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Wiggins says Thomas can successfully defend Tour de France title

Defending champion hasn't had best of build-ups but has mental strength and focus, says former team mate

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 11:52

Live blog: Harvard University launches major study into distracted drivers, Phil prepares for first Tour de France without Paul, Channel 5 under fire over forthcoming ‘Cyclists: Scourge Of The Streets?’ documentary + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 10:31

BMC launch Alpenchallenge AMP e-road bike, with full internal cable routing (and the top-of-the-range version will set you back £10k)

The Swiss giants have gone with a powerful 504 Wh battery and Shimano STEPS system for their sleek entry into the e-road market, and it weighs in at under 15kg

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 08:38

All-new Specialized S-Works Shiv TT Disc £12,499 bike launched before debut in Tour de France Stage 2 Team Time Trial

New Shiv is lighter, disc only and provides better handling. And costs £12,499

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 08:36

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Tour de France 2019 Bikes and Tech Preview – What new stuff we can expect to see?

A quick preview of what new bikes and things we might see at the Tour de France

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 07:36

Live blog: Amazing (and strangely mesmerising) video of huge crash in downhill race on snow, bloke who mistakenly sold wife’s heirloom classic bike in yard sale wants it back, this year’s Zwift Academy entries open + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Tue, Jul 02, 2019 17:49

Highgate hit-and-run driver who left cyclist seriously injured jailed for 20 months (+ video)

Judge tells Sean Fagan “One might have expected a normal, decent human being to stop”

Tue, Jul 02, 2019 17:27

Jan Binning injury (picture via Dorset Police)

Cyclist seriously injured as rope strung across Christchurch promenade

Paramedics said Jan Binning was lucky not to have broken her neck

Tue, Jul 02, 2019 15:54

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Dimension Data bosses reportedly split over leaving Mark Cavendish out of Tour de France

Team manager Rolf Aldag wanted Manx sprinter at the race but was overruled by team principal Doug Ryder

Tue, Jul 02, 2019 14:17

Team Ineos to use Muc-Off Nanotube Chain at the Tour de France derived from £6,000 Bradley Wiggins’ Hour Record chain

Specially treated and tested chains for Team Ineos at the Tour de France

Tue, Jul 02, 2019 11:32

Video: Israeli pro cyclist couple kiss during race as they win national championships

Guy Sagiv and Omer Shapira were both clear of rivals as they shared tender moment before crossing line

Tue, Jul 02, 2019 11:25

Mark Cavendish is left OUT of Team Dimension Data’s Tour de France squad

The Manx sprinter, with 30 individual Tour de France stages to his name, was not included in Dimension Data's eight-man squad announced this morning

Tue, Jul 02, 2019 08:53

Near Miss of the Day 286: The driving instructor and student edition

Our regular feature of close passes around the country - today it's Hampshire

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 18:15

Live blog: Brains G – Cardiff brewery honours hometown hero Thomas with bespoke beer ahead of Tour de France; French heatwave claims two cyclists’ lives; Alice Barnes shows that even GB champs don’t need to litter with their gel wrappers + more

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

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 17:22

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Brussels mayor accused of clearing park of homeless refugees before Tour de France

City insists moving rough sleepers on follows complaints by residents but charities disagree

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 15:32

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Five cool things coming soon from Van Rysel, Sportful, Novatec, Look and Silca

Another selection of the best bikes, kit and equipment we've got in for testing, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 15:31

Pressure mounts on Kensington & Chelsea to explain cycleway “opposition”

Council unable to say how many of the 1,000 people who wrote to it opposed or supported Holland Park scheme

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 14:50

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Full Gas to the Tour

Who's the winner of the TdF team bottle?

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 13:32

Donald Trump agrees to hold off imposing further tariffs on Chinese cycling imports to US

Existing additional tariffs that are hitting US bicycle industry hard will stay, however

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 11:12

Spank launch Vibrocore bars for gravel and drop bar bikes

New bar to dampen vibrations now available

Mon, Jul 01, 2019 06:33

Near Miss of the Day 285: Two dodgy manoeuvres in the space of two minutes

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

Sun, Jun 30, 2019 20:10

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Cyclist dies after crashing on Wrynose Pass descent during Coast To Coast In A Day sportive

Victim named as Katherine Moore, aged 56 and from the London area

Sun, Jun 30, 2019 15:48

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Big rise reported in cyclists seeking insurance after pedestrian collision legal case

Potential costs running into tens of thousands of pounds sees riders seek cover

Sun, Jun 30, 2019 13:44

Ben Swift wins 2019 national championship road race (copright SWPix.com)

Ben Swift wins national road race title in Norwich

Team Ineos make it one-two as Ian Stannard finishes second, John Archibald of Ribble Pro Cycling comes third

Sun, Jun 30, 2019 12:34

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Near Miss of the Day 284: Punishment pass while riding with a 14-year-old

Video contains strong language

Sat, Jun 29, 2019 16:05