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Tadej Pogacar at start of Stage 21 of 2020 Tour de France

The bike(s) that snatched Tour de France victory at the last minute – Pogacar’s Colnagos

Tadej Pogacar won the Yellow Jersey on the final time trial. Here are the Colnagos that carried him there

Tue, Sep 22, 2020 10:42

A56 pop-up cycle lane sabotaged; Man completes 220 mile ride home on tiny kids’ bike; Everesting record attempt underway; Naked cyclist with face mask asked garage worker to perform sex act; New £1,499 Garmin smart watch + more on the live blog

Tuesday's live blog is brought to you courtesy of Jack Sexty, with Simon MacMichael making some contributions later this evening

Tue, Sep 22, 2020 07:33

Giant Power Pro Ultegra R8000 Power Meter

Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Boardman, Sigma Sport, Birzman and Crankbrothers

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 21:10

Nairo Quintana during the 2020 Tour de France

Tour de France doping probe launched following reports Nairo Quintana’s hotel room was searched by police

Preliminary probe launched following search at Arkea-Samsic team hotel last week that reportedly targeted Colombian rider

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 17:16

Sidi targets mid-level market with £167 Fast carbon road shoes

A size 42 has a claimed weight of 305g

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 15:01

Josh Quigley breaks North Coast 500 record

Nine months after sustaining life-threatening injuries, Scottish ultracyclist beats existing record by less than 5 minutes

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 13:54

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Cyclescheme now claimed to be “unviable” for retailers following change in threshold

Cycle to Work provider looking at changing commission structure following complaints from bike shops that it is hitting margins on higher-value bikes

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 11:55

BBC accused of bias over helmet campaign on Crimewatch Roadshow; Tour de France BLM gesture “embarrassing”, says Wiggins; Cargo bike “best thing we ever bought”, says Jason Kenny; “I’m not dead”, says baffled bike shop owner + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is in charge as we kick off the week, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 08:47

Tom Pidcock wins men’s elite 2020 national cyclo-cross title (picture credit Alex Whitehead SWpix.com)

Tom Pidcock reportedly set to sign for Ineos Grenadiers

21-year-old expected to be announced tomorrow as joining UCI WorldTour team for next season

Sun, Sep 20, 2020 19:37

Tadej Pogacar at start of Stage 21 of 2020 Tour de France (picture copyright A.S.O. Alex Broadway)

Tour de France Stage 21: Sam Bennett wins on the Champs-Elysees, Tadej Pogacar seals the overall victory (+ highlights)

Irishman confirms points jersey win in style, Slovenian becomes youngest overall winner since 1904

Sun, Sep 20, 2020 17:19

Tadej Pogacar’s yellow frame held by Ernesto Colnago (via Colnago on Facebook).PNG

Ernesto Colnago and Eddy Merckx in tears over Tadej Pogacar’s Tour de France win

Italian framebuilder personally checked over the yellow bike the Tour de France champion is riding into Paris this afternoon

Sun, Sep 20, 2020 16:07

Friar St, Worcester (CC BY SA 3.0 on Wikimedia Commons by Russ Hamer)

Extension of cycling ban in Worcester city centre ‘an embarrassment’

Campaigners say city is 'going backwards' when it comes to active travel

Sun, Sep 20, 2020 14:01

Tour de France Stage 20: Tadej Pogacar snatches the yellow jersey after dominating time trial (+ highlights)

Slovenian puts in sensational time trial to pip compatriot Primoz Roglic to overall victory ahead of tomorrow's procession into Paris

Sat, Sep 19, 2020 16:18

Truck on course causes crash at Tour de Luxembourg

Race marred by vehicles on the course with one rider caught in general traffic and forced to stop at a red light

Sat, Sep 19, 2020 16:15

Drunk dangerous driver told police his van had been stolen after killing cyclist in hit and run

William Stallard to be sentenced next month

Sat, Sep 19, 2020 13:32

“Why is cycling discouraged?” asks councillor as Stafford introduces ban when renewing its PSPO

“I can imagine people coming out of shops, not paying attention and being mown down by cyclists” responds cabinet member

Sat, Sep 19, 2020 11:54

Muc-Off oversized pulley wheel system to debut in Tour de France time trial

Lightweight Oversized Precision Shifting system was developed in partnership with McLaren

Sat, Sep 19, 2020 10:40

Doctor at centre of Operation Aderlass goes on trial

Austrian-German doping investigation last week uncovered a new doping product thought to have already been used in pro cycling

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 15:50

Soren Kragh Andersen wins TdF 2020 stage 18

Tour de France Stage 19: Søren Kragh Andersen doubles up (+ highlights)

Team Sunweb rider wins his second stage in this year's race

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 15:30

£5,000 reward offered for whereabouts of man who fled the country after fatal collision with cyclist

Kashif Khan thought to have left Andell Goulbourne in the road before leaving the country the following day

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 14:13

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Lionel Messi wins nine-year trademark battle against Spanish bike brand Massi

Barcelona star can now use his surname for sports products

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 11:24

Teesside pop-up bike lanes abandoned after theft and vandalism

One scheme was only introduced last month

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 10:56

First Look: Fairlight Faran 2.0 with a revised geometry for better handling

The frameset uses Reynolds 631 tubing and includes many neat touches

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 10:55

Are Specialized about to launch a new super light road bike? Peter Sagan shares images of previously unseen model

The pics were first posted by Sagan's teammate Daniel Oss, with the Italian shown holding the bike above his head with minimal effort... are Specialized about to throw out the UCI rule book?

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 09:47

Rose statement on ceasing UK bike sales; Lukas Pöstlberger stung in the mouth by a bee, abandons TDF; LTNs compared to Holocaust by disgruntled driver; Jumbo-Visma boss thrown off Tour after mechanical doping check row + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with other members of the team chipping in intermittently...

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 08:41