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“If this was a road it would have been fixed months ago”: Cycling tunnel closed (again) due to flooding – as Sustrans says fixing drainage issue “could take some time”

The Devonshire Tunnel, part of Bath’s Two Tunnels circuit, was closed in early January after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a nearby drain, but reopened again in late March with cyclists advised to “take care”

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:26
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Israel-Premier Tech to race gravel bikes at Paris-Roubaix

Factor’s Ostro Gravel gets the nod over the brand’s road bikes for the Hell of the North thanks to increased comfort and greater tyre clearance

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:19
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Real-world aero, outstanding alloy and mechanical shifting FTW: road.cc Recommends updated with products from Orro, Mason, Shimano + more

Four bikes made the road.cc Recommends cut in March, along with Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical, a handy workstand from Topeak and plenty of clothing

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:00
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Police called to Scott Sports HQ over “dispute between managers” as corporate power struggle continues

The incident, which police say involved “nothing serious”, comes in the same week CEO Beat Zaugg refused to accept the board’s decision to dismiss him

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 14:25
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Castelli calls new Gabba R “the ultimate foul-weather jacket”

Italian brand claims revamped Gabba provides the protection of a rain jacket and the aerodynamics of a speedsuit

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 11:40
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“Speeding” cyclists equally to blame for serious collision on bike path, judge rules

According to the judge, both cyclists “completely failed, for no good reason, to take the steps necessary to observe the presence of the other until the collision was inevitable”

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 10:56
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Jonas Vingegaard warned about descent of Basque Country horror crash months ago, but organisers “never gave an answer”, claims Safe Cycling; Peta Cavendish joins Adam Hansen in calling out “voyeuristic” filming of crashed riders + more on the live blog

One more sleep for Paris-Roubaix, until then, Adwitiya’s here to bring you all the latest news and chit-chat from the cycling world this Friday

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 08:56
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“What are they going to do to keep my children safe?”: Active travel campaigners accuse council of ignoring report and listening to “bullies” after removal of Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial

Despite the council’s report showing a reduction in traffic volume and speeds due to the LTN, campaigners say that the decision to remove it was taken before even the report was published

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 16:12
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“It’s Paris-Roubaix!” Zoe and Magnus Bäckstedt on “blood, mud, and tears”, plus climbing from the lowest to the highest point of each continent (and avoiding arrest) with Oli France on the road.cc Podcast

The most exciting weekend of the cycling year is almost upon us, so we chat all things Roubaix with two of the race’s past and present stars, while an explorer-cum-ultra cyclist discusses his latest record attempt

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 15:58
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Raleigh is offering £400 off a whole bunch of e-bikes

British brand cuts prices of some of their urban e-bike range

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 12:10
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Cargo bike company Babboe announces replacement programme for 22,000 faulty frames after attempted cover-up of manufacturing defects

The Accell Group-owned Dutch brand has announced that all owners of the faulty models will be offered a new bike

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 12:09
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“Is this a joke?” Mathieu van der Poel slams Paris-Roubaix hairpin ‘chicane’ at Arenberg Forest entrance as peloton divided; Jonas Vingegaard conscious after horror Basque crash, Evenepoel injured; “Wide support” for cycling bans? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 08:58
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“Why pick on a lone female cyclist?” Cyclist slapped with £100 fine – for riding on a cycle path

The council warden claimed the cyclist was riding on a footway, despite the route being clearly marked as a shared-use path since 2011, enabling the cyclist to successfully appeal the fine for “anti-social behaviour”

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 20:30
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Campaigners urge politicians to stop dragging cyclists into “phoney culture wars” – after Tory mayoral candidate claims “virtue signalling” bike lanes are causing “havoc”

“The blunt fearmongering is a bit like asking Londoners to fear ice cream, a night out or birdsong – and about as likely to work as that,” the London Cycling Campaign has said

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 15:38
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Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor

No, it’s not a late April Fools’ Day joke: could self-inflating bib shorts concept be about to blow up big?

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 14:58
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Manchester City fans slammed for “constantly blocking” cycle lane outside Etihad Stadium, as council says it “shares cyclists’ frustration” with illegal parking

“It’s shocking that on a route some of Team GB use to ride home they can put lives in danger like this,” one local cyclist said

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 12:58
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Latest viral bike theft video as angle grinder used to snatch locked bicycle in seconds; Tour of Flanders organiser hails “record-breaking crowds”, but urges “zero tolerance” for “individuals” who “ruin the image of the sport” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and Adwitiya are on duty for your midweek round-up of all the news, reaction and more across the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 08:27
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The Big Issue’s e-bike share scheme pulled from Aberdeen as operator deems it “not financially viable”

The bikes launched in the city in 2022 after the Bristol scheme was stopped due to vandalism

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 17:15
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Shimano launches new ESSA entry-level, 8-speed drivetrain for commuter, touring and mountain bikes

Following the launch of the interchangeable Shimano CUES product line-up last year, there's another acronym to get familiar with if you're in need of a simple 8-speed drivetrain for your flat bar bike

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 16:00
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Scott Sports embroiled in bizarre “power struggle” as sacked CEO Beat Zaugg claims he’s still in charge

Zaugg said the decision does not come from Scott’s Board of Directors, and his successor Kim Juwon would have “no idea about the European bicycle market”

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 15:58
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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! FIVE sets of Michelin Power Cup TLR pro road tyres + Peaty’s Holeshot sealant worth £157.97 each must be won! Sponsored

Thanks to our pals at Silverfish, a quintet of winners will be spinning into spring with some of the best road tubeless tyres around, plus sealant to keep them inflated. There are nearly £800 worth of prizes to be won, best of luck!

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 15:16
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Council receives £400,000 funding for cycling routes, but no indication of plans leaves active travel future in doubt

Somerset County Council is yet to confirm when and where new and improved active travel schemes will be implemented

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 13:10
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Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe delete “disgraceful” podcast section branding Nairo Quintana “a little rat” following backlash; F1 chicanes for Paris-Roubaix?; Remco Evenepoel slams UCI head sock ban confusion; Cycle path or mud bath? + more on the live blog

Easter, April Fools, and the Tour of Flanders may all be over for another year, but don’t despair – Paris-Roubaix is just four days away, so join Ryan Mallon as he counts down the minutes with more cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 08:57
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Study finds e-bikes may lead to people giving up cars and says they should be at core of planning

The study in Lausanne, Switzerland also found e-bikes are a great way to continue cycling

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 08:33
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Tour of Flanders fan’s Paralympic dream in balance after riders crash into her

Belgian para-athlete Anke Sneyers was watching race from roadside when riders swerved to avoid another spectator

Mon, Apr 01, 2024 18:46
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