Riding

Where is Britain’s safest and most dangerous city for cycling? This new research (might) have some answers

Bristol, London and Manchester are all in the top-ten most dangerous cities to cycle in the UK according to research by Claims.co.uk, although crucial factors such as the number of cycling journeys appear to be omitted from the analysis

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Most competitive Strava segment in the world? Ed Laverack smashes Sa Calobra KOM

The 2019 British Hill Climb champion took the legendary KOM, which has stood for seven years, by 18 seconds from former Team Sky pro Sebastián Henao

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National newspaper warns of “cycling wars” after near miss video sparks media meltdown

Despite police, Crown Prosecution Service and court finding fault with driving, many media reports said the punishment "splits opinion"

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Long Covid cyclist completes Etape Loch Ness carrying oxygen tank

63-year-old Gerard McLarnon spent 70 days in hospital with Covid, but battled through the 66-mile route with the help of "a healthy dose of sheer bloody mindedness"

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Naked cyclist spotted riding around Derbyshire reveals all (+ video)

Stuart Gilmore rides in the buff to promote body positivity – and is planning a charity ride this summer

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Does University Parks cycling ban matter? Oxford cyclists say it’s a non-issue

One local claims that those criticising Oxford University Parks’ no cycling policy are “making mountains out of molehills”

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No cycles whether ridden or not: “Ridiculous and petty” sign banning bikes in Oxford University Parks slammed

Signs in Oxford University Parks ban those on bikes... even if they get off and walk

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F1 star warms up for Melbourne Grand Prix with 30km/h ride…uploaded to Strava, of course

Last week, Valtteri Bottas was spotted supporting partner and Canyon–SRAM pro Tiffany Cromwell at the Tour of Flanders

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Mechanic “no longer associated” with Jaguar TCS Racing after saying run over cyclists ignoring cycle lanes

Now-former No.1 mechanic Charlie Forkner's foul-mouthed social media rant also called for riders to be "dragged onto the path and p*ssed on by everyone!"

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Sir Bradley Wiggins says ride time trial bikes on the road – but avoid distraction

Ex-world and Olympic champ warns that riding positions and gadgets on handlebars may lead riders to take their eye off the road

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Cyclist pulled over by police for not riding ‘courteously’

Aileen Rice-Jones claimed that a Metropolitan Police officer told her that she was at fault for a close pass from a motorist

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“Long may it continue”: Sir Chris Hoy says that he has experienced fewer close passes since the Highway Code revisions

Former UCI President Brian Cookson, however, thinks that some drivers are still taking “unquantifiable risks”

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Video: Wild About Bikepacking – A new film from Markus Stitz

Watch Markus Stitz ride a wooden bike around Argyll's islands

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No bikes allowed: Longleat confirms restricted access for cyclists after security unhappy with rider near stately home

UPDATE: Longleat says all non-National Cycle Network areas of the estate are off limits to cyclists "for the safety and enjoyment of staff and guests"

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Closure of Snake Pass to bike riders described as an ‘anti-cyclist decision dressed up cheaply as Health and Safety’

Derbyshire County Council announced that cyclists and walkers would also be banned from the Peak District climb after it was temporarily closed to motorists last month due to landslides

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Have Highway Code changes made drivers more aggressive?

The Highway Code changes were implemented to a backdrop of sustained attacks on social media and in certain national newspapers, but what have been the real-world effects for cyclists in the UK?

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Snake Pass now “belongs to cyclists” as Peak District climb closed to motorists for at least a month

Bike riders rejoice as temporary closure due to landslides creates “best LTN ever”

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“Everybody has to take greater care”: Cyclists react to ban on long dog leads near cycle paths

From April, Teignbridge District Council will enforce a new public space protection order requiring dogs walkers to use leads shorter than a metre near cycle paths and highways, or face a fine

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Remco Evenepoel stuns Strava with huge time trial victory at Volta ao Algarve… before swiftly hiding his power numbers

Strava sleuths noted that the Belgian averaged 392 watts to dominate the 32km Volta ao Algarve stage four time trial

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Matt Page breaks world record for most castles visited in one week by bike

Despite the atrocious weather conditions, the road.cc and off.road.cc contributor has visited 61 castles and cycled over 620 miles in five days, breaking Welsh rugby player Shane Williams’ previous record (pending verification from Guinness)

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Nicolas Roche fears bikejacking attacks — Dancing With The Stars contestant warned against training alone

The retired professional cyclist is currently filming Irish TV show Dancing With The Stars in Dublin, but has been warned about training in the Wicklow Mountains

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Pedal Me bans cargo bike riders from wearing helmets for safety reasons

"Overall the vast majority of injuries to our riders occur off the bike - that's our focus for tackling danger"

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Chris Boardman “doesn’t care about going fast now”, only rides a gravel bike and has finally become a Zwift convert

The newly-named interim Active Travel Commissioner for England says he doesn't get much time to ride nowadays, because he's "trying to enable lots of people to ride a bike"

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Join the Ineos Grenadiers on a virtual training camp with Zwift

Work out alongside Tour de France Winners, Olympic and World Champions in this new 12-event series exclusively on Zwift's online platform

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Tour de Zwift returns this January with shorter weekday rides and longer weekend ones

This eight stage tour is for Zwifters of all abilities, so riders will be able to choose from three distance-based categories for each stage

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World champion Julian Alaphilippe turns up on Google Street View

Back-to-back rainbow jersey winner was riding up a climb near Granada when mapping app car snapped him

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Josh Quigley completes round-the-world ride – two years after driver almost killed him

“I said back then that I would get back on the bike and finish this cycle,” says Scottish ultracyclist

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The Restive Skive Hundred – are you lazy enough to sink to the challenge?

Family duties stopping you riding the Rapha Festive 500, or just want a break from the bike? We have just the thing for you …

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You can all stop Everesting now, this guy has done it for real (well, most of it)

Portuguese endurance athlete Pedro Bento cycled to the Base Camp of the world’s highest mountain solo

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Rapha Festive 500 returns for 12th year – are you up for the challenge?

Annual challenge to ride 500km from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve is back – 65,000 riders completed it last year

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