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The Specialized Creo 2 electric road and gravel bike has gone alloy

Mid-drive drop bar e-bike costs a grand less than its carbon sibling

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 16:26
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Kona Bicycle’s parent company appoints new CFO amidst fears of “cost-cutting measures” after brand pulled out of major cycle show at last minute

The move comes as the company is said to “pursue new opportunities”, after removing its stall from the Sea Otter Classic show in California one day before the event

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 15:07
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Time releases “lightest road pedals” yet and revamps range with new looks

The XPRO pedals now have three spindle lengths and new aesthetics

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 14:00
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Bicycle storage at new flats could push car salesman to legal action over dispute it would “block access”, as development to offer no car parking but residents to receive bike shop discount instead

The owner of AB Autos has claimed the bike and bin shed would make it "extremely difficult" for customers to visit his business and threatened to seek an "injunction through the courts" if it goes ahead

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 11:01
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“Life is short, let’s do something dumb” (and incredibly hard, too): Pair attempt cycling around roundabout for 24 hours; Garda nabs bike thief with sting op in first week on the job; David Cameron holds maglia rosa at G7 meeting + more on the live blog

It’s a Thursday and Adwitiya is on the live blog hot seat, bringing you all the news, views and more importantly, all the chit-chat from the cycling world

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 09:04
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Almost 1,000 cyclists fined for jumping red lights in last nine months since City of London Police introduced “Cycle Response Unit”

"The majority of cyclists are safe and obey the Highway Code, however, we are educating, engaging and where necessary enforcing those road users who go through red lights, putting themselves and pedestrians at risk"

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 08:15
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‘Cycling rat-run’ proposals divide residents amid claims cut-throughs in new development could “worsen already dangerous cycling patterns”

Locals say access points through a new science and research campus would help create safer cycling and walking routes, especially for schoolchildren, enabling residents to avoid “dangerous areas”

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 15:46
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Shimano patents hint at fully wireless groupsets

Newly published patents suggest both derailleurs will get their own batteries and they’ll interact wirelessly – possibly in a gravel-focused groupset first

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 15:36
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Near Miss of the Day 900: Police offer “suitable advice” to driver who squeezed between cyclist and oncoming campervan in dangerous close pass

Despite the local police being “very helpful”, the cyclist says he has “heard nothing since” about the motorist’s punishment

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 13:51
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“Speeding” lorry driver who killed cyclist blamed low sun – but cyclist’s terminally ill wife says she doesn’t want to see motorist jailed

The HGV driver, who was found to be speeding and in breach of rest period rules before the collision, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 12:10
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Cargo bike campaign addresses the classic cyclists “pay no tax” myth; Reaction to former health minister’s “anti-driver” rant; Stevie Williams wins Flèche Wallonne; SRAM tea-Tap and Shimano tea-i2; Pro cyclist rain jacket fiasco + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog, Dan Alexander will have all your updates, news, reaction and more from across the cycling world

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 08:03
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Bill Nighy thanks cyclist for stopping at red traffic light

"I couldn't put a name to the face initially, but I did recognise him..."

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 16:55
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Remember that mono-strapped Canyon helmet? We’ve tried out a prototype, and it’s unlike any other bike helmet we’ve used before

New strap system aims to reduce brain injuries with new tech designed to make helmets easy to adjust and wear correctly, says HighBar the brand that created it

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 15:59
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Former health minister Thérèse Coffey claims plan to boost cycling and walking is “anti-driver”

The Tory politician who briefly served as deputy prime minister to Liz Truss opposed the £5m active travel scheme in her constituency, claiming it "fails to deliver and antagonises", and the "woefully bad" consultation "would be deemed unlawful" in court

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 15:19
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Insta360 launches latest flagship action camera with 8k lens upgrade, bigger touchscreen and bigger battery life

Priced at £499.99, the new Insta360 X4 has some impressive features including removable lens guards, voice or gesture commands and up to 135 minutes of recording in 5.7k. Could it set a new cycling action camera standard?

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 13:00
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“I’ve cried at the roadside after close passes”: “Anxious and scared” pro cyclist retires two years after being hit head-on by speeding driver; Is Zwift’s Big Spin feeding into cyclists’ gambling addictions?; Ineos AI Pidcock clip + more on the live blog

With the lingering aftertaste of Amstel finally gone (I feel your pain, Tom), Ryan Mallon’s ready and refreshed for another day of cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 08:40
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Michelle Froome deletes social media account after Muslims “drain on modern society” rant, as pro-Palestine activists call for protests against Israel-Premier Tech

The agent and wife of Chris Froome said Muslims were “here to take over” and claimed “there are no innocent Gazans” during a string of social media posts, with the UCI ProTeam distancing itself from “comments made by third parties"

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 16:22
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Aldi apologises after bike racks blocked with compost left customer asking “why do you hate cyclists so much?”

The supermarket brand said it would speak to the relevant store to ensure that bicycle parking is clear for use at all times

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 14:56
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New bike day! We preview Pinarello, Scott, Giant and Van Rysel bikes + some funky bars from Redshift

It's a bike-packed edition of things we're currently testing right now, with full reviews dropping soon

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 13:45
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A history of folding bikes with Mark Bickerton (and the story behind THAT very 80s TV ad) plus tales from Paris-Roubaix on the road.cc Podcast

Just managed to get the music from the 'Go Bag a Bickerton' ad out of your head 40 years on? Sorry for the reminder, but it's worth it to reminisce about Britain's most popular folding bike of the early 80s

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 12:44
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Contraflow cycling confusion as council paints bike markings on “narrow one-way” streets, raising fears over “accident waiting to happen” layout

Opening up the route to cyclists travelling in both directions has been criticised by residents and an active travel group, some asking "why on earth would anybody want to cycle down a narrow one-way street with no segregation against the traffic?"

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 10:17
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“He’s a Yorkshireman and that’s not beer”: Tom Pidcock STILL unimpressed with Amstel’s offering – even after finally winning the beer’s race; Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lanes? Because they’re “constantly blocked” by vehicles + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat as we race into one of his favourite weeks of the pro cycling calendar: the post-cobbles, hilly malaise (or Ardennes Week, as it’s better known)

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 08:43
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Tom Pidcock overcomes brutal blisters to win Amstel Gold Race, jokes “for a second time” after previous photo finish drama

The 2021 edition and that famous photo finish given to Wout van Aert prompted the race's organisers to upgrade their finish equipment, none of which was necessary today as the Ineos Grenadiers rider comfortably won the sprint

Sun, Apr 14, 2024 15:27
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“Steals it on the line!”: Lorena Wiebes left red-faced as early celebration lets Marianne Vos snatch Amstel Gold Race win

Late drama came after women's race had earlier been neutralised for some time following a collision involving a police officer elsewhere on the route

Sun, Apr 14, 2024 13:14
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Motorists furious at width of £1.2m cycle lane project claim “utterly absurd” scheme an “attack on your right to drive a car”

The council has taken a calmer attitude to the infrastructure, pointing out there is "a real desire from local residents" to "make it more convenient for people in the area to be able to walk and cycle safely"

Sun, Apr 14, 2024 12:46
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