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road.cc live blog from Brussels: Team Ineos criticised for unveiling “gas guzzling” Ford Ranger Raptor as their new Recon Car; Tour de France team presentation; Tour de France tat + Vélo North cancelled and more

We're in Brussels ahead of the Tour de France departe, here are some of our highlights so far...

Thu, Jul 04, 2019 15:32

Play Fantasy Tour de France with road.cc!

It's time for the big one: buckle up!

Thu, Jul 04, 2019 13:17

Helmet Row (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Canada’s first bicycle mayor lashes out against helmet law

Susan Stokhof says compulsory helmet laws reflect a failure of government

Thu, Jul 04, 2019 12:14

Video: is aero kit faster?

We made Dave ride round and round in circles to try to find out

Thu, Jul 04, 2019 10:41

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police hunt van driver who pushed cyclist into railings

Cyclist sustained injuries to ribs in incident in Penicuik, Midlothian, last month

Thu, Jul 04, 2019 10:00

David Millar & Ned Boulting, plus The Cycling Podcast team, to take centre stage at Yorkshire World Championships

Harrogate is the place to be in late September

Thu, Jul 04, 2019 06:43

First Look: Cube Litening C:68X 2020 – aero makeover with disc brakes and integrated bars

New Cube Litening C:68X aero race to be raced at Tour de France

Thu, Jul 04, 2019 05:24

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Safe infrastructure leads to record rise in cycling in London

Capital’s cyclists ride aggregate 4 million km on average day – but campaigners say more protected routes needed

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 17:49

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Channel 5 documentary next week asks if cyclists are “Scourge Of The Streets”

Programme looking at so-called “war of the wheels” airs next Tuesday evening

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 15:58

McLaren 540C (CC licensed by emperornie via Wikimedia)

Australian journalist who seriously injured cyclist when test-driving McLaren car jailed for 12 months

Amelia Hungerford sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment following incident last May

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 12:45

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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