Riding

Third of Brits want to cycle more, many to cut their fuel spending

Nearly four in 10 adults are planning to cycle more to cut their fuel expenditure, new survey suggests

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“Check the Highway Code”: Police officer claims cyclist shouldn’t ride “in the middle of the road”

City of London Police officer told the cyclist "you shouldn't be cycling along in the middle of the road [...] there's a cycle lane [...] I know the Highway Code"

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Chris Froome doored on way home from training ride, sustains minor injuries

Four-time Tour de France winner urges drivers to use the Dutch Reach technique to ensure safety of cyclists

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Mark Beaumont smashes North Coast 500 record by half an hour

Scottish ultra-endurance athlete battled wind and rain to return to Inverness Castle less than 30 hours after setting off on 515-mile ride

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“I’ve never seen anything like it”: Cyclists hospitalised by loose gravel crash seek compensation from council

Three Tamworth Cycling Club riders were left badly injured, one in critical care, and with an estimated £10,000 worth of damage after the crash on a road the council admits was scheduled for repairs

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“We’re sorry – we got this one wrong”: British Cycling apologises for advising cyclists not to ride their bikes during state funeral

The governing body’s updated guidance now says that clubs are “under no obligation” to adjust their routes or timings to avoid clashing with Monday’s funeral and processions

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Brewdog CEO shatters collarbone in “25mph” mountain bike crash

Brewdog boss James Watt fell during a shareholder off-road event in the Scottish Highlands

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Why isn’t that cyclist in the cycle lane? Angry drivers of the internet fume about NMoTD 815

Take a deep breath, brace yourselves and proceed with caution as we take a look at how motorists reacted to Near Miss of the Day 815

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Hornets attack group of cyclists in France with one rushed to hospital

Worst-affected rider was stung around 50 times but his life is no longer in danger

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Ride of the year? Cyclist completes Transcontinental on Brompton folding bike

"It's just the bike I've got — enjoy it!": James Houston overcomes aggressive dogs, melted rim tape, numerous punctures and walking up (and down) mountains... all while wearing sandals

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Tom Pidcock wins 2022 European XC Mountain Bike Championships

Pidcock becomes first Briton to win the title

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Roy Keane says cycling is his only way of keeping fit – but he’s “not exactly Sean Kelly”

The former Manchester United captain has spoken previously about his fondness for getting out on the bike. Just don’t ask him to wear Lycra – or fix a puncture…

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Joe Biden is back cycling… minus the toe straps

"It wasn't me": The President joked after reports of a security guard crashing during the ride

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“Mum of the year” cycles uphill with bike trailer and towing extra child on Tour de France route

ProCyclingStats captured the great moment before today’s Tour de France stage, with the woman fittingly wearing a polka dot outfit during her impressive effort

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“I switched into Steve Irwin mode and grabbed its tail”: Cyclists wrestle 7ft python… in Kent

The massive snake – believed to have been abandoned at the side of the road – was spotted by two cyclists near Reculver

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“Someone could be killed”: Path users blame speeding cyclists for New Forest danger

A bridge closure means access to one route is via two steep gravel paths — a popular spot for cyclists, walkers and horse riders, something visitors say has caused conflict

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Glastonbury urges fans to cycle to festival amid rail strike disruption

The Bike to Glasto scheme provides free secure bike storage, access to a cyclists’ campsite and, for a fee, a luggage delivery service

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“It seems cycling is a typical backup story for slow news days”: Cyclists react after media reignites cycling licence ‘debate’

Yep, they're talking about those cycling licences (that the government said won't happen) again...

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Cycling licence ‘debate’ reignited by Channel 4 show and Scotland Tonight

Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch ran a poll asking viewers if cyclists should need licences to ride on main roads, while last week Scotland Tonight hosted a debate on the subject

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Enterprising stag party snap up 13 bikes to get home from Amsterdam after flight cancelled

Only option of returning to UK was to take a ferry on which foot passengers weren’t allowed – but cyclists were

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“Desperately trying to get my helmet across London in time”: Sir Chris Hoy less than impressed with Jubilee Pageant kit… and can you blame him?

Is it a polo helmet or a bowling ball? Sir Chris Hoy predicts he could be "getting a bit of stick" wearing this

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Analysis shows nearly a third of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have been scrapped

The LTNs are removed sometimes without any local consultation

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Ukrainian cyclist rides 50 miles dodging Russian shells to reach safety

Arif Bagirov says his escape from Severodonetsk was “the craziest bike race of my life”

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British Cycling to investigate transgender rider’s win at Fort William

Maxine Yates won the expert category in the women's downhill national series last weekend

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Travel writer and adventure cycling pioneer Dervla Murphy dies aged 90

Tributes paid to Irish author whose 1965 work Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle is widely regarded as one of the best travel books ever written

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“I’d be careful taking training advice from him”: F1 star goes cycling with Lance Armstrong

A certain Texan was pictured training alongside Valtteri Bottas in Colorado

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End to End: ‘Free Wilders’ to cycle naked across Britain

The four naturists are planning to cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End to “spread the rewilding message”

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Tom Pidcock goes cycle commuting — Olympic champion’s 118-mile country-crossing ride to next UCI Mountain Bike World Cup round

Having made a winning return to the mountain bike scene on Sunday, Pidcock got back to the day job on Monday...

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Cyclist completes epic 600km charity ride around Regent’s Park

Riding in memory of his daughter, Gabriel Sayer racked up 602.78km (375 miles) at an average speed of 29.3km/h (18 mph)

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Sustrans blames thefts and vandalism for slowing progress on Bristol and Bath Railway Path works

"We are working with the police on this matter": Diversion signs and metal fencing restricting access have been pulled down in the past week, reopening sections of closed path to the public

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