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31.5mph for 100 miles… with a loose cleat: 41-year-old double Paralympic tandem gold medallist smashes 100-mile time trial record, despite finishing with one bolt holding his cleat in place

Adam Duggleby – fuelled by just one caffeine gel – covered the Cambridgeshire course in three hours, 10 minutes, and 48 seconds, over two minutes faster than John Archibald’s previous 100-mile record

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 18:53

What is road bike time trialling? May 2026

What is road bike time trialling? The rules, bikes and setups explained

Road bike time trialling allows riders to compete solo against the clock on regular road bikes rather than full time trial machines. Here's everything you need to know

Thu, May 14, 2026 10:58

“It would be a tragedy if we abandoned time trialling in Britain because of bad drivers”: Lawyers discuss duty of cycling clubs after rider seriously injured by motorist during time trial – and why cyclists should “expect better” from the police

“It all comes back to the basic rules of the road. Ben could have just been doing a training ride – any cyclist is entitled to ride on the dual carriageway at any time”

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 20:00

Driver denies causing cyclist’s death during dual carriageway time trial by dangerous driving, man to stand trial next year

Cheryl Tye died during the East District 50-mile time trial championship on the A11 in Norfolk, her death prompted National Highways to warn of "significant dangers" in dual carriageway cycling events and saw local TTs suspended on major A-roads

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 16:54

Richmond Park 04 copyright Simon MacMichael

Royal Parks cancels Richmond Park time trials over fears cyclists will break 20mph speed limit, after inquest into pedestrian fatality in “speeding” cyclist collision “brought this activity to people’s attention”

The races will be paused as the parks’ management “evaluates our position” – but “fuming” organisers say decision has been clouded by “very irresponsible journalism” and that the alternative is “busy roads and fast-moving cars”

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 10:47

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (6)

Local politician tries telling Facebook followers why more people cycling is a win for everyone… has to close comments “within minutes”; Should TT bikes be banned?; Pro to miss Tour de France after collision with driver + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be taking you through the day with all the news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 08:12

All cyclists must adhere to 20mph speed limits during time trials in Britain – as governing body cites safety concerns and risk of causing “public outrage”

New guidance issued by Cycling Time Trials also aims to prevent riders gaining an “unfair advantage”, and says that any course with a 20mph section should be avoided if a suitable alternative is available

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 11:43

Cyclists fear safe time trial courses will be lost as governing body introduces ban on events in 20mph zones

Cycling Time Trials has asked for all events to be reviewed and courses on roads with 20mph speed limits to be cancelled or modified to avoid the zones

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 11:29

Alex Dowsett body fairing National 10-mile TT (screenshot YouTube/Alex Dowsett)

Could time trialists “looking like the Michelin Man” using body fairings in search of aero gains soon be banned?

Time trialling governing body Cycling Time Trials will vote on a body fairing ban next month, the man behind the proposal keen to avoid "anything that's a potential barrier" to more people participating

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 18:15

Rose Price at National 24 Hour Championship time trial 2022 (Martin Purser)

18-year-old Rose Price completes National 24 Hour Championship time trial on a borrowed trike

The BorntoBike RT member covered 265 miles between Saturday and Sunday afternoon, one of 31 individuals to complete the exhausting RTTC National 24 Hour Championship

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 16:27