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Will Bikonic’s gas-assisted e-bike workstand replace electric ones?

Hope is that gas strut technology will result in a more affordable workstand suitable for home use

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 08:32
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“That could have been an absolute disaster”: Tour de France cyclist hit by fan filming race on mobile phone

The incident involving an EF Education-EasyPost rider on stage two prompted the race's social media account to urge spectators to "please respect the riders" and "stay away from the road"

Sun, Jun 30, 2024 13:13
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Cyclist seriously injured by car passenger who pushed rider off bike

A bike shop owner was the first person to help the victim — who suffered lacerations to his face, a fractured jaw, broken teeth and a concussion — and called it "horrendous", the cyclist's partner saying he won't ride again without a camera

Sun, Jun 30, 2024 11:20
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300 watts for six hours? How to pull off a memorable Tour de France win — Romain Bardet and Frank van den Broek upload stage one heroics to Strava

Now that's a ride worthy of some kudos...

Sun, Jun 30, 2024 09:54
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Bike industry told to “survive until 2025” as cycling market report says overstock issues “might be resolved” next year

The report also found that employment within the cycling industry fell by 5.5 per cent across Europe between 2022 and 2023

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 19:16
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Motorist who killed cyclist in “a few seconds of very bad driving and inattention” handed suspended prison sentence and five-year driving ban

A die-in organised in memory of the cyclist last year saw a “raging” driver mount the pavement and grass verge before attempting to drive through the group of demonstrators

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 14:42
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Mark Cavendish in trouble on first stage of Tour de France, as British rider dropped early and vomiting on bike

The Astana sprinter was distanced on the first climb of the day and appeared to be suffering in the Italian heat, but crucially made the time cut – as Romain Bardet pulled off a sensational breakaway win to nab the first yellow jersey of the race

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 13:34
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Patrick Lefevere furious with “unacceptable” Tour de France crash caused by “stupid” barrier-jumping fan that saw Soudal Quick-Step pro break three teeth before race had even begun

The team boss revealed his rider completed the opening stage "on water bottles" and could not even eat gels due to his injuries

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 11:34
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Deda’s £800 handlebars, Bravur’s £2,500 Tour de France watch, Argon 18’s new affordable road racer, sustainable tyres, ANOTHER Ltd edition Raleigh Chopper + more

We've got things to tell you about white and sustainable tyres, an exciting bike from Argon 18, super expensive accessories ahead of the Tour and loads more in this packed Tech of the Week

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 11:00
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Spotted: Decathlon AG2R sprinters riding new Van Rysel aero bike at the Tour de France

'Pure' aero bikes are few and far between these days. Are we about to see a new one launch?

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 16:06
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Mercian Cycles saved as four local businessmen confirm purchase of iconic bike manufacturer following liquidation

Announcing their acquisition of the longstanding Derby-based brand, which ceased trading last month, the new owners also confirmed that the company’s craftsmen will be retained

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 12:13
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“It will destroy our sport”: UCI set to pay whistleblowers for “credible” motor doping information ahead of Tour de France

“If we need to catch one of the top riders in the world, I am not afraid of that,” says UCI president David Lappartient, as governing body vows to take suspicions about mechanical fraud and “superhuman” performances “seriously”

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 10:39
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“It wasn’t too bad, just like a cold”: Tadej Pogačar claims Covid isn’t “as serious anymore” after testing positive 10 days ago; Vingegaard says “I’m just happy to be here” after recovering from injuries; Pidcock’s aero haircut; + more on the live blog

Just one more sleep and we’ll be at La Bella Firenze, ready for three weeks of non-stop racing at the Tour de France — but until then, it’s Adwitiya on the live blog with all the cycling news, reactions and chit-chat

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 08:56
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UCI looking into Visma-Lease a Bike’s Tour de France ‘Control Room’ after team unveils “high-tech van” for tactical analysis and real-time decisions

Will Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard be helped to victory by staff in a state-of-the-art mobile van?

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 16:31
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Trek unveils radically updated, lightweight Madone and ditches the Émonda. Here’s why we think it’s the biggest bike launch of the year so far

Trek merges its top-end road bikes, with the Madone Gen 8 said to be as aero as the previous model and 320g lighter, marking the end of the road for the carbon Émonda. Full builds start at £3,250 for the SL model, rising to £12,500 for the flagship SLR

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 15:00
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“Even the police were shocked”: Bike thieves screw family’s front door shut before smashing into van to steal bicycle

The victim warned other cyclists to be aware that "bike theft is at a whole new level" after they were forced to climb through a window to get out of their house

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 14:20
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road.cc tech editor Mat Brett seriously injured in cycling incident

The thoughts of everyone at road.cc are with Mat and his family

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 12:23
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Cycling market “significantly worse than expected”, Halfords warns — with “high-profile failure of Wiggle” and widespread sales evidence of “another year of decline”

The UK's largest cycling retailer predicted more pain is to come over the next 12 months and reported its profits had fallen as bike sales have dropped a third on pre-Covid levels

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:16
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“This is why we ride in primary position”: “Impatient” driver tries to pass mum and daughter cycling with oncoming traffic; When Jeremy Vine met Greg James; Pidcock brushes off Ineos Tour de France rivalry as “Netflix drama” + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and we’ve got two more live blogs for you before the week ends and the Tour de France begins, Adwitiya’s delivering all the cycling news and views today

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 08:44
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Teenage motorist who hit and killed cyclist two months after passing test banned from driving for a year, ordered to complete 180 hours unpaid work, and fined £240

“This was not an unsafe manoeuvre in and of itself – it became unsafe when you failed to see a cyclist when you should have”

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 18:13
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Near Miss of the Day 911: Campervan tourist narrowly squeezes past cyclists, forcing oncoming driver to brake heavily – but escapes punishment after returning to Italy

Following the close pass, the motorhome rental company offered to pass on the video to the motorist to “educate them” about safe driving

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 14:53
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UK’s cycling infrastructure “seriously lagging behind” bike-friendly European cities, according to new safe cycling ranking

Cambridge topped the UK list of best cycling cities but sits 11th in Europe, while Greater Manchester and the West Midlands scored almost half the points of their European equivalents, People for Bikes’ global survey revealed this week

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 12:31
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UCI warns cheaters “it is impossible to slip through the net” as new inspection tool set to be used at Tour de France to combat motor doping

The governing body also says that 600 blood and urine samples will be taken during the Tour, with 400 collected in the month leading up to the race, in one of the “most comprehensive anti-doping programmes to date”

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 10:37
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The Tern Quick Haul compact electric cargo bike goes Long

And we've already reviewed it...

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 10:26
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“Brightest, smartest and most connected… for how long?”: Cyclists complain of “crazily priced” Garmin computer with shorter battery life; Driver faces prosecution after not giving way to cyclist on bike lane; MS Paint cycling kit? + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the Wednesday live blog with Adwitiya, your one-stop shop for all the cycling news, reaction and more

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 09:00
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