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286 close pass submissions to West Midlands Police resulted in one prosecution, FOI request reveals

According to data released by the force which pioneered ‘close pass’ policing, 213 reports of careless or dangerous driving around cyclists last year resulted in no further action being taken

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 17:04
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“Callous” road rage driver, who left cyclist lying in road with life-changing injuries after deliberately slamming on brakes, jailed for 21 months

The uninsured and disqualified motorist, branded a “danger to other road users”, close passed the cyclist before weaving across the road and causing him to smash into the rear of his vehicle

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 12:33
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You can now have a coffee stop and ‘teleport’ on Zwift — virtual training platform releases new spring and summer updates

​Other new features include famous real-world climbs, pack dynamics and an update to Zwift's Action Bar

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 11:47
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This year’s Paris-Roubaix was the fastest ever — is it all because of aero bikes?

Is aero everything? Did the tyre-pressure adjusting hubs deliver? We have a look at the tech choices for this famous cobbled classic

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 11:33
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Team ORCC ’23 | EP.02 pt 1 – Suspension setup for enduro

In our latest instalment of Team ORCC, we check in with Liam who visits Sprung for a suspension setup

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 11:15
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The Terra CLX II is Roval’s lightest gravel wheelset

The fresh hoops promise to out-perform in weight and toughness

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 11:11
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Sing when you’re spinning: Strava announces “first of its kind” in-app integration with Spotify

The partnership will allow users to access music, podcasts, and audiobooks from within the Strava app

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 10:12
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“It’s been screwing up cars and bicycles for weeks”: Arnold Schwarzenegger — bodybuilder, actor, politician… public-spirited pothole repairer?; Alpecin-Deceuninck vs Wout: Instagram edition; Would you hire a bike from Decathlon? + more on the live blog

After an extended bank holiday weekend Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty today, trying desperately to remember how to do one of these

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 08:13
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Quoc launches two new off-road shoes – and a pair of slippers

The Gran Tourer XC and Escape Off-Road offer options for more aggressive off-road riding

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 07:59
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Mavic superlight X-Tend e-bike motor system first ride: an e-road revolution?

Mavic's new compact motor weighs just 1.2kg, in a break with tradition from the legendary wheel and component specialists

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 20:44
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Pon Bike sales hit £2 billion, doubling from last year

2022 proved to be another big year for the largest bike manufacturer in the world and behind brands like Cervélo, Focus and Gazelle

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 18:04
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Roval says new Alpinist SLX wheels are “the pinnacle of what can be achieved with alloy”

“Lightweight wheels feel better to ride,” says Roval as it unveils new model featuring DT Swiss 350 hubs. They look a reasonable price too

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 16:00
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Decathlon launches bike rentals in all stores across the UK from £40 a day

What’s stopping you from getting on a bike? Decathlon’s new rental lineup features electric mountain bikes and folding bikes

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 13:25
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Garmin offers more solar charging with new Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series GPS cycling computers

Updated coaching and navigational features trickle down from the Edge 1040 to four mid-range models

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 10:59
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“A good initiative badly implemented won’t work”: Resident slams new cycle lane as “bumpy” and “dangerous”

A Reading cyclist says that the cycle lane “improvements” only benefit the councillors so they can claim that they “did something”

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 10:54
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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! FIVE sets of Michelin Power Cup TLR pro road tyres + sealant worth £139.98 each must be won!

With the total prize pot worth £699.90, five lucky cyclists are going to bag themselves a pair of World Tour-proven road tyres from Michelin adorning their bikes, and also bag some sealant to keep them inflated!

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 10:50
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Gary Fisher e-bike subscription project promises new battery “half the weight, twice the power”

Mountain bike pioneer also says he wants to "Americanise the electric cargo bike"

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 10:19
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Cyclist grabs the headlines with Hollywood moment (apparently he’s a footballer too); Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lanes? Because a skip, bins, and a sideways-parked car are in the way; Roubaix reaction + THAT post-monument run + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, and after a long weekend of chocolate and cobblestones, Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and nonsense on the post-Easter live blog

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 08:58
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Scrapped funding puts the future of 1,000 bike hangars in doubt

Changes in the UK Government has put a pause on Bristol Council’s plans for new secure bike hangars

Mon, Apr 10, 2023 16:45
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Helmet market to grow by over $300 million globally in the next four years

Government initiatives promoting cycling and the rise in road injuries are some of the factors fuelling demand for helmets, according to a new report

Mon, Apr 10, 2023 14:57
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My Guinness! Truck driver smashes down cycle lane wands, cuts across and parks on the pavement

The driver abusing the bollards separating the cycle lane was caught on camera by a Dublin cyclist

Mon, Apr 10, 2023 10:46
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Mathieu van der Poel wins fastest ever Paris-Roubaix after Wout van Aert puncture drama

The Dutchman adds a Roubaix cobble to his Monument collection after two minutes of craziness sees crash and mechanical drama leave Van der Poel solo

Sun, Apr 09, 2023 14:57
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Cobbles crash ends Peter Sagan’s final Paris-Roubaix

The 2018 winner fell heavily on one of the early pavé sections, reports suggesting the three-time world champion has been taken to hospital in Cambrai with a cut to his face

Sun, Apr 09, 2023 12:38
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“Irresponsible and dangerous parking”: Police tow 40 vehicles to “reduce risk” to cyclists in Snowdonia

North Wales Police said the bank holiday crackdown on inconsiderate beauty spot parking will continue, with drivers' vehicles removed at their own expense

Sun, Apr 09, 2023 11:43
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Paris-Roubaix safety concerns as tacks found on the course

Elsewhere on the route, French political tensions were spotted in the form of some far from complimentary graffiti about Emmanuel Macron

Sun, Apr 09, 2023 09:53
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