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Knog’s new Scout offers 85 decibel alarm and Apple AirTag tracking

Lightweight device is designed to discourage theft and help you find your bike if it is taken

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 11:17
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Mark Cavendish “not part of our project” — Patrick Lefevere confirms Cav will leave Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl

"It hurts my heart. I know he wants to race for another two years… but it is not part of our project"

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 10:53
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A helmet with an airbag: POC says new tech could be on the way

Is airbag technology the future of bike helmets? This prototype suggests it’s coming

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 09:52
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Tour de France protests: Bradley Wiggins blasted for “imbeciles” and “great scenes” comments; ‘Teaching a child to punish a cyclist?’ Ashley Neal on driver; Pogačar’s teammates’ Covid positives; Stuck team bus blocks TDF start + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back in the hotseat for the second live blog of the week – in between looking up last minute flights to the Alps…

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 08:28
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Conservative leadership candidate backed by controversial FairFuelUK — pledges 50% fuel VAT cut

Penny Mordaunt said she was "glad" to have the backing of the pro-motoring lobby group which boasts to have stopped £165bn in fuel duty rises

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 16:26
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Joe Biden is back cycling… minus the toe straps

"It wasn't me": The President joked after reports of a security guard crashing during the ride

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 13:53
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Cannondale’s new Topstone Alloy – a more affordable gravel bike option

Keenly priced Topstone Alloy gets multiple luggage mounts and 45mm tyre clearance

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 13:00
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“F**king move your arse and risk it”: Andy Schleck gives Tour de France peloton advice on how to beat Tadej Pogačar

As simple as that (apparently)...

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 11:26
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Fovno’s revamped electric air pump-powered bike rack is lighter, alarmed and you don’t have to take your wheels off

The new inverted ES-H1B sucker bike rack carries your bikes upside down so you can keep the wheels on, and is priced from around £250

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 10:14
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“Deeply concerned” British Cycling steps in following spate of violent bikejackings across south London

Governing body's policy manager Nick Chamberlain hopes working together with police forces will see "swift action taken to tackle the issue and bring the thieves to justice"

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 10:07
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Will you be wearing the Rapha + Palace EF Crocs? Check out the range plus loads more from Continental, Rudy Project, Muc-Off & Suplest

You can now buy clothing from the Rapha + Palace EF collaboration, but will you rock the Croc? Plus all the rest of this week's tech news

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 10:00
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Gecko unveils lightweight version of its “100% puncture-proof” solid rubber bike tyre

New tyres are half the weight of the first generation Gecko airless bicycle tyres

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 09:18
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“No one has right of way on a roundabout”: Response to Jeremy Vine near miss baffles cyclists; BTS star’s new Colnago; Covid-free Tour de France rest day; Bike shed victim blaming; Pep’s pursuit; Dealing with cycle lane-parkers + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, there’s no Tour stage, and the Giro Donne’s over… but at least Ryan Mallon is here with the first live blog of the week. That’s something, right?

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 08:48
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RONDO unveils new mountain bike inspired MYLC gravel bike

New bike claims to be the next evolution of gravel bike aimed at performance over the rough stuff

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 07:00
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“Mum of the year” cycles uphill with bike trailer and towing extra child on Tour de France route

ProCyclingStats captured the great moment before today’s Tour de France stage, with the woman fittingly wearing a polka dot outfit during her impressive effort

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 19:15
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Cyclist left “for dead” by hit-and-run postman was his colleague

Peter Burt hit fellow Royal Mail worker Mike Haggart with his work van and drove for 15 miles before telling police he "may have hit something"

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 15:06
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Guillaume Martin and… the Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert team bus drop out of Tour de France ahead of stage 9

Covid is not going away as the Tour de France enters its second rest day, and that wasn't the only thing leading to a DNS ahead of today's mountainous stage

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 11:54
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Police social media team face backlash for “victim blaming” posts reminding cyclists to wear helmets

The West Oxfordshire branch of Thames Valley Police said its officers attended a collision between a "cyclist and a car", and urged cyclists to remember to wear a helmet

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 11:13
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Second cycling and walking investment strategy: funding “insufficient” but “we have come a very long way”, says Cycling UK

Cycling UK's Roger Geffen praised ambition of CWIS2 but says there is simply not enough cash to meet the Government's objectives

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 08:05
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Cyclist died after out-of-control dog ran out in front of him, court hears

Animal’s owner fined €625 after fatal crash

Sat, Jul 09, 2022 18:09
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Near Miss of the Day 795: Close pass driver tells cyclist: “ I found it difficult to get past”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's south west London

Sat, Jul 09, 2022 16:44
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COVID-19 hits the Tour de France with two riders testing positive

Vegard Stake Laengen of UAE Team Emirates and AG2R- Citroën’s Geoffrey Bouchard returned positive results after yesterday’s stage

Sat, Jul 09, 2022 12:02
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But cyclists should need licences? Woman jailed for taking 150 driving tests for others

“Circumventing the tests puts lives in danger,” said Caroline Hicks of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Fri, Jul 08, 2022 14:35
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Honbike adds minimalist urban e-bike to its range – and again spurns a chain

U4’s predecessor employed a shaft drive

Fri, Jul 08, 2022 12:21
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