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Zipp “reaffirms” safety of its hookless rims, but now advises teams to use tyres no smaller than 29mm

Zipp’s latest statement continues to claim "unfortunate impact failures" that could happen with any rim/tyre combo were to blame for two separate incidents at the UAE Tour and Strade Bianche, where the riders’ tyres completely detached from the rim

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 14:23
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Wiggle and Chain Reaction websites shut, with all remaining orders to be “fulfilled within 7-10 days”

One customer managed to bag 15 cycle computers at 99p each before Wiggle and Chain Reaction’s sites were replaced by holding pages yesterday, with all remaining stock and assets set to be sold by Friday

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 11:12
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Petition demanding cyclists “display registration, pay road tax and have insurance” closes after six months… with just 353 signatures; Tadej Pogačar’s pisstaking attack (and latest win); Strava adds feature; Hire bikes go missing + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday live blog time and Dan Alexander is in the building, trying to distract himself from the crushing pain of a cracked frame... by putting together a cycling live blog... maybe that plan needs some work...

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:09
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Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter over cyclist’s death to appeal conviction

Auriol Grey angrily confronted 77-year-old Celia Ward who she believed was cycling on a pavement, causing her to fall from her bike into the road where she was hit and killed by a passing vehicle

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 17:54
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“We continue to race proudly as Israel – Premier Tech”: Israel name removed from cycling team’s vehicles as “precautionary measure”

The team of Chris Froome said the "IPT monogram, comprised of the Star of David" and the Premier Tech "PT" had replaced the team's name on vehicles since the start of the season

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 15:57
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Are four-piston brakes finally coming to gravel?

A patent submitted by SRAM suggests that might be the case...

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 15:34
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Ferrari driver destroys bike rack after losing control of sports car on 20mph street, police confirm no further action for collision

Ross Mendham, a former Dragons' Den contestant who earned £60,000 of investment on the show, appeared in court yesterday having been arrested for breach of bail conditions, although Norfolk Police have said he will not face action for the crash

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 12:44
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“Some TLC for the pavé”: Students start repair work on Paris-Roubaix cobbles; Conservatives claim “Labour and their lycra clad lobbyists are slowing Wales” with 20mph speed limits; Penny farthing hill climb world championship + more on the live blog

Join Adwitiya for a live blog filled with all the latest news, reactions, and general chit-chat from the cycling world this Tuesday

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 10:19
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Pope Francis ditches Dogma — Pinarello gifted by Egan Bernal put up for auction… if you’ve got a spare €30,000

Maybe he’s a Colnago man?

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 10:12
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UCI allows Visma-Lease a Bike to use controversial time trial helmet

After the cycling world went into meltdown over the alien-esque Giro TT helmet the UCI said it would investigate, the governing body now confirming it will let the team of Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert use the lid this season

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 15:36
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Automatic e-bike speed restriction to be trialled in Amsterdam

The "intelligent speed adjustment" aims to make city bike paths safer

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 14:00
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Our most expensive Five Cool Things edition ever! £5k Princeton wheels, £11.5k Orbea Orca + more from Enve, Factor and Fara

In among the usual selection of good value and affordable products in for review at road.cc, there are always some extravagant and cutting-edge ones too. It just so happens that a lot of bling has arrived at once for this Five Cool Things instalment

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 13:27
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“It’s more about culture wars than what we want for the city”: Council changes controversial cycling ban that campaigners branded “psychological barrier” to people using bicycles

With the Public Space Protection Order expiring this month the council has voted not to extend it, with councillors now saying they were "never convinced dangerous cyclists were the big issue" and the ban felt like "political theatre"

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 12:37
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Specialized’s new longtail electric cargo bike has a powerful motor and comes with a Garmin Radar

A 90Nm motor and 710Wh battery are just some of the features of the Turbo Porto

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 09:55
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“They’re not just hugging, but kissing too!”: Fans mock Lance Armstrong after Pogačar and Philipsen’s Milan-San Remo podium celebrations; Telegraph writer claims cyclists have turned Paris into “hell on earth”; Beer bike seized + more on the live blog

Off from San-Remo, on to Catalunya for some good ol’ stage racing, Adwitiya is starting this week on a grand chainring to get the watts in

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 09:49
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Track cycling great Laura Kenny announces retirement

With five Olympic golds Dame Laura Kenny retires as Britain's most successful female Olympian and also won seven World Championship titles during her distinguished career

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 08:50
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Belgian cyclist, teammates with Remco Evenepoel at amateur level, dies after being hit by truck driver

The 24-year-old Jonas Bresseleers had already survived a disastrous collision five years ago which cost his teammate and friend Stef Loos’ life

Sun, Mar 17, 2024 18:02
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Cycling is being made “more dangerous by design”, claim campaigners after cyclists refused infrastructure and told to avoid busy junction by council

The council said there was “insufficient space” to provide additional infrastructure without introducing unacceptable levels of traffic congestion

Sun, Mar 17, 2024 15:02
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Government continues “angry rhetoric” against low traffic neighbourhoods despite its own report showing more people support LTNs than oppose them

Rishi Sunak’s Government was previously accused of attempting to bury the report which shows that LTNs have proven to be popular and largely effective

Sun, Mar 17, 2024 12:27
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“Thieves 0 – Team 1”: Bahrain Victorious hit with bike theft attempt on Milan-San Remo’s eve, but Sonny Colbrelli came to the rescue

The former Italian pro chased the thieves down in a car, as the staff ended up having to sleep with the riders’ bikes in their rooms

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 16:59
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“Fining is one of the few options left”: Council proposes charging cyclists £100 for riding on High Street

“I am a keen cyclist and am pro-cycling but I walk my bike through the high street,” said Southend Council’s deputy leader

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 14:53
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AI light vs bad drivers: meet the new device designed to keep you safe on the road + “the ultimate cockpit” and more tech news from Bianchi, Santini, Fizik, Silca, Vision…

Would you trust the 30g thru-axles that are a “weight weenie's wet dream”? We introduce you to ‘fastpacking’, plus the rest of the week’s top bike tech stories

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 12:00
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“Every single pedal hurts”: Mollie King raises over £1.1 million for Comic Relief with epic 500km London to Hull cycle – despite never riding on the road before

The BBC Radio 1 DJ and former Saturdays star says she was “completely overwhelmed” after crossing the finish line in Hull on Friday afternoon after five “tough” days in the saddle

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 17:20
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Is Labour’s shadow transport secretary cycling’s latest convert? Louise Haigh says e-bikes “make all the difference”, months after backlash over controversial cycling comments

The Labour MP claimed in November that she never cycles due to Sheffield’s hills, but joined Ed Clancy this month for an e-cycle around the city, where she praised e-bike schemes for making cycling “more accessible”

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 15:37
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“Strava’s ‘Weekly Snapshot’ makes me feel bad”: should you be able to turn it off?

New feature tots up how much exercise you've done this week or, if your glass is half empty, the amount you haven't done… As you'd expect, Strava users have something to say about that

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 14:33
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