Simon Yates keeps lead as Jelle Wallays denies sprinters to win Vuelta stage 18
Great Britain’s Simon Yates maintained his La Vuelta lead of 25 seconds as Jelle Wallays masterminded a remarkable breakaway to win Thursday’s 18th stage.
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Cycling ban proposal axed after thousands of objections
Controversial proposals to ban cycling along a popular route once used by Sir Bradley Wiggins have been scrapped.
7,000 cyclists in Glasgow to Edinburgh challenge
Nearly 7,000 people took part in this year’s Glasgow to Edinburgh charity cycle challenge.
Protest over lack of cycle path on Aberdeen bypass
An Aberdeen cycling group is holding a protest to voice its frustration at what it says is “disregard for cyclists” by road planners.
Road safety fears ‘stopping people from cycling’
Fear over road safety are stopping people from cycling more often, according to a new government report.
World record-breaking cyclist backs Aberdeen bypass event
A world record-breaking cyclist is encouraging people to experience the new Aberdeen bypass from a unique perspective.
Valverde wins second stage at La Vuelta as Kwiatkowski claims red jersey
Alejandro Valverde delivered a Spanish stage win at La Vuelta as Team Sky’s Michal Kwiatkowski took over the red jersey.
Tour de France winner Thomas wants ‘compulsory cycling helmets’
Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has said cyclists should be forced to wear helmets.
1,500 cyclists to be given chance to cycle section of Aberdeen Bypass on their own bikes
Cyclists in the north-east are to be given a chance to cycle a section of the Aberdeen Bypass on their own bikes.
New Zealand MP cycles to hospital to give birth
A heavily pregnant New Zeland MP cycled to hospital to give birth, saying travelling on two wheels put her “in the best possible mood”.
This smart bike helmet can send an emergency text in event of accident
A smart bike helmet that automatically sends an emergency text message in the event of an accident has gone on sale in the UK for the first time.
Aberdeen bypass cycle event ‘a kick in the teeth’ say cyclists
Cyclists have described an opening event for the AWPR as a “kick in the face”.
Mark Beaumont backs new cycle hire scheme
The fastest man to cycle around the planet has thrown his weight behind Edinburgh’s new cycle hire scheme.
Olympic cyclist Boardman speaks out over new road safety laws
Olympic medallist Chris Boardman reacted with anger after Conservatives suggested that new laws would protect “our most vulnerable road users” from cyclists.
Olympic cyclist Boardman speaks out over new road safety laws
Olympic medallist Chris Boardman reacted with anger after Conservatives suggested that new laws would protect “our most vulnerable road users” from cyclists.
North-east charity launches annual fundraising cycling event
A north-east charity has launched its annual fundraising cycle ride.
Charity event sprints back to north-east village
A charity cycling and walking event is to return for its third year in a north-east village.
New road safety laws criticised by cyclists
Plans to introduce offences of causing death by dangerous or careless cycling have been described by cycling campaigners as “tinkering around the edges” of road safety.
Thomas hoping to sign new Team Sky deal ‘in coming days’
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas says he is on the verge of signing a new deal at Team Sky.
North-east man to cycle 1,000 miles to raise funds in memory of mum
A north-east man is to cycle 1,000 miles to raise funds for charity to mark the tenth anniversary of his mum’s death – despite not owning a bike this time last year.
Thomas enjoys the champagne feeling of being a Tour de France winner
Geraint Thomas savoured victory in the Tour de France with a glass of champagne on the road in to Paris on Sunday.
Geraint Thomas enhances sporting legacy of Whitchurch High School
Geraint Thomas’ Tour de France victory has become the latest chapter of a Whitchurch High School success story that “Hollywood could not have written”.
Geraint Thomas enhances sporting legacy of Whitchurch High School
Geraint Thomas’ looming Tour de France victory is set to become the next chapter of a Whitchurch High School success story that “Hollywood could not have written”.
Kyle Baldock’s POV BMX dirt run at the 2018 X Games will bamboozle your brain
For most of us the sensation of flipping through the air on a bike is something we’ll never get to experience, but Kyle Baldock’s point-of-view camera brings us close.
Summer scheme gears up to get Aberdeen kids active
A scheme aiming to keep children active during the school summer holidays has been launched in Aberdeen.
Relieved Froome braced for ‘confrontation’ at Tour de France after UCI ruling
Chris Froome plans to swipe back at Tour de France fans upset that he is competing at this year’s race.
On your bike! New push to give children access to safer cycling schemes
A new drive is being made to help thousands of schoolchildren learn to cycle safely.
Premier League referee cycles 1,700 miles to Kaliningrad for England game
A Premier League referee needed no extra time to make it to Kaliningrad after cycling 1,700 miles ahead of England’s next game.
Family of north-east man killed in fatal cycle accident tell of joy of completing challenge in his name
The family of a north-east man who died while carrying out a charity cycle spoke of their joy now they have fulfilled a vow to finish the ride in his place.
Travel links to be improved as nearly £400,000 given to north-east councils
North-east local authorities have been awarded more than £390,000 in funding to improve travel links.