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Driver charged over three incidents of cyclists rammed in road rage attacks; Councillor demands mandatory helmets and ‘road tax’; Movistar pro’s wounds from Vuelta barbed wire crash; Sir Chris Hoy gets a cargo bike; Paralympic gold + more on the live blog

It's Friday and it's a bank holiday weekend - what more could you want? Dan Alexander has the honour of keeping you entertained with the final live blog of the week

Fri, Aug 27, 2021 08:04

Magnus Cort wins Vuelta 2021 Stage 12 (Copyright ASO, PhotoGomezSport)

Vuelta Stage 12: Magnus Cort takes win – 24 hours after being pipped to the line

Dane takes fifth career stage win at Spanish Grand Tour, Odd Christian Eiking retains overall lead

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 15:50

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Camden cycle lane voted through despite Conservative claim road was “Too steep” for it

Councillors had claimed schoolkids won’t use protected bike lane due to gradient averaging 3.5% – but local schools back the infrastructure

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 15:07

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WTF? 3T celebrates 60th anniversary with €20,000 gift box

Dreambox contains a Campagnolo-equipped 3T Exploro Racemax gravel bike, along equipment from other Italian brands including Fizik, Castelli, Kask, Carbon-Ti, and Elite, and a remote control slides it silently open

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 14:43

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Cycling involved in eight in ten sports-related spinal injuries

Better bike lanes, driver education and helmet advocacy could reduce number of casualties, say authors

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 11:38

Quoc launches lightweight Mono II Road Shoes with updated closure system

New dual-dial closure shoes are the successor to Quoc’s strap-closure Mono

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 08:00

Remco Evenepoel 60km solo victory halted by flaming roadside car; Cyclist “lucky” not to be hit after bollards removed; Gold medal prank; Bizarre New York wheelie crash; Packed bike lanes; Bernal shoots hoops; Paralympic medals + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is here for the penultimate live blog of the week before a bumper bank holiday weekend

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 07:58

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Driver in court on charges of killing two cyclists in Buckinghamshire

Clifford Rennie is accused of causing the deaths of Damien Natale and Andrew Coles through careless driving

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 16:17

Drink at Your Desk Live! With Laurens Ten Dam this Friday at 4.30pm

Set a reminder for 4:30pm on Friday and then send in your questions

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 15:56

Primoz Roglic wins Stage 11 of 2011 Vuelta – Copyright ASO, PhotoGomezSport

Vuelta Stage 11: Magnus Cort caught as Primoz Roglic takes win

Odd Christian Eiking retains overall lead following tough finish

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 15:47

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Near Miss of the Day 628: Motorist drives straight across cyclist at roundabout

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

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 13:04

Bike shortage sees scammers target shoppers with fake websites

If a deal sounds too good to be true it probably is – here are some tips to avoid being conned

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 11:36

When will Britain’s bike shortage end?

“God only knows,” say industry insiders – plus the reasons why those looking for lower-priced models are getting hit worst

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 11:00

Hill climb champ smashes ‘UK’s toughest climb’ KOM by two minutes; Cargo bike courier rubbishes Bath Conservatives’ steep hills claim; €37,000 raised for injured ultracyclist; Supermarket bikepacking; Storey’s 15th gold; Rog memes + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday folks, Dan Alexander is here for your middle of the week live blog dose

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 08:09

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Vuelta Stage 10: Michael Storer wins again, Primoz Roglic crashes

Odd Christian Eiking, in the break today, takes over the race lead

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 15:25

Jail for hit-and-run driver who killed teen cyclist then got cab home

“Cowardly and callous” Leo Meek fled scene after crashing into 15-year-old Jack Jones

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 14:04

Cannondale unveils cyclocross and gravel versions of SuperSix EVO aero road bike

New SuperSix EVO CX and SE models cater for riders looking for speed in cyclocross and gravel races

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 13:00

GBDURO leader Angus Young disqualified for receiving outside assistance – Mark Beaumont awarded victory instead

Dotwatcher lent bike to ultracyclist after his own one had catastrophic mechanical fault

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 11:02

Melbourne road rage driver runs over cyclist and bike

Motorist crushes bike and speeds off with cyclist on bonnet during road rage confrontation; Cycle lane bollard; Rapha jersey listed on Ebay for £105k; Canadian rider outsprints grizzly bear; Highway Code quiz; Aero gains + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is the man behind the Tuesday live blog keeping you up to date with anything and everything in the world of cycling

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 08:07

Lego lands in cycle lanes as “ideological statements” row

Danish brick maker responds to criticism by Urban Cycling Institute by pointing out that its Lego City range has a cycle lane – though it’s a bit narrow

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 17:59

Lorry driver killed motorbike rider moments after making illegal overtake of cyclist

Drivers were forced to swerve after Lucian-Sorin Todor crossed white lines before fatally injuring motorcyclist

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 16:17

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Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Scott, Assos, CHPT3 and SIS

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

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 15:30

Is this the yet-to-be-released Cannondale SuperSix CX bike?

Cannondale SuperSix CX and SE models appeared on the UCI’s list of approved framesets earlier in the year, but have yet to be unveiled officially…

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 14:30

Shedgate, the Manchester edition: Planning permission likely to be refused for bike shed – since it would create ‘visual clutter’

Resident says council planner’s response is “Ridiculous” and reflects “A real lack of joined-up thinking”

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 13:12

Near Miss of the Day 627: Close passes over solid white line

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

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 11:10