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Marco Pantani (Wikimedia Commons:Hein Ciere)

Sean Kelly flashes his ‘appendage’ and other unlikely cycling tales; Watch Pantani’s greatest ride on his 50th birthday; Sunweb rider ruptures testicle after bike path balls-up; Froome quashes rumours with monster rides + much more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond and we start a new week...

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Live blog: Chris Froome shares photo from training camp; Someone is trying to sell this 'bike stand' on Facebook Marketplace; Derry judge says some roundabouts "too big and complicated" to man who hit cyclist; Gino D'Acampo rides Bianchi e-road bike +more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

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Dublin cyclist (via YouTube)

Live blog: “Selfish” cyclist 'holds up' truck driver; Bike clamping in London Bridge City; Crap bike lanes; Watch a handcycling LEJOG world record attempt documentary; a near miss for a pro + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond...

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Lithium-sulfur batteries could lead to a fivefold increase in your e-bike's battery life

A team of scientists claim that they've created a battery that offers five times more energy than a lithium-ion battery, and they've also cracked how to increase its lifespan

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Three weird and wonderful (?) things from CES; GFNY sponsor pulls out after Alejandro Valverde ad refused; Bjarne Riis named NTT manager (and part-owner); Durbridge beats world champ Dennis to Aussie TT title _ more on the live blog

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Bjarne Riis set for WorldTour return with NTT; Rohan Dennis on eating disorders; Boss trolls new cyclist; Pointless cycle lane; Aussie cyclist cops $915 fine; Cycling booms in Paris; Shocking close pass on 11-year-old girl + more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond...

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World's worst bike rack (via Ramus Nasibov on Twitter)

Live blog: Anonymous employees launch Make Evans Great Again Insta account; Worst bike rack ever – or is it? Anti-dooring tech coming to Tesla cars? $250 'folding' Trek Domane; Pat Nevin reveals he 'nearly killed' Roman Abramovich; Man riding on M27 +more

All today's news from the site and beyond and we start a new week...

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Time Out slammed on social media for ‘How not to be a dick’ when cycling article

London listings mag under fire on Twitter over article - but says it was 'meant to be a bit of fun'

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Live blog: Canyon Ultimate model made entirely from Lego; Ride with Quick-Step in Roubaix (for €3k each); 6 points and £230 fine for driver who left cyclist with brain injury; Alternative Peloton ad you can't unsee; Supermarket edition near miss +more

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Scottish government make an extra £700,000 available to help people buy e-bikes

The money will be allocated to fund an interest-free loan scheme, whereby Scots can purchase an e-bike worth up to £6,000 with a four-year repayment period on the loan

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Peloton ad (via YouTube)

Phrase “Well done Peloton” makes Roger’s Profanisaurus; Strava reveals “Quitter’s Day”; Cyclists' eating disorders; NZ has worst drivers; Contador's new bike brand+ more on the live blog

All the cycling news from this site and beyond...

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Netherlands expecting even greater e-bike boom as tax breaks and incentives kick in for 2020

The Dutch will be able to take advantage of a new leasing scheme to get e-bikes from their employers for less, and will also be reimbursed per kilometre for travelling for business by bike...

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Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Team MOV - 2020 - 01

Live blog: New bikes and kit galore as 2020 starts; Amazing new feature on latest BMW range; Commuter switches to cycling - and builds a stack of cash; Bolivia's 'Death Road' video; Astana riders hit by car while training + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start another ... decade

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New Zealand in 2013-14 Track Cycling World Cup at Manchester (picture Vaughn Ridley, SWPix.com)

Banged Up Abroad – NZ Olympic medallist locked up in Thailand for coaching without visa; Sheffield bike shop ram-raided twice in 48 hours; Darwin Award video; Gong for man who gave Wiggins, Cav & co first taste of racing abroad + more on the Live Blog

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Boris Johnson wanted a bicycle for Christmas – he got a dirt bike instead

Prime Minister’s girlfriend buys him second-hand Yamaha off-roader

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Nic Dlamini (via Twitter video)

Live blog: Video: Pro cyclist 'injures himself' (breaks arm) getting arrested by park rangers - Froome says incident's "appalling"; Video - Koala flags down cyclist and climbs bike for a drink; Ex-pro's tweet asking people to share kids' Xmas bikes + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we try and get over the Christmas excess

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Five cool things at Christmas: here are the winning bike-themed festive gifts!

We asked you to send us pics of the cycling-related goodies you got for Christmas, and you didn't disappoint us! Here are the five best, who will all bag a pair of road.cc socks as an extra pressie...

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Peloton ad actor gives real-life girlfriend a Peloton bike for Christmas

“Here's hoping this goes over better the second time," says Sean Hunter

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Fiona Kolbinger Transcontinental day 1_Credit AngusSung.co_.uk for Transcontinental.cc

Live Blog: University Challenge team guess that 2019 Transcon was won by skateboard; Are Rapha wearers all meanies?; MET decorate their tree with festive little helmets; Revisiting THE best Twitter thread of the year + more

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Five Cool Things, a Christmas Special 2019: win yourself some road.cc socks by showing us your cycling-related gifts!

Show us your cycling-related Christmas presents and win socks (maybe even some bonus extra stuff too) it’s that simple! We’ll be perusing the best entries after Christmas day and publishing the article on 27th December, good luck…

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Jeremy Vine states bleeding obvious to anti-Cycleway councillor; Snowy Alpe d’Huez; Boris Johnson wants bike for Christmas; Crowdfunder for Josh Quigley as he undergoes surgery; Team Ineos Christmas card; CX World Cup mudfest; and more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond as we head towards Christmas

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Alberto Contador and wife Macarena Pescador reported to be divorcing

Couple have been together for 20 years and were married in 2011

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Live blog: Movistar to use SRAM in 2020?; RGT Cycling virtual training app officially launches; Driver with no licence who hit cyclist given nine month drive ban; Cyclist carrying a child provokes online fury + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

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Etihad Stadium (licensed CC BY ND 2.0 by Airviews Photography on Flickr)

Our favourite Brazilian daredevil cyclist aims for 300kph on a bike; Another Testogel case in Manchester M11? Matt Stephens interviews Cav; London buses to play music to warn cyclists of presence + more on live blog

All the cycling news from this site and beyond...

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Go to Jail - Ken Teegardin – Flickr – CC BY-SA 2.0

Thief jailed after stealing bike … from police; Swedish Road Champs cancelled as transport chiefs say race should use bike paths; Close pass coach firm loses licence; Shoppers say they’d wait longer for bike delivery + more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond...

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Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees completes challenge by riding e-bike to all engagements for two weeks solid

Marvin Rees was challenged by e-bike brand Volt to travel to all his Mayoral engagements by e-bike over two weeks, and he passed with flying colours...

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Jack Wolfskin, Shimano, Topeak and Bioracer

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

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New app pays you for cycling; $35,000 hand-painted superbike with 24 carat gold details, anyone?; CX rider downed by course tape; Irish border divide in Lidl bike parking; Barney the Dinosaur turns pro +more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond...

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road.cc is looking for a new Editor - could it be you?

Know any really good website editors with a keen interest in cycling? Maybe you are one yourself, if so read on…

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Belgian cyclist vs lorry driver video – the spoof version; Tesla Truck 'not street-legal' in EU; Pro cyclist breaks leg riding e-scooter; Lidl discount bike parking with ‘useless’ butterfly racks; TfL launch 'Report a Problem' webpage + more on live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond...

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