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Alex has written for more cricket publications than the rest of the road.cc team combined. Despite the apparent evidence of this picture, he doesn’t especially like cake.  
Ricky Gervais’s nemesis (via Twitter).jpg

Ricky Gervais struggling with basic bike maintenance (contains swearing)

Low tyre pressure, high blood pressure
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MP says British Cycling has no paper trail for Wiggins package

Commons committee unlikely to hear more witnesses until after Ukad inquiry
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Bradley Wiggins punches the air after winning TdF stage 19 TT and the race ©Photosport Internatinal

Sir Bradley Wiggins confirms retirement from cycling

“What will stick with me forever is the support and love from the public through thick and thin, all as a result of riding a pushbike for a living”
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Video: Col Collective 2017 teaser – plus plans to branch out into holidays

Col Collective cycling weeks to be held from a base in the Hautes-Pyrenees
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Vittorio Brumotti seaside ride (via Facebook).jpg

Video: A ride along the coast with Vittorio Brumotti

Italian trials rider now sponsored by Astana
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Tour of Qatar cancelled despite recent promotion to UCI WorldTour

Organisers cite difficulties attracting sponsors
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Need to express speed in your advert? Use a sports car… being passed by a cyclist (+ video)

Urban cycling is the very definition of ‘clever fast’ (according to a bookmaker)

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Student makes bike out of unwanted golf clubs

Says project highlights 21st Century swing to cycling as leisure activity of choice for middle-aged men
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Sir Dave Brailsford (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Sir Dave Brailsford accused of presiding over culture of fear by contributors to UK Sport review

News comes as UK Anti- Doping Agency officials again visit British Cycling headquarters in Manchester
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Jail for motorist who killed cyclist while driving “like an idiot” in Leeds

Driver was doing 70mph in a 50mph area with his young daughter in the back
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