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Garmin’s ClimbPro post-climb notification is driving cyclists “nuts”… so will the GPS giant change its tune?

Far from finding it flattering, some cyclists aren't happy with the merry jingle that plays on their Garmin computers whenever they reach the top of an ascent. Will Garmin answer their prayers and tone it down?

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 14:24
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Urtopia introduces e-bike with ChatGPT voice interaction – “the bicycle with a mind”

Um… what?

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 11:27
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“All it takes is paint on the ground to make us feel safer”: Cyclists call for action after bikejackings warning painted on popular cycle path; Cavendish talks down all-time Tour de France record; Impossible to use cycle lanes + more on the live blog

T minus 1 day to Le Tour, and Adwitiya can't wait for things to kick off in Bilbao... hopefully this live blog will keep him busy for the day

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 09:35
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Join us for Fantasy Tour de France!

The biggest race of the season starts tomorrow. And playing along makes it more fun!

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 09:17
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Doing e-bikes differently: meet Velo De Ville

Customise or off-the-shelf - you decide

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 08:27
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“We needed to act”: Parents set up unofficial guerrilla School Street after several near misses for children cycling on narrow road used as shortcut by motorists

But the local transport councillor criticised the campaigners for “taking the law and road safety into their own hands, effectively blockading a road”

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 18:24
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British motorist with “no driving licence” arrested following head-on, hit-and-run collision which killed cyclist in Ibiza

The 35-year-old Scot handed himself into the authorities last night, a day after 49-year-old Bernat Ribas was killed

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 15:38
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MiRider announces new 24” wheeled bike, upgrades to GB3 model and derailleur-free gears with a belt drive via G3ARED

New colours, Gates Carbon Belt Drive among upgrades

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 14:30
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“Those are definitely middle aisle bike stands”: Cyclists raise security fears after discovering that new cycle stands at Aldi entrance can be lifted out of the ground

Work to fix the bike stands in place at the Leamington Spa supermarket was completed this morning, Aldi says

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 13:55
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New York responds to spate of e-bike fires by investing $25m in outdoor charging stations

Large injection of federal cash seeks to stem the rise of fatal lithium battery fires

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 11:34
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Lotto Dstny sports director Allan Davis apologises for inappropriate behaviour online after not travelling with team to Tour de France

The Australian DS had been accused of sending unwanted messages and photos to women on social media, with Lotto Dstny claiming that the matter “has nothing to do” with the team

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 11:24
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Councillor blames fall in Brighton’s tourism since 2020 on parking prices… conveniently forgets Covid lockdowns; Wout van Aert gets flagged on Strava; Peter Sagan “deeply sorry for screwing up”; London’s most useless bike lane? + more on the live blog

Did you hear about that thing in Bilbao this weekend? Anyway, Adwitiya is here this Thursday to bring you all the unbelievable (and a few believable) stories from the cycling world

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 08:54
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Peter Sagan handed three-month suspended prison sentence for drink driving

The three-time world champion was also banned from driving for three months after being caught “dangerously” riding his scooter the morning after a night out in Monaco last month

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 17:24
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Running 1x? Wolf Tooth introduces LoneWolf Aero chainguide to avoid a dropped chain

New component has been developed with Team Jumbo-Visma to prevent unshipped chains in road, gravel and cyclocross riding

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 15:43
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Kristen Faulkner’s Tour de France Femmes in doubt after being hit by motorist during training

The American Jayco AlUla rider suffered a small fracture in her knee in the collision in California

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 15:10
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Teenage cyclist injured by alleged hit-and-run, red light jumping motorist – hours before another 13-year-old was knocked off his bike in same town by pavement-mounting motorcyclist

One of the boys was hit by a driver, knocking him onto his car bonnet, as he crossed the road on his way to school

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 12:43
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Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical groupset breaks cover

Traditionalists, rejoice! Slip-up by Corratec confirms Shimano will add a mechanical shifting option to the R7100 groupset it released as Di2 only last year

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:14
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Pothole crisis worsened by heavy vehicles… but make cyclists pay road tax, concludes GB News journalist; Philippa York responds to Lance Armstrong trans comments; Alex Dowsett battles the club 10 (+ state of TT scene discussion) + more on the live blog

By the end of the day we'll be closer to the weekend than the start, not just any weekend either... a Tour de France weekend! Dan Alexander will be taking you through Wednesday on the live blog

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 08:17
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“Targeted enforcement” to tackle significant rise in hire bike vandalism, Transport for Greater Manchester warns

The scheme's operator Beryl says there are currently just 379 bikes out on the network compared with 564 awaiting repair

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 16:27
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Insta360 launches GO 3 thumb-sized action camera for cycling with magnetic mounting system

Yep, that's an action cam seemingly floating on this rider's jersey... it's actually thanks to Insta360's magnetic mounting system that has made it onto the tiny GO 3 camera, plus there's also increased battery life and higher screen resolution

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 12:57
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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! Over £700 worth of Enervit goodies including gels, bars, chews + ltd edition jersey with three chances to win!

We've got three great prizes to give away for our latest mega competition courtesy of Enervit to keep you fuelled up (and looking good if you win our grand prize or runner-up bundle) all summer

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 11:00
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Brose Drive³ Peak marks shift to 48V e-bike motors for 2024 and beyond

Cheaper? More efficient? More powerful? Brose's 48V redesign poses more questions than answers

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 10:37
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Renewed appeal over time trialist killed in dual carriageway collision

Cheryl Tye was killed when she was hit by the driver of a blue Citroën Dispatch van while competing in the East District 50-mile time trial championship on the A11 in Norfolk last year

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 10:26
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“How to not die at the Foot of the Walk – A Guide”: Cyclists slam “misleading, death trap” layout on notorious cycle lane; Attack the traffic! Thomas Voeckler to voice driving navigation app during Tour de France + more on the live blog

Four days to go, four days to go… The Tour de France is fast approaching and Ryan Mallon is hoping he can just about contain his excitement on Tuesday’s live blog

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 09:18
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Student cycling to school knocked off bike after being hit by parent driving a car, suffers minor injuries

The headteacher has urged parents to avoid driving and dropping children in front of the school after the “shocking” incident

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 17:52
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