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“Obstacle course” on car-free cycle street slammed after complaints of “speeding” cyclists on “bicycle-shaped objects” – but council says “slalom” barriers “little impediment to cyclists at normal speed”; Red Bull Tour civil war + more on the live blog

Vive la France! Your favourite cycling live blog is coming at you from the Pyrenees today, as a bleary-eyed Ryan Mallon, fresh from a day on the Tourmalet and a night watching France beat Morocco, brings you all the Friday news and views

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 09:21
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“A false understanding of the law”: Labour MP demands BBC amends ‘e-bike injury payouts’ article that failed to mention £110m in claims all involved illegal bikes

Fabian Hamilton also called for the BBC to give training to its editorial teams to ensure they are aware of the distinction between illegal electric motorbikes and street legal e-bikes (EAPCs)

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 15:31
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Obed’s TTR is a drop bar MTB built for ‘gravel riders living on the edge’

It's not just Canyon bringing a drop bar mountain bike to the market, as Obed crashes the party with the TTR

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 12:00
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Are e-bikes about to get safer and cheaper thanks to sodium-ion batteries? A Cambridge-based startup has come up with a salty new solution

Salt of the earth? Taisan claims its battery solution is cheaper, more abundant and much safer than lithium - and it could be coming to your e-bike soon...

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:23
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“Legend”: Tributes paid to Dame Sarah Storey after 60-time major champion announces retirement; Big Pyrenees mountain stage in the Tour de France + more on the live blog

Like Bob Dylan's Neverending Tour, Ryan can't keep away from the Grande Boucle, keeping Callum on the live blog a little longer. Here's hoping none of the pros are tempted to go 'electric' with their equipment up the Tourmalet today

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:02
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Drop bar MTBs hit the mainstream as Canyon unveils revamped Exceed cross-country bike

Canyon has updated its cross-country hardtail, shaping it for the demands of marathon and long distances races... and yes... there's a drop bar version

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:00
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No mention of electric motorbikes? Police seize “illegal e-bikes” which can reach 72mph; Le Col write off £8 million in debt; First Minister wants Wales to be “world-leading destination” for cyclo-tourists; Tour de France sprint + more on the live blog

One more day at the Tour for Ryan = One more day on the live blog for Callum.

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:28
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“I had a full headache and thought this is going to be a long day”: Cool, calm Tadej Pogačar looking forward to less stress and less media after losing Tour de France lead to breakaway

“Obviously the goal is to take back the yellow jersey, but you never know,” the four-time Tour de France winner said while warming down

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 18:07
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The Reserve 48/53 GR gravel wheelset is built to blend Tour de France aerodynamics with World Cup XC capability

New aero hoops from Reserve get super wide widths, deep profiles and interesting Hollow Hook design

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 17:00
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“I don’t really understand cycling anymore”: Geraint Thomas confused by UAE’s Tour de France tactics, but claims Tadej Pogačar “couldn’t care less” about dominance criticism

“He wants to win. And if you can, why would you not?” Thomas asked

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 15:29
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“You scream and shout, but they just chuckle”: Cyclist feels helpless about bike theft in London; E-bikes seized by council to tackle bad parking; Transitional stage set to bring new race leader at Tour de France + more on the live blog

Callum is here, getting a little tired of a Slovenian's dominance, and of the car-centric stories that won't go away...

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 10:00
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“It was a war zone”: Tom Pidcock shocked by ‘hardest ever’ Tour de France heat – but rival sports director says “that’s cycling, you can’t complain about that s***”

“I don’t think I’ve done such a hard race before in such heat before, it’s ridiculous,” Pidcock said after finishing in 16th at Les Angles. However, Movistar boss Matt White claims that riders need to be able to “adapt” to the conditions

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 08:56
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Castelli’s new prototype crash protection system weighs the same as two energy gels, and could soon be used on the WorldTour

This new lightweight take on crash protection, developed with Soudal Quick-Step and Ragaz, is designed to protect riders’ spines, and we're told it will be tested in races imminently - although there's no suggestion riders are using it at this year's Tour de France

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 12:45
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“Was one of them bad driving?” Newspaper criticised for publishing “8 dangerous cycling mistakes that put people in hospital”; Punchy finale without fans at wildfire-affected Tour de France + more on the live blog

After the most extraordinary couple of hours of blokes kicking a pig's bladder about, Callum is grateful to his bosses for their forgiveness in allowing today's live blog to get underway a little later than usual, and that Mexico only had one major sporting victory to celebrate yesterday...

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 10:55
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“Don’t run next to the riders, even if you’re a banana,” Tour de France warns after fancy dress fan almost disrupts breakaway (and gets smacked in the head for his troubles)

The Tour’s social media account also admonished spectators for setting off flares on the finishing circuits in Barcelona

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 07:58
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Tour de France fans told not to attend stage finish due to “frightening” Pyrenean wildfires

Monday’s third stage, which is scheduled to cross the border back into France, remains in doubt as fires rage along part of the route

Sun, Jul 05, 2026 19:22
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“Cycling is fundamentally a green sport”: EF boss Jonathan Vaughters calls on teams to “take responsibility” as Tour de France on red alert due to extreme heat

“The best way to change the world is by looking at yourself first. The sport needs to do a better job of becoming carbon neutral. None of us really love the fact that we travel with multiple trucks and vehicles, and have airplane flights all over the place”

Sun, Jul 05, 2026 10:35
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“It’s tougher than a normal TTT because you kill each other”: Did the Tour de France’s team time trial experiment work?

The Tour’s bold new ‘first past the post’ TTT format was the talk of the town in Barcelona and sparked an early GC battle between the favourites. But what did the riders and teams make of grand tour racing’s latest innovation?

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 21:17
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“Finishing ninth doesn’t move the needle for me”: Ben Healy is itching to attack the Tour de France… and a beer in the sun would be nice, too

“Putting my hands in the air is much better than finishing eighth or ninth. That adrenaline of racing out front and winning, that’s what I love doing,” the Irish star said ahead of this year’s Tour

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 16:08
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Inspired choice or insanity? The risks and rewards of Paul Seixas riding the Tour de France

The young Frenchman lines out in the world’s biggest race despite being just 19 and a grand tour debutant. Could the move damage his long-term progression? We talked to some of the people who know Seixas – and the demands of racing the Tour – best to find out…

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 09:00
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Ventoux heroics, disc brakes, crashes, saddle complaints… memorable moments from Chris Froome’s (former) career

The end of an era we thought had ended has now come to pass... so any excuse to reminisce in a semi off-beat style

Fri, Jul 03, 2026 17:20
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“The fastest and most efficient bike-rider system”: Orbea unveils new Orca Aero

Orbea says its redesigned aero road bike saves 21 watts over the previous model at 50km/h thanks to a new “Total System Approach” that optimises both bike and rider, with aero refinements, increased tyre clearance and a claimed 900g frame

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 16:27
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“This will do further harm”: Borough blames bridge closure for congestion despite soaring costs and active travel route; BMW driver accused of “forgetting what ‘give way’ meant” after collision; Dowsett altitude disappointment + more on the live blog

The Tour de France excitement can barely contain itself at road.cc HQ, Callum might even have to go for a bike ride at some point...

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 09:50
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Le Col enters administration months after takeover by tennis giant Head

It's unclear if the filing is part of an effort to restructure the business or the first step towards liquidation

Wed, Jul 01, 2026 15:18
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