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11 things we’ve learned this week

Serious Tour drama, Britain goes hire bike-mad and more close-pass scrutiny - here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Ribble launch new clothing range

The British online build-you-own bike retailer have launched their Nuovo clothing collection, consisting of jerseys and shorts with more to follow soon

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Cycling app of the week: Rain Alarm

An app that tracks your location and gives you quick and simple weather alerts, Rain Alarm could help you avoid a downpour on your next ride...

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Raleigh recreate classic Team Aero Pro Burner BMX for bike’s 35th anniversary

Raleigh are selling a limited run of the classic BMX that was a huge hit in the 80's

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Cycling app of the week: 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs

Battle your way through some of the most infamous climbs in Britain with this app to inform and motivate you

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New Aldi cycling range to hit shelves next week

The new performance-focussed gear from budget supermarket chain Aldi includes race fit jerseys, sunglasses and even hydration tabs...

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Strava introduces Club Posts feature

The all-conquering cyclists' social network has made the Clubs section more engaging, allowing admins to post content that appears in the notifications feed of their members

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Five cool new products coming soon to road.cc

Some info on new gear from Schwalbe, Hill and Ellis, Rapha, Cole and Shimano, all out being tested by our roving team of reviewers…

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour predictions, too may near misses and a glowing endorsement of the humble fiver. Here's 11 bike-themed things we've learned this week...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Bike-themed election promises, Team Sky uncertainty and security debates in London - here's 11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

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HTech release design for AerOne Concept wooden aero road bike

It might be made of wood, but innovative Aussies HTech are claiming “one of the world’s most aerodynamic bike frames” with their AerOne Concept…

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‘Fun and freedom’ the themes of Bike Week 2017

Annual event celebrating ‘everyday cycling for everyone’ to offer free bike checks

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Unboxed: Ribble R872

Ribble's updated version of their hugely popular R872 carbon road bike

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Dumoulin's a champ, a change of colours for Team Sky and dreaming of a team of Cavs...

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Cycling App of the Week: Relive

Create a quality visual map of your rides with Relive, our Cycling App of the Week

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Halfords and Cycling UK announce partnership aiming to get 5.7 million Brits cycling more by 2020

Big Bike Revival provides free bike maintenance and cycling classes

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Royal Parks reveals plans to put speed bumps on cycle route in Hyde Park

Campaigners say that proposals “are not proportionate to the risks”

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Reading velodrome £366,000 upgrade complete

The future of youth cycling in Berkshire is secured as the British Cycling-funded improvements to Palmer Park's sports facilities are completed

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Children taught to cycle youngest cycle longest

Plus tips to get your littleuns up and running on two wheels

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Wiggo reveals real reason he signed up for The Jump…

…He’s afraid of getting fat…

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Craft beer for cyclists launches in the UK at the London Bike Show (+ video)

Quaff those Alpine minerals and feel them doing something-or-other

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Cycling cafe planned for end of C2C route

Uninspiring Tynemouth car park may be replaced with cafe and retail hub

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Track down and ride Britain’s 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs with new mobile phone app

Available for Apple and Android

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Canal and River Trust to hold live Twitter Q&A in wake of survey about speeding towpath cyclists

Trust wants to encourage cycling, says spokesman

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Construction starts on new £750k Leicester road cycle track

Leicester Cycle Circuit, a 1km closed road track at city college, could open as early as April this year

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“Best bike I’ve ever had…” Tom Boonen likes his new Specialized Venge Disc then

Tom Boonen likes his new Venge ViAS Disc race bike then

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Boardman Performance Centre gets green light

More than six years in the making, Chris Boardman's dream of professional facilities for all levels of cyclist, will be realised by winter 2017, according to the company

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Survey seeks views on slowing down speeding towpath cyclists

Canal & River Trust asks whether more speed bumps, rumble strips or chicanes should be deployed

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Royal Parks says ‘crash map’ route not recommended for Bushy Park cyclists after Duke’s Head Passage ‘no cycling’ signs

A308 is busy road with no provision for cyclists, though Royal Parks suggests cyclists walk with bikes instead of detouring on busy roads

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Starting Monday: 8 celebs tackle the gruelling Étape du Tour

Channel 5's Tour de Celeb launches on Monday

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