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A38 cycle lane, Birmingham (Birmingham Cycle Revolution)

Local reporter asks if motorists care that cyclists are dying on roads at “alarming rate” – and readers respond by claiming cyclists “think they own the road then suffer the consequences” amid calls for cycling licences, insurance, and mandatory helmets

“If more than 100 people every year were murdered by gangs of madmen wielding chainsaws, the government would make it near-impossible to buy a chainsaw. But when it comes to the deaths of cyclists on our roads, we bury our heads in the sand”

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 17:46

How to watch the Paris Olympics mountain bike cross-country

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympic XC mountain bike cross-country, including who to watch.

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 13:00

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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 15:19

Coulston Mini Clubman – original image credited to Sean Price

Cycling club repeatedly harassed by same driver frustrated over lack of police action, saying incidents are “intimidating and causing stress and alarm to members”

The incidents have left some Westbury Wheelers cyclists too scared to ride through the small Wiltshire village of Coulston after repeated threats, with a club ride leader stressing the importance of running cameras to document video evidence for police

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 12:12

Furious former Ferndown fish fryer fumes at fietsers — chippy owner blames bike lane for takeaway’s demise, despite roadworks ending last year and several negative reviews for “dreadful” food online

While some locals weren't convinced — one reviewer calling the food "the worst fish and chips I have ever had" — the shop's owner claims its demise is all down to bike lane construction stopping people coming in, works the council said ended last year

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 11:59

Wimborne Road cycle lane, Dorset (Transforming Cities Fund)

Anti-cycling campaigners “spreading misinformation” say councillors, after “factually incorrect and negative” rumours that trees are set to be cut down for new cycle lane quashed

The local authority says all trees will be retained, and an additional tree planted, during the bike lane’s construction

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 16:11

Bradley Wiggins, Lance Armstrong, and George Hincapie (Liz Kreutz)

“Back with the boys!” Sir Bradley Wiggins joins Lance Armstrong’s podcast during Tour de France

The 2012 Tour winner will be appearing alongside the disgraced Texan and former teammate George Hincapie on the podcast as a special guest over the next week

Mon, Jul 08, 2024 11:32

Julien Bernard enjoys Tour de France time trial

“UCI doing UCI things”: Disbelief as Tour de France pro fined for “inappropriate behaviour” after stopping to kiss wife during time trial

Julien Bernard was accused of "damaging the image of the sport" by the UCI, the Frenchman saying he would be "willing to pay 200 Swiss francs every day" to "experience this moment again"

Sat, Jul 06, 2024 11:54

Mark Cavendish drafts behind race organisers car during stage six, 2024 Tour de France

“A TV camera is there to capture images and not to influence the race”: Mark Cavendish blasts Tour de France motorbike rider for putting him “out the back” after mechanical, as record-breaking sprinter fined for drafting behind team car

Cavendish’s run-in with the TV moto, and subsequent UCI penalty, came a day after his Astana teammate Davide Ballerini was fined for stopping to watch the Manx Missile’s 35th stage win on a big screen

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 11:20

Spectator almost causes crash during stage 5, 2024 Tour de France

“We don’t need a stage ruined because of a basic photo taken on a phone”: Tour de France fan almost brings down Jonas Vingegaard while stepping into road to take photo of speeding peloton

This latest near miss, which saw Visma-Lease a Bike’s riders forced to duck under the spectator’s arm, came just days after the Tour urged fans to “please respect the riders” and “stay away from the road”

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 10:19