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Coffee shop faces backlash over cyclists are c***s photo; Office visitor told his bike must be wrapped in plastic “to protect against COVID”; Wiggo’s birthday smoke; Chris Hall reaction; World record?; BMW close pass; Romandie + 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, Apr 29, 2021 07:51

Charity cyclist ends 700km ride across England after being pushed off bike

“It’s frustrating to stop but ultimately the safest call” says Chris Hall after assault in Andover last night

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 17:35

Shimano launches two new drive units for e-cargo bikes

Updated firmware is optimised for moving heavy loads

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 16:27

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Simon Yates spotted riding mystery wheels at the Tour of the Alps – Could it be a new Shimano model?

The carbon tubular wheels look to be around 60mm deep, feature an as-yet unseen hub and what looks to be a wide rim profile

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 16:17

Could a new wonder material allow you to reuse your cycling helmet after a crash?

The highly absorbent material also has potential for use in bike suspension due to its reusability qualities, say researchers

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 15:30

Near Miss of the Day 576: Close pass driver faces disciplinary action (video includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Avon & Somerset

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 15:08

Princess Diana’s “shame” bicycle fetches £44,000 at auction – more than double its estimate

Successful bid is almost five times more than what the Raleigh Traveller bike went for the last time it went under the hammer

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 12:04

Limited edition Bromptons, designed with Foo Fighters, Radiohead and…err…Enrique Iglesias up for auction

13 artists have collaborated on the bikes that are being auctioned for the live music relief fund

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 11:18

London cyclists better off shouting than using bell, says transport minister

Baroness Vere tells House of Lords debate: “The government are not about to mandate bells on bicycles”

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 10:55

Ribble launches lighter 10.5kg carbon Endurance SL e bike and all-new 13kg aluminium e option

Shaving off almost 2kg the new range-topping Hero edition features Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 shifting and tubeless compatible wheels

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 10:05

Bubble trouble: Not-so-lazy cycling thief spotted balancing stolen lazy spa; Aussie cop stops helmet camera users; Police weed out cyclist towing 14kg of cannabis; Shaun Bailey LTN Tour de France vid deleted; Pidcock Gran Fondo + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be seeing you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 08:03

Hustle City, the ‘world’s first open world smart trainer game’, launches priced at £15

Now available for preordering, check out this new video game for playing on your trainer, to have fun and get fit…

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 19:00

Near Miss of the Day 575: Cyclist gets three close passes in one hour

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

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 17:55

Tubulars aren’t dead yet – Pirelli claims a 10% weight saving with new P Zero Race Tub SL

A new TPU inner tube in the tyre costing £99.90 is apparently to thank for the weight savings

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 17:08

Cyclist dies after swallowing bee

Rider in Spain’s Valencian Community is thought to have suffered allergic reaction after being stung in throat

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 16:38

Horrific “medieval” trap using sharpened stakes placed on mountain biking trail near Newcastle

Northumbria Police confirm trap – similar to archer’s stakes used to defend longbowmen from French cavalry at Agincourt – has been removed

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 14:16

Dott raises £61m ahead of London e-bike and e-scooter hire scheme

Micro-mobility firm is currently operating in 15 European cities

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 12:27

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US police slammed for creating portal for public to upload photos and videos of teens riding bikes antisocially

“When will you be creating a portal to submit dash cam video of vehicles committing traffic infractions?" one Facebook user asked Bensalem Township Police

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 10:50

2021 Ineos Grenadiers Zwift Around the World 1

Ineos Grenadiers invite fans on 10-hour Zwift ride with Tao Geoghegan Hart, Adam Yates, Ben Swift and more

Zwift is the new official virtual training community partner of Ineos Grenadiers

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 10:44

CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain concept is seeking investors

You can now be a part-owner of Driven, the drive shaft system that is claimed to be near 99% efficient, for ~£720

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 09:26

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Local paper letter warns of speeding “muscular” cyclists; Ineos 1-2-3; Motorist bingo; World record attempt; I hear you’re a racist now, Chris! Boardman laughs off former racist cyclist typo; Mini Sagan; Groenewegen’s return + more on the live blog

It's another sunny Tuesday over here...Dan Alexander will have your live blog updates throughout the day

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 08:11

police officer uses bike to catch criminal – via Great Manchester Police on Twitter

Police officer commandeers bike to chase down car thieves

Action by Manchester (UK) officer wins praise on Twitter – while over the Channel, bike cops pursue and arrest Porsche 911 driver in a French town’s district… also called Manchester

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 16:08

Roval claims new Rapide C38 wheels outperform some deep aero rims

The new wheels are aimed at both road and gravel bikes and cost £1,150

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 16:00

Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Bontrager, Salsa, 7mesh and Polaris

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

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 15:30

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4×4 driver hid behind hedge then jumped out to push cyclist off bike

Thomas Eckersley told to pay victim £900 in compensation following road rage incident in Cheshire

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 14:02