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Pirelli claims its new 32g super lightweight road inner tube offers “near identical” performance to tubeless — plus carbon wheels to make any bike electric, POC’s new sub-200g helmet, TrainingPeaks’ new fuel calculator & more

Pirelli's new inner tube tech, a recall from DT Swiss + more hot tech from Santini, Duo Wheels and more...

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 11:00
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Near Miss of the Day 933: ‘No further action’ again from Essex Police after cyclist suffers “most terrifying incident I’ve ever experienced on a bike”

"The reply came back almost as quickly as the speeding itself - which says it all, really", said a road.cc reader following this shocking near miss

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 16:52
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Is Aeroscale’s Wasted Watts system – already in use on cycling’s WorldTour – the future of refining your aero position in real time?

Claiming accuracy within +/-0.5 watts on a velodrome and 1–3 watts accuracy outdoors, the commercial version of Aeroscale's technology, called Wasted Watts, is set to launch for the public in November 2025

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 09:00
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“There must be a better way”: Cyclist shares clip of light staying red for nearly five minutes on Cycleway, but social media piles on other riders for jumping the signal; Tadej Pogačar almost breaks 30-years-old Hautacam record + more on the live blog

The peloton braces for a savage mountain time trial — and your live blogger braces for a gruelling day of internetting from a chair… Adwitiya’s back to round off the week with cycling news, views, and the usual Tour de France mayhem

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 08:56
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“Ben taking yellow gives you belief that it’s not just a dream”: Darren Rafferty says teammate Ben Healy’s “special” stint leading Tour de France has inspired Irish cycling and “given me a real spark”

“This is the biggest race in the world and to be leading it at the halfway point is no easy feat,” the EF Education-EasyPost rider said

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 14:20
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“This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law-breaking cyclists and drivers are fuelling a toxic culture war

Will Norman has warned that SUVs, dangerous driving, red-light-jumping cyclists, and people generally behaving like “idiots” pose a far greater threat than the “antagonism” that’s “not representative of real life”

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 12:42
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“People, stop giving him sh*t!” Tadej Pogačar calls for calm after Uno-X rider left “terrified” by social media “hate” following world champion’s Tour de France crash

Tobias Halland Johannessen admitted the online reaction to the crash was “very scary”, though Pogačar later dismissed it as a “racing incident” (only for his teammate to tell the Norwegian to “keep the line!”)

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 10:33
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“A major and unexpected and extremely costly blow”: Swiss Side urges UCI to rethink new rim depth policy as brand’s latest race wheel would be banned under “ineffective” new equipment regulations

Wheel brand requests “an urgent reconsideration of the recent change to the equipment regulations” and asks that the cycle industry is involved in future decision-making due to impact on retailers, brands, and the end consumer

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 16:57
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Extinction Rebellion protester disrupts Tour de France sprint finish wearing “Israel out of the Tour” shirt

After Tadej Pogačar crashed inside final 5km, the stage eleven finale descended into chaos as a protester opposing Israel-Premier Tech’s participation in the Tour ran on the road as Jonas Abrahamsen and Mauro Schmid were sprinting for victory

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 15:42
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“Kids need somewhere to ride”: Cyclist’s campaign calls for pump track to stop young riders digging up woodland and damaging ancient archaeological sites

“They’re doing this because they’ve got nowhere else to go,” a local resident said after people were riding mountain bikes at a nearby Iron Age hill fort 

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 13:12
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“They’re trying to compete with us”: Pro Cycling Stats forced to cover up “cult icon” Tour de France roadside campervan after organisers threaten legal action

PCS’ head claimed that the organisers didn’t want them at the race because ASO was trying to “do as much stats as possible” and the cycling database’s popularity was “bothering” them

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 09:44
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“Are those the big worms from Tremors?!” Cyclists told to avoid “extremely dangerous €10 million-plus” bike lane with bizarre mini ramps; Tour de France disrupted by protester at finish; “Inexcusable” stage 11 road defects slammed + more on the live blog

Greetings from Toulouse! The road.cc live blog is at the Tour de France – and Ryan Mallon will be keeping you up to speed with the action and reaction direct from the finish of stage 11… along with all the usual non-racing too, of course

