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Fabio Jakobsen quickly edits Instagram post to remove sight of broken Specialized; Pidcock’s back on Strava… with a Tour stage minimum heart rate of 47bpm; Mathieu van der Poel relegated for sprint shoulder barge on Biniam Girmay + more on the live blog

Feels like a year since Dan Alexander has done one of these, back in the live blog hot seat for a double-header of Tour and Giro action. Lovely stuff

Wed, Jul 05, 2023 08:01
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“In a rural county the car is the most used and most important mode of transport,” replies councillor to family bike ride organisers

More than 250 people, including families and children, rode through Shrewsbury to celebrate cycling and call for more action to improve safety for all

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 16:35
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Cyclist “almost ran off the road” by bus driver says they feel lucky to be alive after frightening incident

Carousel Buses has not commented on the incident, during which the driver allegedly told the remonstrating rider, "Well I didn't hit you, did I?"

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 14:08
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Peugeot aims to modernise its e-bike range with new ‘digital’ models

Brand announces three new "worlds" of highly connected electric bikes

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 13:15
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Cyclists unable to reach “stupid” traffic light button, plus face nine-minute wait for green light as more issues reported with much-criticised cycle lane

"Drivers aren't expected to push a button and wait nine minutes!"

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 11:15
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Mondraker launch new urban cross e-bike, the Dusty SX

Said to be ideal if you want to ride in the city but also on forest tracks

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 09:15
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Cyclist told to wear hi-vis and a helmet… to take their bike on a ferry; German broadcaster allegedly blacklisted by team for asking doping questions; Tour de France caption contest; ULEZ High Court challenge; Giro Donne drama + more on the live blog

Bloggin’ on the Fourth of July… While we all wait for an American (probably Neilson Powless) to attack at the Tour de France, Ryan Mallon will keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on Tuesday’s live blog

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 09:08
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VanMoof partners with KwikFit for e-bike servicing and repairs in the Netherlands

Repair packages are a key part of VanMoof’s appeal for many owners

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 17:25
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road.cc Recommends June update: 9 high-scoring products from Pinarello, Colnago, Giant and more added

Check out the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that really impressed our reviewers in June '23

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 15:01
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Cyclists call out latest bike lane vandalism as city named ‘worst in Europe for green transport’

UPDATE: Council responds to cyclist's claim that "it's not going to get people out of their cars and onto bikes if their 'safe route' keeps being stolen."

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 13:23
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First ride: FLIT M2 e-folder now smaller and lighter thanks to weld-free technology

We take a look at new, quick-folding, 14kg, torque-sensing e-bike

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 11:49
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Pothole and loose gravel danger leaves sportive organiser frustrated as council refuses to let him repair route defects

Aberdeenshire Council said it had no plans to repair highlighted defects ahead of the Ride the North event, but also will not let organiser Neil Innes hire contractors to do the work himself

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 11:19
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Jonas Vingegaard uses 1x gearing for Tour de France opening stages

Team Jumbo-Visma teammate Wout van Aert has switched to a single chainring system too, so what's going on?

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 11:16
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Should cycling websites leave results out of their Tour de France reports?; Councillor claims cycle network is “at risk of collapse”, but locals say “it’s long dead”; Should Jonas have worked for Wout?; When drivers block your PB + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a bumper weekend on the sofa watching every minute of the Tour, Ryan Mallon’s back for another yellow-themed week on the live blog

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 08:58
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Tour de France hit by tack attack, Lilian Calmejane calls out “morons” who endangered riders

"I don't think I was the only victim of a puncture in the end… know that you can fall and get really hurt with your bullshit you morons"

Sun, Jul 02, 2023 19:11
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Amazing underdog Victor Lafay lands Cofidis first Tour de France win for 15 years

"I just went for it... I just went out there and did everything I could"

Sun, Jul 02, 2023 15:31
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Deliveroo cyclist stabbed was reportedly trying to stop thief stealing his bike

Police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a food delivery cyclist was attacked outside a McDonald's in north London on Saturday

Sun, Jul 02, 2023 15:14
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Cycle campaign group says cycling needs to be for everyone, not just Tour de France peloton

"Somehow, we need to get a different message across – that cycling is not the preserve of the super fit but is for (almost) everyone."

Sun, Jul 02, 2023 11:14
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Popular walking and cycling path “(almost) inaccessible to motorists” blocked by crashed car

"I mean, there's parking in cycleways, and then..."

Sun, Jul 02, 2023 09:07
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Tour de France 2023: Adam Yates beats brother Simon in British 1-2 on opening stage

A memorable familial attack over the final climb of the day as two twins from Bury lead the world's biggest bike race

Sat, Jul 01, 2023 15:23
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Tour de France pro slams “ridiculous” airline as suitcase still in Amsterdam

"Three weeks with only a backpack incoming"

Sat, Jul 01, 2023 14:45
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Police stop more than 70 motorists in crackdown following cyclist hit-and-run deaths

West Midlands Police's road safety operation came after a series of fatal hit-and-run collisions, as well as another that left two pedestrians seriously injured

Sat, Jul 01, 2023 12:12
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Is Shimano planning automatic shifting for the masses? Plus the ChatGPT e-bike (yep, really), Trek, Rapha, Cube + loads more

Check out the world’s first ChatGPT-integrated e-bike, the shiniest bikes in the Tour de France, and the most subtle phone mount you’ve ever seen… or not seen

Sat, Jul 01, 2023 11:00
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“We will adapt if needed”: Tour de France begins amid widespread rioting, organiser “in constant liaison” with government

Race organiser A.S.O has ramped up security to deal with the threat of protests, the race set to get underway following a fourth night of rioting in France

Sat, Jul 01, 2023 09:29
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Cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver, who should have been in prison, was “highly negligent” and “partly responsible” for fatal crash, says judge

The family of cyclist Shane O’Farrell say the report, which they claim “blames Shane for his own death”, has “retraumatised” them

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 16:05
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