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Transport secretary Chris Grayling ignites fresh row by claiming cyclists aren’t road users

“I feel embarrassed for him,” says British Cycling policy advisor Chris Boardman, who has invited politician on a bike ride

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 18:38

Riders pose naked in snow to raise Euros for kit

Team La Bande are 15 riders from seven French teams hoping to raise €5,000 to fund the next stage in their cycling careers

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 17:22

West Midlands Police given award for Give Space, Be Safe (image courtesy of Road Danger Reduction Forum)

West Midlands Police say close pass operation has halved poor overtaking offences

In its latest blog, the police force assesses the impact of Give Space, be Safe and says it will continue running it

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 16:11

Niner launches carbon fibre RLT 9 RDO gravel bike

New Niner carbon fibre gravel/adventure bike launched, takes 40mm tyres with rack and mudguard mounts

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 15:24

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Pinarello hits back at Velocite recessed downtube patent infringment claim

Italian bike brand says it will take "appropriate actions" against insinuation that it is "an infringer or 'thief'"

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 14:38

Turbo-charged deals on Turbo Trainer from Ribble Cycles

With a snow-threatened weekend ahead, is it time to think about a turbo trainer? Tacx, Elite, Cycle Ops & Minoura models feature

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 13:57

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Taxi protest over Bank junction branded ‘misguided’

Cycling and walking charities baffled over taxi protests to closure of Bank junction to all but buses, bikes and pedestrians during the day as journey times set to improve

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 12:47

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Sir Dave Brailsford defends the way he managed the Great Britain Cycling Team

"I don't think I was vindictive, I don't think I was biased, I don't think I was malicious"

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 12:05

WorldTour 2017 Bikes: Katusha’s Canyon Aeroad CF SLX with SRAM eTap

Katusha sticks with SRAM eTap wireless groupset and Zipp wheels this season

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 09:28

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Madrid mayor plans to ban private cars from city’s main shopping street

Spanish capital follows cities including Barcelona and Paris in restricting vehicles to tackle air pollution

Wed, Jan 11, 2017 18:42

Great cycling deals on La Vie en Velo holidays, Altura & Science in Sport

If you're thinking about a Spring break to the Classics, look no further. Altura's Night Vision jersey & Science in Sport goodies also feature

Wed, Jan 11, 2017 17:15

British Cycling hoping continued testing will discourage mechanical doping

National governing body has been testing at all levels since June

Wed, Jan 11, 2017 16:59

Video: The Col Collective heads to Switzerland for 2017 – and also tackles Marco Pantani’s local climb

Mike Cotty and crew tackle some less well-known ascents in the Alps and also experience Norway’s midnight sun

Wed, Jan 11, 2017 15:48

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Cycling may finally be allowed on major Oxford shopping street

Restrictions could be lifted when buses are removed

Wed, Jan 11, 2017 15:28

Was South Yorkshire Police right not to follow West Midlands Police’s ‘close pass’ initiative? We look at the numbers

Force said not enough cyclists were dying on the roads it polices to justify adopting the approach – but including serious injuries paints a different picture

Wed, Jan 11, 2017 13:52