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“Thanks Essex, we love you, from Surrey x”: NIMBY locals love RideLondon relocation; Lance’s controversial Zwift ride; School run not LTNs the real traffic problem, says Cllr; Contador hails golden generation; But cyclists + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for your Wednesday live blog fix, providing the updates as we pass the middle of the week

Wed, Nov 03, 2021 08:48

Sgt. Samantha Schultz of the USA in the Modern Pentathlon at Tokyo 2020

Horses out, bikes in, as modern pentathlon fights to keep Olympic place

Sport’s governing body reportedly recommends change following Tokyo controversy when coach punched reluctant horse

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 20:11

Ineos Grangemouth petrochemical plant (licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 on Wikimedia Commons by Paul McIlroy)

Bike firm bosses call on cycling industry to step up action on climate change

CEOs of Brompton, Rapha and Specialized among those to sign Shift Cycling Culture Climate Commitment

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 17:28

2022 Specialized Allez Elite reverts to SRAM Rival 11-speed groupset from 2014

The use of this aging groupset has led some to suggest that supply issues have forced the move away from Shimano

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 17:26

The Velotric Discover is a budget commuter e-bike that goes the extra miles

For under a grand you get a bike with a 692Wh battery that’s said to offer 80 miles of range

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 16:39

Near Miss of the Day 651: “If I’d continued to go straight on, I would have gone under the wheels of this lorry”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's South Yorkshire

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 14:07

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Alex Dowsett reveals his hour record bike for tomorrow’s attempt

Factor’s Hanzo TT bike, HED’s Volo wheels, Aerocoach’s Ascalon bars and a £950 gold chainring; here’s Dowsett’s equipment choices and why he has chosen them

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 11:40

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RideLondon returns next May, but no Box Hill as sportive heads into Essex – find out how to enter here

Essex County Council replaces Surrey as partner for event, which will include three-day UCI Women’s WorldTour race

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 10:36

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Traffic cops clash with talkRadio’s Cristo Foufas about…CyclingMikey?; BBC responds to ‘hit by car’ headline complaints; COP26 accessibility issues; Hill climb rain and pain; Have you signed for Ineos?; Cycling friends episode 2 + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 09:10

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Security guards refuse to open barrier for cyclist on permitted route near COP26 site

GoBike convenor Thomas Cornwallis was instead told to use footway – but no ramp over the kerb means it isn’t accessible to everyone

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 17:22

Power Switch: “It’s a massive saving” says Derby plumber who’s swapped his van for an e-cargo bike

Our regular feature focusing on people and companies who have turned to electric vehicles

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 16:39

It’s new shoe day at Shimano – RX8, RC7, RC5 and RC9T all get a refresh

Shimano’s gravel, road and track models get a redesign with the RC9 now coming in a special-edition Dura-Ace version

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 16:31

Five cool things coming soon from Kask, Santini, Chrome Industries, Green Oil and Renpho

Here's a selection of some of the coolest stuff we're testing at the moment. Full reviews are on the way...

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 16:30

Near Miss of the Day 650: Peugeot van driver nearly hits cyclist head-on on road in Surrey Hills

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

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 14:12

Thief takes stolen bike to his grandmother’s – and gets caught thanks to her CCTV

Matthew Herron admitted the offence and will be sentenced later this month

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 12:29

Braih launches “super e-bike” with monster 1,254Wh battery

Looks like a powerful dirt bike but isn’t… except for the version that is

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 11:44

Chris Froome is all aboard the disc-brake hype train

The four-time Tour de France winner has changed his tune after suggesting the the technology wasn’t quite there earlier this year

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 09:47

Mark Zuckerberg needs a bike fit; Allez Opi-Omi: Halloween costume of the year?; Pinarello Dogma stolen during attack; Oleg Tinkov convicted of tax fraud — fined $500m; Four new faces at Ineos; Hill climbing; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week on the live blog, Dan Alexander is here to round up all the weekend action

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 08:52

This machine fights climate change at People’s Palace Glasgow

Cyclists converge on Glasgow as COP26 conference begins

Riders from UK and beyond head to Scotland ahead of crucial climate change talks – and you can take part in Pedal on COP day of action next Saturday, wherever you are

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 21:16

Old Street HGV and cyclist collision (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Department for Transport launches consultation on setting up a Road Collision Investigation Branch

Proposed body would carry out thematic investigations on road traffic collisions

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 19:13

Statue of Justice, Old Bailey (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Ronnie Macdonald).jpg

Husband of pedestrian killed by cyclist claims ministers are scared of “cycling lobby”

Matthew Briggs, whose wife Kim was killed by Charlie Alliston in 2016, also insists tougher laws on cyclists he is campaigning for are no concern of theirs

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 15:04

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Driver crashes into six cyclists in Texas, with three hospitalised

Second incident in a month in which multiple riders have been injured near Houston

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 13:15

Four Courts, Dublin (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Kieran Lynam on Flickr)

Unaccompanied learner driver who ran over cyclist avoids jail

Suspended sentence for motorist who seriously injured cyclist in 2018 Dublin crash

Sat, Oct 30, 2021 19:46

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Roger Hammond takes lead sports director role at Ineos Grenadiers

Team has also recruited Ben Williams of Ineos Britannia sailing outfit as head of human performance

Sat, Oct 30, 2021 18:36

London cycling instructors protest over slashed training budget

Cuts to pay and poor working conditions were also highlighted in ride from Trafalgar Square to City Hall

Sat, Oct 30, 2021 12:37