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“Netflix effect” could be behind rowdier Tour de France crowds, says race director

“It’s a slightly different crowd, one that’s a bit more festive and less respectful, that doesn’t know the etiquette of a good supporter,” said Thierry Gouvenou

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 10:59
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Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay! Italian cyclist’s refusal to accept fine sees it rise 20-fold

University professor fined for riding over pedestrian crossing claims he broke no law – and hopes his Kafkaesque ordeal will help others embroiled in bureaucratic nightmare

Fri, Jul 21, 2023 19:46
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Shocking video shows driver in Canada running over and dragging cyclist

“This is the road violence that cyclists deal with every single day in cities like Toronto,” says local lawyer and cycling advocate

Fri, Jul 21, 2023 16:10
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Campaigners hit out at plans for non-protected cycle lanes on part of Kensington High Street

Jeremy Vine says council “can shove this up their exhaust pipe” while London Cycling Campaign accuses borough of prioritising drivers

Fri, Jul 21, 2023 14:10
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Exasperated Nils Politt snaps chain, suffers comical roadside bike fit with THREE neutral service bikes; “There’s no need for that”: Cav weighs in on Philipsen blocking; Sex toy cycle lane; Stage 19; Ashes fever hits the peloton + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander will be bringing you all the news and reaction from the cycling world

Fri, Jul 21, 2023 08:11
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“Respect the riders”: Pello Bilbao receives “outrageous” warning after punching spectator during Tour de France stage

The Bahrain Victorious rider hit out at a fan running alongside the breakaway on the Col de la Loze yesterday

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 17:17
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What is the best way to buy a bike? + British champion Pfeiffer Georgi looks ahead to the Tour de France Femmes on the road.cc Podcast

Cycling UK’s Russell Stephens is on hand to give potential bike buyers some hints and tips, while Team DSM-Firmenich pro Georgi discusses her chances of nabbing a stage win on the roads of France next week. “Never say never…”

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 15:43
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Cowboy launches “streamlined” bike model “for the price conscious rider”

Core bike configuration arrives alongside a new software suite and a tool for VanMoof riders to save their bikes' digital keys

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 15:13
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Orbea unveils updated Orca lightweight climbing bike that weighs just 6.7kg

The seventh generation Orca is available in two frame options and 13 different builds "offering the best climbing performance possible" claims Orca, and the top-end OMX version has a 750g frame

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 14:00
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“If you voted for Brexit, please realise this is 90% because of your decision”: UK cycle distributor FLi ceases trading

“I’m done with the red tape and the barriers to trade,” FLi Distribution’s director Colin Williams said

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 13:53
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Lemmo launches e-bike with clutch to switch between electric and manual

The new design claims to remove any motor resistance by switching between E and M modes

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 13:15
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“This is like Ventoux all over again”: Thomas Voeckler excluded from Tour de France stage after motorbike chaos on Col de la Loze holds up Jonas Vingegaard

The retired French pro, working as a pundit for France Télévisions, was penalised after his motorbike stalled on the 24 percent gradients of yesterday’s final climb, forcing the yellow jersey to briefly stop

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 11:14
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Fancy racing a hill climb on your e-bike? Now you can!

Urban Hill Climb 2023 now accepting e-bike entries

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 11:12
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Fans unimpressed as Jasper Philipsen accused of “bullying” rival in bizarre Tour de France incident; “When athletes keep it real”: Pogačar’s brutally honest f-bomb TV interview; Stage 18 updates; Pro nutrition tips from the peloton + more on the live blog

Two days until the weekend and Dan Alexander is lugging his body and mind through the days like a sprinter on their last legs after the mountains

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 08:13
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Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates undergo extra blood tests on team bus before Tour de France queen stage

Both teams spoke out saying they welcomed the extra visit from anti-doping inspectors

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 14:24
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Near Miss of the Day 870: Driver mistimes overtake of cyclist, stalls car… blares horn at rider

"With two whole lanes, this idiot mistimes his approach, stalls his car, subsequent traffic won't let him out and he gets the hump with me."

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 12:15
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Female cyclist repeatedly punched during canal towpath assault

The victim was cycling along a Warwickshire towpath when she was approached and assaulted by a male suspect in what police have described as a "concerning incident"

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 10:05
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Lance Armstrong becomes reality TV villain after clashing with Modern Family star over trans athletes; Tadej Pogačar: “The Tour de France is definitely not over”; Tour heads to its ‘roof’ for Alpine monster + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, and Ryan Mallon is all set for a gruelling day through the pouring rain and up the long steep climbs of the live blog

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 08:32
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Council pays cyclist five-figure settlement over “harrowing” pothole crash

"It was an incredibly challenging period in my life," the rider commented on the incident which saw them thrown from their bike, suffering multiple fractures

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 16:13
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Jumbo-Visma willing to sue Tour de France spectator who caused huge crash while taking selfie

"I think we owe that to the riders who were on the ground. Not only ours, but also those of other teams"

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 11:02
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Tour de France TV broadcasts urged to give stage winners more airtime over GC battle

"I would really appreciate for him or any winner to have more than two seconds of TV time, so he can show his son what he achieved": CPA riders' union president Adam Hansen called on broadcasters to give riders and sponsors "exposure they deserve"

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 09:51
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VanMoof declared bankrupt – e-bikes remain functional for now but repairs will not be carried out

“The most funded e-bike company in the world” now looking for a buyer

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 09:49
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“You can’t polish a climate turd, but you can sprinkle it with active travel glitter”: Cyclists slam proposals for ‘bike bus’ through controversial tunnel; Pogačar makes a splash (literally); Decisive Tour de France time trial + more on the live blog

Aero position dialled in, skinsuit fitted to a tee, and warm-up complete, Ryan Mallon’s ready for a big day on the live blog… Oh, and there’s something important going on at the Tour de France too

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 09:02
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Mason updates Bokeh gravel bike: it’s not new, it’s enhanced

We take a detailed look at the Bokeh 3.0, chat with its designer Dom Mason about the updates, and sneak a first ride

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 05:00
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“It’s just too dangerous”: Popular cycling event cancelled due to “grave state” of roads

The secretary of the club which organises the event accepted that the local council had "done what they can to fix" potholes and road defects, but ultimately participants should not be asked to "take your life in your hands"

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 16:10
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