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Fizik launches Terra and Tempo Artica GTX wind and waterproof Gore-Tex winter shoes – and they look pretty cool

Road and mountain bike versions are available with fleece linings and non-clunky looks. Are these your next winter riding essentials?

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 14:09
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Sir Ian McKellen’s agent drove with CyclingMikey on Range Rover bonnet during ‘Gandalf Corner’ stand-off, court hears

Paul Lyon-Maris, whose acting talent agency has also represented Colin Firth and Daniel Craig, is accused of dangerous driving after he "lost his temper" and drove at road safety campaigner preventing illegal right turn

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 12:00
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Taxi driver who deliberately knocked cyclist off bike avoids jail

Dermott Reynolds received an 18-month suspended sentence for twice veering towards a cyclist — knocking him down the second time — following a verbal exchange about the professional driver's tailgating

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 09:53
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“This is what happens when you ‘other’ cyclists”: Facebook users engage in “depressing” anti-cycling rant under post about child struck in hit-and-run; BBC blasted for bike lane debate; Ferrand-Prévot joins Ineos; Sprint argy bargy + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, really? Anyway, a perturbed Ryan Mallon’s here for your daily dose of the live blog before Dan returns tomorrow to take you blissfully into the weekend

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 09:01
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A magnesium bike!? Plus a tiny backpack and super cheap GPS are just some of the five cool things coming soon from Vaast, Rapha, Dhb, Van Rysel and Birzman

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reviews on the way…

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 16:18
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Anything look familiar? Wahoo sues Zwift and JetBlack claiming new Zwift Hub smart trainer is “copying the Kickr Core”

Wahoo claims the new Zwift Hub trainer infringes three patents relating to its Kickr Core trainer, and accuses Zwift of hurting "the overall health of the cycling industry" with its direct sales model

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 15:00
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Motorist deliberately rams cyclist before driving off – as passenger films; British Cycling and Shell fallout; More oil and gas in the peloton as Movistar linked to Repsol deal; Active travel “not the answer” to cutting pollution + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the hot seat for the second live blog of the week, brought to you by our new sponsors, Cyberdyne Systems

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 08:52
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10 cities around the world to share $10m Bloomberg Philanthropies cash to build bike lanes

“Cities need to deliver infrastructure that makes cycling safer and more accessible,” says former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 18:04
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“Greenwashing, pure and simple” – fury as Shell UK sponsors British Cycling

Members express shock at announcement of partnership, with many saying they will cancel their membership

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 15:30
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Cyclist charged after two others hospitalised in Richmond Park crash

Police say rider charged with careless cycling had been riding uphill on wrong side of road

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 12:01
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Closed! Four winners announced for our Knog lights and bike alarm bundles competition

Knog competition is now closed and we can now announce the Winner! is it you? check below.

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 11:00
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British Cycling mercilessly slammed for eight-year Shell deal; “Cyclists should be banned on environmental grounds”… car obsessive’s mad mental arithmetic; Jeremy Vine’s near miss compilation; New Forest NIMBYs + more on the live blog

Happy Monday! With our regular news team taking a well-earned rest Jack Sexty is blogging you through the start of the week

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 08:29
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“Reinforcing the point that bike racing isn’t exactly green”: Giro d’Italia organisers criticised for rumoured Rome finale – and 700km transfer

Reports suggest that the final stage of the 2023 Giro will take place in the Italian capital for the first time since 2018

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 19:27
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Segregated bike lane sends delivery drivers “straight towards cyclists”

“It’s more dangerous than not having the barriers there,” said one commuter of the cycle lane, which provides access for a delivery bay

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 17:25
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Multi-discipline stars dominate inaugural gravel world championships

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Gianni Vermeersch took the elite rainbow jerseys in convincing fashion in Citadella

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 15:38
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Government urged to end “human cost” of “dangerously lenient” driving bans for repeat offenders

The failure of some courts to take a motorist’s driving history into account when issuing sentences has created “a loophole within a loophole”, says Cycling UK

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 12:49
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Filippo Ganna roars to spectacular new UCI Hour Record of 56.792km

The Olympic team pursuit champion broke Chris Boardman’s mark of 56.375km, set by the British rider in 1996 using the now-banned ‘superman’ position

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 19:00
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Save of the season? Tadej Pogačar silences doubters to win second consecutive Il Lombardia title

Did the Slovenian’s third career monument victory put some much-needed gloss on a tumultuous 2022 or was it simply a fitting end to an “almost perfect” season?

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 18:03
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“Actively unsafe” town centre bike lanes slammed by cycling campaigners

“They don’t protect people riding bikes and they confuse people driving cars. Cycle infrastructure should be for all ages and abilities”

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 15:42
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“Remind me what worlds is it tomorrow again?”: Nicolas Roche criticises UCI for inaugural Gravel World Championships start line order

The retired WorldTour pro blasted the governing body’s decision to prioritise road pros ahead of gravel specialists

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 12:28
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Zwift introduces holographic replays so you can race yourself + the rest of the week’s tech news from Canyon, Oakley, Rapha, Met, Parcours & more

Who would win in a race between you and you? Here’s how to find out courtesy of Zwift

Sat, Oct 08, 2022 11:00
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Yet another bikejacking – this time in Blackpool

Cyclist was punched in head before his bike was taken

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 17:34
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Drivers who “used road like a race track” at speeds up to 100mph jailed after cyclist left with broken neck

Police officer says pair “were driving so fast they are lucky to have not killed someone”

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 13:22
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Rim brakes aren’t dead! Prime launches new top-of-the-range Primavera disc and rim brake wheels

Brand new ratchet hubs, stealthy aesthetics and kevlar in some of the tubeless rims. Check out the new deep, shallow, disc and rim options here...

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 12:00
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CPS drops prosecution of helmet camera cyclist who delayed traffic by seconds while filming law-breaking driver

Cycling UK hails legal win in case involving Bristol rider who shot footage of one driver using phone at wheel and another ignoring a red light

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 10:56
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