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Near Miss of the Day 481: A very scary close encounter with ‘Farmer Giles’ (includes swearing)

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

Wed, Oct 14, 2020 11:26
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London motorist deliberately drives at cargo bike rider with toddler; Moto rider causes Viviani Giro crash; Dygert’s monster scar after Worlds TT crash; “Well-known local goose” keeps up with cyclists; US cyclist attacked for wearing Lycra + more on the l

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Liam Cahill and Jack Sexty providing your updates throughout the day

Wed, Oct 14, 2020 08:33
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‘Nonsense’ Express article fuels ‘toxic road environment’ says Cycling UK

Newspaper’s headline said ‘Cyclists unaware of Highway Code in a major threat to road users who could face fines’

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 19:03
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Video: Level crossing cyclist almost hit by 80mph train in Kent

Network Rail says there has been a "small but concerning rise in such incidents in recent months"

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 16:42
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Decathlon’s Van Rysel unveil new £1,700 carbon fibre gravel bike, the EDR CF GRX

New gravel bike gets full carbon frame and fork with Shimano GRX groupset

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 16:12
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Sexism row: organiser of Holme Moss Hill Climb accused of saying women “don’t contribute to the sport” in defence of unequal prize pot

The race organiser was also accused of saying that women don't "make tea at TTs anymore" during a verbal discussion about the event's cash prize allocation, but claims he was misquoted

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 14:34
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Arenberg launches RH-1 road helmet with integrated 4K camera on Kickstarter

Backers can get a helmet for £215 in March 2021

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 14:23
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UPDATED: Near Miss of the Day 464: Police take no action on punishment pass – despite vehicle’s registered keeper refusing to disclose who was driving

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

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 14:13
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Giro d’Italia director insists race will reach Milan despite coronavirus crisis

Mauro Vegni says testing being stepped up after peloton decimated by departure of Mitchelton-Scott and Jumbo-Visma

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 11:56
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Rapha updates Classic Winter Jacket with Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper fabric

Rapha claims that the jacket “will help you enjoy winter rides rather than simply enduring them”

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 10:00
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Aggressive drivers make London among worst cities for cycling, according to survey; Cav hasn’t raced his last race; Jumbo-Visma + Mitchelton-Scott withdraw from Giro… remainder of race in doubt; Sagan wins Giro stage 10 + more on the live blog

Today's live blog with Jack Sexty (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 07:53
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Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Scott, Liv, Fidlock and Koo

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

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 07:45
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20 bikes stolen from Special Olympics Scotland West’s cycling HQ in Glasgow

Thieves broke into shipping container in £20,000 "professional" raid last Wednesday

Mon, Oct 12, 2020 18:13
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Dr Richard Freeman alleges Shane Sutton was source of Jiffy Bag story

Explosive allegation contained in witness statements released by doctor’s defence team

Mon, Oct 12, 2020 15:39
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Wiggins: Cavendish “deserves a far better send-off” from cycling

2012 Tour de France winner calls on Sir Dave Brailsford to sign sprinter for swansong season

Mon, Oct 12, 2020 13:09
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Near Miss of the Day 480: Driver almost hits cyclist on roundabout (includes swearing)

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

Mon, Oct 12, 2020 11:09
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Plans for “greener, safer” Regent Street criticised for unprotected cycle lanes; Sign promotes ‘joy’ of cycling on 60 limit A-road; Rapha/Palace jerseys now £600 on eBay; New three-tier coronavirus restrictions for England + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is your blogger-in-chief today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Oct 12, 2020 08:50
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Coroner calls for parking restrictions after cyclist’s death

Daniel Waite was killed after he crashed into parked lorry on A20 near Maidstone

Sun, Oct 11, 2020 21:20
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Mark Cavendish in tears after Gent-Wevelgem: “That’s perhaps the last race of my career” (+ video)

End of the road for the ex-world champion, out of contract at the end of the season?

Sun, Oct 11, 2020 16:26
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Police close case in which Norfolk cyclist injured by rope strung across path

Officers say "all lines of enquiry have been exhausted" regarding incident which left rider with "severe lacerations"

Sun, Oct 11, 2020 14:32
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Shane Sutton says Richard Freeman has “got himself into something deep” as medical tribunal continues

Former British Cycling technical director says doctor is lying and sees Sutton as “a way out”

Sat, Oct 10, 2020 15:07
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Giro d’Italia Stage 8: Alex Dowsett takes impressive victory from the break

Essex rider’s second win at the Giro after time trial win in 2013

Sat, Oct 10, 2020 14:39
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‘Speed limits are not a target’ says judge after handing suspended sentence to ‘dazzled’ motorist who killed cyclist training for charity ride

Motorist told court there was "nothing she could have done differently"

Sat, Oct 10, 2020 10:44
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Simon Yates out of the Giro d’Italia following positive Covid-19 test

All team-mates and staff members returned negative results

Sat, Oct 10, 2020 08:51
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Le Col Pro Rain Jacket claims to be “the ultimate rain jacket” with total waterproofing and a close fit

Coming in orange or black and costing £240 the new jacket is claimed to be “form fitting, waterproof and breathable”

Fri, Oct 09, 2020 14:29
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