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Look launches “fastest-ever” Keo Blade pedals that also offer “increased rider comfort and durability”

The updated pedals, priced at £299.99, are more aero and more durable than before, according to the French brand

Wed, Jan 24, 2024 14:00
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Prolific thief jailed for seven months for stealing bike from railway station

John Bruce Miller, who has several previous convictions for bike theft, was captured on CCTV nicking a bike from Cambridge Station Cycle Park

Wed, Jan 24, 2024 11:59
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“Addiction to more obese cars” means cyclists “bullied off the road”, warns Cycling UK in call for govt action on manufacturers; How a carbon frame shouldn’t look; Bike lane blockage; Geraint Thomas to take on Giro/Tour double + more on the live blog

Catch all the news, reaction and more on the Wednesday live blog with Dan Alexander

Wed, Jan 24, 2024 09:16
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Politician slams “cop out” as Ireland’s cross-border Tour de France bid scrapped amid funding issues and political uncertainty at Stormont

The Grand Départ bid, which was criticised by active travel campaigners in Northern Ireland, has been withdrawn due to the lack of a functioning government – but one MLA says the project should still go ahead to leave a “lasting cycling legacy”

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 21:09
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Police officer who crashed into cyclist was driving on wrong side of the road, watchdog confirms

The collision, which took place during an emergency call, was the second crash in the space of two weeks involving the driver of a police vehicle and a vulnerable road user on the same stretch of road

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 15:59
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Dance building urban e-bike subscription around contactless collections and mobile mechanics

Co-founder says Dance is becoming one of the biggest fleet operators in Paris, with over 10,000 members

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 15:34
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E3 Saxo Classic apologises after being accused of homophobia in backlash to Wout van Aert cartoon

The cartoon, which joked about the LGBTQ community being "very enthusiastic" about Van Aert winning a cyclocross race with no saddle, caused outrage online and has since been deleted — a statement admitting that it was "misjudged"

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 11:30
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UPP e-bike battery linked to multiple fires – four online marketplaces told to withdraw it from sale

The battery presents "a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding to connect the components," says the OPSS

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 10:08
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Tadej?! When you’re cruising up a climb… and then Pogačar effortlessly flies past; All the gear and no idea; Noel Gallagher just glad to have his bike after ‘£20 million’ divorce; Road bikes for £120 as deep discounting continues + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for the Tuesday live blog, your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in the world of cycling today.

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 09:10
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Irish police officer faces disciplinary inquiry for giving unclaimed bicycle to “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man for transport during the pandemic

The garda, who reportedly has "significant support" from colleagues, was suspended for three years after giving the man living in a rural area a bike so he could get to the shops

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 17:31
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“Cars are last in the list,” says council officer defending plan to build five new cycle lanes amid concerns from motorists about road quality

The council is working with Sustrans on the project, with plans for five new bike lanes to be announced soon — council officer Gordon Leitch telling concerned drivers "the new hierarchy is pedestrians first, cyclists, buses and everything else"

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 14:42
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Valeo Cyclee e-bike motor and automatic transmission now smoother and quieter with improved security

Cyclee set a benchmark for the company, but could the updates help it feature on more e-bikes?

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 14:00
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UCI insurer pays six-figure settlement over British cyclist’s heatstroke death at Gran Fondo World Championships

Barry Covington collapsed while competing at the 2017 event in the south of France, the Gran Fondo taking place during a 39°C heatwave and participants later complaining about a shortage of water and poorly manned feed stops

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 11:25
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Brompton goes 12-Speed across most of its range, doubling the number of gears on the classic folding bike

The British folding bike manufacturer has made the rumours official, pairing derailleur gears with a three-speed Sturmey Archer hub

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 10:04
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“Bizarre behaviour”: Motorist slammed for boasting about passing cyclists “as close as I could”; Mum cycling with child on “tricky” road clip divides opinion; Best race ever? Saddleless Van Aert wins Benidorm epic; Shaun Bike Ryder + more on the live blog

It’s fairly blustery, isn’t it? So, while you go and retrieve your wheelie bin from wherever it ended up last night, Ryan Mallon will be here to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the windy Monday live blog

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 09:58
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“The economic model for women’s competitions is sputtering”: Women’s E3 Saxo Classic cancelled after just two years

The organisers cited fears of a “mountain of debt”, scheduling conflicts and low confidence from the sponsors as reasons behind the decision

Sun, Jan 21, 2024 16:42
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Residents oppose cycle lane plans that would make cyclists “sitting ducks” for motorists accessing driveways

One local claimed that motorists reversing into the driveway across the cycle path couldn’t help avoid collisions if cyclists were “aiming at you at 30”

Sun, Jan 21, 2024 13:31
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Red-light jumping truck driver already disqualified from driving imprisoned for 21 months for severely injuring elderly cyclist

The driver had 33 previous convictions, including numerous road traffic offences such as drink-driving and driving without insurance before the incident in Dublin in 2021

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 17:51
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Sir Dave Brailsford leaves Ineos Grenadiers ahead of Manchester United rebuild role, according to reports

The departure means Ineos Grenadiers will be without any of its founding management team members, as the British cycling outfit looks likely to embark on a rebuild of its own

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 15:51
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Race organiser handed three-month suspended sentence after death of up-and-coming Belgian cyclist

19-year-old Stef Loos was hit by a van driver after riders were sent the wrong way in the Belgian race

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 12:53
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The cylindrical bike basket system that’s set to “revolutionise urban cycling”, Enve’s £1,300 handlebar/stem, super-light wheels from Fulcrum plus loads of new tech from Pinarello, Fizik, Classified, Ritchey + more

Take a look at the world’s smallest bike bag, the ultimate smart cycling helmet, and the smart ring that’ll help you hit your “optimum athletic performance”

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 12:00
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Don’t take your bike to the cyclocross! World Cup organiser bans fans’ bikes from course “for safety reasons” (but don’t worry, you can park your car nearby)

The organisers of this weekend’s Benidorm round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup say there is “no designated area to park or store” bikes at the course

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 18:17
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Near Miss of the Day 887: Bus company launches investigation after driver hits cyclist’s handlebars during overtake

The cyclist was told by police that if he had crashed the incident would have been treated as a road traffic collision, prompting him to respond: “My next skill to learn is how to fall off gently”

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 15:35
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Seven out of ten people say they never ride a bike, as safer roads – not more cycle lanes – viewed as key to encouraging cycling, new national travel study finds

According to the government’s National Travel Attitudes Study, almost half of people in England don’t cycle due to safety concerns, while those who regularly use a bike are more likely to be middle class and middle aged

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 13:48
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“They just don’t make them like Mick Ives anymore”: Tributes pour in for British cycling legend who dies aged 84

The Coventry cyclist, a team manager, team founder and prolific racer who competed in almost every cycling discipline well into his 70s, passed away peacefully in his sleep according to friends close to the Ives family

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 13:40
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