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Popular cycle route torn apart by floods; Driver pushed cyclist off his bike after collision; First Dutch-style roundabout closed after driver ploughs into crossing; E-bikes ‘fastest-growing bike category’; Richmond Park cont’d + more on the live blog

Welcome to your midweek live blog, with Jack Sexty providing your lead coverage and Simon MacMichael chipping in this evening

Wed, Aug 12, 2020 09:18
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Video: Castelli’s Unlimited clothing range Sponsored

"All surface clothing" encompasses road and gravel

Wed, Aug 12, 2020 08:48
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DT Swiss claims new ARC Dicut 1100 and 1400 wheelsets are even more aero

Aero+ rim shapes and redesigned aero spokes make the wheels more stable too

Wed, Aug 12, 2020 07:00
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Tour de France logo on yellow 3×2

Brest to host Grand Depart of next year’s Tour de France

Breton city to host start of race for fourth time after UEFA Euro 2020 clash forced Copenhagen to withdraw

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 19:26
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UK universities ranked on cycling – who came out on top?

Institutions were ranked on factors including provision of secure parking and accessibility of local bike shops, with points deducted for theft rates and air pollution

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 17:05
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Liv unveils Devote gravel range

Giant's women-specific brand offers new models built about both aluminium and carbon frames

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 16:00
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Richmond Park reopens to rat-running drivers after almost five months of car-free roads

Campaigners slam "reckless and drastic" move by Royal Parks

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 14:24
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Wahoo releases “most accurate”, “more natural” KICKR V5 smart trainer with new Axis feet

Power accuracy up to just +/-1% and Axis feet allow 5º of left/right tilt

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 13:00
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First Ride: Wahoo KICKR V5 trainer

We've had a go on Wahoo's latest trainer - how does it stack up?

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 13:00
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Oil patches on Two Tunnels path – credit Jayson Godridge

After child skids into wall on her scooter, are Bath Two Tunnels cyclists and other users of greenway being deliberately targeted with oil?

Patches of oil in both tunnels, as well as surrounding park land

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 10:50
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Canyon unveils 6.2kg Ultimate CFR road bike

Two disc brake-equipped models are built around a 675g frame

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 09:00
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Fabio Jakobsen heading home to Netherlands tomorrow after horror crash; Cyclists “not all Lycra louts” says Boris Johnson; Biden questioned over helmetless ride; Anger over traps laid for cyclists + 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, Aug 11, 2020 08:52
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Drunk cyclist with defective brake jailed for injuring pedestrian in Norwich

Case contrasts with another from Norfolk in which drunk driver who killed cyclist was never even charged

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 17:04
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Five cool things coming soon from Mavic, Suunto, Kask, Topeak and Maxxis

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

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 15:57
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Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists

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

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 14:52
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Bradley Wiggins says cycling could learn from athletics to avoid repeat of Fabio Jakobsen crash

Painted lanes could prevent sprinters from deviating from line; meanwhile team doctor hopeful Jakobsen will be back racing at some point

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 11:47
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First ride review: Wilier Triestina Cento10SL

Find out about our early impressions of Wilier's latest race bike

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 09:00
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Wilier goes all internal with new Cento10SL – that’s for rim brakes too

Wilier's "mid-range" aero road bike has options for disc brakes and rim-brakes

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 08:46
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Oil on popular cycling + walking route spilled deliberately to target cyclists, claims spotter; Simon Cowell urges e-bikers to “read the manual” after fall; Tory Councillor slammed for red light whataboutery; Sunweb sign Bardet + more on the live blog

Monday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening.

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 08:32
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Tern launches new and improved GSD cargo bike

Our favourite do-it-all ebike just got better!

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 06:00
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Four-year doping ban for Swiss cyclist who tested positive for three banned substances

Time trial specialist Kevin Winter blamed contaminated supplement – but anti-doping body was having none of it

Sun, Aug 09, 2020 20:13
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Chris Froome faces crucial Dauphiné test to clinch Tour de France place

Four-time yellow jersey winner finished Tour de l’Ain 26 minutes behind team-mate Egan Bernal

Sun, Aug 09, 2020 19:35
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Near Miss of the Day 452: Horse box lorry driver’s astonishingly close pass “scared me sh*tless,” says cyclist

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

Sun, Aug 09, 2020 14:20
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Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell breaks back in electric bike fall

Reality TV mogul is undergoing surgery following crash near Malibu home

Sun, Aug 09, 2020 12:39
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Cyclist convicted of causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving after fatal collision with pedestrian

Collision occurred while riding the wrong way down one-way street

Sat, Aug 08, 2020 15:18
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