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Is this 2016’s most painful cycling video? (Warning: gruesome content)

Why you should never go mountain biking alone

Fri, Dec 09, 2016 07:00

Police use 999 call from drunk driver who left cyclist to die and claimed her car was stolen in anti-drink driving campaign

Maria Sutton, who claimed her car had been stolen from outside pub, was jailed for four years in June for killing Graham Ruecroft

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 17:19

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Man shot in leg by air rifle while fixing puncture

The man, who needed an operation to remove the pellet, from a high-powered air rifle, says he's worried about kids being injured. Police seek information

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 16:27

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Lord Sugar flies the flag in Florida – with custom Pinarello bike and Assos jersey

Has the Remain campaigner hopped onto Theresa May's "red, white and blue Brexit" bike?

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 14:27

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London mayor reveals where £154m per year will come from, following announcement to double cycling budget

Transport for London will double cycling budget to £154m per year, equivalent to £17 per head per year, by reorganising 'flabby' organisation but Greens say buses will suffer without motor traffic reductions

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 13:58

Junction rule change could prevent left-hook danger, say campaigners as petition launched

Highway Code changes proposed by British Cycling and the AA to give way when turning could improve safety and pave the way for better cycle infrastructure in the UK

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 11:36

Festival of Women and Bicycles is back for 2017: with Q&As, workshops and rides in and around Oxford

Tickets are now on sale for the annual celebration of women and cycling in Oxford in March, with talks, practical workshops and rides

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 10:00

Shane Sutton (picture source Team Sky 2013)

Jess Varnish “shocked and upset” as it emerges British Cycling investigation cleared Shane Sutton on eight out of nine charges

Former GB Cycling Team technical director found to have used the word "bitches," absolved of all other charges

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 02:08

Gilligan ‘leaked’ shortlist for London cycling commissioner incorrect say City Hall

Former cycling commissioner, Andrew Gilligan, Tweets 'leaked' list gives qualified welcome to supposed candidates to replace him

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 20:02

Great cycling deals on Raleigh, Pearl Izumi & Cateye

If you're after a £350 saving on a Raleigh bike, 83% off a Cateye light, or 43% off a Pear Izumi gilet, check out today's DealCatcher

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 17:56

Ben Hayward & Son’s former Trumpington St premises decked out for Tour de France 2014 Stage 3 start in Cambridge (source Facebook).jpg

Cambridge bike shop Ben Hayward Cycles to close after more than a century as online and specialist chain competition squeezes out another traditional bike shop

Changing nature of High Street and rise of e-commerce claim another much-loved business

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 15:46

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Constituent of transport secretary Chris Grayling invites him for bike ride in London after minister accuses cyclists of ignoring road signs & running red lights

Cabinet minister’s comments come a week after cyclists were urged to write to their MPs to dispel myths about cycling

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 14:36

Nano chain lube developed by lasers launched

Laser-produced nano and micro carbon particle lube developed by US university

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 13:40

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Video: Guy Martin sets off to beat record for cycling round British coastline, aiming to ride a whopping 4,800 miles in just 21 days

TV personality set off from home town of Grimsby on Sunday and was in Aberdeenshire this morning

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 11:01

Strava publishes its End of Year Insights for 2016

Northern Ireland sees longest and fastest rides in UK, British give more kudos to abandoned Year record attempt than Olympic gold medal

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 09:01

Haiku navigation bike computer is gesture controlled

New unit aimed at urban riders harnesses the GPS capability of your smartphone

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 07:00

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Weybridge pothole “posed a real risk of death” to cyclists, inquest told

Ralph Brazier died after hitting pothole in March

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 17:14

Pinarello sold to private equity firm part owned by French luxury goods group LVMH, owner of Louis Vuitton

L Catterton takes majority stake in Italian bike brand - could Rapha be its next acquisition?

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 16:44

Great cycling deals on bikes, jerseys, & energy gels

Science in Sport, Radial, and MyBike feature in today's round-up that'll help you through the winter months

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 16:18

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Channel 4 programme documents Guy Martin’s latest cycling record attempt – crossing a desert in China

Programme available online and via catch-up services

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 15:58

road.cc LIVE: Demo a Giant 2017 road bike next February

Come to road.cc LIVE next February and test ride Giant's 2017 road and e-bikes

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 14:52

Stefano Cecchini after winining 2014 Maratona dles Dolomites (picture Daniel Töchterle, Maratona dles Dolomites).jpg

Italian amateur aged 38 claims his Strava times could lead to pro spot with WorldTour team – and says he is in talks with one

Stefano Cecchini - son of controversial sports doctor Luigi - has posted faster times than many pros on some of Italy's toughest climbs

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 13:49

Video just in: Giant TCR Advanced 2 Disc

A Shimano 105 equipped road bike with disc brakes for £1,699

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 13:07

Chris Froome on Alpe d’Huez (picture copyright Anne Martin)

Team Sky doctor claims “functional dehydration” could make riders climb more quickly

Roger Palfreeman says Chris Froome could safely lose 2kg during a stage without compromising ability

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 12:39

Introducing Arofly, “the world’s smallest power meter” + video

New valve mounted system weighs 10g and costs just £100

Tue, Dec 06, 2016 11:29