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Police deliver perfect mic drop reply to cyclist-bashing comment; Comedy gold Olympic mugshots; Cav wins again; Phil Gaimon calls out ESPN report of NFL coach’s ‘bicycling accident’; Pog touches down in Tokyo + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be breaking up the live blog updates by dreaming of boring 18°C and some lovely cloud cover — can you tell he's British?

Wed, Jul 21, 2021 08:09

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Florida man attacked by alligator after falling from bike and landing on reptile

“He had a lot of marks all over his leg, but mainly in the upper thigh,” says dog-walker who came to his aid

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 17:03

Motorist who nearly hit cyclist then claimed he wasn’t driving jailed thanks to rider’s video

The person Kyle Walsh claimed was at wheel turned out to have been on remand in prison at the time

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 14:32

Win £1,000 Pacenti Forza-C Wide wheelset and 10 x runners up prizes!

Win a set of £1,000 Pacenti Forza-C Wide wheelset and 10 runners up prizes of Pacenti Caps worth £15 each

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 14:28

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Insurer advises motorists to leave cyclists 1 metre of space – when driving behind them

Canada's TD Insurance appears to have confused issue with minimum passing distance

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 13:22

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Two cyclists killed days apart while riding in time trials

Police in Cheshire and Warwickshire are appealing for information after fatal crashes

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 10:05

Favero launches Assioma DUO-Shi to convert Shimano SPD-SL pedals into a power meter

Previously Favero’s Assioma could only be used with Look Keo style cleats, but the new DUO-Shi is a spindle designed to fit into your existing Shimano pedal bodies

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 09:09

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Bizarre bike bollard leaves bicyclists bewildered; UCI president insists Pogacar’s Tour de France tests are clean; Naked cyclist cheerfully greeting walkers spotted; Film crew blocks Hyde Park cycle lane; Ineos end Castelli deal + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is here for another scorching day on the live blog

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 07:58

Near Miss of the Day 614: “Maybe he actually needs to put me in the hedge” asks cyclist as police send warning letter to close pass truck driver (includes swearing)

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

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 15:52

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Five cool things coming soon from Prime, Le Col, Smith, Elite and Galibier

Some more of the best gear and kit on test with road.cc’s team of reviewers at the moment...

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 15:30

Sir Dave Brailsford says further health issues would lead to him quitting Ineos Grenadiers

Team principal has undergone surgery for prostate cancer and a blocked artery during past two years

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 14:08

Christoph Strasser rides more than 1,000 kilometres in 24 hours to smash world record

Austrian ultracyclist and six-time Race Across America winner breaks four-figure barrier for 24-hour road ride

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 11:22

AbsoluteBlack launches £519 HollowCage derailleur pulley cage, promising “the new era of silent pulleys”

The HollowCage is "the only cage that can dynamically adapt to the variable chainline, minimising friction at the lower pulley” claims the brand behind the innovative GrapheneLube

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 10:00

Bosch introduces battery-saving Tour+ riding mode for ‘sporty rides’

More help uphill, less on the flat – with no need to switch between different levels of assistance

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 09:37

Tour de France peloton flashed by Paris speed camera; Tour de Full English: Cyclist riding in search of Britain’s best breakfast; Liam steals KOM off Tadej Pogačar; Nicest pro rider award; LTN success; When you keep the record + more on the live blog

Cool off from the hot weather with some live blog action brought to you by a gloriously unsunburnt Dan Alexander

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 08:04

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Tour de France Stage 21: Wout Van Aert denies Mark Cavendish on the Champs-Elysees as Tadej Pogacar retains overall title

Belgian national champion wins closing stage of a memorable race, Cavendish – who wins green jersey – remains tied on 34 wins with Eddy Merckx

Sun, Jul 18, 2021 17:26

Residents complain about ‘motorway’ style cycle path

"If only one percent of cyclists use the lanes as an excuse to go faster... then the promenade will lose most of its value as a destination for holidays'

Sun, Jul 18, 2021 12:22

British Continental rider gets Box Hill KoM… but ride is flagged on Strava

Zeb Kyffin now appears to have convinced the Strava team that his impressive ride was indeed genuine

Sun, Jul 18, 2021 09:58

Lizzie Deignan wins La Course 2020 (picture Alex Whitehead for SWPix.com)

Lizzie Deignan opens up about ‘horrific’ experience of doping accusations

"It was just a bike race to get through at that point, it wasn't about trying to win an Olympic medal anymore, it was just about getting the race done and getting home"

Sun, Jul 18, 2021 09:00

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Hunt launches limited edition Qhubeka wheelset

You can buy the wheels used by Qhubeka NextHash on the final stage of the Tour de France… once they come off the team bikes

Sat, Jul 17, 2021 19:00

Tour de France Stage 20: Tadej Pogacar poised to retain title as Wout Van Aert takes the time trial (+ video highlights)

UAE Team Emirates rider also takes white and polka-dot jerseys for second year running

Sat, Jul 17, 2021 16:11

Cycling UK accuse government of missing ‘golden opportunity’ to ensure there are less cars on the roads

“At the start of the Plan’s development, Grant Shapps spelled out his vision of a world in which ‘we will use our cars less’. But we still don’t know how much less, or by when.”

Sat, Jul 17, 2021 15:09

Deliveroo cyclist filmed riding on busy motorway after sat-nav ‘took him on the wrong road’

"What are you doing, it's a motorway you are on - you're off your head."

Sat, Jul 17, 2021 12:43

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Drink driver who caused ‘catastrophic injuries’ to teenage cyclist jailed

The rider was left with life-threatening injuries including spinal damage, multiple broken bones and a bleed on the brain

Sat, Jul 17, 2021 11:18

MArk Cavendish after equalling Eddy Merckx’s record – picture credit A.S.O./Pauline Ballet

Mark Cavendish explains his furious public outburst at team mechanic during Tour de France

The green jersey holder said: "No-one, especially those you care about, deserve to have a voice raised to them."

Sat, Jul 17, 2021 10:00