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All today's news from the site and beyond...

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 09:09

Garmin Edge 520 owner adds to criticism of firm’s out of warranty support

Firm invited him to pay £95 for a refurbed unit with a 30-day warranty or £150 for a new unit with a 24-month warranty

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 08:00

“It feels great to be a bike racer again” – Chris Froome makes his racing return at the UAE Tour

Four-time Tour de France winner came through opening stage without mishap

Sun, Feb 23, 2020 20:33

Cooper Bikes partners with Spoon Customs for limited edition bikes celebrating historic Formula 1 success

Bespoke bikes mark 60th anniversary of Cooper's back-to-back world titles

Sun, Feb 23, 2020 16:58

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Jail sentence for bike thief who seriously injured pedestrian

Incident in Dublin last August left British tourist with shattered elbow and broken hip

Sun, Feb 23, 2020 14:31

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Introducing the Habre Eco Bike: a Nepalese e-cargo machine built from bamboo to beat the climate crisis

The brainchild of an American university professor and built by locals in Kathmandu, the Habre Eco Bike was launched in an effort to improve the notoriously poor air quality in the Nepalese capital

Sun, Feb 23, 2020 10:30

World Bicycle Relief has now distributed 500,000 Buffalo Bikes in developing nations

Buffalo Bikes help people in rural areas get access to education, health services, and economic opportunities

Sat, Feb 22, 2020 16:09

Former Swiss pro leaves the team he founded after admitting involvement in Aderlass doping ring

Pirmin Lang parts ways with development team and says he ‘resigns from professional cycling’

Sat, Feb 22, 2020 15:30

Near Miss of the Day 378: What is it about overtakes on straight roads into oncoming traffic?

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond – today it's Gloucestershire

Sat, Feb 22, 2020 14:25

First Atlas Mountain Race brevet won by Sofiane Sehili; 1,145km in 3 days, 21 hours and 50 minutes

1,145km ridden in 3 days, 21 hours and 50 minutes

Sat, Feb 22, 2020 10:05

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Police warn cyclists not to use Taff Trail after dark following spate of robberies

Cyclists react angrily, asking how active travel route could come to be seen as a no-go area

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 16:59

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Win some snazzy socks

Another chance to win with Decathlon

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 15:52

Surrey bike shop owner says air pollution now so bad he has to keep his door shut

Farnham was declared an Air Quality Management Area in 2007 but pollution is rising

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 15:37

Spengle launch limited edition Gold £10,000 wheelset, “creating the ultimate expression of Kinetic Art”

Hand-crafted with 24 carat Gold, the one-off three-spokers are described as "absolute luxury"

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 14:41

Near Miss of the Day 377: Yet another close, quick overtake despite oncoming traffic

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond – today it's Warwickshire

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 13:59

Bike stolen from funeral after late cyclist’s friends rode alongside hearse during procession

Widow thinks bike was taken when funeral staff went into church to carry coffin

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 12:11

How coronavirus is taking its toll on the bike industry and what it means for you

Shortages and delays to new bikes and components in China could have worldwide effects

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 12:09

Business is booming! Garmin, Shimano and MIPS reveal profits boost in 2019

MIPS now available in 448 helmet models leading to 39% sales increase

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 11:21

Cyclist (nearly) escapes terrifying smash; UCI postpone Chinese races due to Coronavirus; Rory Stewart wants more hedges; Dockless bikes parked on bike lane; Chris Boardman makes discovery; Bournemouth seafront bike ban review + more on the live blog

Friday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with Alex Bowden making the occasional contribution throughout the day...

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 08:55

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Geraint Thomas expects Tour de France competition to be tougher than ever

Team Ineos rider says he is in better shape than last year and is also targeting Tokyo Olympics

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 17:41

What’s on the way from Shimano, Lazer, Pearl Izumi, Park Tool & more

We take a shufty at the standout stuff from the IceBike trade show

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 15:53

London Bridge 3 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

London Bridge to be closed to all traffic but bikes, buses and cabs for essential waterproofing works

Essential seven-month works to preserve reinforced concrete structure are eight years overdue

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 15:15

Near Miss of the Day 376: Frightening footage shows driver overtaking cyclist with coach coming the other way

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's Ireland

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 11:43

New Boyd CCC alloy gravel wheels are super light and affordable

US wheels available in UK and weighing 1,500g

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 11:04

BMC’s NTT Pro Cycling team bikes for 2020

Teammachine and Timemachine bikes with Dura-Ace Di2 and Enve kit for TT Pro Cycling

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 10:26