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Dual battery folding e-bike with belt drive launches on Indiegogo

The PVY Libon features a dual battery and carbon belt drive

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 14:15
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Regulator looking at 60 UK e-bike and e-scooter firms to assess safety compliance

“Initial discussions” held with British Standards Institution on introduction of new safety standards for e-bike conversion kits

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 12:36
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“Close your eyes and hope for the best”: Riders’ union president slams cobbled race organisers after pros complain “thick layers of mud” caused crashes

CPA president Adam Hansen branded two of the cobbled sectors at the GP de Denain “extreme” and more akin to a cyclocross race, after the entire chasing group, including Stefan Küng, crashed out of contention with 12km to go

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 12:14
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Onguza proves Namibian steel is real

Namibian brand is trying to alter the perception of African handbuilt all-terrain bicycle frames.

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 12:00
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“They’re f****** hugging it out”: Lance Armstrong takes swipe at current era of pro cyclists that “do not compete like we did” and “high five” after losing races; “Who’s wrong? Me”: Cyclist shares painful crash footage + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! It's the final live blog of the week, Dan Alexander in the hot seat for all your news, reaction and more as we head into the weekend...

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 09:20
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“At the end of the year we’ll have a fantastic bit of road”: Councillor cools criticism of “utter waste of time and money” cycle lane “making it impossible for motorists to move around freely”

The £1.7 million scheme has come in for criticism from a Conservative councillor and some outspoken locals, the one-year construction length causing frustration

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 18:08
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The Ado Air 28 is now available with a heftier motor

Latest model features Bafang 2-speed automatic gear system

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 18:00
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The Diodra S3: an e-bike made from bamboo (it’s light too …for an e-bike)

It also has an all-in-one hub motor and battery, boasts automatic shifting and weighs just 15kg

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 15:00
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Patrick Lefevere sanctioned by UCI for “disparaging” comments “towards women”

The controversial Soudal Quick-Step team boss will be required to make a public statement apologising or pay a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs (£17,800)

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 13:55
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Basso’s new Venta R “is set to revolutionise the cycling landscape” (says Basso)

Getting max bang for min buck has never been more important and Basso could be on to something with new all-rounder bike promising premium performance for under £3K

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 12:00
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Jeremy Vine sues ex-footballer Joey Barton over “bike nonce” tweet

Legal action follows numerous exchanges on social media, the presenter filing a defamation claim last week

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 11:31
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Giant predicts continued short-term “challenge” for bike industry as profits almost halved and sales down 16% last year

Taiwan-based bike brand saw pre-tax profits fall 45% in 2023, but remains "optimistic" with long-term prospects and believes e-bikes are key opportunity to "broaden global cycling population"

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 10:10
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“When Wiggle launches an 80% off sale, we can’t compete”: British cycling brand highlights knock-on effect of retailer’s demise; Bonkers crash on Paris-Roubaix cobbles; Cavendish’s Tour de France shot in disarray due to illness + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya is back, pedalling through a monster gear towards the weekend, with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the road.cc live blog

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 09:51
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“Arrogant” driver who reversed into cyclist on protected bike lane, before accusing him of trying to “break” his car, offered educational course

“I think they got off lightly, and I’m not even sure which rule of the Highway Code applies here. I have a feeling that the educational course will have little effect”

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 19:23
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Final clear out as Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles invites bids for remaining warehouse stock

The retailer, which appointed a liquidator this week, has invited interested parties to enter a sales process, with “best and final offers on the stock and assets of the business” expected by 22 March

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 18:17
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Ribble Cycles halves losses to £2.3m as bike brand says “very positive step” result of better delivery times and restructuring

The Preston-based manufacturer says stronger supply chain performance has helped ease much-discussed delivery issues, giving customers “confidence to buy” with “robust” 2-3 week targets

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 16:39
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“We do not want revenge, but justice”: Plea deal for lorry driver accused of killing Davide Rebellin rejected by Italian court

The driver had requested a plea bargain which would have seen his sentence halved to three years, but will now face trial in May, as the classics star’s family described the verdict as a “nice surprise”

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 13:16
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“I feel a real responsibility to get this right”: Former Ineos manager Rod Ellingworth named as new Tour of Britain race director

The 51-year-old, who left the British squad in November, will take on the new role as part of British Cycling’s commitment to deliver the men’s and women’s races in 2024

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 11:16
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“Say goodbye to sunglasses in road races”: Cycling world reacts to Alberto Bettiol’s ultra-aero solo victory in TT helmet with visor; Van Aert’s monstrous training ride; Does your bike have a bottom bracket garden? + more on the live blog

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

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 08:47
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Cyclists fed up with “ridiculous” lamppost blocking busy cycle lane for five months

Frustrations have led to a "Give Back This Space" sign being placed on the "clearly dangerous" pole at the intersection of three bike lanes, the council having said it was to be removed months ago

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 17:18
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Wiggle Chain Reaction parent company appoints liquidators

Latest update comes after Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, which also owns Evans Cycles and Sports Direct, reportedly bought WiggleCRC's brand and intellectual property for less than £10 million, leading to 450 job cuts

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 12:19
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The bike industry is “in chaos” says boss: so what do Trek’s plans to ‘right size’ mean for the industry… and you?

US company plans to cut spending by 10% and reduce the number of product options it offers by 40% – find out why this is important for you, even if you don’t ride a Trek

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 12:19
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Orbea launches the Diem: an urban e-bike with a Shimano motor and a funky seat tube

Basque brand’s Diem is an all-singing, all-dancing “urban mobility solution”

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 11:31
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“How is this even a question?” Cyclists slam “who’s in the right” poll after rider struck by corner-cutting driver; Red light hypocrisy as lorry driver speeds through junction; LTN congestion claims blasted; Pog on the Poggio + more on the live blog

Is it Milan-Sanremo time yet? No, apparently it’s still just Tuesday, so join Ryan Mallon as he counts down the hours to Pogačar’s attack on the Poggio on the live blog

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 10:12
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Cyclist who survived cougar attack had face trapped in cat’s bite for 15 minutes before other riders used bike to pin animal down

More than $70,000 has been raised for Keri McCorkle who was cycling with friends in Washington state when two animals began following the group, one of them latching onto her face

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 09:26
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