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Britain’s bike shortage, part 1: what’s going on, when will supplies return, and how can you improve your chances of bagging the bike you want?

How COVID-19 is still affecting stock in Britain's bike shops, and why the shortage won't go away any time soon

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Santini Water Repellent Mid Season Unisex Gloves

Slim, dexterous and excellent for spring/autumn rides, though vulnerable to very cold wind

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£45.00

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It’s showtime: cool new stuff from Pearl Izumi, Park Tool, 100%, Thule, Elite & more

This year’s iceBike show has gone online and become digiBike. Here are the highlights

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Gocycle G4 folding e-bike range launched with updated motor and lightweight construction

New bikes offer same rapid fold as the award-winning GXi

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Campagnolo launches "groundbreaking" second front disc brake; Regent's Park velodrome; National Supertuck Champs; Around-the-world cyclist reunited with stolen bike two years later; High traffic neighbourhoods; April Fools gags + more on the live blog

It's Thursday the 1st so join Dan Alexander for all the April Fools' Day ridiculousness and some real news sprinkled in, if he can work out the difference

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April Fools! Face masks made compulsory for cyclists in England

Legislation was announced by the Health Secretary this morning, sending shockwaves through the cycling community

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Specialized launches Turbo Como Super Light

Hub gears, belt drive and a ‘grab handle’ plus Specialized’s own lightweight motor system

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Brooks Scape Handlebar Compact Bag

Slim but spacious and robust briefcase for mounting to your bike – with some limitations

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£105.00

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Merida Silex 200 2021

Easy to live with gravel and adventure bike that would benefit from better brakes and wheels

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£1,000.00

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BBC presenter criticised for LTN claim; Bus-ted chasing Strava KOMs; PM gives cycling club shout-out; CyclingMikey's fanclub; CYCLOPS junction; All Bodies on Bikes; Dowsett's Olympic dream; Jake Stewart injured in Bouhanni incident + more on the live blog

It's another stunning day to get started on those tan lines and catch up on the live blog with Dan Alexander

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Technique video: 6 simple ways to get faster round hairpins

Here’s our guide to handling the switchbacks quickly and safely

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MAAP x 100% Glendale glasses

Impressive clarity and field of vision combined with good looks, but there is no getting away from the price

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£195.00

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CyclingMikey confronted by angry passenger for stopping corner-cutting cabbie; Grant Shapps' strange Fix Your Bike promo vid; Gridlock traffic chaos replaces LTN; Rwanda World Champs?; Incredible KHS scenes; Spring sunshine + more on the live blog

It's a hot and sunny Tuesday here in the UK, so get out on the bike once you've had your daily fix of cycling news from Dan Alexander on the live blog

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Five cool things coming soon from Fuji, Shimano, Silca, Vulpine and Veloforte

Some more of the best bikes and bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Castelli Mortirolo Gloves

Great temperature range and material works perfectly, but oh the price

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£75.00

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Retrofit belt drive for e-bikes investment crowdfunder launches with slightly bonkers video

The Veer Split Belt said to be the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted to most frames

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How to get the most from your limited training time

Make sure you don’t waste any time when it comes to building your fitness, with advice from expert coaches. Even 30 minutes is enough for a valuable session...

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Bern Hudson helmet

Super-safe, well specced and well-made urban cycling helmet – a good choice if you like the looks

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£109.99

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Jeremy Vine's penny-farthing mishap; Close pass campaign met with barrage of anti-cyclist comments; Wiggo hails "next British star" Adam Yates; Good vs bad driving; Dangerous sprinting; Deceuninck-Sick-Step; LTN data; New rules + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Monday on the live blog

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Van Nicholas Ventus 2021

Entry-level price for a titanium bike, but with high-end performance – a real joy to ride

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£2,316.00

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Rockay Ignite Cycling Socks

Comfy and supportive socks with strong eco credentials – but expensive

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£17.50

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30 South Trail RX glasses

Solid performers, but lack of replacement lenses counts against them given the stiff competition

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£65.00

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Police Scotland launch anti-bike theft campaign

'No matter what you paid for it, the feeling you get when your bike is stolen is the same'

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Topeak Tubi Pod X

Comprehensive tubeless repair kit with some neat touches, for bigger tyres

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£36.99

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Specialized Rib Cage II

Looks good and securely holds your bottles – what more could you want? Except perhaps a lower price...

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£17.00

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Continental Grand Prix 5000 Clincher

If you aren't bothered about tubeless compatibility, this is one of the fastest, grippiest tyres you can fit

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£65.49

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Network Rail slams "senselessly idiotic" cyclists crossing in front of train; "Criminal of the year" uses angle grinder on...magistrates' court bike rack; What's a gravel pump?; No bikes for YoBikes; Good driving; E3; New tech + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend on the live blog

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Brooks Scape Saddle Roll Bag

Robust and well-designed bag, but watch out for the Velcro on the seatpost strap

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£40.00

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Orro Pyro Line Aquazero Bibtights

Excellent fit and performance, with a very comfortable pad, and well priced too

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£99.99

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Britain’s bike shortage, part 1: what’s going on, when will supplies return, and how can you improve your chances of bagging the bike you want?

Santini Water Repellent Mid Season Unisex Gloves

It’s showtime: cool new stuff from Pearl Izumi, Park Tool, 100%, Thule, Elite & more

Got ya!

Gocycle G4 folding e-bike range launched with updated motor and lightweight construction

Campagnolo launches "groundbreaking" second front disc brake; Regent's Park velodrome; National Supertuck Champs; Around-the-world cyclist reunited with stolen bike two years later; High traffic neighbourhoods; April Fools gags + more on the live blog

April Fools! Face masks made compulsory for cyclists in England

Specialized launches Turbo Como Super Light

Brooks Scape Handlebar Compact Bag

Merida Silex 200 2021

BBC presenter criticised for LTN claim; Bus-ted chasing Strava KOMs; PM gives cycling club shout-out; CyclingMikey's fanclub; CYCLOPS junction; All Bodies on Bikes; Dowsett's Olympic dream; Jake Stewart injured in Bouhanni incident + more on the live blog

Technique video: 6 simple ways to get faster round hairpins

MAAP x 100% Glendale glasses

CyclingMikey confronted by angry passenger for stopping corner-cutting cabbie; Grant Shapps' strange Fix Your Bike promo vid; Gridlock traffic chaos replaces LTN; Rwanda World Champs?; Incredible KHS scenes; Spring sunshine + more on the live blog

Five cool things coming soon from Fuji, Shimano, Silca, Vulpine and Veloforte

Castelli Mortirolo Gloves

Retrofit belt drive for e-bikes investment crowdfunder launches with slightly bonkers video

How to get the most from your limited training time

Bern Hudson helmet

Jeremy Vine's penny-farthing mishap; Close pass campaign met with barrage of anti-cyclist comments; Wiggo hails "next British star" Adam Yates; Good vs bad driving; Dangerous sprinting; Deceuninck-Sick-Step; LTN data; New rules + more on the live blog

Van Nicholas Ventus 2021

Rockay Ignite Cycling Socks

30 South Trail RX glasses

Police Scotland launch anti-bike theft campaign

Topeak Tubi Pod X

Specialized Rib Cage II

Continental Grand Prix 5000 Clincher

Network Rail slams "senselessly idiotic" cyclists crossing in front of train; "Criminal of the year" uses angle grinder on...magistrates' court bike rack; What's a gravel pump?; No bikes for YoBikes; Good driving; E3; New tech + more on the live blog

Brooks Scape Saddle Roll Bag

Orro Pyro Line Aquazero Bibtights

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