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Is the Tour de France coming to Netflix? Streaming giant’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery puts future of UK cycling coverage in doubt, as TNT Sports tight-lipped on subscription fees

Netflix’s acquisition of WBD’s film and television studios means that TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland (but not in the US) will fall under the company’s umbrella – but TNT says it currently has “nothing to share” on the future of its cycling coverage

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 17:49
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‘Ow much? Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France-winning Colnago Y1Rs fetches staggering $190,500 at auction – over $170,000 above estimate

For those UAE Team Emirates enthusiasts slightly more stumped for cash this Christmas, a bike gently ridden by Pogačar’s teammate Joāo Almeida also sold for a much more palatable $21,590

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 15:57
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“What did we have to do with it? We were a cycling team”: Israel-Premier Tech “lost out for political reasons”, claims sports director, after Palestine protests which painted riders and staff as “indecent”

“Finally, we’re out of the political turmoil and back to talking about cycling, which is what we wanted,” NSN Cycling DS Francesco Frassi said

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 14:51
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WIN! A Merida Big.Trail 300 (size medium) with upgrades from HUNT, Kenda, Funn and Elite worth over £1,900 in our huge Christmas giveaway!

A bike is the ultimate Christmas present, right? So we've built one up for a lucky reader to win!

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 14:16
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Cinelli’s new HoBootleg Geo is a modern expedition rider’s dream

Steel-framed, mountain bike-inspired geometry, and a gazillion mounting points. Is the new HoBootleg Geo a bikepacker's dream?

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 13:55
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“Who are you punishing? An 11-year-old out with his mum?” Cyclists say “anti-bike rhetoric” behind sabotage on popular New Zealand trails, putting hundreds of children at risk – but residents claim riders are “causing others harm”

“Putting these traps up creates fear and anger. Nothing good will come of it other than regret, injury, and legal implications,” one local mountain biker said, while a residents’ group has called for dedicated walkers-only tracks

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 12:19
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Ducati has its sights set on cycling dominance as it partners with Diamant for all new 2026 range

Legendary motorcycle brand collaborates with Diamant to introduce a new e-MTB, road and gravel bike range

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 11:49
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Cyclists told to “stick to cycle lanes” filled with parked cars; Premier Tech joins Alpecin as new co-title sponsor; Cycling coverage won’t change as Netflix set to take over Warner Bros Discovery + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Megan Huws is back with today's cycling news and views

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 09:58
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Phone driver who was unaware he killed cyclist jailed for nine years – after previously avoiding driving ban for phone use due to “risk of hardship”

Van driver Matthew Marston was found to have been on his phone for a “significant amount” of time before killing cyclist Aran Potkin, who should have been visible for up to 200 metres thanks to his hi-vis clothing and lights

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 16:04
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“Game-changing” Q36.5 x SRM collaboration promises “the most direct and efficient pedalling system on the market”

New design reduces stack height and increases contact area between shoe and pedal to deliver greater efficiency and improved handling, according to designers

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 14:00
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Boardman’s do-it-all SLR 9.4 might be the best value £3k road bike around (so good that it’s out of stock); plus Hunt wheels and Hutchinson tyres impress in our latest road.cc Recommends update

Our November round-up features top products to help you ride through winter in comfort, rain or shine

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 13:27
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Pro cyclist fined €100 by Spanish police for riding with earphones

“Guess it is better to buy a pair of those ugly out-of-ear headphones than to get fined for AirPods every day,” Norwegian pro Johannes Staune-Mittet posted after being issued the penalty while training in Alicante

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 11:58
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“Revoke the driving licence of everyone who thinks this was the cyclist’s fault”: Viral collision video does the rounds (again); “Completely oblivious”: Some of the worst worn components to ever visit a bike shop + more on the live blog

If you're running the clock down at work, waiting for the weekend, our Thursday live blog is your place to be, Dan Alexander providing the procrastination in the form of all the news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 09:15
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“Use must stop with immediate effect”: Cube recalls Agree C:62 road bikes over reports of cracked forks

Cube insisted the number of reported cases remains "small" and suggested the issue is caused by a change of resin material that has caused a delamination risk

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 17:06
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Farewell to the “potmonster” as Northern Ireland’s worst pothole finally filled in and new Road Maintenance Strategy announced

Ministers hope the road mapping strategy will counter the pothole "postcode lottery" that cycling campaigners have previously warned of

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 16:45
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Ineos head carer who quit Tour de France over suspected doping links understood to remain with the team

David Rozman was asked to leave the team at the Tour de France and has since worked remotely. An investigation into his contact with a disgraced doctor is ongoing...

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 13:30
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Earning more, eating better and environmentally resilient: the impact of the bicycle in the developing world shown in new study

A two-year study from the World Bicycle Relief charity showed significant returns on investment and the bike's power as a "catalytic tool"

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 11:19
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Fuming driver claims two abreast cyclists “causing utter chaos on the roads”… thanks to one car tailback; Richard Madeley blasts “idiots” without helmets; “Abusing my body for too long”: Veronica Ewers quits racing; Scott to NSN + more on the live blog

We’re only three days in and it’s already been a long December… But at least Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you informed and entertained by all the midweek cycling updates you can handle on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 10:00
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“We’re not perverts”: World Naked Bike Ride cyclist punched off bike by motorcyclist calls assault “occupational hazard” and hopes to change public perception

The man who believed naked cyclists were "perverts", and punched one off their bike, later assaulted two police officers and was found with a knife but avoided jail when sentenced last month

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 16:41
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US imports of Chinese bikes recover slightly amid uncertainty of Trump tariffs

Bicycle imports on the rise since early summer low point, but picture remains uncertain due to controversial economic policy

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 15:23
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Specialized blames faulty GIF for much-ridiculed website image of bizarre front wheel cassette, not AI

It had social media in meltdown yesterday, but Specialized has denied it was all caused by dodgy AI

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 11:44
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Four ultra-rare Colnagos – including Pogačar’s Ventoux (not Toulouse*) Y1Rs – go under the hammer at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s Collector’s Week in Abu Dhabi is serving up a dream quartet for bike connoisseurs: Pogačar’s Y1Rs, Almeida’s C68 Rossa No.1, a Ferrari-developed C35 Oro, and a Merckx-era track replica. The copywriting might need a bit of work, though

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 11:39
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Campagnolo confirms job losses as part of financial plan to “strengthen competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth”, after report 40% of staff laid off in response to third year of heavy losses

Italian components brand following "highly structured plan" to improve fortunes — but insists "made in Italy remains both a priority and a responsibility for the company"

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 10:38
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“Dangerous” and “disgraceful” cycle lane and zebra crossing terrifies residents; Simon Yates “would love to” return to Giro d’Italia as 2026 route unveiled; Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling announced + more on the live blog

Callum is here, still mentally recovering from the ordeal of watching the Giro d'Italia route presentation yesterday, to bring you the bite-size best bits from the internet

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 09:35
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Aero race bikes, gravel races bike and endurance bikes! Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, BMC, Wilier, Merida and 3T

The latest high-end bikes are here at road.cc - here's a first look, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 17:23
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