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“Poor thing has already lost a hand”: Selfridges joins the “don’t ride it like that” Christmas list of dodgy bike displays; Halfords slammed (again) for “victim-blaming” hi-vis “naughty list”; Pro cyclists do gymnastics (kind of) + more on the live blog

The advent calendar may be almost empty, but Ryan Mallon’s still here to keep you updated with all the festive cycling news and nonsense on the live blog

Tue, Dec 19, 2023 10:03
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Cycling group slams “embarrassing” halting of “best bang for buck investment in transport” as New Zealand minister orders pause on cycling schemes

Simeon Brown has claimed the projects, which involve investing in cycling and walking infrastructure, are "unnecessary" and "wasting taxpayers' money"

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 17:08
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Frustration at “non-existent” customer service as Cycle Pal website disappears and no sign of orders arriving

Amid numerous reports of buyers' items not arriving, the cycling tools brand's website has closed, with customers left in the dark

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 16:08
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Now then Mardi bum – Moustache has added another e-bike to its urban range

French brand adds Mardi 27 step-through e-bike to range, with hub gears and Bosch motor

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 13:04
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“There is a proven way to improve the health of a nation”: Concerning obesity statistics spark calls for greater promotion of cycling and walking

West Midlands walking and cycling commissioner Adam Tranter pointed out that active travel has the "added benefits of saving people money and fitting into existing routines"

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 12:08
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Mark Cavendish’s 2021 bike auctioned off by former team, as fans slam “shameful” move; Tadej Pogačar set to race the 2024 Giro d’Italia – and the cycling world is divided; Cambridge Uni spot easier to secure than bike hangar space + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon is here on the live blog, charging through the last week before Christmas like Mathieu van der Poel at his first ‘cross race of the season

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 10:13
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Bike shop targeted in “lawless” raid attempt, major damage as car rammed into building twice

While no bikes were taken, at least "a dozen" have been "damaged beyond repair" and left under the rubble

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 09:47
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“It’s a Christmas miracle!”: Charity’s £5,000 stolen bicycle returned days on from break-in

UPDATE: The bike thief who stole Christmas... has now returned it...

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 16:40
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Chris Froome downplays war of words with team owner, claims criticism of bike set-up and performances “blown out of proportion”

The four-time Tour de France winner has been quick to speak his mind about "frustrating" equipment issues and bike fit problems at Israel–Premier Tech, team boss Sylvan Adams hitting back that Froome is "absolutely not value for money"

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 12:13
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This springy suspension saddle provides “unparalleled comfort for your rear end”, claims its inventor… plus tech news from Zwift, Colnago, Factor, Mavic, Basso + more

Check out the most unusual cycling shoes you’ve ever seen, the CBD supplement designed to make you faster, Mavic’s old-school clothing, and the world’s funkiest Brompton…

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 12:00
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Police insist regular action taken to tackle violent bike robberies after coming under fire for advising victim to avoid route in future

One cyclist, robbed of his bike by masked thugs who hit him with a hammer, was told by police to avoid the canal path in future

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 10:41
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“F*** cars forever”: Comedians unite in demanding safer cycling conditions after peer killed while riding a bike

The death of stand-up comedian Kenny DeForest took the number of cyclists killed in New York City this year to 28, the second-most deadliest year for cyclist deaths ever recorded

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 17:40
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Seeing the person behind the cyclist: More Than A Cyclist campaign aims to inspire behaviour change with powerful new film, plus our top cycling Christmas gifts

After the release of its latest emotional campaign video, Rob Anderson of the More Than A Cyclist campaign tells us more about the group's aims. In part 2, we discuss our favourite ever cycling gifts

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 16:26
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“Cyclists deserve far greater priority”: Former council leader calls on local authority to fix broken roads after pothole crash put him in hospital

The former Labour leader and cyclist spent four nights in hospital after his crash and noted that the pothole had been known to the council for months

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 13:39
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Motorist scolds cyclist for riding in the bus lane – while driving an untaxed car; Is Chris Froome set to race Unbound Gravel in 2024?; Soudal Quick-Step’s hideously Eurotrash kit reveal; Lance Armstrong: “Never tested positive” + more on the live blog

We’re nearly there, we’re nearly there… And to keep you going until the end of the week (and 2023), Ryan Mallon is here with another festive edition of the live blog

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 09:46
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Drug driver who killed two charity cyclists jailed for 70 years – despite insisting head-on crash was “a horrific accident”

“This is not an accident. There was a series of intentional decisions you made to ingest this cocktail of narcotics and that led to everything we saw,” the judge told motorist Mandy Benn

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 19:23
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UCI set to clamp down on “extreme” turned-in brake levers

The governing body says the position adopted by an increasing number of riders in recent years “limits braking capacity”, with new regulations set to be introduced in 2025

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 18:28
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Council “escalates war on cycling menaces” with new town centre ban, saying: “We will not stop until we eradicate this behaviour”

The local authority says residents are “overwhelmingly in support of tougher action” against people riding bikes in pedestrianised zones

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 16:23
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Philippe Gilbert and Loïc Vliegen found guilty of assaulting motorist following “dangerous overtake”

The former world champion was also convicted of carrying and using pepper spray during the 2016 training ride altercation, while the driver was convicted of intentionally obstructing traffic

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 13:09
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Raleigh’s parent company to repurpose used e-bike batteries with Dutch firm Refurb Battery

Reuse reduces waste and saves raw materials, and reduces CO2 emissions that would arise from producing new battery cells

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 10:09
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Cycling with earphones, yay or nay edition: Jeremy Vine panned for falling off bike and hitting pothole while wearing earbuds; Thibaut Pint-ot in the PSG Ultras; New Cervélo for Jumbo-Visma; Pogačar on for Track TT Olympics? + more on the live blog

It's the Thursday live blog, your one-stop shop for all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world... it’s Adwitiya taking the reins of the sleigh today

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 09:52
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Scottish Government urged to spend more on public transport and less on cycling

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport councillors claim “sense of balance” lost as country spends record levels on active travel

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 13:44
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Care company turns to bikes to beat railway station roadwork congestion – and gets a pleasant surprise

Turning to two wheels makes it easier for Oxford-based Bellevie Care’s staff to reach patients – and also provides boost to staff recruitment

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 11:34
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“World class cycling city”: Cyclists urge council to clear “appalling” bike lane filled with gravel and leaves; Has Chris Froome found a solution to the supertuck ban?; Pothole warnings; Meltdown over free lights for cyclists + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat ready to bring you everything you need to know (and plenty you don't) from the world of cycling

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 09:15
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Council set to scrap £100k leisure cycling route – after bike riders branded it a “waste of money”

Campaigners said plan for route in west Harrogate was “not sensible because it would not make a meaningful difference to the cycle network”

Tue, Dec 12, 2023 16:34
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