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Canyon launches new range of hybrid e-bikes for urban riding and touring

New models are based on both Fazua Ride 60 and Bosch drive systems

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 10:53
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Helmets don’t prevent concussion, warns British Cycling; “Forget the conspiracy theories”: Most Brits support 15-minute cities; Lotto Dstny complains over blurry finish photo; Driver takes up bike hangar space – by crashing into it + more on the live blog

Spring, what spring? It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s here, wrapped up and ready for a chilly edition of the live blog

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 09:55
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“Ill-informed” Spectator writer under fire for coverage of manslaughter sentencing for pedestrian who caused cyclist’s death

"Reading this article, it's hard to believe someone died," one reply came to Mary Dejevsky's piece about Auriol Grey, the woman found to have caused the death of an elderly cyclist in Cambridgeshire during a pavement cycling dispute

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 17:29
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Five smart cycling glasses — offering you rear-view mirrors, live performance data and more

Who knew a pair of cycling glasses can do so much?! This week’s five cool things are all specs, from HindSight, TriEye, POC, Koo and Engo

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 15:46
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Cyclist suffers serious injuries in collision as bike pictured crushed under bus

The shocking photo was taken at the scene of the incident in Oxford last week, which saw a 52-year-old woman taken to hospital

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 15:08
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Benno’s 46er is an e-cargo bike no bigger than a normal bike

The brand’s newest cargo bike is capable of carrying plenty and features front suspension for a smooth ride

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 13:25
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CyclingMikey wishes Ashley Neal would “leave me alone” as YouTube driving instructor uploads another video criticising his approach

In his latest "Ashley's Analysis" video the footballer-turned-driving instructor questioned Mikey's riding around pedestrians, arguing it is "concerning" if his followers copy

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 13:00
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“I kinda think I won”: Caleb Ewan rues another dubious (and grainy) photo finish defeat; Pidcock’s masterpiece; Newly installed ‘murder strip’ blasted by Dublin cyclists; James May: e-bikes are world-changing; Women’s Freedom Ride + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, Paris-Nice is on, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog. Just don’t mention the football…

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 09:37
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“Lawless” motorists driving in cycle lane force council to reinstall bollards – just weeks after they were removed

The bollards were removed in January over concerns that cyclists could collide with them, but since then footage has emerged of drivers using the painted cycle lane and mounting the pavement

Sun, Mar 05, 2023 19:17
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Decathlon says it still has “progress to make” after cyclist points out that new “micro pockets” on women’s bib shorts can just about hold a cereal bar

The cyclist also noted that some men’s shorts stocked by the French retailer featured pockets big enough for phones

Sun, Mar 05, 2023 13:54
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Hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist and briefly returned to scene before fleeing jailed for 10 years

Nathan Schultz killed Agnieszka Pocztowska and struck another cyclist while driving home – without a licence – from a party

Sun, Mar 05, 2023 10:27
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Cyclists call on council to reconsider “unsafe” cycle route diversion

Bristol Cycling Campaign says the diversion, put in place due to construction works on a new railway station, has been “rushed through” and will put cyclists in danger

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 18:27
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Flying Tom Pidcock wins Strade Bianche with audacious 50km attack

The 23-year-old put in a storming ride across Tuscany’s gravel roads to become the first male British winner of the Italian classic

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 15:21
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Demi Vollering gallops to Strade Bianche win – despite being slowed by runaway horse on course

Vollering recovered from her worrying equine encounter to outsprint SD Worx teammate Lotte Kopecky to the victory in Siena

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 13:22
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Delays to introduction of online road safety portal putting cyclists “at risk”, says Cycling UK

“Not only have the police failed to deliver justice in my case, they are failing to ensure our roads are kept safe from those who pose the greatest danger to others”, says hit-and-run victim

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 13:02
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Have bike tech wars turned cycling into Formula 1? Some pros think so, plus more tech news from Shimano, Zwift, Le Col, Dahon, Fairlight + more

We have champagne-coloured shoes, some very cool shades, new commuting clobber, and an update to one of our favourite all-rounders

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 12:00
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Near Miss of the Day 853: Driver of lorry urging cyclists to “Please take extra care near this vehicle” fined for close pass (includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Oxfordshire

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 18:09
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Remove conflict between cyclists and pedestrians, urge campaigners in wake of manslaughter case

Cycling and disability rights groups react to sentencing of Auriol Grey, convicted of causing Celia Ward’s death

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 16:41
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New ways to carry people and stuff as Rad Power launches RadRunner 3 Plus

Dual battery option, new cargo accessories and hydraulic disc brakes among the upgrades

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 16:20
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Drug driver who swerved onto wrong side of the road after his glasses fell off killed cyclist

Colin McCourt was riding home from work at HMNB Clyde when Scott MacKinnon hit him head-on

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 13:25
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Matej Mohorič spotted using dropper post during Strade Bianche recon; Dan Walker hits back at Piers Morgan for accusing him of “milking” collision injuries; Fans divided over AG2R Citroën’s denim; Jeremy Vine vs Lamborghini + more on the live blog

It's Friday, the days are getting longer and it's one day until Strade Bianche... what more could you want? Dan Alexander on the live blog? Okay fair enough, maybe not that...

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 09:06
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Continental unveils the “strongest” and “fastest” ever Grand Prix 5000 tyre models

There is a new GP5000 for all-season riding and some serious, fast racing

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 08:05
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Anti-doping rule change urged after cyclist tests positive because dying dog’s medicine got on her hands

US Anti-Doping Agency calls for reform of rules, arguing rider should not be named after no-fault violation

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 20:37
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Bicycles become most popular mode of transport on City of London roads

It is also the only way of getting around the Square Mile that has recovered to pre-pandemic levels according to new report

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 18:31
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Will Shimano CUES ease future bike industry supply chain dilemmas? Unified groupsets will “reduce inventory needs and simplifies the servicing process” says components giant

As the world's largest bike component manufacturer announces a wide-ranging simplification of its product range, it's been suggested that this could be beneficial if another pandemic-style rush for all things bike happens again

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 18:12
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