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Massive cracks in road surface and snowbanks on Stelvio prompt Giro d’Italia organisers to scrap iconic climb; Celebrate Bike to Work Week… by getting wiped out by a truck driver turning across a cycle lane; Labrador vs Giro break + more on the live blog

The Giro’s back after a much-needed rest day – and so is Ryan Mallon, here to keep you well-placed and intellectually stimulated as we approach another summit finish on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, May 14, 2024 09:02
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Strava asked to remove popular segment after pedestrian death in cyclist collision

The Royal Parks said it would also be working with police and cycling groups as it considers further safety measures

Mon, May 13, 2024 16:53
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DirtySixer launches a ‘better-fitting’ electric bike for tall riders with 32-inch wheels

New bike claimed to be the “go-to for NBA players”

Mon, May 13, 2024 14:38
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SUM reviews coming soon to road.cc! Five cool things from Argon 18, Mavic, Fizik, Santini and Cycliq​

A shiny new road bike, loud clothing choices, a video camera and the wheel upgrade you've been waiting for?

Mon, May 13, 2024 13:30
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James May rubbishes “nonsense” ideas to regulate cyclists in response to fatal collision

Former Top Gear presenter said regulation was "completely against the spirit" of riding a bike and "trying to cure the world's problems by adding more admin is pointless and expensive and makes life miserable"

Mon, May 13, 2024 11:54
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“If police don’t get it, it’s no surprise that many others don’t”: Cyclist close pass operation questioned as chief inspector from another force points out problems with “overtaking distance” mats used

Cyclists raised numerous issues, not least the bike being positioned in the door zone of parked cars — a chief inspector from Sheffield making the case for the mats to be updated to reflect the Highway Code

Mon, May 13, 2024 10:27
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“I was just glad to get through that stage”: Geraint Thomas slams “unsafe” Giro d’Italia descent with potholes at Naples; Shocking crash as distracted team car driver talking to cyclist hits another rider; Novak’s bike helmet djoke + more on the live blog

A rest day for the peloton, but it’s only the start to a thunderstorm-y week for some, Adwitiya is hoping for a return of the sun while bringing all the news and views from the cycling world to you

Mon, May 13, 2024 09:04
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Near Miss of the Day 907: Close pass driver gets police visit

“My strategy is not to see drivers punished just educated,” says cyclist on receiving end

Sun, May 12, 2024 17:53
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Cyclist dies after falling ill during charity ride in Wales

Michael Gronow suffered suspected cardiac arrest while taking part in CARTEN100 ride from Cardiff to Tenby

Sun, May 12, 2024 14:30
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“No cars go through a red light – every cyclist does,” claims Nigel Havers

Actor makes sweeping (and false) assertion during discussion with cycling writer Laura Laker on Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show

Sat, May 11, 2024 18:47
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Near Miss of the Day 906: Walkers Crisps van driver makes close pass on cyclist

Greater Manchester Police issue warning letter following incident near Wigan last month

Sat, May 11, 2024 15:27
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Video: Peter Sagan signs autobiography for fan mid race … again

3-time world champ who made surprise return to the road at Tour de Hongrie this week recreates iconic Tourmalet moment from five years ago

Sat, May 11, 2024 14:41
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Broken leg for EF Education-EasyPost rider Andrey Amador after lorry driver runs him over during training ride

Costa Rican pro remains in hospital in Barcelona, with his injuries reported to be non-life threatening

Sat, May 11, 2024 11:22
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A bike light that promises to get you seen “5.5 times sooner”, plus a hologram-powered smart bike, propeller-powered Seabike + loads more tech news from 3T, Oakley, Continental + more

We've also got an updated aero bike from 3T, another 3D-printed saddle that weighs just 100g and new lids from Rudy Project to tell you about this week

Sat, May 11, 2024 11:00
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Warning government considering ban on floating bus stops “could stop new protected cycle lanes”

London's Walking & Cycling Commissioner Will Norman said a ban on the bike lane design risks "putting lives at risk across the country"

Fri, May 10, 2024 16:24
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Cafe owner blames closure on Brexit and cost of living crisis, but mainly bike lane for “nightmare” 50% loss of sales

Transport for London says the major north London cycle route could "have huge benefits" and there were serious safety concerns about the previous road layout where 31 cyclists and 54 pedestrians were injured in collisions between 2017 and 2020

Fri, May 10, 2024 14:34
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Cyclist who swerved to avoid out-of-control driver questions if £500 fine for “driving without due care” an “appropriate” punishment

Many have suggested the police should have pursued the more serious offence of dangerous driving, the motorist instead accepting six penalty points and ordered to pay £750 for the lesser offence

Fri, May 10, 2024 10:18
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Is he (Shaun of the) Dead wrong about cyclists? Simon Pegg slammed for ‘me passing cyclists’ skit, blasting people on bikes “riding two abreast” and “in the middle of the road”; Shock and awe as Pogačar pulls off epic Giro TT win + more on the live blog

He may be a little bleary-eyed and delirious after a night on the barrier with Bruce Springsteen, but Ryan Mallon’s back to hit the Friday live blog with all the energy of that indefatigable 74-year-old and Tadej Pogačar combined. Probably…

Fri, May 10, 2024 09:10
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Transport Secretary says tougher laws for dangerous cyclists “under review” and will be considered “with an open mind”

Comments come after Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith tabled a series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill calling for stricter penalties for cyclists who kill or injure pedestrians

Thu, May 09, 2024 15:52
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20mph speed limits and more cycle lanes coming to Bristol? All roads “where possible” set for speed limit under Green Party plan

Improved public transport, cycling infrastructure, low-traffic neighbourhoods, School Streets and walking facilities promised as Greens set out to form next council after becoming the city's largest party at last week's elections

Thu, May 09, 2024 13:52
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Just in time for #35? Mark Cavendish wins first sprint in three months at Tour de Hongrie; Police ask cyclists to “remove wheels and saddle if they can’t keep their bike inside” after bike theft; Reaction to Zwift subscription hike + more on the live blog

Just two more days until the weekend already? Adwitiya’s thanking the bank holiday and bringing you all the news and views from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, May 09, 2024 08:59
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Asylum-seeking elite cyclist told to move to Bibby Stockholm barge — as Home Office says he cannot take his bike onboard

Mohammad Ganjkhanlou represented Iran at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland last year but now fears he "will not have the chance to rebuild my career"

Thu, May 09, 2024 08:28
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“They would never leave a pole in the middle of the road, so why is it acceptable to do so on a cycleway?” Cyclists slam “poor planning” as new bike lane built right into path of zebra crossing pole

“They need to get cycling infrastructure correct and fit for purpose and that is certainly not fit for purpose,” one local cyclist said

Wed, May 08, 2024 17:16
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New patent suggests Shimano 13-speed electronic groupsets are coming — here’s what we know so far

The Japanese components giant looks to be adding yet another cog to its next top-end Di2 groupset, likely for road bikes, and it looks like it will be fully wireless

Wed, May 08, 2024 16:36
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Two cyclists ordered to pay £500 for riding bike through town centre, as councillor says local authority “will not simply look the other way” and that cyclists “have been rightly punished”

The hefty fines came after the cyclists either refused to pay or appealed the penalties, in the town where one cyclist was previously fined £1,150 for breaching the PSPO and the council was accused of targeting the “old and slow”

Wed, May 08, 2024 16:15
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