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Cyclists on Sunday training ride ‘left for dead’ by Usk driver who’d ‘topped up’ after eight-hour drinking session the day before

“Restarting the heart of my own sister is something I should never have had to do”

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 11:12

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Sexism row: Catford Cycling Club redistribute Hill Climb prize money for overall and female winners after complaints

The famous Catford CC Hill Climb, taking place this weekend, have redistributed their prize pot after originally offering £300 for the overall winner and just £75 for the first female

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 10:40

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First Ride: Michelin’s first ever road tubeless tyre + Video

First Ride on Michelin's brand new Power Road tyre, in clincher and tubeless versions

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 09:41

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UCI insurers asked to pay compensation to local businesses and for damage to Harrogate park following World Championships

Several local businesses claim they were treated as "collateral damage" during the World Championships

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 18:53

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Live blog: Egan Bernal and the benefits of the bunch (in watts); Huub-Wattbike aiming to blow Hour record ‘out of the water’; Scottish MSPs reject ban on parking in cycle lanes; Echelon hire designer who sued Peloton (who are suing Echelon) + more

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Thu, Oct 10, 2019 16:55

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Teenager who rode through Brighton Asda charged with dangerous cycling

Charge relates to YouTube video ‘The Maddest Day Ever In Brighton’

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 14:59

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Salsa launch new Cutthroat ‘ultra endurance’ bike for 2020, with more accessory mounts and a redesigned fork

The Tour Divide-conquering Cutthroat has been given an overhaul, with a more compliant fork plus a new range of direct mount frame packs for carrying loads of luggage...

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 14:47

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Lorry driver whose view was blocked by dashboard tray table guilty of killing cyclist

Driver installed tray table to be "one of the lads"

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 10:57

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Near Miss of the Day 313: “How many offences?” – but driver escapes with warning

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

Wed, Oct 09, 2019 20:29

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Greenwich Council removes semi-segregated cycle lane – because it was trip hazard to pedestrians

Protective measure had been put in place on Trafalgar Road in East Greenwich

Wed, Oct 09, 2019 20:21

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UCI faces new complaint alleging breach of EU competition law

Action by Italy's LCP comes a week after WorldTour team joint venture Velon launched similar case

Wed, Oct 09, 2019 19:46

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Poll: Should headphones be banned while cycling?; UCI and pro cyclists’ union in urgent rider safety talks; A legal spin – Peloton sues “copycat” Echelon; New Akrigg vid; Time launches gravel-specific pedals; Bieber on an e-bike + more on the live blog

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Wed, Oct 09, 2019 17:05

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First Ride: Zwift’s new steering segment

Hitting virtual dirt with the freshly steering-equipped smart trainer software

Wed, Oct 09, 2019 14:16

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Italian Under-23 rider Giovanni Iannelli dies after crash during race

22-year-old head hit concrete pillar in incident at end of race in Piedmont

Wed, Oct 09, 2019 11:24

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Time launch new Cyclo gravel specific pedals based on their IClic system

New one sided pedal for two bolt cleats

Wed, Oct 09, 2019 10:34

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Velolife: Chris Boardman slams “shameful waste of money” as cycling cafe planning dispute heads to court with owner potentially facing jail

British Cycling's lawyers and Martin Porter QC are representing business fighting council's application for an injunction

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 19:58

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Rapha introduces three Gore-Tex jackets

Check out the new waterproof, breathable and packable designs

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 19:57

Cross Country train at Newcastle CC BY 2.0 by Nickyy Boogeerd on Wikimedia Commons

Cross Country labelled ‘ableist’ over train bike racks; Jacquelinet wins Trans Pyrenees Race; Freeman tribunal date set; Proviz launches bike lights; People in cars more exposed to air pollution; XR improve London cycling +more on the live blog

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Tue, Oct 08, 2019 19:51

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Bristol’s iconic Mud Dock bike shop and cafe celebrates 25th birthday – and gets whopping rent rise

74 per cent rent increase for pioneering venue on south-western city's Floating Harbour

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 18:21

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Roval Terra gravel wheels with up to 30mm internal rim width launched

Roval takes aim at gravel market with new Terra CLX and CLX Evo 650b and 700c wheelsets

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 16:00

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#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – When the sun breaks through

Who won the Triban RC 500 Mid-Season Cycling Gloves?

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 12:02

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Zwift’s UCI World Championship partnership – a stepping-stone to becoming an Olympic sport?

Virtual cycling platform may miss out on Paris 2024 - but has Los Angeles 2028 in its sights

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 11:42

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Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Lazer, Orro, Tune and Lezyne

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Oct 07, 2019 19:29

Lord Robert Winston (CC licensed by Andy Miah via Flickr)

Lord Winston wants cyclists … to raise money for his charity; Parkun runner pushes cyclist off bike on towpath; W Sussex cycle path perfect prep for ‘cross season but not much else; Boardman: advisory cycle lanes “money down the drain” + more on live blog

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Mon, Oct 07, 2019 17:04

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Tokyo man responds to saddle theft … by stealing 150+ himself

Akio Hatori told police: "I wanted other people to feel what I had gone through"

Mon, Oct 07, 2019 16:29