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“Sky chucked me under a bus… It’ll come out”: Bradley Wiggins says doping accusations enabled team to “protect someone else”

“There was something greater going on,” the 2012 Tour de France winner said in an interview detailing his cocaine addiction, bankruptcy, and the sexual abuse he suffered as a teenager

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 15:29
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DealClincher x Sigma Sports takeover: save 38% on Vittoria’s most durable road tyres, £2,000 off the Specialized Aethos Expert, Assos chamois cream down to just £15 + loads more

Sigma Sports is offering huge savings on brands like Specialized, Castelli, Assos, Basso, Trek, and more in their flash sale

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 11:48
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Former Israel-Premier Tech rider Derek Gee facing €30 million damages claim after terminating contract with team on “safety and personal belief” grounds

Gee says the team’s decision to seek damages “strengthens my belief that leaving was the right decision, regardless of the recent announcement of branding changes and cosmetic structural shifts”

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 10:41
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Are cyclists “extremely selfish” for not pulling over for drivers? Or do motorists have a “responsibility to drive with care for others”? Clip of lorry driver ranting about “spread-out” cyclists holding up traffic divides opinion + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, and Megan is back with your latest updates in today’s cycling live blog

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 09:03
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SRAM wins legal challenge to suspend “harmful” gear restriction trial – but UCI hits back by claiming “riders’ safety does not appear to be a shared objective”

The governing body says it will appeal the decision by the Belgian Competition Authority to suspend the planned trial at nest week’s Tour of Guangxi, prompting EF boss Jonathan Vaughters to accuse the UCI of failing to prioritise genuine safety concerns

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 08:41
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“The only self-balancing bike” is here to give your child the earliest possible start on two wheels

Kids bike specialist woom says the woom Wow can be used from as early as 9 months to "help your child safely develop their motor skills and build confidence", on its own to start with and combined with a balance bike later

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 16:30
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Pashley’s new Skyline mini velo aims to put a smile on your face (and fit in your hallway)

Built in the UK from Reynolds steel, the new Skyline rolls on 20-inch wheels and promises “smile-inducing” versatility for commuting, café hopping and light gravel adventures

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 15:20
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“Cyclists are not the problem”: Plan to ban all bikes from city centre due to safety concerns about delivery riders on illegal e-motorbikes slammed – but locals say “anyone with common decency would get off and push!” + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog! Ryan Mallon will be on duty to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news and views as we freewheel towards the weekend

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 09:38
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Liv adds new “smarter, safer” Allure E+ to its premium e-bike range, featuring built-in radar and tyre pressure sensor

Three new models all feature location tracking and digital lock functionality, Liv saying the design "levels up safety and smart tech on its most comfortable and stylish e-bike"

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 08:14
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Near Miss of the Day 939: Police ‘intend to prosecute’ driver who turned across bike lane without warning

"I was very clearly not in the mirror's blind spot"

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 17:47
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Shimano launches special edition CUES 1×10-speed groupset with polished silver finish

Good news for traditionalists and retro-grouches alike... Shimano's versatile CUES groupset has been given the shiny silver treatment

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 15:58
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Former Tour de France white jersey winner hit by lorry driver who “didn’t see him coming” while training for final race

Pierre Latour was taken to hospital after his arm was caught by a lorry's rear view mirror. His father suspects his career is now over.

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 12:56
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“Cervélo or Specialized are faster”: Former pro cyclist claims Van Rysel “limiting” French wonderkid Paul Seixas — bike brand responds

"Sceptical" former pro accepts invitation to Van Rysel HQ and promises to make grovelling apology if the brand changes his mind

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 11:15
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“They just smashed the window and pulled the bikes out”: Thieves steal bikes worth £35,000 from newly opened shop

Matthew Abbott only moved into his new bike shop in April but says he's received "so many messages of support".

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 10:52
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Mason unveils Definition Integrale endurance bike: a sportier evolution of its aluminium classic

British brand says that the new variant is “sharper, faster, and cleaner, while still true to its endurance roots”

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 10:26
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Name of Ineos doping links carer spotted on special Geraint Thomas retirement jersey in ‘friends’ section; Tom Pidcock accused of “setting bad example” by overtaking driver; Pogačar’s Gary Glitter gaffe; Kids’ bike parking slammed + more on the live blog

Thankfully, for the state of cycling internet discourse, there aren’t any bike races for Tadej Pogačar to dominate today. But there’s still plenty of cycling news and views about, and Ryan Mallon will be bringing them all to you on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 09:26
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Police blame media for “inaccurate” stories claiming they won’t investigate bikes stolen from train stations if they’ve been left for longer than two hours… before confirming that’s actually correct

British Transport Police insists bike theft victims should be reassured that "even if an offence is not investigated, it still provides valuable intelligence"

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 16:10
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French-German cyclist held in Iran since June now cleared of spying charges

19-year-old cyclist held for four months having been accused of spying during conflict between Iran and Israel

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 14:53
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Bike manufacturer Merida changes its migrant worker policy after Giant’s imports blocked by US over forced labour allegations

Taiwan-based bike brand introduces zero-fee policy for migrant workers and insists it "strictly complies" with country's labour laws

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 09:20
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Rapha ends partnership with EF teams; Tadej Pogačar wins again; Israeli pro hits back as Israel-Premier Tech announce identity change; Tour of Britain Men & Women announce equal 5-day races for 2026; + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, and some stories just won't go away. Callum is here to keep you updated on all things two-wheels

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 08:57
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Israel-Premier Tech cycling team to “rebrand and rename” for 2026, “moving away from Israeli identity”

The team's owner Sylvan Adams will also step back from his day-to-day involvement with the team, according to a statement released today

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 15:09
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England’s first “Cycle Street” will give priority to cyclists and pedestrians over motorists

Work has started on Adams Road, Cambridge, to remove on-road parking, widen footpaths and redesign junctions to make walking and cycling safer

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 13:19
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Scribe’s latest 50mm race wheels and the Canyon Endurace AllRoad deliver outstanding value for money: road.cc Recommends updated with 10 superb cycling products

Our September round-up includes everything from wheels, clothing, bikes, locks, books and bottle cages making the grade

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 12:31
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Telegraph accuses cyclists of “waging war on pedestrians” in story on rising pavement collisions – but later backtracks and changes headline

Department for Transport stats used by the newspaper to originally make the claim that cyclists are "waging war" on pedestrians also show pedestrian collisions involving HGV and bus/coach drivers increased in 2024, as did deaths involving car drivers

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 10:49
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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! New Elite Rivo smart trainer with Zwift Cog and Click + accessories worth over £600!

Just in time for winter, one lucky road.cc reader is going to get a serious indoor training upgrade, all thanks to our pals at Elite. Good luck!

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 10:01
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