UK Cycling

The Sky's The Limit

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 10.06.2013 | UK Sport

Chris Froome will head into the Tour de France as the firm favourite after wrapping up victory in the Critérium du Dauphiné with an impressive final...

London 2012 Gold Medallist Trott Receives OBE (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 07.06.2013 | UK Sport

A nervous but excited Laura Trott collected her OBE at Buckingham Palace today and said "I do not really feel I should be here. All I do is ride a bik...

Froome Takes Lead In Critérium Du Dauphiné (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 06.06.2013 | UK Sport

Chris Froome has taken the overall lead in the Critérium du Dauphiné after winning the fifth stage of the race. Froome began the day just five se...

Cycle to Work: Just Say 'No' to Bargain Hunt

Joe M. Williams | Posted 03.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Joe M. Williams

Cycling provides a brilliant antidote sickness and the costs associated with it. We recently discovered that 68% of people that use our National Cycle Network threw not a single sickie last year. Just by riding to work every day, we can improve our health to such an extent that we reduce the number of sick days we take to almost half.

Wiggins Out Of Tour De France

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 31.05.2013 | UK Sport

Sir Bradley Wiggins has been ruled out of the Tour de France due to an "ongoing knee condition", Team Sky have confirmed. The 2012 winner withdrew ...

Wiggins Could Miss Tour De France

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 31.05.2013 | UK Sport

Sir Bradley Wiggins' preparations for the Tour de France have suffered another setback, with a knee injury preventing him from training fully. Wigg...

Are We Looking at a #bloodycyclist Revolution in London?

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 30.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Anders Lorenzen

But issues facing cyclists in London are manyfold; the most pressing is unquestionably safety. In an already crowded city, cyclists compete daily with larger, noisier and more dangerous vehicles and many city dwellers, who would otherwise gladly hop on their bike to commute to work, are far too intimidated to do so.

Can This Bicycle Light Help You Spot Potholes?

Huffington Post UK | Posted 28.05.2013 | UK Tech

This brilliantly simple cycling lamp promises to do away with the dangers lurking potholes on dark roads. Rather than the traditional beam of light...

Cycling to work: The Rules of the Road

Ed Owen | Posted 28.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Ed Owen

With the weather (allegedly) improving, the spring ushers in scores of new cyclists to the city's streets. Cycling is a 'good thing', but with the greater density of cyclists on the road, it can be intimidating for those wanting to give it a go.

'A Spur-Of-The-Moment, Stupid Tweet'

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 23.05.2013 | UK

A woman who sparked a Twitter storm when she boasted of knocking a cyclist off his bike has apologised. Emma Way revealed she had been suspended fr...

'Definitely Knocked A Cyclist Off.. He Doesn't Even Pay Road Tax'

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 24.05.2013 | UK

UPDATE: Emma Way Apologises For Tweet, Reveals She Has Been Suspended From Work A spectacularly ill-advised tweet from a young driver, describing...

From Brighouse to Cannes, 'Le Tour De Tan'

Paul Drury | Posted 17.05.2013 | UK Entertainment
Paul Drury

With this year's Cannes film festival now in full swing, thought it was worth sharing a Cannes travel story with a difference. In 2012, we dared to dream the impossible dream. From a wet and windy West Yorkshire all the way to the world's most glamorous film festival.

Wiggins Pulls Out Of Giro D'Italia On Medical Grounds

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 17.05.2013 | UK Sport

Sir Bradley Wiggins has withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia on Team Sky's medical advice. Wiggins, who has been suffering from a cold and chest infect...

Beyond the Car - The Future of UK Urban Mobility

Adam Stones | Posted 15.05.2013 | UK
Adam Stones

The majority of car journeys are made by just one passenger; a hugely inefficient way to get around. It is expected that the future of (powered) urban transport will be in much smaller personal vehicles, and will encourage the use of more semi-autonomous transport systems.

10 Fun Ways To Get Active With The Family

Posted 15.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle

Long summer days, fresh air, beautiful surroundings: the essential ingredients for the perfect family adventure. Take a break from the everyday life o...

Ed Miliband, Action Hero

Posted 09.05.2013 | UK Politics

Ed Miliband has been hailed as an "action hero" today by a woman cyclist after he came to her aid when she tumbled from her bike. Ella Phillips, 29...

Miliband Rescues Fallen Cyclist

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK Politics

Ed Miliband was hailed as an "action hero" on Thursday by a woman cyclist after he came to her aid when she tumbled from her bike. Ella Phillips, 29, ...

London Mayor Unveils New Boris Bikes...

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK Politics

Boris Johnson unveiled the latest advancement in his famous street bike design on Wednesday.... That's not true. He was actually promoting t...

Can Spinning Really Give You Good Vibes?

The Huffington Post UK | Sarah Dean | Posted 03.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle

When I told friends I was going to try spinning for the first time a worried look crossed their face as they wished me "good luck". I'd heard abou...

10 of the Best Active Breaks in Britain

Posted 09.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle

When summer finally arrives after a long, hard winter, it’s essential to make the most of it. And even within the confines of our own little island,...

Eufemiano Fuentes Convicted Over Cyclist Doping

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Sport

Eufemiano Fuentes, the doctor at the centre of a high-profile doping storm, has been handed a one-year suspended sentence for endangering public healt...

Team Sky's The Limit

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 29.04.2013 | UK Sport

Britain's Chris Froome warmed up for his Tour de France assault with victory at the the Tour de Romandie, holding off the challenge of Simon Spilak by...

Everybody Wins: Five Reasons Why Politicians Have No Choice but to 'Get Britain Cycling'

Joe M. Williams | Posted 24.04.2013 | UK Politics
Joe M. Williams

There can be few political decisions that are so heavily weighted in favour of one course of action.

US Government Sues Armstrong Over Sponsorship Money

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 24.04.2013 | UK Sport

Lance Armstrong is being sued by the US government, accused of defrauding the Postal Service by taking millions of dollars in sponsorship money while ...

It's Not A Holiday, It's A Bicycle Tour

Jane Mountain | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Jane Mountain

Don't be mistaken, an extended adventure trip is not the same thing as a holiday. If you're hoping to take six months off to relax, unwind, and recharge your batteries, book a hut on Tahiti and stay there. You might be bored, sure, but you'll be rested.