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Drivers who pushed over cyclists ‘for fun’ in France sentenced

The men drove up alongside cyclists and hit them in a bid to unbalance their bikes

Briton cycles 1951 Tour de France route for charity in father’s memory

Tom Neal said he was ‘proud and relieved to make it in one piece’ after finishing the gruelling 4,800-km route

‘The hornet attack on cyclists in central France was not random’

Experts told The Connexion that external triggers may have included a loud noise nearby, the cyclists touching the nest somehow or even the recent heatwave

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New type of traffic light aims to improve cyclist safety in France

Cyclist deaths were four times higher in May than they were in the same month in 2019

French cyclists launch ‘bad parking’ photo competition on Twitter

The contest invites people to send in photos of poorly parked vehicles in Lyon, especially those in cycle lanes

Two thirds of people polled support mandatory bike helmets in France

However only 30% say they always wear a helmet currently. The point has been debated repeatedly in the French parliament and Senate

British rider Lizzie Deignan wins first women’s Paris-Roubaix

The cyclist made history as she took victory in the notoriously difficult ‘cobbles’ race in treacherous rain. It was the first-ever women’s version of the event, 125 years after the men’s began

France in top 5 for cycling in the world, Google Maps data shows

Rising cycle route use pushes France and the city of Paris into the global top 5, amid record bike sales and national and local government help for bike purchases

French company to launch stylish airbag jacket for cyclists

The jacket can inflate in 0.08 seconds, allowing it to protect the neck, spinal cord and abdomen of cyclists

Mairie plans to drastically reduce cars in centre of Paris by 2022

Around 7% of the French capital could be affected by new proposals, which would ban the majority of traffic in well-known areas

French cyclist's jersey shows overtaking distance to drivers on back

In 2020, some 60,000 cyclists were treated by France's emergency services following road accidents

Valeo electric car motors to be used to power e-bikes

The innovation increases a cyclist’s efforts by a factor of eight and the bike can easily carry a 150kg load up 14% gradients

Traps on French forest paths endanger bikers and walkers

Cables tied across pathways and hidden planks spiked with nails are causing serious injury and even death for bikers and walkers in the French countryside

Tour de France 2021: First four stages in Brittany revealed

The race will start in Brest and remain in Brittany until June 29, before moving to Mayenne for stage five.

Tour de France 2021 will depart from Brest, not Copenhagen

The Tour de France 2021 will now depart from Brest in Brittany, and not Copenhagen in Denmark as originally planned, in response to scheduling conflicts and postponements linked to this year’s Covid-19 crisis.

Tour de France 2020 postponed due to Covid-19

The start of the 2020 Tour de France has been postponed to August 29 due to the coronavirus epidemic, although the route appears to be unchanged.

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Tour de France 2020: What impact Covid-19?

The Tour de France 2020 may take place without any spectators this year due to Covid-19, the French sports minister has said, and the event could still be postponed or even cancelled completely.

Tour de France director defends ‘south-focused’ route

The director of the Tour de France has defended the famous cycle race route against criticism that it focuses unfairly on the south, after the 2020 route was revealed yesterday (October 15).

France to spend €43m to improve cycling paths

France is to dedicate €43 million to create more cycling paths in 111 areas, as part of a wider project designed to encourage people to triple daily push bike use by 2024, from 3% to 9%.

No to carte grises for bikes in France

Cyclists will have to ensure their bicycles are correctly ‘marked with a unique code’ in a bid to cut down on crime, under new government plans.

British cyclist shot dead by hunter in French Alps

A British 34-year-old cyclist, who was a restaurateur in the commune of Les Gets (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), has been killed accidentally by a hunter in the Haute-Savoie.

Families warned on French bike rules to avoid fines

As summer continues and families take to their bikes for days out, cyclists in France are warned to pay attention to the state of their bikes and rules of the road to avoid fines of up to €375.

Women cycling ahead of Tour de France demand parity

A group of female cyclists is gaining in popularity after once again completing this year’s Tour de France one day ahead of the famous male peloton, to demand equivalent recognition for their sport.

Tour de France 2018 win confirmed ahead of final stage

Welshman Geraint Thomas is set to win the Tour de France 2018 today (Sunday July 29) after maintaining his lead in the penultimate 31km stage from Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle and Espelette yesterday.

Protest farmers say Tour de France tear gas ‘not us’

Farmers who protested at the start of the 16th stage of the Tour de France have sought to distance themselves from the tear gas that stopped the race and affected riders yesterday afternoon.

Vélocipédia dandies are still on a roll

A fun-loving cycling association keeps the tradition of dandy horses alive and well, writes Samantha David

Cyclists' 650km journey raises thousands for charity

You can still donate on riders' fundraising page after they completed Atlantic-to-Med journey for Cancer Support France

Race cyclist sentenced for bike motor fraud

Amateur rider said site where he bought motor sells '20 to 30 a month'

Why cycle cafes are a growing hit in France

They have been popular in the UK and America for a decade, but finally, venues for cyclists to enjoy a coffee and a chat have gained a foothold in France

New app-based bike hire scheme comes to Paris

A new generation of bikes for hire is expected to appear across Paris in direct competition to the established “Vélib’” scheme.

2018 tour picks its winners

Each year some 200 communes apply to be Tour de France stops, but only 30-40 are chosen

Passing near you? Tour de France 2018 route revealed

The official route for the 2018 Tour de France has been revealed, with the “Grand Départ” (Big Start) beginning in the Vendée, Pays de la Loire.

Can cyclists legally ride on the pavement?

Are cyclists allowed to ride on the pavement? Also, I notice they generally do not stop for red lights – is that legal? G.I.

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Drivers who pushed over cyclists ‘for fun’ in France sentenced

Briton cycles 1951 Tour de France route for charity in father’s memory

‘The hornet attack on cyclists in central France was not random’

New type of traffic light aims to improve cyclist safety in France

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