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Mudhugger Gravelhugger mudguard

Mudhugger release the Gravelhugger – new front and rear gravel bike specific mudguards

MTB brand launch gravel bike specific mudguards

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 10:01
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Turbo Trainer Thursdays for the NHS; ‘The worst drivers are now back on our roads’ says Jeremy Vine; Rescheduled Tour de France already in doubt; Cycling providing people with vital mental break; Bicycle Traffic degree offered by German unis + more

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

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 08:09
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Core Lightweight Jersey 1

Rapha adds new Lightweight Jersey to its Core range

The new Lightweight Core jersey is £60 and features lighter fabrics for better warm-weather performance

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 07:31
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Wetherby wire on path (via West Yorkshire Police).PNG

Cyclist injured by wire stretched across West Yorkshire trail

Police appeal for information after incident near Wetherby on Monday

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 14:53
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Evans Cycles Leeds Station (1).JPG

As bike sales surge Evans slammed for not telling customers about delays on ‘in stock’ bikes before they buy

Retailer says it can take up to 18 working days to deliver bikes ordered online - but customers say they weren't warned at checkout or at any point before

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 13:09
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Rural groups say ‘Get orf our land’ for your exercise; Monster Zwift rides keeping Brailsford fit in lockdown; Bikes “the new toilet paper”; UCI signs up to save planet; Govt accused of “gaslighting” over car-free street claims; + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael adding some pearls of wisdom later this evening

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 08:49
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VRAAM powered by FulGaz

Ride the Race Across America in June, or shorter, more leg-friendly sections of it – virtually, without leaving home

Virtual edition of coast-to-coast race launched in partnership with FulGaz platform

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 17:39
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pure scooters london – via instagram.PNG

11 Cycle Republic stores to be taken over by e-scooter specialists Pure Electric

85 jobs have been saved by transferring the Cycle Republic stores over to Pure Electric, with the e-scooter company securing the deal with Halfords Group PLC under TUPE regulations

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 16:24
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SIS Performance Nitrate Range

Science In Sport launch new Nitrate range that claims to help cyclists ‘use less oxygen at higher workloads’

The new range “enables you to go faster for longer" they claim

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 14:22
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The M25 (CC licensed image by Highways Agency:Flickr)

High Court challenge to government’s £27 billion plans to build roads in England

Campaign group Transport Action Network says plans conflict with government commitments to fight climate change

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 14:03
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Near Miss of the Day 399: “For a terrifying second I thought they’d got us”

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

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 11:28
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Sufferfest indoor training plans – 5

The Sufferfest says its new ‘Half Monty’ test gives a more accurate FTP reading than any other ramp test

The 55-minute test includes just one maximal ramp test and is 'more approachable' for new riders.

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 10:04
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Glasgow, Edinburgh looking at temporary cycle lanes – but not just yet; TT champ breaks women’s Zwift everesting record (without planning to); Indian cops puncturing tyres of lockdown rule breakers; Milan reallocates space to cyclists + more on live blog

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

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 08:08
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statue-justice-old-bailey-licensed-cc-2.0-flickr-ronnie-macdonald

Teenager who stole bike from NHS pharmacist convicted of theft

17-year-old has been banned from all NHS premises in Newcastle pending sentencing

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 20:38
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Back Garden Ironman – Garden via Richard Groome

Triathlete completes Ironman in his back garden.

The challenge took Richard Groome over 14 hours, but he raised over £2.5k for a local charity

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 16:42
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Car-free Chiswick High Road, March 2020 (picture Simon MacMichael)

Government relaxes rules to make it easier for councils to ban motor traffic during coronavirus crisis

Temporary relaxation of rules will allow local authorities to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians during pandemic

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 16:23
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Green Disc Chain Lube Tool 1

Green Disc Eco Chain Care tool claims to save up to 90% of chain oil over standard application

The Kickstarter project back be backed from €19 with delivery in May this year.

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 14:42
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The Felix Project

How cyclists are helping get food to the needy during the pandemic

Initiatives in London and Exeter are among those seeing volunteers take to two wheels to help the vulnerable

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 13:46
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Video: Should you ride wider tyres?

Here are 5 indisputable(ish) reasons why you should ditch the 23s

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 11:45
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Shane Williams

Wales rugby great Shane Williams to ride 800 miles on Zwift for charity

Ex-British & Irish Lion says he was inspired by Geraint Thomas's fundraiser last week

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 10:48
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gordon ramsay – screenshot via instagram

Gordon Ramsay ‘risking further wrath from neighbours’ with 22 mile ride, claims Daily Mail; Custom bike stolen from man visiting sick daughter; Council signs WILL remain on path; Former women’s team manager guilty of harassment + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is your blogger-in-chief today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 08:33
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coronavirus pandemic Cyclists stay local sign

Updated: Parish council in Cheshire takes down sign telling cyclists to stay away after reading road.cc readers’ comments

Little Bollington Parish Council admits "that we got it wrong"

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 21:26
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Beckenham cyclists puncture (picture supplied).PNG

Tack attack: Cyclists puncture as drawing pins strewn across popular south London cycle route

Incident in Beckenham this afternoon is being reported to Metropolitan Police

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 20:15
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTdaJCLLnyc

How hard is it to be a woman in the cycling industry? Shockjock engineer devotes entire Youtube video to trying to discredit female Cycling Weekly tech editor

Bizarre tirade from Hambini perfectly proves point originally made by Michelle Arthurs-Brennan when she called him out for sexist remarks

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 16:32
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rohan dennis team ineos 2019

“Covid-19 can suck my ass” says Rohan Dennis as world champion breaks quarantine

Team Ineos rider deletes social media accounts after defying Spanish lockdown by going for a drive

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 12:33
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