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MP says British Cycling has no paper trail for Wiggins package

Commons committee unlikely to hear more witnesses until after Ukad inquiry

Fri, Dec 30, 2016 11:55

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Slade guitarist Dave Hill breaks elbow in collision with cyclist

A not so Merry Christmas for glam rocker after incident on Brighton seafront last week

Fri, Dec 30, 2016 10:55

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Justice for Cyclists: inquiry seeks evidence from cyclists

The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group is investigating whether the justice system is failing cyclists and letting drivers off lightly for collisions

Thu, Dec 29, 2016 19:05

Road rage attacker fined £10,000 – but no driving ban

Judge ruled self-employed driver Michael Gibbins, who broke a cyclist's shoulder and leg 'in a blind rage', should keep his licence to pay compensation to victim

Thu, Dec 29, 2016 18:09

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Exclusive: Team Sky’s Geraint Thomas shares his winter training and diet tips

Welsh star gives his advice on how best to prepare to reach your goals in 2017

Thu, Dec 29, 2016 14:53

Gilligan “almost certain” Khan won’t triple cycle routes in three years

Former London Cycling Commissioner says delays to construction will make it hard for Khan to triple protected cycle routes during this term

Thu, Dec 29, 2016 13:17

Third time lucky? Steve Abraham to make another attempt on Year record

British ultracyclist says his likely target will be the 82,000 miles that US rider Amanda Coker is on course to set

Thu, Dec 29, 2016 12:19

Jens Voigt to “Everest” Berlin Teufelsberg for charity

The man who has cycled the equivalent distance of to the moon and back, hopes to raise €10,000 for cancer charity by Everesting a man-made hill near Berlin

Thu, Dec 29, 2016 10:36

Bike shop owner says Christmas break-in may force him out of business

Appeal for information leading to return of five electric bicycles stolen from The Bicycle Den in Hebden Bridge over the festive period

Wed, Dec 28, 2016 16:19

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Sir Bradley Wiggins confirms retirement from cycling

“What will stick with me forever is the support and love from the public through thick and thin, all as a result of riding a pushbike for a living”

Wed, Dec 28, 2016 15:24

Video: Col Collective 2017 teaser – plus plans to branch out into holidays

Col Collective cycling weeks to be held from a base in the Hautes-Pyrenees

Wed, Dec 28, 2016 14:53

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10 of the maddest, baddest (in a good way) cycling videos from 2016

From Vittorio Brumotti riding up a sheer slope to Tim Knoll's bike parkour in Barcelona, here are 10 videos that caught our eye this year

Wed, Dec 28, 2016 13:08

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Video: A ride along the coast with Vittorio Brumotti

Italian trials rider now sponsored by Astana

Wed, Dec 28, 2016 11:27

Tour of Qatar cancelled despite recent promotion to UCI WorldTour

Organisers cite difficulties attracting sponsors

Wed, Dec 28, 2016 10:38

10 of the most off-the-wall cycling stories from 2016

The £25 million bike, the tyre lever hero and other improbable but true cycling stories from the past 12 months

Tue, Dec 27, 2016 16:52

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Need to express speed in your advert? Use a sports car… being passed by a cyclist (+ video)

Urban cycling is the very definition of ‘clever fast’ (according to a bookmaker)

Tue, Dec 27, 2016 14:57

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Student makes bike out of unwanted golf clubs

Says project highlights 21st Century swing to cycling as leisure activity of choice for middle-aged men

Tue, Dec 27, 2016 13:25

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Chair of Cycling UK in Scotland examines whether it is safe to wear headphones while riding a bike

Professor Chris Oliver says he sees nothing wrong in wearing them - but more research needed before "strong conclusions" can be drawn

Tue, Dec 27, 2016 12:03

It’s that time of year – the Rapha Festive 500 is back

Ride 500km between today and New Year's Eve and you could win prizes including a Moots bike

Sat, Dec 24, 2016 13:20

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London road deaths are deterring foreigners from studying here, says university chief

Comments follow the death of Italian prince Filippo Corsini

Sat, Dec 24, 2016 11:08

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Hundreds of lorry drivers made to ride bikes on London’s roads

Travis Perkins training ensures drivers know how vulnerable cyclists are

Sat, Dec 24, 2016 10:54

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Pensioner buys hundreds of hi-vis vests to hand out to cyclists

89-year-old says she wants to save cyclists from collisions

Sat, Dec 24, 2016 10:45

HO HO HO! Celebrate #mycyclingChristmas with us

Fire up your machines and post a photo of your cycling-themed Christmases - road.cc Santa has something special for the best shot

Sat, Dec 24, 2016 08:05

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Volvo relaunches its glow-in-the-dark Life Paint in the UK

Car maker says product improves safety of cyclists - but road.cc readers who've used it haven't been impressed

Fri, Dec 23, 2016 17:58

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Sir Dave Brailsford accused of presiding over culture of fear by contributors to UK Sport review

News comes as UK Anti- Doping Agency officials again visit British Cycling headquarters in Manchester

Fri, Dec 23, 2016 17:18