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Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights for bikes

“Why the f*** don’t we have traffic lights on bikes yet?” Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights and padded kit during race safety debate; Telegraph’s cucumber-related anti-cycling blunder; British pro wins after last-minute call-up + more on the live blog

The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and it’s a glorious day for riding a bike. But all that won’t stop Ryan Mallon from digging through all the latest cycling news and views to keep you entertained on the Tuesday live blog. I know, so selfless…

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 08:32

Are the cycling culture wars back? And did they ever go away? Plus: What’s next for Tom Pidcock after dramatic Ineos Grenadiers fallout?

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, transport journalist Carlton Reid and campaigner Simon Munk dissect why cycling continues to prove a steady source of culture wars content (featuring a brief review of a certain ex-PM’s new book)

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 16:30

Why is the 15-minute city attracting so many conspiracy theories? Plus access for disabled cyclists in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

Carlton Reid joins us to discuss the opposition to making where we live more liveable, while Kate Ball of Wheels for Wellbeing outlines the barriers disabled cyclists face

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 18:25

The road.cc Podcast episode 15: The Best of Season 1

Highlights from the opening season of our show include DCS Andy Cox on road crime and Carlton Reid on cycling’s absence from COP26

Wed, Jan 12, 2022 12:15

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Are world leaders “delusional” when it comes to active travel? COP26 discussed, plus how to layer up for winter riding on episode 12 of the road.cc Podcast

On the dozenth road.cc Podcast... why was cycling and walking not even on the main agenda at COP26? Carlton Reid talks to Simon about the recent UN climate summit

Thu, Nov 25, 2021 18:55

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Bye-bye Boris Bikes – hello Sadiq Cycles as next-generation hire bikes launched in London (+ videos)

New, lighter bikes are made by Pashley in Stratford-upon-Avon – take a behind-the-scenes look at how they are made

Mon, Oct 30, 2017 11:56

Bike Boom: The Unexpected Resurgence of Cycling by Carlton Reid

A well-researched, well-argued book that should be compulsory reading for anyone involved in the provision of cycle facilities

£22.99

Sun, Aug 13, 2017 08:45

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Campaign to research and revive 300+ miles of cycle ways boosted by big corporate backer

US firm Showers Pass gets behind plans to open up 1930s cycle routes

Sun, May 21, 2017 08:05

Carlton Reid’s Kickstarter campaign to rescue 100+ miles of UK’s “forgotten” cycleways nears target (+ video)

Initiative from cycling journalist and author has backing of Chris Boardman and Cycling UK, among others

Thu, Apr 27, 2017 14:53

‘How much extra carbon dioxide was emitted because of the cyclist?’ asks A-Level exam paper

Starring some bloke on a bike as a pollution-inducing impediment

Wed, Jan 25, 2017 12:56