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Live blog: Demare wins at Giro as big crash takes out Ackermann; Flying doctors from UK break tandem round-the-world record; Pro cycling’s most pointless route sticker?; MacAskill’s best video yet +more

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

Tue, May 21, 2019 17:13

Cyclist who died at Vélo Birmingham & Midlands named

More than £26,000 has been raised in memory of Michael Lunn, aged 50 and from Derbyshire

Tue, May 21, 2019 16:30

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Cannondale launch the Treadwell, with built-in phone mount and sensor

The new 'Intellimount' allows riders to mount their phone to the Treadwell, and in conjunction with a built-in speed sensor and the Cannondale app, you have a full live dashboard at your disposal...

Tue, May 21, 2019 13:01

Ivan Basso and Liquigas team on the Gavia, 2010 Giro ( Photo- Alessandro Trovati:Pentaphoto Rcs Sport)

Giro d’Italia organisers insist queen stage will go ahead despite 12 metres of snow on the Gavia

Around-the-clock works going on to clear snow from summit of highest point of this year's race

Tue, May 21, 2019 11:32

Schwalbe claims tubeless tyre compatibility with “99% of wheels on the market” right now

Has launched Tubeless Wiki to help answer the “which tyres and wheels work together” question

Tue, May 21, 2019 09:44

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Updated: Regent’s Park Outer Circle – Georgian quango under fire for refusal to close park gates to curb rat-run danger to cyclists and pedestrians

Meet the CEPC - the unelected body set up in 1813 that is accused of failing in its duty to improve public safety

Mon, May 20, 2019 19:05

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Five cool things coming soon from Sigma, Knog, Schmolke, Look and Rapha

Some more picks of the test pile before our reviewers give their full verdicts...

Mon, May 20, 2019 19:04

Bikeability Training at Manchester City FC (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Lawyer calls for compulsory cycle training in schools – but appears to put the onus for safety on cyclists alone

Cycling UK also wants Bikeability on national curriculum - but reasoning is entirely different

Mon, May 20, 2019 18:35

Dublin cyclists protest 6-year closure of off-road cycle route during metro works

Popular commuting and leisure route The Royal Canal Greenway will be shut due to MetroLink works

Mon, May 20, 2019 18:34

Two days of DIY

We rode 600km, so the actual DIY will have to wait

Mon, May 20, 2019 18:01

Live blog: Trump motorcade sees cyclists (but not drivers) kettled on NYC bridge bike path, some hop barrier to use roadway; Wiggins: Team Sky mechanic would have been sacked over Campenaerts TT bike-swap (+ remember his 2009 Worlds TT woes?) + more

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

Mon, May 20, 2019 16:09

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon

Featuring better weather than Italy!

Mon, May 20, 2019 11:57

Near Miss of the Day 276: Thames Valley Police launch operation targeting close passing drivers – but took no action on this shocking example

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

Mon, May 20, 2019 10:22

First Look: Pinarello Grevil

Pinarello dips its toe into the world of gravel bikes

Mon, May 20, 2019 10:00

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British cyclist dies while riding on Mallorca – full details unclear for now

Identity of victim and reasons for death as yet unknown, but it is believed to be due to natural causes

Sun, May 19, 2019 21:23

Rick and Jo Millin celebrate 8th wedding anniversary at 2019 Etape Caledonia

Couple who wed at Etape Caledonia celebrate anniversary by riding it again … along with Four Weddings star

Actor John Hannah joins 5,500 other riders for 13th edition of Highland Perthshire sportive

Sun, May 19, 2019 18:34

Giro d’Italia Stage 9: Roglic smashes time trial and takes 3 minutes out of Yates, Conti still in pink (+ video highlights and lots of reaction)

Slovenian the big winner among GC riders, but botched bike change sees Campenaerts miss out on win

Sun, May 19, 2019 15:24

Sidi customers in USA warned of delays to orders after F16 fighter jet crashes into warehouse

Plane was carrying live armaments when it hit building but only injuries were minor, officials confirm

Sun, May 19, 2019 13:10

Near Miss of the Day 275: Close pass from “white van driver” (police officer)

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

Sat, May 18, 2019 15:33

Giro d’Italia Stage 8: Caleb Ewan takes stage,Valerio Conti stays in pink (plus reaction and video highlights)

Australian rewards team for hard work at front of peloton on longest stage of this year's race

Sat, May 18, 2019 15:13

First Look: Look 785 Huez RS Disc

The disc brake version of Look's top-end lightweight road bike comes with their intriguing Zed 2 cranks with adjustable lengths...

Sat, May 18, 2019 15:00

Tacks strewn in road for cyclists in idyllic Shropshire village

Local complains about cyclists riding two abreast

Sat, May 18, 2019 13:58

Britain’s first all-female wounded team to compete in Race Across America

Members have overcome various life changing conditions, including paralysis, amputations, spinal-cord injuries and PTSD

Sat, May 18, 2019 11:54

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Former world champion Jack Bobridge found guilty of supplying MDMA

Australian admits recreational drug use while racing in Europe

Sat, May 18, 2019 09:17