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Anna Henderson collides with Shimano neutral service car during 2024 Olympic road race

“Best Parisian driver detected”: Olympic silver medallist Anna Henderson collides with Shimano neutral service car during road race, as Lizzie Deignan reveals “medial emergency” and night in hospital days before strong Team GB showing

Henderson and Deignan both played a pivotal role in teeing up a potential medal chance for British teammate Pfeiffer Georgi, who finished fifth behind solo winner Kristen Faulkner

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 11:10
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Prime Day US – July 2024

Amazon Prime Day 2024, best US deals still available right now — 27% off 25 litres of Muc-off, up to 18% off Wahoo computers, 50% off Ravemen PR2400 front light, Garmin HRM just $54.50 + more

It's time to bow down to our Amazon overlords and pick up some cycling bargains (if it's stuff you genuinely need, and can't find cheaper elsewhere)

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 11:15
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Close pass operation (Police Scotland Greater Glasgow)

Police claim they don’t carry out close pass operations on A roads due to “safety element involved towards police cyclists” — after cyclist complains of dangerous driving and “20 closes passes in a day” on national cycle route

The response came after a cyclist contacted them to alert about dangerous driving on an A road — that is also part of the National Cycle Network — where he was close passed by several drivers

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 16:55
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Mark Cavendish at Tour de France 2023 (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

“Arise, Sir Cav”: Mark Cavendish awarded knighthood in King’s birthday honours while Chris Boardman receives CBE

39-year-old Cavendish, winner of a record-equalling 34 Tour de France stages, has been recognised for his cycling achievements and charity work, while Boardman's CBE was awarded for his services to active travel

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 09:07
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Kensington Palace Gardens (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by LondonEnte on Flickr).jpg

Britain’s “most expensive street” bans cyclists and pedestrians – after complaints about “dangerous” cyclists causing “near misses” and putting residents and diplomats “at risk”

“This decision has been made to prioritise safety and wellbeing,” the Crown Estate said of the Kensington Palace Gardens closure

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 12:26
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Ribble Endurance SLR bikes stolen from Lifeplus-Wahoo at Tour of Britain Women (Lifeplus-Wahoo)

British squad hit by bike theft at Tour of Britain as all 14 bikes stolen from mechanic’s van – just days after team’s rider was hit and “threatened” by 4×4 driver

Lifeplus Wahoo will be able to continue at the four-day stage race, however, after several teams loaned the riders bikes and equipment ahead of today’s stage in Wrexham

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 08:57
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Kate Richardson’s damaged kit after being hit by driver on country lane

British cyclist to miss Tour of Britain after being hit by driver who tried to “squeeze huge 4×4 past at high speed” on country lane blind bend before returning to “verbally abuse and threaten” female rider

"Clearly the driver couldn't wait ten more seconds to overtake me"

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 14:24
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British Cycling (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

“A step in the right direction or a nice bit of greenwashing?” Shell-backed British Cycling aiming to halve carbon emissions in six years and achieve net zero by 2035 – as governing body says partnership with oil giant is key to “positive progress”

The national governing body’s first long-term sustainability strategy also aims to support organisers to deliver sustainable events and to encourage more people to swap their car for a bike for short journeys

Wed, May 29, 2024 19:18
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Breakaway group narrowly avoids hitting woman on zebra crossing

“These cyclists, never respecting pedestrian crossings”: Group of pro cyclists narrowly avoid hitting elderly woman with walking aid on zebra crossing during one-day race

Team Storck’s Ole Theiler collided with the woman’s mobility aid, while fellow breakaway rider Michal Schlegel pulled off a spectacular save to avoid a nasty – and bizarre – crash at the Rund um Köln

Sun, May 26, 2024 15:11
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Cycleway 4, Tooley Street during London Marathon preparations

“They would never block a whole road without permission”: London Marathon organisers slammed for blocking cycle lane, forcing cyclists “into oncoming traffic”

“Cycle infrastructure is still considered second class. It’s obvious they didn’t care,” the cyclist said

Sun, Apr 21, 2024 11:01
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