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Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group reportedly buys Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles for less than £10 million

Frasers Group, which also owns Evans Cycles and Sports Direct, has agreed to purchase WiggleCRC’s brand and intellectual property, leading to around 450 job cuts

Sun, Mar 03, 2024 10:56
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Cyclist slams “pure discrimination against people on bikes” after being refused entry to ferry and left stranded – despite paying for motorcycle ticket

“If you’re running a ferry and providing a service that motorists and motorbikes can access, then that should be made available to foot passengers and cyclists. They have silly, arbitrary rules… Motorists are prioritised and cyclists are an afterthought”

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 21:15
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“I’ve never seen something like this”: Is Tadej Pogačar’s “bonkers” 81km solo Strade Bianche victory modern cycling’s greatest ride?

The Slovenian superstar told reporters he would launch an epic long-range attack over Tuscany’s gravel roads at his first road race of the season. And nobody could stop him

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 15:37
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Blind cyclist fined for riding bike on dual carriageway while “extremely” intoxicated – months after crashing into car while cycling drunk

Gintaras Jankauskas, who is “clinically blind”, has been previously convicted for crashing into and damaging a car while cycling drunk

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 11:52
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“Rogue director” blamed and role terminated after women’s cycling team suspended by UCI for “fraudulent” dressing of mechanic as rider to avoid disqualification

Cynisca Cycling will not be appealing the UCI decision and apologised after an ill rider was replaced by a mechanic in disguise to sign on at a race

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 17:25
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E-bike proposals “a huge safety risk” says Cycling UK and would “blur the line between e-bikes and electric motorbikes”

Electrical Safety First also expresses concern as government acknowledges risk of “more severe battery fires”

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 16:55
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“Their priorities seem all wrong”: Calls for cycling ban to be lifted on key shopping street for “great boost to struggling high street”

Some councillors have spoken out against the proposal, claiming they are "totally opposed" to allowing cycling on the pedestrianised route due to safety concerns

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 12:28
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Supersapiens cancels all memberships and stops shipping glucose sensors amid “strategic restructuring”

Email sent to customers last night explained the decision came "after considerable efforts to navigate an increasingly challenging business environment"

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 10:34
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UCI looking into hookless rims safety as “matter of urgency” following De Gendt’s UAE Tour crash; Police calls video of “dangerous interaction” between cyclists and motorists “concerning”; Football fan vs works sign on cycle lane + more on the live blog

It’s March and the cycling season is fully upon us, Adwitiya is on duty for this Friday live blog before we ride into the weekend (I mean, onto the couch, in front of the tele, for Strade Bianche and Paris-Nice, and the Manchester derby of course)

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 09:56
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Panaracer introduces “fastest-ever” GravelKing tyre as it overhauls entire gravel range

Updated range includes new tread compound, improved hookless compatibility, better puncture protection, and a new X1 model

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 00:01
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Florida town temporarily bans e-bikes in response to death of local woman following collision with 12-year-old e-bike rider

Florida law allows individuals of any age to ride 28mph e-bikes

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 22:15
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Councillor urges delivery riders to learn the Highway Code to ward off licensing or insurance rules that would have a “detrimental impact” on cycling

The comments came after a Glasgow councillor proposed bringing in new licensing and insurance rules for cyclists to tackle with traffic offenders

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 17:58
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Spectator who threw cup of drink at Marianne Vos at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to be questioned by police

The Dutch multi-discipline star said after winning the race: “I did get something over me… It is a shame but yes, it happened”

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 14:41
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You can now trade in your old bike with Sigma Sports Part Exchange – and they’ll even come and collect it

The online retailer hopes the system makes "it easier for cyclists to upgrade to their dream bikes with a saving"

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 14:32
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Tory MP claims pedicabs have turned parts of London into the “Wild West”

A bill to regulate pedicabs in London had its second-reading in the House of Commons and has drawn unanimous support from MPs

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 13:17
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Tenways releases new urban electric bike with own-brand motor and a boost button

The CGO009 joins a line-up of well-priced city focused e-bikes, but UK customers will have to wait

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 12:57
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Government considering doubling e-bike motor power but retaining 15mph limit

Concern that proposed change could threaten the e-bike's legal status as a bicycle

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 11:28
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“Cyclists think they can do whatever they want”: Viral video shows moment driver uses bike lane to queue-jump gridlocked traffic; Wout van Aert’s “calculated risk” for classics; DJ Dom Whiting announces first cycling event of 2024 + more on the live blog

Join Dan Alexander for all the news, reaction and more on the road.cc live blog this (leap year special) Thursday, your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in the world of cycling today.

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 09:13
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Irish cycling great Stephen Roche expected to repay €380,000 as appeal partially upheld over cycle tourism business insolvency

Judges ruled the insolvency was rightfully declared "culpable", although the 1987 Tour de France winner's lawyers were successful in reducing the total sum he will have to repay from €733,866

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 18:09
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Vittoria says Thomas De Gendt crash “unrelated to hookless rim design” and caused by “impact with rock”

Tyre brand insists UAE Tour crash ⁠— which prompted CPA riders' union to say it is "not happy" with increased use of hookless rims in the pro peloton ⁠— was due to "intensity of the impact" and not "compatibility issues" or "design"

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 14:18
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“Others have promised and failed”: Controversial cycle lane becomes battleground for rival mayors

As one local mayor made removing the cycle lane a pledge ahead of an election in May, another mayor elected for a nearby town last year has penned an open letter to residents claiming it was his "pressure" that will lead to its removal

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 13:28
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Halfords share price plunges 25% as retailer downgrades profit forecast amid continued weak cycling demand

The cycling giant blamed poor weather for a slow start to 2024, with cycle sales dropping eight per cent on last year's January numbers and the business's profit forecast downgraded by at least 17 per cent

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 10:05
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“Point of infrastructure is to make cycling easier, NOT keep cyclists out of the way of drivers”: Council plan slammed for lack of protected direct bike routes; Pro cyclist says organiser “stole victory”; Football pitch v bike path + more on the live blog

Three more days ‘til Strade Bianche, and only four until Paris-Nice… Well, Ryan Mallon has to do something to cheer himself up during the dreaded rainy Wednesday live blog, doesn’t he?

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 09:39
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Unreleased Canyon helmet that ditches traditional helmet straps in favour of new mono-strap leaked

The unreleased helmet was spotted on the heads of Canyon's gravel racers. Will this new approach to road cycling lids (that may involve having the arms of your shades UNDER the helmet straps) take off?

Tue, Feb 27, 2024 17:10
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Police force that prosecuted one driver from 286 close pass reports now taking action in 97% of cyclist submissions

Six months on from admitting the need to review how reports are managed, the latest West Midlands Police figures show the force did not take further action of some form in just three of 356 reports made by cyclists during January

Tue, Feb 27, 2024 13:07
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