

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 11:19

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Mancunians dialed 999 about Mobikes daily in early days of scheme – but issues declining and firm has asked city if it can expand

Several early reports were due to unfamiliarity with the mechanics of dockless bike-sharing

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 11:13

Mark Beaumont hits Canada on his round-the-world challenge

Scottish adventurer is on 52nd day of bid to cycle round the globe in 80 days or less

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 11:03

How to report annoying or intrusive ads on road.cc

We hate annoying ads on this site even more than you do (no, really) so we've given you a place to report them so we can have them terminated with extreme prejudice

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 09:24

Genesis Bikes 2018: Updated Croix de Fer, Day One, Flyer, CDA and Vagabond

Here’s a first look at what’s coming soon from British brand Genesis Bikes

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 09:23

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Jury retires in London fixed-wheel cyclist manslaughter case after closing arguments

Charlie Alliston is accused of killing pedestrian Kim Briggs in London in February 2016

Mon, Aug 21, 2017 17:47

Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of new gear from Bontrager, Kenda, Spurcycle, Bobbin and Giro prior to our test results...

Mon, Aug 21, 2017 15:45

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Beryl Burton’s 12-hour time trial record falls after half a century

Alice Lethbridge rode 285.65 miles earlier this month to beat one of cycling's longest-standing records

Mon, Aug 21, 2017 15:09

Power2Max launches €490 NGeco power meter

Simpler functionally keeps price down of this new crank-based power meter

Mon, Aug 21, 2017 13:36

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Near Miss of the Day 29: “Sorry mate, I didn’t see you … “

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

Mon, Aug 21, 2017 11:58