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Trek-Segafredo to race in hi-vis to deliver rider safety message

New training kit designed to support ‘the ABCs of Awareness’

Fri, Oct 21, 2016 11:17

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Video: SkunkLock – the bike lock that sprays thieves and makes them vomit

Said to bring about similar symptoms to pepper spray

Fri, Oct 21, 2016 10:07

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British Cycling confirms CEO Ian Drake will step down in April

Departure comes following a difficult 2016 for the governing body

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 20:46

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Vincenzo Nibali threatens lawsuit against TV show that claims he missed drugs test

Runner-up at 2015 road nationals - now serving doping ban - claims Nibali skipped blood test

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 17:57

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LTDA claims “gross misrepresentation” on cycling opposition

However, the taxi drivers' association, which has protested every major cycle route proposed in London, won't clarify what its "better balance for all road users" means

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 14:31

Facebook Live catch-up! Cannondale’s new Supersix Evo Disc, Slate and Super X

Disc brakes on road bikes, lefty forks, thru axles and lots more

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 13:26

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First look: British company’s Litelok is now available to buy after successful Kickstarter campaign

Hands-on with the new British designed Litelok that was a massive Kickstarter success last year

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 13:08

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Drunk driver who knocked cyclist off bike in hit and run caught after witness followed him home

Gordon Salt banned from driving for four years after being found to be three times over legal limit

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 12:50

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Motorcycle group echoes unsubstantiated bike lane congestion claims

Motorcycle Action Group reiterates incorrect interpretation of INRIX report which actually states cycle lanes will help cut congestion by 20%

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 11:35

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The mad Viks GT singlespeed inspired by a Lamborghini supercar

Taking inspiration from a Lamborghini, this belt driven disc-equipped road bike is very unique

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 10:57

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For the cyclist who has everything: carbon-fibre tyre levers

They're lightweight, low bulk and durable, and you need them in your life, apparently

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 10:22

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British Cycling launch recruitment drive for performance director

Position has been vacant since Sir Dave Brailsford left in 2014

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 18:19

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Self-charging electric folding bike hits funding target

Assistance varies according to battery charge, input from pedals and gradient

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 17:00

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More details emerge of rumoured LVMH Pinarello deal

Private equity firm part-owned by luxury goods giant said to be frontrunner to buy majority stake in Italian bike brand

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 16:08

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Homebase trials cargo bikes

Shoppers at two stores will be able to hire trike for free to transport goods home

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 15:25

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Vulpine’s new Rainy City Collection is designed for winter commuting

Vulpine launches new Rainy City Collection and Nightfall Jacket

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 13:42

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Video: How the ‘Dutch Reach’ can prevent cyclists being doored

Technique taught to learner drivers in Netherlands can save lives

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 12:40

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Taxi driver who fatally injured cyclist in dooring fined £400

Judge questions why driver not charged with causing victim's death

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 12:20

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York police to launch bike light campaign

Operation Shimmer will see emergency lights handed out when necessary

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 11:49

Zirbelaci reinvents the Spinaci clip-on aero handlebar

Swiss company is inspired by the ill-fated Cinelli Spinaci aero extensions

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 11:37

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Gloucester cyclist carried on car bonnet for more than 200m before driver fled

Police investigating whether collision may have been deliberate

Wed, Oct 19, 2016 10:48

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Is Peter Sagan planning more fireworks? You decide …

First the white shorts with the rainbow jersey, now an outfit inspired by Guy Fawkes?

Tue, Oct 18, 2016 17:15

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Reading station cycle hub racks have design fault says commuter

Manufacturer investigating but says it’s had no previous complaints

Tue, Oct 18, 2016 16:03

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

Cookson says Team Sky may have pushed rules to ‘the very limit’ with TUEs

Says broader discussion of TUE rules would be valid

Tue, Oct 18, 2016 14:41

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Great cycling deals on lights and Shimano Ultegra 6800 cassettes

Bargain lights from Knog and Exposure get things underway in today's DealCatcher followed by a

Tue, Oct 18, 2016 14:37