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10 bikes to see at Bespoked 2017: Cyfac, Talbot, Engineered, Invicta, Winter Bicycles and more

Bespoked 2017 is next weekend, here are 10 reasons to attend the UK's only handmade bicycle show

Fri, Mar 31, 2017 06:44

Indian Pacific Wheel Race rider feared dead in car crash

Crash corresponds to last known location of Mike Hall

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 23:36

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GB national team rider Ciara Horne tweets horrific picture from hospital and warns drivers to ‘Think Bike!’

27-year-old world championship medallist says nothing broken

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 17:35

LVMH-backed private equity firm completes Pinarello purchase

Investment fund L Catterton, part owned by Louis Vuitton firm, has also been linked with Rapha

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 17:10

Great cycling deals in the Canyon DealCatcher Takeover

Grab a selection of bargain bikes, helmets, pedals and cycling shoes in today's DealCatcher

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 16:43

Miche updates SWR wheel range

Italian brand increases rim width and rigidity without adding weight

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 16:00

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Video: Gang use sledgehammer to raid Manchester bike shop

Five bicycles were stolen from King Kog Cycles on Saturday night

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 15:06

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E-W cycle superhighway extension won’t be built until 2021

Further delays to protected cycle route in bike infrastructure-impoverished West London

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 14:04

Alchemy adopts Mavic’s Speed Release thru-axle on its new Helios and Atlas frames

Alchemy updates Helios and Atlas carbon bikes, and adopts Mavic’s Speed Release thru-axle

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 13:51

Brian Cookson at the site in Paris where the UCI was founded (source Brian Cookson Images, Flickr)

UCI boss Brian Cookson wasn’t invited to give views to British Cycling independent review

He chaired organisation for 17 years before taking top job at world cycling's governing body in 2013

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 11:57

Videos: Kristof Allegaert back in lead of Indian Pacific Wheel Race after duel with Mike Hall

Belgian now well on his way to Sydney after thrilling day's racing when the lead kept changing hands

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 10:15

A Strava Tour of Flanders sportive preview – 6 key climbs you need to know about

Riding the Tour of Flanders sportive? Here’s a guide to six key climbs on the route

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 09:30

First Look: Chpt. III clothing from David Millar and Castelli

Premium range focuses on high performance fabrics and sartorial style

Thu, Mar 30, 2017 09:20

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Bizarre rant against flashing front bike lights scrawled on abandoned sofa in Bristol

Some cyclists swear by them, others swear by a solid beam - where do you stand on the issue?

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 20:12

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Coffee stop turns into chat with Peter Sagan for one road.cc reader

"The cherry on the Belgian Bun" says Michael Marks, who was in Flanders to ride the Continental Cancellara Classic

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 17:10

Almost one in five roads in England and Wales in poor condition

Highway teams do not have the money to arrest ‘terminal decline’ of local roads according to Asphalt Industry Alliance

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 16:11

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Riders fined at 3 Days of De Panne for riding on footpaths and endangering spectators and officials

Pros also broke rules by riding in cycle lanes - race leader, Philippe Gilbert, among 14 riders fined 400 Swiss Francs each

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 15:13

Unsafe road surfaces and close passes are top commuting hazards says British Cycling as it launches commuter cycling videos

Commute Smart series of educational videos aimed at anyone who wants to commute by bike

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 14:49

Manchester Oxford Road bus stop bypass (image supplied by TfGM)

Cycling UK asks metro mayoral candidates what they will do for cycling if elected

Says local voices are needed and encourages residents to contact candidates via online tool

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 11:40

Grandstand finish in prospect at Indian Pacific Wheel Race as Mike Hall takes lead (+ video)

British rider overhauled Belgium's Kristof Allegaert on Wednesday morning - but there's a lot of riding left

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 10:49

Chinese bike-sharing firm Ofo trying to prevent under-age riders after 11-year-old’s death

Firm’s bikes will soon be available for hire in Cambridge

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 09:59

Selle Italia’s futuristic SP01 carbon saddle with “suspension link movement”

Selle Italia develops new carbon fibre saddle with a rather unique split design

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 07:35

6 tips for riding the Dirty Reiver, and other gravel races too

Words of wisdom from an experienced gravel racer, and organiser of the Dirty Reiver

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 06:00

Video: Talking points at 3 Days of De Panne as Philippe Gilbert zig-zags through cars – and past a marshal – at head of break

Quick Step Floors rider was looking to distance rivals in crosswinds – then smashed them on the Kapelmuur

Tue, Mar 28, 2017 17:48

Cycling worth £2bn a year to the UK economy says Bicycle Association – but warns that it’s at risk

Bicycle industry’s national body calls for action to combat shrinking market

Tue, Mar 28, 2017 16:24