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MyWhoosh to host UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, taking over from Zwift for next three years

The three-year partnership shifts the hosting duties to the Abu Dhabi-based virtual cycling platform for the first time

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 11:25
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“Why I skip red lights”: Journalist makes the case for cyclists riding through reds; Finish fisticuffs as Benoît Cosnefroy grabs British rider after sprinting incident; Jumbo-Visma pro tests positive + more on the live blog

It's a sunny Thursday here on the live blog where Dan Alexander will be taking you one step closer to the weekend with today's round-up of all that's going on in the cycling world

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 08:07
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White heterosexual men lead the cycling industry, report says amid calls for more inclusive approach

The Bicycle Association's report also suggests a "widespread experience of unfair treatment, including harassment"

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 16:19
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Frustrated locals see off World Championships with final complaints about road closures

Despite the online noise, those on the ground in Stirling experienced a far more positive local reception to the event

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 13:56
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“Huge cost”: Repair bill tops £850,000 for councils fixing vandalised low-traffic neighbourhoods

One local authority has spent almost £400,000 on repairs since 2020, with councils across London left to foot the bill caused by vandals

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 10:13
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GB News producer slammed for comparing 20mph speed limits to cyclists requiring stabilisers; “Businesses can’t keep subsidising car dependency,” says Cycling UK; Landismo heads to Belgium; Sepp Kuss does a Hansen + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news, views, and nonsense on your middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 09:11
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Hit-and-run driver who had “alcohol, cocaine and cannabis” in system jailed for 13 years for killing cyclist

The motorist had earlier told the police that “there was nothing dangerous” about his driving at time of fatal crash, and he “didn’t think he hit a cyclist” despite driving a damaged car with a smashed windscreen for five miles

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 17:04
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Former Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman banned for ordering testosterone for unnamed riders, as British Cycling “frustrated” that elements of case “remain uncertain”

An independent tribunal was “comfortably satisfied” that Freeman intended to make prohibited substances available to one or more of his athletes, as UK Anti-Doping handed him a four-year-ban from all sport

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 13:57
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“They are supposed to keep bikes safe”: Councillor disappointed at “extremely light” cycle racks leading to bike thefts

Despite the council’s insistence that the cycle parking “meets design requirements”, Edinburgh councillor Susan Rae has joined cyclists to warn about the racks which can be “easily unscrewed” and pulled out

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 12:19
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Scotland could soon host Tour de France stages after “successful” World Championships

After its 11-day cycling extravaganza, Scotland Cycling’s chief is targeting the most famous cycling race of the calendar

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 10:47
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“If they can’t build cycle lanes, devolve bloody powers to us and we’ll do it”: Council slams government’s “joke” approach to cycling infrastructure; Mads Pedersen calls Jasper Philipsen “a real a**hole”; Bike stand horseplay + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon – after spending what felt like a year in Scotland for the world champs – is back with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. If he can remember how it works…

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 09:03
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Canyon launches all-new Endurace CFR as “arguably the fastest endurance road bike ever made”: First look + video

There’s a new Endurace CF SLX too; updated models offer improved aerodynamics, increased tyre clearance, storage inside the frame, and adjustable handlebar width

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 09:00
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Shimano responds to pro rider who lashed out at its neutral service, claiming she was denied assistance at World Championships road race

“Don’t buy Shimano” urges Luxembourg rider Christine Majerus after she was forced to abandon race yesterday due to puncture, while Shimano claims its neutral service car "strictly adhered" to the race rules

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 16:38
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Five cool tools to keep your bike in fine fettle from Birzman, Zefal, Knipex and Sinter

In this week's edition of Five Cool Things, we delve into the realm of maintenance with a focus on innovative tools

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 15:02
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Government’s Fix Your Bike scheme hailed a success in getting more people cycling – although fewer than half of the £50 vouchers issued were actually used

Findings come from independent report into initiative launched at height of coronavirus pandemic to get unused bikes back on the road

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 14:24
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Oxfordshire cyclist calls for urgent safety improvements after crash on shared-use path along busy road

Safer cycling infrastructure along A40 from Witney to Oxford has been planned for nearly two years – but project delayed by funding issues

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 11:56
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*Competition now closed* Win! £580 worth of prizes from Birzman including Travel Tool Box, Essential Tool Box and The Pump with Helix must be won Sponsored

Three lucky UK-based cyclists are going to bag themselves some great goodies from Birzman, including the Travel Tool Box featuring 20 high performance tools for our grand prize winner. Good luck

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 11:00
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Decathlon launches B’Twin LD 920 its most advanced e-bike yet with mid-drive and auto-transmission in one

New bike only available to Decathlon customers in continental Europe for time being

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 09:38
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“Just Urška Žigart’s boyfriend”: Tadej Pogačar hands outs bottles at Championships; “For a bikepacker who needs everything”: A bicycle grill mount?; Kopecky vs Vollering gives us SL7 vs SL8; Was Glasgow 2023 World Champs a success? + more on the live blog

After another weekend of non-stop cycling (and the return of a ball sport) to keep you entertained, it's Adwitiya's turn on the live blog seat to keep the show going

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 08:26
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Police Scotland hail “unique” World Championships as mega-event draws to a close

Only 10 arrests were made during what was a very singular Glasgow Fortnight

Sun, Aug 13, 2023 20:15
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Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky caps phenomenal season by winning World Championship road race

Late attack secures gold for rider who also heads home from Glasgow with rainbow jerseys in the points and elimination races on the track

Sun, Aug 13, 2023 17:16
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Labour reportedly drops plans for nationwide ULEZ rollout

Party source says that “Labour is not in favour of extra burdens on drivers during a Tory-made cost of living crisis”

Sun, Aug 13, 2023 15:52
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Number 10 Downing Street leads tributes to government scientist killed in bike crash

Susannah Boddie sustained fatal head injuries while riding her gravel bike on holiday in Italy

Sun, Aug 13, 2023 10:35
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World Championships: Tom Pidcock smashes the field to win mountain bike cross-country rainbow jersey

Yorkshireman adds rainbow jersey to Olympic gold he took in Tokyo last year

Sat, Aug 12, 2023 15:55
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Campaign launched for safer junctions in Glasgow after cyclist’s death – and is calling on local road users to share their experiences

Architectural practice where Emma Burke Newman worked identifies three junctions where urgent safety measures are needed

Sat, Aug 12, 2023 14:12
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