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Fri, Sep 18, 2020 07:15

Is this hubless e-bike the future? Reevo has storage inside its wheels and ‘impenetrable’ theft protection

The Reevo's radical design has autonomous lighting, a one-sided fork, retractable kickstand and touchscreen activation, with full production just around the corner...

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 07:00

Hit-and-run drunk-driver crashed into pregnant cyclist, causing her to lose baby

Gary Marston, who admits dangerous driving, had drunk eight large vodkas before crash last December

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 17:52

Ridgeback unveils 2021 e-bike range, including three new electric cargo bikes

There are now 18 e-bikes in Ridgeback's extensive range, with highlights coming in the shape of three versatile e-cargo bikes and the all new Advance city bike

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 15:56

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Tour de France Stage 18: Michal Kwiatkowski and Richard Carapaz rescue Ineos Grenadiers’ race (+ highlights)

Polish rider takes stage win, Ecuadorian grabs polka-dot jersey; Roglic retains overall lead

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 15:35

Josh Quigley aims to break North Coast 500 record this weekend – and is raising funds for Texas medical facility that saved his life

Scot undertakes challenge 9 months on from life-threatening injuries sustained when driver crashed into him

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 14:22

Birmingham cyclist stabbed in attempted bikejacking

Police release images of suspect following incident in Nechells last month

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 11:16

Paris pop-up bike lanes will be made permanent; When will next batch of Fix Your Bike vouchers be released?; Boardman says people riding bikes without helmets is “quite wonderful”; A56 pop-up bike lane being eaten away; Time cut tension at the Tour + more

Today's live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 08:11

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Derbyshire farmer who reversed into cyclist on purpose escapes jail

Steven Gammon received a suspended sentence and has been banned for driving for 18 months following incident near Bakewell

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 19:14

Miguel Angel Lopez on his way to winning Stage 17 of the 2020 Tour de France (picture credit Alex Whitehead SWpix.com)

Tour de France Stage 17: Miguel Angel Lopez triumphs on summit finish (+ highlights)

Primoz Roglic finishes second and extends his overall lead over Tadej Pogacar

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 15:29

Zwift welcomes $450m in new investment – is a Zwift indoor trainer on the way?

Backers include Specialized as companies launch strategic partnership – Zwift own brand training bike reported to be part of future plans

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 10:53

(Not so) Near Miss of the Day 469: Uninsured driver hits cyclist with wing mirror

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

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 08:45

Letting agent staff accused of vandalising cycle lane wands; Pogacar forced to push fan out of the way on TDF stage 17; Rose Bikes no longer shipping to UK; Wheelie hour record smashed; Brailsford critics “moronic”, says Vaughters + more on the live blog

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 08:32

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Wiggins: If Brailsford were a football manager, he’d have been sacked

2012 Tour de France winner reflects on selection issues at this year's race

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 19:40

Tour de France Stage 16: Lennard Kämna takes solo win (+ highlights)

Bora-Hansgrohe rider attacked on final categorised climb and rode alone to victory

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 15:43

Year-on-year congestion levels in London soar outside city centre as schools go back

Outside congestion charge zone, traffic jams are up a fifth on last year - and congestion was up 50 per cent last Monday compared to same day in 2019

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 15:12

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Mark Cavendish says he thought depression was “an excuse” – until he was diagnosed with it

Manx sprinter also tells celebrity fitness coach Joe Wicks he has “nothing left to prove” following glittering career

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 12:13

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Ineos Grenadiers slammed for relentless 4×4 promotion; Chris Boardman clip on lockdown cycling descends into helmet row; West Mercia Police say Close Pass Op WILL go ahead; Tino Asprilla shares strange Rigo Uran pic + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 08:41

Genesis add two new gravel bikes to the line up and give the Fugio a fresh lick of paint

New bikes, new colours and flat bar options from Genesis

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 08:31

Genesis launches new flagship Croix de Fer 50 alongside brand new Broadway utility bike

There is also a second flat-bar Croix de Fer as well as new colours and specs for the Fugio and CDA models

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 08:00

Five cool things coming soon from Merlin, Rapha, Shadow Stand, Muc-Off and Topeak

Another selection of the finest and most fascinating things we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

Mon, Sep 14, 2020 15:41

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The £1099 Hunt Dissent 133 competition is now closed and we list the Winners!

The Hunt / Dissent 133 Competition is now closed and we announce the winners! Is it you? Check below to see if you have won a prize!

Mon, Sep 14, 2020 11:01

“Staggering”: Police superintendent says “risk is too great” for officers to carry out close pass op; British everesting record smashed; Urán doesn’t use a power meter; Locals report few changes after Wandsworth LTN reversal + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog, with Jack Sexty providing your updates throughout the day.

Mon, Sep 14, 2020 08:52

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Clip of ‘male Karen’ cyclist who told disabled rider his adapted trike wasn’t allowed on trail goes viral

Tom Morris was riding on a trail near Bloomington in Indiana, when he was stopped by a mountain biker who incorrectly stated his adapted trike was "against the rules"

Sun, Sep 13, 2020 16:44

Tadej Pogacar beats Primoz Roglic to the line in Stage 15 of 2020 Tour de France

Tour de France Stage 15: Tadej Pogacar wins, Primoz Roglic second on the Grand Colombier

Jumbo-Visma take control of race as defending champion Egan Bernal loses huge time

Sun, Sep 13, 2020 15:31