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Five wintery cool things from Spatz, POC, Nalini and Scott

Spring is still quite a while away from springing, so this week we've got a selection of clothing and kit for cooler winter temperatures

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 15:00
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Police ask pedestrians to wear hi-vis following spate of road deaths in Scotland

The comments from Police Scotland after six pedestrians died in collisions in 13 days have prompted accusations of victim blaming

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 12:48
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MyWhoosh announces $1 million prize pot for online race series

Win some big money – if you’re fast enough – as free-to-use platform announces largest prize fund in e-sport cycling history

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 12:30
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Bikee now mass producing ‘Lightest’ mid-motor e-bike conversion kit

4kg mid-drive conversion kit now available

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 11:03
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Cyclist raises alarm over “dangerous” potholes on 2023 World Championships road race routes

Pictures from the Scottish roads to be used for the elite men and women's road races paint a concerning picture six months out from the showpiece event

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 10:50
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Smaller battery, greater efficiency for 2023 range claim Eovolt

Torque sensing to compensate for smaller batteries

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 10:03
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British sprinter accuses race organisers of “playing with our health”, as motorists make their way onto roundabouts used by peloton; Pogačar set for early Vingegaard clash?; ‘Mighty Atom’ Eileen Sheridan dies; Archibald’s golden 20 + more on the live blog

It’s another Monday on the live blog, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 09:30
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Pedestrian safety campaigner accuses “cycling fraternity” of “plotting” against him

However, Living Streets insists John Peacock was not dismissed as he claims and has not been involved with the organisation for five years

Sun, Feb 12, 2023 15:15
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Near Miss of the Day 850: “Lights, reflectors and hi-vis — if they ain’t looking they won’t see you”

Sorry mate I didn't see you!

Sun, Feb 12, 2023 12:16
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GB News presenter claims 15-minute cities and LTNs are “un-British” and “illiberal”

During Mark Dolan's on-air rant he accused the schemes of being the creation of "creepy local authority bureaucrats" with "a surveillance culture that would make Pyongyang envious"

Sun, Feb 12, 2023 11:08
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Tory MP attacks 15-minute city concept with known conspiracy theory

Nick Fletcher was met with laughter in Parliament when he called 15-minute cities an “international socialist concept“

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 12:58
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Police urge against scrapping low traffic neighbourhood, saying it reduces crime

Met highlights big fall in anti-social behaviour in Tower Hamlets area where council wants to ditch Liveable Streets scheme

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 12:38
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Is this the new Specialized Roubaix frame? Plus post your Zwift videos to Strava, hand-painted Silca floor pumps, super light wheels from Princeton, a bold new Rapha collection + more

We've spotted what looks very much like the next Specialized Roubaix frame, and rounded up all the best cycling tech news from the past week

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 12:00
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“Drastic slowdown” in demand sees MIPS’ net sales slump 46% in final quarter of 2022

The helmet safety tech brand suffered a 50% drop in helmet sales as net sales dropped from £15.7 million to £8.5 million in the final portion of 2022 compared with 2021

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 11:46
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Cyclist’s bizarre high-speed crash into bin lorry caught on CCTV

Members of the public rushed to the rider's aid as the recycling lorry continued along a Cornwall road, the driver seemingly unaware of the incident behind

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 10:09
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Up-and coming Spanish cyclist killed by hit-and-run lorry driver

Sopela Women’s Team rider Estela Dominguez was on training ride near Salamanca

Fri, Feb 10, 2023 14:52
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MP knocked off bike by driver making “illegal U-turn” across protected cycle lane in central London

Lilian Greenwood was left with “bumps and bruises” and a broken Brompton after incident yesterday evening

Fri, Feb 10, 2023 12:18
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Cyclists blast “unacceptable” ‘protected’ bike lane packed with parked cars and bins; Motorists slam cyclist for not anticipating driver… on shared use path; Anti-cycling seagulls; Cav’s (old) glasses; Rohan Dennis set to retire + more on the live blog

Finally, it’s Friday… And, with the weekend in sight, Ryan Mallon is here to drag you to the finish line with all the latest cycling news and views

Fri, Feb 10, 2023 09:35
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Does road.cc only give awards to brands that advertise? road.cc Recommends Awards debrief + elite Zwift racing on the road.cc Podcast

We're dissecting our awards season and chatting to our own in-house elite virtual cyclist Aaron Borrill in this episode

Fri, Feb 10, 2023 09:00
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Amsterdam cyclists get signs asking them not to jump red lights

Counters displaying numbers of those who waited aim to give 'nudge' to people tempted to ride through signals

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 18:31
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Council scraps £500,000 Harrogate cycle lane expansions… even though majority support plans

“What is the point” asks cycling group, as North Yorkshire County Council accused of abandoning active travel plans based off the results of a report described as "misleading"

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 17:16
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Police officer who pepper-sprayed black cyclist keeps job after disciplinary probe

Sergeant Jennifer Edwards given final written warning relating to incident in Birmingham in 2020

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 16:09
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Sharp rise in cyclist deaths on country roads in France blamed on “increasingly aggressive” drivers

Almost four in ten riders who lost their lives last year were aged 55+ and on rural roads

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 13:00
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Fred Wright returns to the track – with weird tilted stem; Drivers blast new cycle lane crossing; Parlee in trouble; Cycling podcaster’s ‘interesting’ road safety advice; Ferry company’s “disgraceful” bike fares; Bigham’s pink bike + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon is back in the live blog hotseat with all the latest essential (and non-essential) cycling news and views

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 09:44
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Stolen Goat’s parent company acquires VeloVixen and Wildcat

The UK-based women’s cycling clothing brand entered liquidation at the start of January, citing “an unprecedented number of adverse forces”

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 17:26
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