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First Look: 2021 Cairn Cycles E-Adventure V2

Neat frame and spec updates boosting value further

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 08:00

130 groups unite in open letter supporting Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

"Lockdown opened the country’s eyes to a different way that streets could be," say campaigners

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 18:07

Alexey Lutsenko of Astana on his way to winning the stage as he climbs Col de la Lusette. Picture credit Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com_

Tour de France Stage 6: Alexey Lutsenko wins from break, Adam Yates keeps yellow (+ video highlights and reaction)

Astana's Kazakh national champion distances fellow escapees on final climb

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 14:51

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The Times launches online tool to help cyclists find safest commutes

Newspaper has compiled three decades of collision data and analysed it against Census commuting data

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 14:01

Basso launches redesigned Diamante SV with a cleaner front end, disc-only frameset and bigger gaps for a claimed aero improvement

The Diamante SV has been redesigned with compliance in mind. Basso’s race bike now comes with a slight more relaxed geometry too.

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 11:50

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Government launches consultation on pavement parking ban

Move welcomed by charities representing groups particularly affected by pavements being blocked by thoughtless drivers

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 11:27

Boris Johnson at the Street Velodrome in London image via Street Velodrome

Boris Johnson’s cycling revolution “a gross deception”, says leading anti-obesity campaigner; “Don’t ride safely, ride like a bit of a tw*t”,says James May; Vigil for Deliveroo rider killed in hit-and-run; LTN conflicts continue + more on the live blog

Welcome to Thursday's live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael checking in later tonight

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 10:06

Adam Yates in yellow after Tour de France 2020 stage 5 – picture credit A.S.O.Alex Broadway

Adam Yates leads Tour de France as Julian Alaphilippe penalised, Wout van Aert takes stage

Belgian secures Jumbo-Visma's second successive stage win

Wed, Sep 02, 2020 15:51

Retailers and public urged to get behind Saturday’s Local Bike Shop Day

This weekend's event seeks to boost support for independent sector

Wed, Sep 02, 2020 13:38

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Imola chosen to host UCI Road Cycling World Championships later this month

Italian motor racing circuit selected because of protection offered against coronavirus after original Swiss venue withdrew

Wed, Sep 02, 2020 11:28

“Make your current car your last car”, says Green Party Cllr; Man has bike nicked outside Wetherspoons after finishing 400km charity ride; Ineos “not quite on it this year” says Wiggins; Cycling not popular on Tinder + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael making some contributions later this evening

Wed, Sep 02, 2020 08:33

The future of urban transport? Canyon launch concept vehicle and two new city e-bikes

In real life, Canyon have revealed the new Commuter:ON and Precede:ON... and in the pipeline is a four-wheeled mini concept car, that can also comply with UK and EU e-bike regulations!

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 17:19

Tour de France 2020 Stage 4 – Roglic and Alaphilippe

Tour de France Stage 4: Primoz Roglic takes first summit finish (+ video highlights)

Jumbo-Visma rider beats fellow Slovenian Pogacar to the line, Alaphilippe stays in yellow

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 15:52

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Shimano launches 2021 S-Phyre RC902 road shoes with function-specific areas and Boa’s new Li2 dials

The new carbon road shoes feature “function-specific zones, power transfer optimisation and an engineered fit”

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 15:00

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“Weekend warriors” to blame for rural cyclist casualties, Sunday Times implies

Newspaper’s analysis makes no mention of motorists – and suggests riders chasing KOMs and personal bests on Strava are behind countryside crashes

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 14:29

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Update: Police investigating video of Brighton driver deliberately clattering wands on emergency bike lane

“There you go, mate, they get a proper little bashing for you … Ooh, I’ve knocked me wing mirror off”

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 10:36

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Rider inches from crashing into photographer at Italian stage race; Denise Welch uses archive TDF pic to claim French aren’t “terrified” of pandemic; Riders forced to slide at XC race; Parents want cycling on National Curriculum + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog after the late August bank holiday, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael stepping in this evening

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 08:29

Barguil on 2021 Canyon Aeroad via ARKEA SAMSIC 2

2021 Canyon Aeroad spotted at the Tour de France. Surely Canyon has to release it soon?

Warren Barguil of Arkea Samsic is riding the bike that features deeper tubes and a fully integrated front end

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 08:15

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Tory MP seeks to highlight plight of bike theft victims after his own was stolen … but gets ridiculed on social media

Twitter users point out it was Gloucester MP Richard Graham's own party that has cut police funding

Mon, Aug 31, 2020 18:52

Caleb Ewan wins 2020 Tour de France Stage 3 © CorVos/SWpix.com_

Tour de France Stage 3: Caleb Ewan pips Sam Bennett in the sprint (+ video highlights)

Fourth career stage win at the French Grand Tour for Lotto-Soudal's Australian sprinter

Mon, Aug 31, 2020 15:45

Scribe Cycling Competition is closed and we have a Winner!

The Scribe Cycling competition is now CLOSED and we announce the winner - Read below to find out if you are the lucky winner

Mon, Aug 31, 2020 10:48

Great Orme – licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 by Nilfanion on Wikimedia Commons

Cyclist slams “lazy bastards” who use North Wales beauty spot as “rubbish bin”

Simon Roxburgh hits out at people littering Great Orme with fast food wrappers and other litter

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 19:01

Julian Alaphilippe wins Tour de France 2020 Stage 2

Tour de France Stage 2: Julian Alaphilippe back in yellow with win in Nice (+ video highlights)

Deceuninck-Quick Step rider attacked on final climb; Mitchelton-Scott's Adam Yates, third today, moves into second overall

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 16:38

Garmin Connect is having a major outage for the second time in six weeks

Following July’s ransomware attack, many site features are down again – see our Strava workaround

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 15:31

Tour de France 2020 Stage 1 hairpin – picture credit A.S.O. Alex Broadway

If you can’t hack it, retire, Wiggins tells Tour de France riders after opening stage mayhem

2012 yellow jersey winner gives his take on yesterday’s crash-strewn stage

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 13:55