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Bike shortages to last until at least end-2022, say trade experts

Factory closures and shipping problems sparked by COVID-19 are still hitting industry hard (to say nothing of the B-word in the UK)

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 18:43

Magnus Cort wins Stage 19 of 2021 Vuelta – Copyright ASO. PhotoGomezSport

Vuelta Stage 19: Magnus Cort makes it a hat-trick of wins in this year’s race

Primož Roglič retains overall lead ahead of final weekend in Galicia

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 15:25

“Refugees Welcome” – two cyclists are creating the world’s biggest piece of GPS art in charity ride across southern England

Georgie Cottle and David Charles are spelling out their message on 2,400km ride

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 14:47

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UPDATED: Investigation opened after child cyclist aged 10 in life-threatening condition following Manchester tram collision

UPDATED: Rail Accident Investigation Branch announces it will be looking into the incident

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 11:24

Chris Froome to play product development role for Factor

We spoke to Factor about what the four-time Tour de France winner will be doing now he’s on its board of directors, and about new bikes that are on the way

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 09:04

Police seize illegal e-bike spotted racing uphill at 30mph; Headteacher welcomes packed bike sheds at start of term; News from the cycle path; Flood damage; Hill climbing; Paralympic story; Ineos sign young talent; New gear; Awards + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Dan Alexander is here to take you through to the weekend with the final live blog of the week

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 08:01

Near Miss of the Day 631: Oncoming lorry driver forces cyclist onto pavement

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

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 18:32

Power Switch: “I’m feeling rather smug” says London plumber who has successfully switched to an e-cargo bike

Shane Topley is now doing 95% of his business by bike

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 16:38

Miguel Angel Lopez at 2021 Vuelta – Copyright ASO, PhotoGomezSport

Vuelta Stage 18: Miguel Angel Lopez wins on the Altu d’El Gamoniteiru as climb makes its debut

Primoz Roglic finishes second on final day in mountains to extend his overall lead with three stages left

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 16:11

Are the new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets a disappointment? Listen to the debate on episode 6 of the road.cc Podcast

12-speed, semi-wireless... what's not to love? The team discuss whether Shimano has gone far enough with its latest big launch, plus we talk cramp prevention with Precision Hydration and our cycling pet peeves

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 14:48

Fulcrum adds the Rapid Red Carbon to the family – All-new carbon gravel wheels for 2021

Brand new carbon gravel wheels set to be the benchmark of reliability

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 14:15

Video: Cyclist straps jet engine to his bike – and hits 133kph

“I was shocked,” says Taiwanese rider, who says the bike went a bit faster than expected

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 14:07

Storck Bicycle and Porsche Digital launch Cyklær e-bike with digital rear-view mirror

Cyklaer is available as a gravel or urban bike

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 11:45

Nottinghamshire among local authorities preparing bids for Mini Holland cash

Stapleford chosen as town that could benefit most from DfT funding; elsewehere, Crawley Oxford and Shrewsbury also among candidates

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 11:12

J.Laverack updates J.ACK titanium four-season bike with upgradable parts for concealing cables

Dynamo routing for front and rear lights can all now be hidden by carbon components

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 09:27

Cyclist narrowly avoids double bike lane collision

Cyclist uses new bike lane…almost taken out by two drivers; Dame Sarah Storey wins record-breaking 17th Paralympic gold; La Vuelta ready for ‘Angliru’s evil sister’; Back to school by bike; Paralympic spirit; Funky Festka + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and a refreshed Dan Alexander is back on the live blog today after an extended bank holiday weekend

Thu, Sep 02, 2021 08:02

Primoz Roglic wins Stage 17 of 2021 Vuelta – Copyright ASO, PhotoGomezSport

Vuelta Stage 17: Primoz Roglic storms to win and retakes overall lead

Defending champion followed attack from Egan Bernal 61km out and dropped the Ineos Grenadiers rider on the final climb

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 15:19

Greg Van Avermaet at 2021 Tour de France

Greg Van Avermaet suspects Covid-19 vaccine could explain loss of form

“My body is fighting an unknown enemy and it could be the vaccine,” says former Olympic champion

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 13:49

Ribble Ultra bar: Shimano doesn’t recommend use with its STI levers

SRAM also says that its levers should be attached to a handlebar with the usual clamp bands rather than via Ribble’s direct mount system

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 11:30

Tour de Yorkshire 2019 – Copyright ASO, SWPix.com_

Tour de Yorkshire cancelled for third year in a row, casting doubt over future of race

Organisers blame combination of cash shortfall and impact of coronavirus for decision to scrap 2022 edition

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 10:46

Strava makes Beacon live location sharing feature free to all users… on mobile

Beacon auto-sharing from connected devices like Garmin bike computers or Apple Watch will remain a paid feature though

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 08:58

‘The Wobbly Cyclist’ swaps mobility scooter for e-bike to conquer Scottish mountain

“When I’m on my mobility scooter I feel disabled, but when I’m on my bike I’m a cyclist”

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 08:25

2021 Naenka Bone Conduction Runner Pro Open Ear Wireless Headphone IP68 Waterproof – worn 1.jpg

Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Altura, Tifosi, Lusso and Naenka

Another preview selection of sunnies, tyres and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 08:00

Prince Charles (licenced on Flickr by Dan Marsh under CC BY-SA 2.0)

Prince Charles jokes about lycra; One bicycle commuter vs 42 vehicles; How to decapitate someone whilst riding; Female Afghan cyclists flee to Italy; Rohan Dennis leaves Ineos; Grandma rides 870 miles on spin bike for RNLI + more on the live blog

It's Will Bolton on the live blog again today...

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 07:52

Merida unveils lighter, more aero Scultura road bike

2022 Scultura Team borrows features from Reacto aero road bike and comes with fully internal cables, space for 30mm tyres, and Shimano's new Dura-Ace 9200 groupset

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 06:00