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 08:26
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Warden tries to justify controversial bike ban by falsely claiming pedestrian was killed in cyclist collision — as council admits cycle ban sign is in wrong part of town centre

As latest cyclists ordered to pay £1,100 in court, enforcement officer justifies Grimsby's controversial bike ban by falsely claiming pedestrian was killed in cyclist collision... before council also admits sign is in area where cycling is allowed

Tue, Jul 15, 2025 16:02
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Lightweight introduces 1,190g Meilenstein Art wheelset… priced at £6,000

German brand says its just-released wheels are “a new benchmark for performance” – but they’ll cost you

Tue, Jul 15, 2025 11:39
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Separate bike lanes for faster cyclists and enforcement of illegal e-bikes would be more effective than plan for speed limits on Dutch cycle lanes, cycling union and road safety groups argue

Dutch government approves trial for local councils to impose speed limits on bike lanes, but Cyclists' Union argues "the problem is that there's absolutely no enforcement" of illegal e-bikes and cycling infrastructure could be improved to avoid issues

Tue, Jul 15, 2025 08:51
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“Shifting with hopes and dreams”: Mechanic shares chainring horror (+ tri-bike brought in for “just a tune-up” with crumbling headtube); Philipsen “doesn’t blame” Coquard for Tour-ending crash; CyclingMikey hits out after fake news + more on the live blog

The Tour de France peloton hits the brakes for rest day number one — and University Challenge is back with a bike brakes bonus round last night — join Adwitiya for Tuesday’s live blog of cycling news, reaction, and whatever else stops by

Tue, Jul 15, 2025 08:28
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Near Miss of the Day 932: Experienced cyclist says this near-collision “was by far the scariest I’ve had while cycling”… but police take no further action

"I was certain that a high-speed collision was imminent," said the cyclist who was wearing a bright orange jersey when the driver somehow failed to spot him at a roundabout

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 20:14
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Dublin food delivery cyclist settles for €60,000 over dooring by driver parked in cycle lane

Uber delivery cyclist needed surgery on fractured finger and alleged the driver refused to exchange details having blamed dooring on his child

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 14:51
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Could these new Scribe carbon wheels be the best value deep-sections on the market? Plus Garmin’s smartwatch with “unlimited battery life” + cool stuff from Giant, Pirelli and Q36.5

Affordable deep-section carbon wheels, eco-friendly tyres, a premium summer jersey and more on test this week

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 12:58
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Dutch cycle lanes could soon have speed limits, as government also targets increasing helmet use “without leading to a reduction in people cycling”

However, road safety group argues most benefit would come from improving cycling infrastructure

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 11:59
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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! A superb Scribe Gravel Carbon 40 700c wheelset worth £899 must be won

One very lucky cyclist is going to bag themselves some hand-built carbon wheels for tackling the rougher stuff, just by filling out an entry form. Don't miss out!

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 11:00
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DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes summer takeover: 45% off Ultegra Di2, £1,000+ off Specialized + Giant bikes, big savings on Castelli, Zipp + more

Balfe’s midseason sale is in full swing, with fantastic deals on top-tier carbon road bikes, race-ready kit, helmets, wireless groupsets and more

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30
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Giant’s revenue slumps by 25% in spring after positive start to 2025, as bike brand takes £102m less than first half of last year

Revenue plummeted by a third in May and June, and by a quarter overall in Q2, leaving bike brand down 12 per cent on last year

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:17
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Cycling proficiency “simple” solution to UK’s immigration crisis, claims right-wing commentator, who says all aspiring citizens should be made to take bike test; Tour de France finally hits the mountains on Bastille Day; Giro recap + more on the live blog

Get your Richard Virenque flag and Julian Alaphilippe beach towel ready – it’s Bastille Day at the Tour de France! And Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you up to speed with all the Gallic goodness on the Monday live blog

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 09:10
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“They do this a lot, like they’re the only ones getting bottles”: Fuming Tadej Pogačar tells Visma-Lease a Bike to “pay respect to everybody” after pushing Matteo Jorgenson in Tour de France feed zone clash

Tensions are rising between the Tour’s big two… Where’s Netflix when you need it?

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 13:55
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