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British Cycling extends suspension on events

Cycling

by el-admin - May 27, 2020 02

Riders at Crystal Palace criterium in 2016 (Chris Catchpole)The governing body has reviewed it's suspension on sanctioned cycling events

Huge spike in fitness app use as time spent on Strava triples during lockdown

Cycling

by el-admin - May 26, 2020 08

Lockdown has seen countless changes in this country, but one major change is the time people are spending on fitness apps likes Strava and MapMyRun.

The balance between clarity and ambiguity: How cycling bends the rules of innovation

Cycling

by el-admin - May 25, 2020 07

UCI staff checking bikes at the 2017 Tour de France (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)The UCI's technical rules and regulations have made innovation tougher than ever, but Hannah Bussey discovers there are still some finding ways to push the limits

Seven things we learnt from the new Lance Armstrong documentary

Cycling

by el-admin - May 24, 2020 0116

Lance Armstrong (Getty)The 48-year-old sheds new light on the biggest doping scandal in sporting history, and is as combative as ever

Half a million £50 bike vouchers: UK Government gives further details on coronavirus cycling investment

Cycling

by el-admin - May 23, 2020 017

Bike commuters in the UK (Getty)Cycling is being encouraged as public transport capacity will be limited post-coronavirus due to social distancing measures

Banning cyclists from Richmond Park not justified, says London Cycling Campaign

Cycling

by el-admin - May 22, 2020 09

Cyclists in the popular Richmond Park (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)The banning of cyclists from Richmond Park has been condemned by the London Cycling Campaign, who say the decision was not justified.

What councils across the UK are doing to get more people on bikes during lockdown

Cycling

by el-admin - May 21, 2020 013

A London cyclist uses the expanded cycle path in Park Lane (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)Cyclists were given reason to be cautiously optimistic earlier this month when the government announced a major investment in two-wheeled transport as the country looks to easing lockdown.

Insurer sees almost 50 per cent increase in bike thefts since lockdown began

Cycling

by el-admin - May 20, 2020 010

(Picture: Universal Images Group via Getty)A household insurer has seen an almost 50 per cent increase in bike thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Bitterly disappointing or fair price for a great service’? Cycling Weekly readers react to major Strava changes

Cycling

by el-admin - May 19, 2020 014

Cycling Weekly readers react to Strava changes For more than a decade Strava users have been able to enjoy the competition of segments and leaderboards completely free, but that how now changed.