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London cyclist says ‘invisible’ retractable dog lead stretched across path cut through his clothing and injured him

Victim said dog and owner were both some way from the path

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German teenagers fire BB gun at cyclists – but get more than they bargain for

Did the boys realise there was royalty in the cycling party?

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour predictions, too may near misses and a glowing endorsement of the humble fiver. Here's 11 bike-themed things we've learned this week...

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‘Close pass’ cyclist gets revenge on bus by hitting engine kill switch

Video shows London bus being disabled by cyclist

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of the coolest new gear we're testing right now from Bont, Shimano, Watteam, Efneo and Ashmei...

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Commuter, pootler or racer: Why your bike is your identity

Your lifestyle is likely to reflect your cycling style, researcher finds

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Over-cautious medical advice may deter pregnant women from cycling

The benefits are clear - so what's standing in the way?

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Bike-themed election promises, Team Sky uncertainty and security debates in London - here's 11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

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Bike hire wars in Bath as YoBike comes to town uninvited

YoBikes are unlocked with a mobile phone app and don’t need to be left at a docking station

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HTech release design for AerOne Concept wooden aero road bike

It might be made of wood, but innovative Aussies HTech are claiming “one of the world’s most aerodynamic bike frames” with their AerOne Concept…

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Cyclists on London Cycle Superhighway CS3 repeatedly targeted by tack-spreading saboteurs

Tacks strewn on Cable Street at least three times in two weeks

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5 cool products coming soon to road.cc

A sneak peak at some of the coolest new gear we're reviewing right now from Edco, Powertap, PRO, Stebles and HideMyBell...

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80-year-old told he DOESN’T breach age limit for Étape Caledonia next year

Confusion reigns as website says one thing, but spokespeople say another

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Cycling App of the Week: Fill That Hole

Seen a nasty pot on your route? Want it fixed sooner rather than later? Fill That Hole is an app that could make it happen…

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Cyclist in Australia survives being dragged 200m behind truck after rope gets caught in spokes

Rod Little was clipped into his pedals and couldn’t free himself

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11 things we’ve learned this week

More drama at the Giro, Britain demands more cycle paths and a very grateful kitten...

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Driver anger at cyclists often borne of ignorance of the law finds survey

Stop doing that thing that you’re perfectly entitled to do!

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Cycling App of the Week: Relive

Create a quality visual map of your rides with Relive, our Cycling App of the Week

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Mini Holland row becomes focus of Enfield general election campaign

Tory candiidate vows to scrap the controversial scheme

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Woman in Canada goes cycling for the first ever time – at age 97

Elta Lincoln was orphaned at age seven and never had a bike of her own as a child

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Premature celebrations, road rage a-plenty and a high-speed bear chase: we round up the week on two wheels...

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“I’ve had to shut my shop because of Mini Holland”

Shopkeeper says sales have plummeted since restrictions on driving in East London borough

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Derbyshire Police launch website explaining how to drive around cyclists

Be patient, give them space... and beware of the teenagers, say police

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£36k to let people know that cycle paths exist in Dorset

Council says people aren't using cycle routes - becuase they don't know they are there

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Strava appoint James Quarles as new CEO

With the current CEO staying at Strava as Board Chairman, Quarles is Strava's second high-profile hire from Instagram this year...

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BLINK! saddles are the first with integrated lighting and turn signals

A Kickstarter looking to bring the world’s first bike saddles with integrated lighting is underway, with $5000 already raised of the $45,000 target.

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‘Single file, the safest style’ sign appears on Yorkshire road

Organisation responsible for the sign says that a close pass operation will be launched later this month

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TV host doesn’t give a “rat’s ass” if teenage cyclists get injured

VIDEO: Teenage cyclist endures bizarre dressing down from US TV host after leading hundreds of riders onto expressway

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Ofo branded threat to Cambridge bike shops

Locals also concerned about influx of bikes given there is already a shortage of bike parking spaces

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Video: Thomas Voeckler helps Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries mark 5,000th bike milestone

Initiative launched as Tour de France Grand Depart legacy helped 36,000 kids get cycling last year

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