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Wed, Apr 13, 2022 10:12

Julian Alaphilippe taken down by crash involving his own team car; Cyclist hit by drunk driver… police say wear hi-vis; “Spoilt little brat”: Remco argy-bargy doesn’t go down well; Dear council, what the f%&k is this? + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Apr 13, 2022 08:12

QUOC unveils the Gran Tourer II

Brand takes the Gran Tourer, adds a dial closure and a stiffer sole

Wed, Apr 13, 2022 08:00

Call to remove “senseless” cycle lane, according to local paper story using one resident’s opinion

After two cycling fatalities in the city in 24 hours back in 2020 this Reading route was one of seven to have a cycle lane installed, but it has been labelled a "white elephant" by one local whose testimony is the backbone to this local newspaper's story

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 15:52

Stolen CeramicSpeed Driven prototype bikes worth $82,000 recovered by police

The chainless drivetrain Cervélo P5, Canyon Lux and non-prototype Specialized Turbo Levo were stolen during a break-in at Driven's Boulder headquarters

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 13:57

Disc brake injury leaves pro cyclist with 35 stitches

Hugo Hofstetter shared pictures of his damaged helmet and needed hospital treatment on a cut to his right ear

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 11:31

Muc-Off now offering “bike insurance without the bulls**t” with NextGen

Cover as standard includes a multi-bike discount, free upgrade cover, plus no price increases at renewal

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 10:45

No cycles whether ridden or not: “Ridiculous and petty” sign banning bikes in Oxford University Parks slammed

Signs in Oxford University Parks ban those on bikes... even if they get off and walk

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 09:37

Tyre pressure adjustment on the fly? Team DSM will use innovative €3,000 hubs to change tyre pressure mid-race for Paris-Roubaix

The Scope Atmoz hubs cost €3,304 and allow the rider to adjust tyre pressure while riding via a button on the handlebars

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 08:45

Orro’s got an e-bike – the Terra E gravel bike

FSA e-bike system features a rear hub motor with a battery in the down tube

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 08:33

Vine’s latest vid makes motorists wheelie angry; ‘Stop built-in car dependency’: Labour Party under fire for calls to clamp down on Just Stop Oil protesters; Wout van Aert banned from Strava; Unusual Zwift setups + more on the live blog

It’s four days until Paris-Roubaix weekend – otherwise known as Tuesday – and Ryan Mallon is here to bring you the second live blog of the week

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 08:21

Near Miss of the Day 746: “Any closer and I’d more than likely be in hospital”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Essex...

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 16:21

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Rapha, Muc-Off, Michelin and Cafe du Cycliste

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

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 15:30

Bosch launches proximity unlock feature as it adds more smartphone functionality for its e-bikes

Phone can now be used as e-bike display thanks to new SmartphoneGrip mount

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 15:26

Samuele Battistella Amstel Gold Race crash

Astana pro “unconscious for 20 minutes” after Amstel Gold crash, has no memory of incident

Worrying TV pictures showed Samuele Battistella motionless after the high-speed crash during yesterday's race

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 14:26

First Ride: Lauf Seigla – Lauf’s newest gravel bike

Lauf’s new gravel bike gets more compliance and huge tyre clearances

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 14:00

Uncontrollable defecation blamed by US driver who swerved into bike lane and killed two cyclists

Julie Ann Budge told police her irritable bowel syndrome caused the fatal collision but has been arrested

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 11:10

CLOSED: Winners announced for TWO Birzman Travel Tool Boxes worth £259.99

The Birzman Travel Tool Box competition is now closed, and we name the winners below. Have you been lucky?

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 11:00

Developers of smartphone speed camera app sent abuse by motorists

"We’re getting quite abusive emails – some people think it's a good idea, some people think that it turns us into a surveillance state"

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 09:29

“Victim blaming as policy”: Cyclists blast “one mistake could be fatal” cycling safety campaign; Should drivers pay road tax?; ‘Cycling and driving tribalism isn’t helping us’; Snake Pass: Return to (unsafe) normality + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon is here, nursing an Amstel-induced hangover (those massive glasses are to blame), for the first live blog of the week

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 08:36

A cure for SMIDSY? Spoke technology provides riders and drivers with real-time road safety warnings

High tech hardware and software allows road users to “see” one another… even around corners

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 06:30

“I feel so bad for him!”: Amstel Gold Race photo finish drama AGAIN as Benoît Cosnefroy celebrates…only to be told result on live TV

Michał Kwiatkowski pips Frenchman — podium beer chug also goes to photo finish

Sun, Apr 10, 2022 17:47

Near Miss of the day 745: Impatient van driver waits…but only for a second

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Shropshire...

Sun, Apr 10, 2022 12:27

US cyclist who fatally shot passenger during road rage confrontation sentenced to 25 years

Theodore Edgecomb testified he had been driven into and had a racial slur shouted at him moments before the shooting — but his testimony was labelled "not credible" by the judge

Sun, Apr 10, 2022 11:24

F1 star warms up for Melbourne Grand Prix with 30km/h ride…uploaded to Strava, of course

Last week, Valtteri Bottas was spotted supporting partner and Canyon–SRAM pro Tiffany Cromwell at the Tour of Flanders

Sun, Apr 10, 2022 09:14