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Wahoo adds WiFi connectivity to new £500 Kickr Core 2 trainer, and claims new Kickr Bike Pro is “the pinnacle of indoor riding technology”

New Kickr Bike Pro comes in as the flagship model in the range, while the Kickr Core 2 trainer now offers WiFi connectivity and easy setup

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 12:00
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Vuelta stage shortened due to protests; Ineos ‘confident’ of signing Onley; “The blue bike is mine, the black lock isn’t”: Innocent mistake or a sign your bike’s in danger?; Bike use surges as TfL strike continues + more on the live blog

Everyone give Callum a warm welcome as he joins us for his first live blog, he and the team will be bringing you all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Tuesday

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 08:52
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Lazer launches VeloVox open-ear communications device for cyclists: a walkie-talkie for group rides, a music player for training sessions… and you can take that important call too!

Already got the team bike and kit? Now you can talk to your Directeur Sportif like the pros do, or just chat to your friends on the group ride more easily anyway

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 08:20
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“Re-writing the gold standard of what high-performance cycling gear can do”: Castelli unveils first clothing made with Polartec’s “revolutionary” AirCore fabric

Italian brand says its new Perfetto RoS 3 jacket “revolutionises breathable protection”, promising windproofing, water resistance and next-level breathability

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 22:00
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Rudy Project releases new “single-material” helmet to boost sustainability, with an accessible £59 price tag

The Sinergy helmet offers comfort, low weight, and recyclable materials at what looks to be a very reasonable price

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 16:05
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Cyclists slam “secret” move to scrap all cycling safety features from plan to improve “horrendously dangerous” junction, as campaigners call council’s excuse about lack of funding “nonsense”

Council blames limited funds for cycling element being dropped from safety plans at notorious junction, however critics say they've heard "this excuse time and time again" and the route "desperately needs to be made safer"

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 15:54
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French ultra-endurance cyclist arrested for ‘illegally crossing Russian border’ at end of 18,000km Eurasian cycling world record attempt

Having crossed Europe and Asia by bike in 61 days, Sofiane Sehili had just 400km left to ride to Russia's Pacific port city Vladivostok when he was arrested

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 14:31
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Five cool things for the commute that we’re reviewing from MET, Lezyne, Knog, Proviz and Zefal

It’s Commuting Week on road.cc, and this week’s Five Cool Things previews must-have gear for safer, drier, and more enjoyable rides - from lights and a reflective jacket, to a MIPS helmet and more handy tech

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 11:23
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Cyclist who fractured pedestrian’s skull while riding laps of Regent’s Park fined £500 over group ride collision on wrong side of crossing

Victim called sentence "paltry and insulting" as cyclist's lawyers blamed "build up of traffic" for rider taking "evasive action" on the wrong side of a pedestrian island

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 10:58
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“People do it for a reason, it’s horrible what’s happening”: Jonas Vingegaard defends Vuelta’s pro-Palestine protests, after latest crash caused by demonstration

Spanish rider Javier Romo crashed during Sunday's stage as a man waving Palestinian flag ran out from the roadside, but current race leader says protesters are "just desperate to be heard"

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 09:28
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“No wonder cycling’s dying in this country”: Fuming fans slam ITV for “ruining” Geraint Thomas retirement party by ditching Tour of Britain finale for horse racing; Accidental anti-cycling; G tributes; Hoy’s Tour de 4 raises £2m + more on the live blog

As cycling enters day one of the post-G era, Ryan Mallon is back with all the latest bike-related news and views on the Monday live blog. Which may contain lots of references to a certain Tour de France winner from Wales…

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 09:21
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“What a way to finish”: Geraint Thomas closes out stellar cycling career with emotional swansong in home city during final Tour of Britain stage

The 2018 Tour de France winner completed his final professional race before retirement by crossing the Tour of Britain finish line a mile from the velodrome he first started cycling in

Sun, Sep 07, 2025 21:39
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Israel-Premier Tech to ride in kit without team name on for remainder of Vuelta a España, blaming the “dangerous nature of some protests”

The team once again insisted it would not be changing its name from Israel-Premier Tech, but has introduced a "monogram-branded kit" for the remaining stages of the Vuelta, citing safety reasons

Sat, Sep 06, 2025 12:25
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Colnago’s new £15,000 bike “is not a bike”, apparently… plus wheels with “best in class aerodynamics” for £1,698, + Campagnolo bags a design award

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Campagnolo, Colnago, Pas Normal Studios, Scope, Dynamic Bike Care and more

Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00
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“They asked us to quit the Vuelta, but we did not surrender to the terrorists”: Israel-Premier Tech boss Sylvan Adams hits out at “violent terrorist” protesters and dismisses name change “fake news”

Comments come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises team for "not giving in to hate and intimidation"

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 16:23
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“They want you to cycle, but roads have to be safe”: Cyclist killed by lorry driver in crash so horrifying it took ten days to identify his body – but council says junction is “safe for all road users”

“He did everything by the book. He was lit up like a Christmas tree. But if the roads aren’t fit for purpose and the infrastructure isn’t fit for purpose, look what’s happening,” says the cyclist’s family

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 14:47
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Trump tariffs led to bike sales “free fall” says Chinese brand, as US imports plunge in first half of 2025

Bicycle imports to the United States fell by 25 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while China’s June shipments to the US dropped by a staggering 74 per cent

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 11:58
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“No plans” for Israel-Premier Tech to drop ‘Israel’ from name, as sports director blasts “King of the Vuelta” Matteo Jorgenson’s calls for squad to leave race following protests

The squad, which has been the subject of pro-Palestine protests throughout the Vuelta, has denied reports in the Belgian press that it will change its name next season

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 08:46
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“Cyclists shouldn’t be allowed on main roads”, says motorbiker who almost hits one… while riding with blurred-out speedometer and doing wheelie in 40mph zone; Jeremy Vine says floating bus stops are “desperately needed” + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Angliru looms, and Adwitiya’s on hand for one last dance on the live blog, spinning through the cycling news, views, reaction and all the drama from Spain’s steepest slopes

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 08:13
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“The lightest road bike on the market”: Cervélo finally unveils new R5, weighing just 5.97kg

Sub-6kg and already ridden to Tour de France Femmes victory — Cervélo is very confident about its new climbing bike

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 07:00
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Schwalbe Click Valve hits the mark and Hunt wheels offer great value – road.cc Recommends updated with 14 more excellent products

A bumper 14 products have earned Recommends badges for August, spanning wheels, bikes, helmets, and more

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 16:48
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“Sense prevails!” At-risk cycle lanes saved at last minute as temporary cycling infrastructure to be made permanent in victory for campaigners

The saga surrounding the future of several of Edinburgh’s bike lanes was finally resolved at an “incredibly short” council meeting – after months of delays and deferrals

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 15:46
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How on earth has Scott worked out its brand-new Addict is now “50% more comfortable”?

Revamped Addict endurance range features six new bikes, ranging from £2,249 to £6,499, all with space for 38mm tyres and "long ride ready" geometry

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 14:00
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Tweed is speed: Virtual Brompton World Championship hits Zwift

“The world’s most dapper race has arrived on Zwift” – plus new controllers, Zwift’s biggest expansion in years, and AI-driven recommendations to improve your fitness

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 13:00
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Driver who almost hit group of cycling police officers head-on after being “taken by surprise” avoids conviction

The motorist pleaded guilty and admitted he didn’t properly see the police officers after “glancing up” while exiting a junction, but the judge ruled that the incident did not amount to careless driving

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 12:35
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