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UCI Gran Fondo world champion suspended for EPO

Raul Portillo won the time trial and road race in the 40-45 age category last year

Thu, May 09, 2019 19:05

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Chris Boardman calls for end to drivers v cyclists rhetoric as British Cycling reveals two-thirds of bike riders say roads no safer than five years ago

Governing body's survey of 15,000 members makes for depressing reading

Thu, May 09, 2019 19:01

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TfL consults on segregated Cycleway from Hackney to the Isle of Dogs

Route would link with CS2, CS3 and Quietway 2

Thu, May 09, 2019 11:01

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Officina Battaglin celebrates Giro d’Italia with new lugged steel frame

Limited edition steel frame celebrating company's Giro victory unveiled

Thu, May 09, 2019 09:51

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Just in: Van Nicholas Yukon Disc, titanium tourer with all the bells and whistles

A touring and fast commuting bike with a titanium frame and classy looks

Thu, May 09, 2019 09:00

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BBC presenter’s “bet you all love cyclists” Tweet gets a response; 20MPH for Wales; “Watch out for dumb f*cks on bikes” fake road safety campaign hits headlines; Chicken in a basket… on a bike… wearing a helmet; Skoda women only cycling academy +lots more

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

Wed, May 08, 2019 18:31

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Cycling UK ask for your appreciation for Gov’t access plans

Sign here to note your thanks and help access plans

Wed, May 08, 2019 18:13

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First Look: Wahoo Elemnt Roam

Wahoo's latest GPS now comes with a colour screen and far more extensive mapping capabilities than their other devices. We take a quick look at one that has just arrived in for testing...

Wed, May 08, 2019 17:41

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Yorkshire aims to bring back Tour de France and host Vuelta within five years

"It's a question of when the Tour de France comes back not if,” say Welcome to Yorkshire

Wed, May 08, 2019 12:20

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Aldi’s cycling sale is tomorrow – £25 bike stand and £80 smart helmet among the highlights

Smart helmets, bike stand, kids trailer and lots of clothing in latest Aldi Specialbuy

Wed, May 08, 2019 10:59

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Silca launches comfort-focused bar tape without the bulk

Silca launches two bar tapes focused on comfort and grip, Nastro Fiore and Nastro Piloti

Wed, May 08, 2019 10:25

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Gang attacks leave cyclists in Derby and Manchester with broken bones

Unprovoked assaults by youths took place on popular cycling routes in the two cities

Wed, May 08, 2019 10:06

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Live blog: Tour de France heading back to Yorkshire? MAMIL trend sees rise in casualties among Australian cyclists aged 45+, London cyclist falls off after failing to spot fire engine turning left + more

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

Tue, May 07, 2019 20:21

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HS2 line could ‘obliterate’ brand new £1.2m greenway

Around 11 existing or planned cycle routes at risk in Derbyshire alone, road.cc has learned

Tue, May 07, 2019 20:18

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Shimano Tiagra groupset gets improved shifters and brakes, new 48-34t chainset option

Shimano's 10-speed groupset gets improved brake levers, better shifting and new chainset options

Tue, May 07, 2019 20:16

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Five cool things coming soon from Triban, Mavic, Catlike, Castelli and BTR Sports

Some more of the best stuff we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Tue, May 07, 2019 20:14

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Near Miss of the Day 273: Driver close passes one cyclist, tailgates another

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

Tue, May 07, 2019 17:44

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Zwift expands with Giro d’Italia 8.2km prologue course this weekend

Pro teams will ride new course ahead of actual Giro race

Tue, May 07, 2019 17:01

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BBC Antiques Roadshow expert puts £2,000 valuation on child-sized penny-farthing

1880s mini-high wheeler was bought from house clearance shop for £200

Tue, May 07, 2019 16:31

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Shimano GRX gravel/adventure groupset launched – all the key details you need to know

Loads of options with three new gravel groupsets

Tue, May 07, 2019 15:02

Tao Geoghegan Hart and Pavel Sivakov lead Team Ineos at Giro d’Italia

Pair who topped podium at Tour of the Alps head youthful line-up for new sponsor's Grand Tour debut

Tue, May 07, 2019 14:01

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#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon

We have a bank holiday weekend winner

Tue, May 07, 2019 12:45

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Bespoked road.cc Choice Awards: Prova, Kimik and Cicli Barco get the gongs plus special mentions for Angel, Rodford Built Transport, and Hilite

Every year the cycling media are asked to pick three standout pieces of work at the Bespoked Handbuilt Bike Show, here's our selection…

Tue, May 07, 2019 10:37

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Swain’s Lane hit and run: man charged with dangerous driving following incident that left cyclist seriously injured

Police arrest man in connection with incident in which a cyclist was seriously injured on one of North London's most popular hills for cycling

Mon, May 06, 2019 20:36

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Ex-Premier League star completes fifth Ironman in a week

Southampton legend Francis Benali close to hitting £1 million fundraising target for Cancer Research

Mon, May 06, 2019 19:20