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Laura Kenny thanks Shane Sutton for laying foundations of Team GB cycling success, but says she “can’t condone” what he did

"To know that it went on in my workplace upsets me,” says four-time Olympic champion

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 13:38

Video: Amazing riding skills on show at the UCI Indoor Championships in “ballet-on-bikes” artistic cycling and fast and furious cycle-ball

Highlights from the weekend's UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, with German riders hoovering up the medals

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 13:07

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Government’s “cut price” sentencing review of driving offences criticised for leaving exceptional hardship loophole in place and failing to clarify dangerous v careless driving

Review needs to do more than just examine worst offences, says Cycling UK

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 11:51

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Sadiq Khan “to double” amount spent on cycling in London

Planned spend rises to £17 per person each year - equivalent to Dutch or Danish levels, says mayor

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 08:57

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Evacuating a city by bicycle is 5 times more efficient

Escaping a flood in the Dutch Randstad megalopolis would be impossible by car; experts say grab a bike or climb a tree

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 01:54

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Cardiff launches ten-year plan to boost cycling

The plan is to double the number of cycle trips by 2026 by giving cyclists & pedestrians greater protection, lowering speed limits & improving cycle routes

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 20:36

Sustrans works to make cycle paths more accessible with removal of motorcycle barriers

Barriers prevent tandems and disability bikes from using National Cycle Network routes

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 19:37

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Video: Thieves return bike stolen from boy aged 9 on eve of anniversary of his father’s death

James Brewster's mother had appealed on Facebook for return of treasured bicycle

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 19:31

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Thousands of pounds raised for family of Essex cyclist killed in hit and run

Police believe vehicle involved in fatal crash on Thursday was a small lorry

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 16:55

Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life in prison

Justice minister says "killer drivers ruin lives" as proposals to scrap limit on sentencing emerge from the Ministry of Justice

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 15:23

Boris Johnson says he misses cycling in London

Foreign secretary has been banned from cycling by bodyguards due to security concerns

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 14:42

Edinburgh bike charity looking to crowdfund £20k after fire

Unexplained fire wreaked havoc on community project based around bikes

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 14:02

London Cycling Campaign appeals for funds to halt ‘NIMBYs and taxi drivers’ spoiling cycle schemes

Flagship schemes at risk due to well-organised pressure groups, campaigners say

Sun, Dec 04, 2016 13:25

Map of Britain’s velodromes – where and who trained there?

From Caird Park in Dundee to Bournemouth Cycle Centre

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 17:01

Edinburgh’s Bike Station launches crowdfunding appeal after suffering fire (+ video)

Bike recycling charity looking to rebuild training workshop and replace damaged equipment

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 16:15

Volvo Trucks launches ‘See And Be Seen’ road safety campaign aimed at cyclists

Presentation aimed at children perhaps ambiguously lists ‘reflexes’ as one of the countermeasures in the cyclist’s armoury

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 12:43

London pollution haze (CC licensed image by Alun Salt:Flickr)

Four major cities pledge to ban diesel engines over safety fears

But will any UK cities follow these ambitious plans?

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 11:35

UCI moves back into China in deal with country’s richest man

New six-day stage race added to 2017 World Tour

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 11:33

Gloucestershire driver who sped up to get away from police admits killing cyclist

Admits dangerous driving and driving without insurance

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 11:00

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Do you park your bike at any of these theft hotspots?

Study of 82,000 bike thefts reveals worst locations - and they're not all in London

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 10:32

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Froome: I want answers about Wiggins’ injections

Co-star of Team Sky doesn't want clean image threatened

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 10:13

Brooks & Vans create accessories & footwear collection

Saddle specialist hooks up with footwear giant for limited edition lineup

Sat, Dec 03, 2016 07:00

Tour Down Under 2015 Stage 2 17 Thomas De Gendt in King of the Mountain Jersey (picture credit Regallo)

Young riders to replace podium hostesses at Tour Down Under

South Australia's sports minister says government wants to inspire young women

Fri, Dec 02, 2016 19:19

Sydney Harbour from the air (copyright Rodney Haywood)

New South Wales ditches plans to force cyclists to carry ID

In an unprecedented development, life for once won’t get slightly worse for New South Wales cyclists

Fri, Dec 02, 2016 17:32

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Win a place on next summer’s Transcontinental Race from Belgium to Greece

Do a 250km ride by 18 December and send organisers a video and you could be chosen to be ambassador for sponsor and race

Fri, Dec 02, 2016 17:13