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Garmin’s new flagship Edge 1040 brings solar power to bike computers, promises greater accuracy and new training metrics

The 3.5” touchscreen device boasts new training metrics and greater GPS accuracy according to Garmin, while the solar version is capable of up to 100 hours of use

Wed, Jun 08, 2022 11:00
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When tweets go wrong: Halfords’ “fuel-efficient” question backfires; 2024 Tour de France to end in Nice?; “Not all car drivers are bad”; Cycling UK tells employers to encourage riding to work; Julio Jiménez dies in car crash + more on the live blog

The middle of the week, TT day at the Dauphiné… Ugh. But don’t worry as Ryan Mallon is here, channelling his inner Filippo Ganna, to keep you up to date on Wednesday’s live blog…

Wed, Jun 08, 2022 08:17
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“Today’s heroes…”: Thibaut Pinot and Guillaume Martin question Rafael Nadal’s use of anaesthetic injections during French Open

“We see too many athletes using this kind of practice in recent weeks,” said the Groupama-FDJ rider

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 16:41
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Fairlight launches Holt, a new steel cross-country frame

The frame is designed to be fast and lively with modern XC geometry

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 14:58
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Cyclist bloodied by crash in “lawless” street where pop-up bike lane was removed may never cycle again

During the pandemic, Liverpool's West Derby Road had a full lane dedicated to segregated cycling, but this has since been ripped out, leaving a "lawless" and "deadly" stretch of narrower infrastructure

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 14:48
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Giant launches Momentum urban e-bike sub-brand

Transend E+ and Vida E+ aimed at commuters and leisure riders

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 14:25
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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Fizik, Santini, Bryton and MAAP

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

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 12:25
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Beeline launches Velo 2 cycle computer with improved route planning

Updated GPS device has a larger screen than previously but is still simple to use

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 11:52
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Low-traffic neighbourhood ‘human bollards’ step in following repeated vandalism

The volunteers say they will act as 'human bollards' during rush hour, replacing the bollard and planters which have been vandalised multiple times since installation last month

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 11:35
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Police ask public to submit photos of selfish parking to add to “thousands” of drivers fined

West Midlands Police's Operation Park Safe was launched in 2018, resulting in thousands of fixed penalty notices to date, with the force praising the importance of community evidence

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 09:46
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WINNERS NAMED! Two winners will bag a pair of brand new BOA-powered road cycling shoes worth over £350 each!

Winners announced for two sets of premium cycling shoes featuring BOA'S latest Li2 dials. See below to see if you have been lucky

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 09:42
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“Electric cars still kill pedestrians”: Tyre Extinguishers respond to claims that they mistakenly targeted electric car; Ford removes “don’t drive it, aim it” ad after backlash; Pinot on Nadal; Wiebes wins again; Wout was that? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and – pending a vote of confidence – Ryan Mallon is here to bring you all the latest news and views on the live blog...

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 08:27
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New Tern Short Haul is compact and the brand’s most affordable cargo bike yet

New compact cargo machine can carry up to 70kg and forgoes electrical assistance to reduce cost, with the bike priced at £1,100

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 15:18
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Near Miss of the Day 779: A new camera angle…but same response from the police

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country — today it's Gloucestershire...

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 14:22
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Vuelta a Colombia cyclist wins stage…before crashing into his wife while celebrating

Luis Carlos Chía escaped bruised but not seriously injured, while his wife was taken to hospital and needed four stitches

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 13:10
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Cyclist injured by axe-wielding youths during attack along popular trail

The gang of four teenagers were carrying an axe and a knife and left the rider needing hospital treatment for injuries to his head, arm and leg

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 11:22
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Greg LeMond reveals leukaemia diagnosis

"Fortunately, it is a type of cancer that is treatable, and it is a type of leukaemia that is not life-threatening or debilitating"

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 10:13
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“Omnishambles” cycle lane fenced off just one week after opening

The "dangerous" new contraflow cycle lane on Nelson Street in Bristol had been heavily criticised during its one week in operation

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 09:38
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Britain’s Got Terrible Cycling Takes: Amanda Holden says cyclists with cameras are “asking for trouble”; Ford blasted for ‘aim your car’ ad; “Build infrastructure. Stop encouraging”; Delays, dancing and danger at the Women’s Tour + more on the live blog

After the long bank holiday weekend it’s finally Monday again, so take the bunting down and join Ryan Mallon, fresh from his own Italian sojourn, for the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 08:32
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World Naked Bike Ride cyclists kicked off their bikes in shocking attack

UPDATE: West Midlands Police "sorry" marshal suffered broken elbow — insists CCTV and other footage was reviewed but "available footage was not of sufficient quality to identify a suspect"

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 14:42
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New 2023 Cube Litening spotted with a lighter frame design

The new road race bike looks to combine low weight with aero tube shapes

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 13:30
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Comedy sticky bottle crash sends Ironman Sub 7 pace setter on bike tumbling

"He's a runner, not a cyclist!": Kenyan marathon runner was pacesetting Kristian Blummenfelt when a bottle change went wrong

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 11:52
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“Desperately trying to get my helmet across London in time”: Sir Chris Hoy less than impressed with Jubilee Pageant kit… and can you blame him?

Is it a polo helmet or a bowling ball? Sir Chris Hoy predicts he could be "getting a bit of stick" wearing this

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 10:35
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Cyclist due to compete in Unbound Gravel race killed by driver in collision on eve of event

Police said Gregory Bachman was in Kansas to compete at the event when he was struck and killed in a collision at a junction on Friday

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 09:19
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Brand new Trek Madone breaks cover: exclusive look at radical aero road bike for 2023

What's going on with that seat tube? And what the hell is IsoFlow? Watch the video and read all about the 2023 Trek Madone, being raced for the first time at the Criterium du Dauphine

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 09:09
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