COVID-19 Archives

COVID-19

Video: Mike Cotty compares virtual Tourmalet vs real thing

Col Collective climbing guru, in lockdown in the Pyrenees, dials the ascent into his home trainer

Sun, Apr 12, 2020 15:43

Residential street with modal filter (source LB Waltham Forest Mini Holland bid)

East London council to block cars to protect cyclists and pedestrians from speeding drivers during pandemic

Hackney Council announces plans to "filter" streets, to protect people from rat running drivers and ease pressure on parks and open spaces during COVID 19 crisis

Sat, Apr 11, 2020 10:27

Video: Madcap genius Colin Furze builds tall bike for social distancing

Everyone's favourite YouTube inventor turns his hand to keeping distance during pandemic

Fri, Apr 10, 2020 20:38

Milan San Remo 2019 (picture credit RCS Sport).JPG

Pro riders’ union opposes blanket pay cuts for members

Some teams have already slashed riders' salaries in face of coronavirus pandemic

Fri, Apr 10, 2020 15:23

coronavirus – cyclists rides past social distance warning

8 in 10 UK cyclists fear mental health effects if outdoor exercise banned

Survey results underline importance of being able to exercise outside during lockdown

Fri, Apr 10, 2020 14:16

Farmer blocks cycle trail in Cornwall ‘to stop coronavirus’

Police and council looking to resolve issue after van and hay bales placed across path

Fri, Apr 10, 2020 12:42

Blenheim Triathlon drafting (copyright Simon MacMichael).PNG

Safe cycling distance – experts reinforce minimum distance you should leave to people cycling ahead of you

10 metres if cycling slowly, 20 metres if riding fast, say researchers from universities in Belgium and the Netherlands

Thu, Apr 09, 2020 13:30

Climbing Box Hill (CC-BY-2.0 Sizbut-Flickr).jpg

Box Hill closed to all traffic, including cyclists, over Easter weekend in bid to halt spread of coronavirus

National Trust says decision made after consultation with police and Surrey County Council

Thu, Apr 09, 2020 10:57

Outer Circle, Regent’s Park (via Google Street View).PNG

Misleading press pictures of Regent’s Park cyclists reportedly lead to aggression from drivers

Royal Parks is said to be discussing with media portrayal of cyclists using its parks

Wed, Apr 08, 2020 15:28

British Cycling to furlough a third of its workforce as it faces £4m drop in income

CEO Julie Harrington says "tough decision" will see 90 roles furloughed during April and May

Wed, Apr 08, 2020 11:53