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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

We’re hiring! A new road.cc live blog editor

We've got a key role to fill, if you think you can fill it we want to hear from you

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

Tour de France 2020 Stage 18 Carapaz and Kwiatkowski

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

Dave Brailsford and Roberto Mancini (copyright Getty Images)

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