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Letter to local paper smashes ‘Lycra-clad’ cyclists myth; public wants end to Royal Parks rat-running; Peloton loses $50m in 3 months; Hackney school blames ‘previous administration’ for bike vs car parking blunder + more on live blog

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Wed, Nov 06, 2019 20:20

New study says hydrogel energy products found to have ‘no additional cycling performance benefit’ versus standard carbohydrate drinks

In response to the findings, hydrogel nutrition mix brand Maurten say the test participants were put through wasn't 'tough enough' to invoke serious GI distress

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 19:50

Cyclist claims world records after riding 952km on Zwift in 24 hours

Canada's Ed Veal undertook mammoth effort at Splunk conference in Las Vegas last month

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 19:03

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Compulsory bike helmets for the land of the free? US Government agency calls for mandatory cycle helmet law

Free to carry a gun… but not to ride a bicycle without a helmet? National Transportation Safety Board publishes its first report into cycle safety in almost 50 years

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 19:00

Russ Mantle set to become first British cyclist to hit 1 million miles in the saddle

82-year-old from Hampshire has been recording his mileage for almost seven decades - and still rides 8,000 miles a year

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 16:07

Harrogate Worlds 2019 fan zone mud (credit Simon MacMichael)

Fresh row in Harrogate over UCI Road Worlds graffiti and bill to repair ‘devastated’ Stray

Six weeks after the championships finished, the arguments rumble on

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 13:52

Rideguard produce OceanX mudguard made completely from recycled fishing nets

Mudguards made from 100% recycled plastic from the sea

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 11:30

Orange Bikes ‘lynchpin’ Michael Bonney brings his life to its end six years after crash that left him paralysed

Bike industry legend who cannot move from neck down refuses further medical treatment including ventilator which keeps him alive

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 21:22

No safe cycle routes until riders are licensed, insists Holland Park Residents’ Association

TfL consultation report on proposed route highlights objections to planned cycleway

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 19:03

Hackney New School car parking space replace bike spaces – credit Hackney Cyclist on Twitter.PNG

Car parking replaces bike parking outside Hackney school; Tony Gibb calls out sh*t temporary infra; Cycling Mikey gets another driver brought to justice; Lovely bike lane vid; Arnie and Greta go riding; 62% of Copenhageners cycle + more on the live blog

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Tue, Nov 05, 2019 18:23

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Arnold Schwarzenegger goes riding with his ‘friend and hero’ Greta Thunberg on custom gold-painted e-bike

The legendary strongman and 17-year-old environmental activist went for a spin in Santa Monica, with Arnie opting to ride his super snazzy gold e-bike with huge GT mtb tyres

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 16:26

Near Miss of the Day 328: Another VERY close call on a roundabout (includes swearing)

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

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 13:23

road.cc Video: Shimano GRX RX800 1x hands-on

David gets to grips with Shimano's first dedicated 1x gravel groupset

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 12:24

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Welcome to Yorkshire reportedly near collapse before World Championships due to cash crisis

Loans from councils helped ease cashflow but raise questions over agency's funding

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 11:50

Bkool have stopped making turbo trainers to focus on their training app

Whle promising customers that they will still guarantee a full after-sales service, Bkool will no longer be manufacturing hardware, which includes their recently launched Smart Bike

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 11:40

Sneak peek: Vulpine prepares new clothing designs

First new styles since brand changed ownership are on the way

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 11:05

30 years after fall of Berlin Wall, Gorbachev and Honecker kiss recreated on Strava; Monday poll – outdoors year-round? Contador discharged from hospital after fever; Hope/Lotus reveal track bike pricing; Hansen’s crazy DIY tri bars +more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start a new week...

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 21:00

Five cool things coming soon from Mason, Giant, Giro, 100% and Wattsocks

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 18:21

Sheffield Railway Station (licensed CC BY 3.0 by Brendan De Souza on Wikimedia Commons)

Sheffield submits £85m sustainable transport funding bid

Cash from DfT's Transforming fund would help boot active travel in South Yorkshire

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 16:44

Canyon approves bikes for turbo trainer use incl. Aeroad, Ultimate, Endurace, Grail, Inflite, Speedmax, and Exceed

It's now safe to use your Canyon in a turbo trainer says the German company

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 15:50

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – What’s your ‘rain face’?

Nigel won't be so glum when he hears that he's won!

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 15:19

Near Miss of the Day 327: Reckless driver on roundabout

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

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 14:30

Great Britain’s £15k Lotus/Hope track bike debuts at UCI Track World Cup event

Spanking new track bike gets first competitive outing at Track World Cup last weekend

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 14:24

Study: Coffee improves cycling performance – in both men and women

Similar benefits observed in both genders after 5km time trial, say researchers

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 13:30

Repete introduces two new steel bikes

Custom framebuilder now offers off-the-peg models: the Reason road bike and the Verne gravel bike

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 11:14