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RideLondon to take “hiatus” in 2025 for organisers to work on “new concept”, with all entrants receiving full refunds

“We feel the time is right to take a pause this year and bring all stakeholders together to work on a new concept for the world’s greatest festival of cycling” said London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher in a statement

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 15:22
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Kristian Blummenfelt puts ambitious plan to win Tour de France on hold, as 2020 Olympic triathlon champion claims training has “gone in the wrong direction” after disappointing Paris Olympic results

The Norwegian triathlete, dubbed the fittest man in the world thanks to having the highest ever recorded VO2 max, said he’ll give up his pro cycling ambitions and have one last shot at winning the gold at 2028 Olympics

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 13:56
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PikaBoost 2: Easy to fit e-bike conversion kit offers more power than its predecessor

App is said to ensure “global compatibility” by automatically adjusting settings to comply with local regulations

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 13:54
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Camera cyclist submits footage of drivers on the phone and parking illegally to Irish police… and gets fined for riding through a red light

An investigation later found the police officer to be in “neglect of duty” for not responding to complaints of other drivers also running red lights, but the finding was quashed by the Chief Superintendent as “disproportionate”

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 11:33
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“You can ride ten abreast if you like”: Are ‘Parkrun for cyclists’ events the future?; Mark Cavendish racing in 2025 “makes no sense”, says Astana boss; Lachlan Morton’s 460km ‘easy’ day; Bike lane manholes; Vingegaard to the Giro? + more on the live blog

Forget Harris v Trump, the world is really interested in the latest cycling news, views, and silliness – and Ryan Mallon’s got it all covered on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 08:59
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“If you told me the SAS did this, I’d believe you”: Bike shop loses almost all stock in staggering break-in “like Hatton Garden heist”

C6 Bikes owner says targeted raid saw 10m-high roof scaled, internet wires cut, access gained by "super precise" cut to exterior wall, complex alarms disabled, and £200,000 of stock stolen, all without leaving a trace or any CCTV footage

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 17:26
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Campagnolo launches new second-tier Super Record S electronic groupset offering “greater affordability”… and it’ll still cost you over £3,000

Launching at a "very competitive price" according to Campagnolo, the Super Record S Wireless groupset now offers a wider range of gears and is just 150g heavier than the top-tier Super Record wireless

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 12:00
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Even if it’s on Strava, it might not have happened — some cyclists are paying ‘mules’ to ride activities for them

We spoke to a mule to find out more... as Strava warns against eroding "part of the platform's magic" with paid-for activities

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 09:15
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“He’s ready for a rainbow jersey”: Tadej Pogačar records 415 FTP on a 6.5 hour training ride paced by a Vespa as cyclists say “he’s taunting us mortals”; British race dropped from cycling calendar after abbey trust declines to host + more on the live blog

It’s that time of the year when you have to start packing leg warmers and a jacket for your rides… Welcome to a chilly edition of the Tuesday live blog with Adwitiya bringing you all the cycling news, reaction and more

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 08:51
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CeramicSpeed unveils special-edition OSPW X pulley system for SRAM Transmission

The Danish low-friction bearing experts at CeramicSpeed have developed a new gold standard for SRAM T-Type riders

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 08:00
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Wattbike releases two new sub-£2k indoor bikes, the Proton and Air, just in time for the off-season

The Proton and Air bikes are aimed at indoor cyclists as well as team sports athletes

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 18:00
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Cyclist frustrated by police inaction after being “nearly killed” by lorry driver, as rider told he was in “blind spot” and driver in company vehicle can’t be traced

Cyclist told to use cycle lane next time as police question if rider was in blind spot, despite riding in middle of lane and force admitting he was wearing hi-vis and had lights

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 16:23
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Five cool wheel upgrades coming soon from Mavic, Giant, Cadex, Syncros and Miche

Check out our round-up of the coolest wheels we’re testing right now, featuring carbon, gravel, and alloy options, with full reviews due on the site soon

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 13:45
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Swiss Side joins the aero gravel game with the Gravon 500 wheelset

Swiss Side has a new gravel wheel for riders who obsess about drag coefficients when riding across all terrain types.

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 12:04
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Cyclist ordered to pay £500 for riding through town centre, as councillor insists cyclists “who have not followed rules” will be “rightly punished”

Another cyclist was ordered to pay £1,150 last year, Grimsby's council trialling playing a "no cycling" message on speakers every 15 minutes to combat "anti-social behaviour"

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 11:57
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15-year sentence for drug dealer who killed cyclist while speeding at 60mph in 30 zone

James Ashman was jailed for 14 years for causing death by dangerous driving, with an additional year for a drug-dealing charge, and has been banned from driving for 18 years

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 10:49
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Peter Sagan takes part in epic 24 hour, 180km celebrity water bike race… and gets accused of drafting behind the boat; Tom Pidcock says Ineos Grenadiers “don’t help me to perform at my best” amid “number of issues within the team” + more on the live blog

With the Vuelta, Tour of Britain, and the summer over for another year, Ryan Mallon’s got his jumper at the ready for a decidedly autumnal edition of the Monday live blog

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 09:34
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Derbyshire man travelled five hours to buy an e-bike that was stolen before he could get back on the train

"I came out [of the cafe] and looked up and did a double take because it wasn’t there. It was hard to believe"

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 08:45
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Aldi drops loads of new cycling stuff at cheap prices, Wahoo slashes turbo prices, Winter kit announcements, 50% off refurbished Hunt wheels + more

Tech of the Week time! With hot new stuff from Van Rysel, Pinarello, Hunt, Cube, Shimano, Wahoo and of course... Aldi!

Sat, Sep 07, 2024 11:00
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Cycle insurance provider says cyclists shouldn’t have to take out insurance, as Lloyd’s of London boss argues insurance “not such a daft idea” while calling for all cyclists to wear “crash hats”

“Having been knocked off my bicycle two and a half years ago, I know what it’s like to be hit by somebody. So I think you could do with a bit of protection as well,” John Neal said

Sat, Sep 07, 2024 10:15
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Tour of Britain could be last race for British team that developed Tom Pidcock and Ben Healy, as sponsorship woes and increased running costs put squad’s future in doubt

Reports suggest that the Trinity Racing set-up, one of the best U23 teams in the world, could be the latest squad to fall victim to the financial pressures currently crippling British cycling

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 17:48
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The Gouach Infinite Battery claims to be fireproof, compatible with 90% of e-bikes and you can repair it yourself

“We have made this battery available to the public so that those who want to assemble or maintain their own batteries can do that”

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 13:15
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Cyclists say they are being forced “into direct conflict with drivers” by holding up traffic or onto pavement with pedestrians, as petition calls on council to rethink “discriminatory, unsafe” decision to scrap cycle lane plans

Earlier this summer, the local authority announced that its proposals for the harbourside regeneration scheme would no longer include protected cycling infrastructure, in order to move a line of trees “closer to the kerb”

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 12:38
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Questions asked as speeding suspended driver kills French cyclist in “125mph” hit-and-run crash after hiring Lamborghini without valid driving licence

The motorist appears to have hired the powerful supercar through social media without disclosing that he is banned from driving until December

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 10:48
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Shimano hints new Cues entry-level drop bar groupset coming in “early 2025” after tech leaked in Cube gravel bike launch

A glimpse at the future of Shimano Cues? Components giant teases "more information will be shared in early 2025"

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 10:03
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