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SRAM discontinues PowerTap’s pedal and hub-based power meter systems

The PowerTap P2 pedal power meter and G3 hub power meter will no longer be produced

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 12:09
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Cyclist donates €5 to anti-cycle lane fundraiser to tell them how he really feels; Kevin Hart on a bike; Cav’s second debut; 80-year-old paperboy postpones retirement; NHS worker grateful for bike lane; Etape Caledonia postponed + more on the live blog

It's Monday and Dan Alexander will be sharing the best bits from the cycling world on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 08:59
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Half of UK cyclists have no insurance or inadequate cover, warns insurer

Bikmo sounds alarm as it releases 2020 data showing that theft accounts for half of claims on its policies

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 20:37
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Near Miss of the Day 542: Shockingly close overtake (video includes swearing)

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

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 15:56
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Van driver knocks cyclist off bike then verbally abuses him

Police keen to speak to Tesco delivery driver who saw inicdent and helped cyclist afterwards

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 13:35
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“Clear, quantifiable and undeniable”: Swiss Side data shows UCI ban on super tuck and TT position “will increase aerodynamic drag”

Swiss Side says its aero engineers "are not amused" by the UCI's latest rule changes, claiming wind tunnel results show riders can save considerable time by top tube descending and riding in the TT position

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 11:29
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Near Miss of the Day 541: DPD driver undertakes and then immediately turns right

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

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 16:02
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Fernando Alonso was hit by motorist turning into supermarket car park

F1 driver suffered fractured jaw after being knocked off his bike earlier this week

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 15:08
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Pop-up bike lanes don’t slow ambulances according to… the ambulance service

So that’s that then… right?

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 13:07
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Dr Richard Freeman charged with violating anti-doping rules

As one long-running Dr Richard Freeman case concludes, another begins…

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 11:15
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Near Miss of the Day 540: “You were too far out in the road”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it's Buckinghamshire

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 16:59
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“If you don’t exercise, you rust” – 99-year-old Suffolk man is still riding every day

Norman Gregory aims to ride at least 10 miles a day

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 15:57
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The world’s lightest e-bike? HPS claims its new Domestique 1-21 is just 8.5kg

Developed in collaboration with Formula 1 engineers, the Domestique 1-21 promises a ride that is identical to an unassisted road bike and up to three hours of battery life

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 15:45
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Grant Shapps dismissed advice to review environmental impact of £27bn road building plan

Campaigners are mounting a High Court challenge to government plans to build more roads in England

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 12:51
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New nutrition from NGX is personalised for your genetics

Sports supplements are said to be tailored to your individual DNA

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 11:53
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“Handbags at dusk”: Runaway car hit truck after driver got out for punch-up with cyclist

The incident in Dublin seems to have come about because the motorist turned in front of the cyclist coming downhill, after which some unimpressive chaos ensued according to an eyewitness

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 11:31
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Tour de la Provence finish line crash caused by spectator; Chris Froome works with Red Bull to recover from injury; Police return stolen bike; Shimano earnings up 20%; Fernando Alonso update; Nobody cycles when it’s cold outside + more on the live blog

It's Friday and the weekend is almost in sight, Dan Alexander is here for the final live blog of the week

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 08:58
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F1 ace Fernando Alonso reportedly sustains “multiple fractures” after he was hit by driver while cycling

Crash happened near Lugano, close to Switzerland’s border with Italy; Alpine F1 to update on two-time world champion’s condition tomorrow

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 20:37
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Cyclist hit head-on by driver on wrong side of road says police declined to investigate footage (+ video)

West Midlands Police Traffic Unit now looking at footage which victim says was rejected when he first submitted it – but say it wasn’t their decision

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 19:37
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Transport for London announces trial upgrade to key south London cycle route

Proposed changes to make A23 safer for cyclists between Streatham and Oval via Brixton have also been announced

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 15:54
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Parental anger as Zwift deletes children’s accounts

Virtual cycling platform required guardians to update consent details or accounts would be deleted – but some who did say they now cannot access them

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 14:00
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Goodyear updates Ultra-High Performance Road and All-Terrain tyres, adds tan sidewall options

Expanded on and off road collections feature new tan sidewalls

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 12:26
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Free e-bike rides to and from Covid-19 vaccinations (including as a passenger)

A safe, socially distanced way of travelling to and from vaccine appointments for anyone who needs it

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 10:31
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Met Office slammed for “consider not cycling” graphic; Council claims salting cycle lanes is impractical; Trentin unimpressed by complaints; Your thoughts on MP asking cyclists to slow down; Cancer diagnosis inspires LEJOG + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 09:09
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DT Swiss reveal behind-the-scenes footage of aero ARC wheelset in development

New documentary sheds light on how the ARC wheels were re-engineered – and offers you a chance to win a pair

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 08:00
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