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Raleigh Array e-bikes updated for 2021

Hybrid style bikes get all-new colour scheme along with a rear hub motor and a 400Wh battery

Fri, May 28, 2021 10:35

Covid restrictions force cyclist to postpone 1,800-mile ride in tribute to D-Day veteran dad

Richard Stoodley aimed to follow the journey his father Bob, the last surviving British pathfinder, took via Normandy to a POW camp near Berlin

Fri, May 28, 2021 09:10

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Chris Froome suffers on “steepest climb in the world”; Frustration as School of Rock star’s death reported as “cycling accident”; Bike theft video; Simon Yates wins Giro stage; Foo Fighters Brompton; Pop-up lane made permanent + more on the live blog

Happy Friday folks! Dan Alexander is here to take you through to another glorious bank holiday weekend...

Fri, May 28, 2021 08:06

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Jail for thief who conned £6,800 e-bike seller into letting him take it for a test ride

Louis Maxwell left van and keys as collateral – but vehicle had been stolen

Thu, May 27, 2021 18:35

“It makes you feel powerless” – victims in UK’s bike theft capital share their frustrations

Cambridge residents are being urged to register their bicycles in a bid to beat the thieves

Thu, May 27, 2021 16:22

Smart tech to check your tyre pressure? Rover Development launches wireless battery-free PSIcle pressure checker

Unlike tube-based pressure sensors, the PSIcle system is reusable…

Thu, May 27, 2021 15:05

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Belarus stripped of hosting next month’s European Track Championships following Ryanair flight “hijacking” backlash

UEC looking for alternative venue after event taken away from Minsk due to furore following forced diversion of Ryanair flight

Thu, May 27, 2021 13:40

NFT digital image of Colnago bike sells for $8,600

Italian brand is first in cycling to cash in on non-fungible token digital asset trend

Thu, May 27, 2021 12:19

Zwift reveals Olympic Virtual Series event schedule including rides with Olympians

You can take part in special podcast rides and group workouts, designed by Olympians, alongside Olympians including the likes of Sir Chris Hoy and Anna van der Breggen …

Thu, May 27, 2021 09:55

“I despair of humans sometimes”: Anger over “dangerous and damaging” New Forest mountain bike trails; School of Rock star Kevin Clark dies in collision with driver; Remco abandons Giro; Cyclists dismount; LEJOG record attempt + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander will be keeping you up-to-date with the best bits from the cycling world on the live blog

Thu, May 27, 2021 08:00

Double Near Miss of the Day 587: Two drivers pull out on cyclist – from opposite sides of junction (includes swearing)

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

Wed, May 26, 2021 16:35

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Could this be the 2022 Pinarello Dogma F14 Disc? New bike spotted at the Giro

Fausto Pinarello spotted riding a very shiny new bike on the Giro d'Italia rest day

Wed, May 26, 2021 15:36

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“No way” Belarus can host European Track Cycling Championships following Ryanair flight forced landing outcry, says GB team boss

European federation decides tomorrow future of event following outcry over forced Ryanair flight diversion

Wed, May 26, 2021 13:45

North-South divide in uptake of Fix Your Bike vouchers

Government figures reveal people in London, South East and South West were most likely to take up £50 voucher offer

Wed, May 26, 2021 11:40

Liam Glen wins the Highland Trail 550… on a singlespeed bike

Previous road.cc reviewer is first to cross the line, and broke the course record with his unusual bike choice in the process

Wed, May 26, 2021 10:48

‘Pride On’ returns this June as Zwift renews partnership with Athlete Ally

The charity aims to educate athletic communities at all levels about LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports; you can get yourself the Pride On kit by completing one of the rides

Wed, May 26, 2021 10:30

“Cycling saved my life”, says Queen’s Brian May; Bernal loses time on brutal Giro summit finish; Fed up community builds pop-up bike lane; Fail to stop driver with bike rack hit cyclist; Highland Trail record smashed on singlespeed + more on the live blog

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

Wed, May 26, 2021 08:08

Are these the best workplace facilities for bike commuters in the UK?

Bristol’s tallest office building receives world-first 100 per cent rating from accreditation body CyclingScore

Tue, May 25, 2021 18:28

Cadex launches versatile and lightweight 36 Disc WheelSystem

Giant's high-end component brand says lateral stiffness to weight ratio is much higher than rival wheels from Zipp, Bontrager and Roval

Tue, May 25, 2021 16:00

Popular ‘cycling Twitter’ cop runs 200km to raise record £43k+ sum for RoadPeace

DCS Andy Cox, who on Twitter has championed vulnerable road users including cyclists, also used fundraising effort to highlight complacency over road deaths

Tue, May 25, 2021 13:07

Wahoo updates Elemnt Bolt GPS with improved navigation and colour display

Device also gets an expanded memory while app-based customisation is retained

Tue, May 25, 2021 12:00

Near Miss of the Day 586: Texting driver oblivious to cyclist she nearly hit

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

Tue, May 25, 2021 11:14

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CloseTheGap launches new HideMyBell computer mounts with louder bells

The bells for road and gravel bikes are a claimed 10 decibels louder than previously and can be used with your hands on the bars

Tue, May 25, 2021 10:50

Giro chainsaw massacre: Egan Bernal chased up Passo Giau by superfan lumberjacks; Reaction to Gwent Police warning swearing cyclists; Gravel bike interest soars since start of pandemic; On the beers; Froome talks 2020 regrets + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and there's a strange yellow ball in the sky...I'm sure it'll start raining soon...anyway, Dan Alexander is here for all your live blog updates

Tue, May 25, 2021 08:06

Castelli unveils Premio Black bibs made from woven body-mapped fabric

The goal? “To be the most comfortable performance short for your longest rides”, says Castelli

Tue, May 25, 2021 08:00