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Rapha announces loss of £12 million, citing cost of living and supply chain concerns

The premium cycling clothing company has now posted a loss for the sixth year running, however an independent auditor identified no uncertainties which could cast a doubt on Rapha's future

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 16:01
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Check out this high-end Ribble x Vic Lee urban e-bike

Ribble showcased a very special-looking urban e-bike hand-painted by award-winning ‘inkist’ Vic Lee at this year's Rouleur Live bike show in London

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 14:58
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“Hope is not a strategy”: Cycling UK slams government’s funding reductions holding back cycling and walking progress

A damning criticism of the active travel policies comes after a government report claimed "disappointingly slow progress" meaning the 2025 targets will not be met

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 13:30
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Honda becomes latest automotive manufacturer to debut an electric bike concept

Electric mountain bike concept debuted at Japanese Mobility Show

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 11:30
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Shimano allegedly hit by massive ransomware attack threatening to release confidential data

The ransomware attackers claim to be in possession of 4.5TB of data belonging to the Japanese components giant, including information including factory inspection results, lab tests and financial documents

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 11:11
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Lost Dot launches The Accursed Race – no-fly, off-road race in the Balkans

The gravel race is the first of its kind and will cover 1,600km across the region in southeastern Europe

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 10:32
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Hill-climbing king Andrew Feather amazes the world again… by riding a bike with bar tape; “It’s totally possible to enable driving, active and public transport together”: Tales from the Netherlands + more on the live blog

It's the Friday live blog with Dan Alexander in the hotseat, bringing you all the news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 09:09
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Broken bikes, riding the wrong way, and losing track of time: The final finisher from the 2023 Transcontinental Race recounts her epic ride across Europe

Ryan catches up with the intrepid and indefatigable Han Lu, who has many a story to tell from her month-long Transcontinental adventure

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 17:46
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Safety concerns after cyclist collision at notorious roundabout, as cycling campaigner remains in hospital after separate incident

Chairwoman of the Cyclox campaign group Dr Alison Hill is being treated for a serious leg injury following last week's incident involving a coach being driven in the city centre

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 16:11
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Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships cancelled… because it’s too windy

"It seems like a bad joke," one competitor said... but the event's organisers decided it would be unsafe to go ahead with an orange wind warning and "crazy, too intense" 40mph gusts

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 13:04
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Cyclist shares shocking footage of driver ramming him off bike after close pass complaint, slams suspended sentence “an absolute waste of time”

"Attacks on cyclists are becoming much more common... I believe it's time to give cyclists more protection under the law"

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 11:17
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Challenge dangerous driving or silently report? Driving instructor Ashley Neal weighs in on cyclist debate; Local angered by parking tickets vows not to drive, starts cycling; Bike lane removal protest; Cyclocross in a nutshell + more on the live blog

It’s been a while but Adwitiya is back on the road.cc live blog this Thursday, trying his best to jog his memory and remember how to bring you all the latest talk from the cycling world

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 09:44
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Lorry driver accused of killing Davide Rebellin requests plea bargain, in bid to halve proposed prison sentence to three years

The Italian pro’s family is firmly opposed to the deal, citing Wolfgang Rieke’s previous hit-and-run and drink driving offences

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 19:19
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Mayor accused of “abysmal failure” for failing to rip out “disastrous” cycle lane

The controversial protected lane has been the site of a number of pedestrian and cyclist injuries, as well as frequent illegal parking by motorists, since it was opened last year

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 16:45
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Lotus launches £20,000 performance road e-bike inspired by Olympic gold medal-winning track bikes

Featuring "striking aero design", V-shaped handlebars, wing-shaped forks and vaulted chain stays, Lotus says the 9.8kg Type 136 "harnesses design and engineering excellence from more than 30 years of road and track cycling success"

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 16:10
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“Arrogant” speeding driver with drugs and alcohol in his system avoids jail for killing cyclist, as prosecutor says incident was “just below” dangerous driving threshold

Harry Bennett, who was driving at up to 51mph in a 30mph zone when he struck 77-year-old Geoffrey Dean, was given a suspended sentence and banned from driving for three years

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 14:14
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Wiggle Chain Reaction administrators announce 105 job cuts amid interest from potential buyers

The joint administrators, who are currently preparing the business for sale, said the “decision was not taken lightly”, in the same week Wiggle’s parent company filed for insolvency in Germany

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 11:59
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How fast could you ride one kilometre? Jeffrey Hoogland breaks world record with blistering 55.433, vomits afterwards; “You can taste the fumes”: cycling group blasts night park closure; Remco’s morning jog; £20k Lotus e-road bike + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog back in town for another week... Dan Alexander will be kicking things off this morning before some updates from editor Jack later on

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 09:08
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Bosch, Shimano and Gazelle want your e-bike to be able to talk to cars – but will this really make e-biking safer?

Trek, BMC and Audi are also founding members of the Coalition for Cyclist Safety which is based around V2X tech

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 16:15
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Aston Martin teams up with J.Laverack for “the world’s first ‘boltless’ bicycle”, the Aston Martin .1R

Luxury car brand has joined forces with titanium bike maker to craft "the world’s most bespoke, advanced and meticulously engineered road bicycle"... those are some seriously big claims!

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 14:45
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SRAM to recall aftermarket 12-speed shift-brake levers that could ‘move on the handlebar’ due to excess threadlock

US component brand is set to announce a safety recall on 12-speed eTap AXS Red, Force, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers produced before July

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 13:43
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More bad news for Wiggle Chain Reaction as parent company files for insolvency

The latest blow for the cycling retail giant will not come as a surprise, days after Wiggle Chain Reaction entered administration and was put up for sale by administrators

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 12:38
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Husband of pedestrian killed by cyclist claims government “utterly cowed by the cycling lobby”, makes renewed call for death by dangerous cycling law

Last month the government said it is working on legislation, although the Department for Transport has admitted to campaigners there may not be enough parliamentary time to pass the law before the next general election

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 11:18
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“We can’t distinguish between good and bad cyclists”: Cycling activists blast “absurd” city centre bike ban; Calls for “safe cycling town” for kids – but councillor says “unpopular schemes” make life “harder for working people” + more on the live blog

Happy Halloween, everyone! And to celebrate, Ryan Mallon is here for a special spooky edition of the road.cc live blog (though it’ll probably be the usual old nonsense, if I’m honest…)

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 10:03
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Continued weak cycling demand blamed as Mips sales fall by a third

CEO Max Strandwitz insisted the helmet technology company can "remain confident about our long-term growth opportunities in the bike sub-category once the market starts to normalise"

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 09:54
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