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Irish cyclist visiting Mont Ventoux for Tour de France stage dies after electrocution incident in Paris Metro

Tributes have poured in for 25-year-old cyclist Tomás Walsh, described as “life and soul” of his cycling club, who had travelled to France to watch stage 16 of the Tour

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:23
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Cyclist apologises after angry van passenger lambasts him for “not using pavement”, holding up traffic, and “ruining my day” – but rider’s “be kind” message divides opinion; No more Red Bulls for Onley; Tour de France sprint chaos + more on the live blog

After hauling himself over the top of the Ventoux, Ryan Mallon’s ready for a nice, easy transition day packed with all the cycling news and views you could want on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 08:59
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Lance Armstrong’s old boss accuses UCI of “hypocrisy” after governing body hits out at Tour de France for granting access to controversial Belgian — despite lifetime doping ban

The UCI said that it’s looking into why Johan Bruyneel, who appeared as a guest on a Flemish cycling programme and was present at the start of stage 12, was accredited by the Tour organisers ASO

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 08:33
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Ribble’s CGR range of acoustic and electric “do-it-all” bikes get 50mm tyre clearance, internal cable routing and start at £1,649

The CGR range is synonymous with road, gravel and commuting but what's new with the third generation range?

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 08:00
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Cyclists fined for riding on pavement beside “very dangerous” road into London, as rider claims they are being made to “choose between £100 and my life”

The Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council has hired a private enforcement agency to hand Fixed Penalty Notices to cyclists, drawing accusations of running a “mass profit operation”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 15:19
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Unlicensed driver who inhaled laughing gas before and after killing 81-year-old cyclist at pedestrian crossing jailed for more than 11 years

The 20-year-old driver — who had 27 prior convictions and two passengers in his vehicle at the time — fled the scene after hitting the cyclist, with the judge describing his behaviour as “appalling”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 12:04
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Tadej Pogačar riding special edition Colnago Y1Rs as Tour de France hits Mont Ventoux: paper-thin finish, sprint shifters and weight-saving accessories complete unique build

After destroying the field aboard a hill climb version of his favoured aero bike on stage 13, the race leader deploys another modified version of the Colnago Y1RS built to tackle a long, varied stage with a fearsome Ventoux finish

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 11:25
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Hot out? Rapha introduces Ghost range for riding in extreme heat

Rapha says new clothing features “the lightest, thinnest woven fabric we’ve used for an evolution in breathability, even when wet”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 10:00
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“We didn’t come here to do a GC, but people don’t believe me!” Team boss says “special talent” Oscar Onley’s Tour de France performance is “not surprising” – but admits podium bid is “exceeding expectations”

“Whatever happens during the last week, we’ll be really proud of Oscar in Paris,” Picnic PostNL DS Matt Winston says

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 09:56
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Mont Ventoux drama: Tadej Pogačar obliterates EPO-era record; Jonas Vingegaard crashes into photographer at finish line; Uno-X rider collapses, loses consciousness, and given oxygen; French secure first Tour de France stage of 2025 + more on the live blog

He may still be recovering from his cassoulet hangover, but after a week chasing the peloton around France, Ryan Mallon’s back in his comfort zone on the live blog – just in time for a day of pain and suffering on Mont Ventoux

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 06:46
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“Did you not watch the coverage?”: Quinn Simmons says drafting behind race motorbikes helped Tim Wellens win Tour de France stage, but UAE Team Emirates rider hits back, “legs did the work, not the moto” + more on the live blog

The peloton kicks back for the final rest day — but there’s no lounging around here as Adwitiya’s heading into the third week of this Tour de France with news, rest day chat, and all the latest from the cycling world

Mon, Jul 21, 2025 08:30
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“I don’t have anything more to say”: Ineos stay silent on staff member’s alleged doping links – but sports director admits it was unfair Thymen Arensman forced to answer questions after Tour de France stage win

Arensman, who won Saturday’s mountaintop finish at Superbagnères, said it was “weird” the British team’s management aren’t commenting on the recent reports

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 22:24
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“At least we have the photo”: Julian Alaphilippe’s “idiot” victory ‘celebration’ at Tour de France – despite finishing third – due to radio breaking in crash, team confirms

“Unfortunately, the radio stopped working after my crash, so like an idiot I sprinted to try and win,” the French star, who dislocated his shoulder in the early crash, said

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 16:54
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Ineos Grenadiers sports director fined £4,700 for hitting fan with car during Tour de France stage

Oli Cookson was also issued a yellow card for “incorrect behaviour endangering spectators” following the incident, which took place towards the summit of the Col de Peyresourde

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 17:40
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Remco Evenepoel abandons Tour de France on the slopes of the Tourmalet

Third overall and best young rider when he quit, the Belgian had been losing ground since the Hautacam stage two days ago, before another day of suffering during the mountain time trial

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:43
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“They didn’t want to risk losing high-class sprinters”: Wout van Aert slams last-minute increase to mountain time trial limit that saved six riders from Tour de France exit

The likes of Biniam Girmay, Tim Merlier, and Arnaud Démare would have been disqualified with the original 33% time cut — changed to 40% nine minutes before yesterday’s stage

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:17
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Pirelli claims its new 32g super lightweight road inner tube offers “near identical” performance to tubeless — plus carbon wheels to make any bike electric, POC’s new sub-200g helmet, TrainingPeaks’ new fuel calculator & more

Pirelli's new inner tube tech, a recall from DT Swiss + more hot tech from Santini, Duo Wheels and more...

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 11:00
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Near Miss of the Day 933: ‘No further action’ again from Essex Police after cyclist suffers “most terrifying incident I’ve ever experienced on a bike”

"The reply came back almost as quickly as the speeding itself - which says it all, really", said a road.cc reader following this shocking near miss

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 16:52
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Is Aeroscale’s Wasted Watts system – already in use on cycling’s WorldTour – the future of refining your aero position in real time?

Claiming accuracy within +/-0.5 watts on a velodrome and 1–3 watts accuracy outdoors, the commercial version of Aeroscale's technology, called Wasted Watts, is set to launch for the public in November 2025

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 09:00
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“There must be a better way”: Cyclist shares clip of light staying red for nearly five minutes on Cycleway, but social media piles on other riders for jumping the signal; Tadej Pogačar almost breaks 30-years-old Hautacam record + more on the live blog

The peloton braces for a savage mountain time trial — and your live blogger braces for a gruelling day of internetting from a chair… Adwitiya’s back to round off the week with cycling news, views, and the usual Tour de France mayhem

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 08:56
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“Ben taking yellow gives you belief that it’s not just a dream”: Darren Rafferty says teammate Ben Healy’s “special” stint leading Tour de France has inspired Irish cycling and “given me a real spark”

“This is the biggest race in the world and to be leading it at the halfway point is no easy feat,” the EF Education-EasyPost rider said

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 14:20
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“This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law-breaking cyclists and drivers are fuelling a toxic culture war

Will Norman has warned that SUVs, dangerous driving, red-light-jumping cyclists, and people generally behaving like “idiots” pose a far greater threat than the “antagonism” that’s “not representative of real life”

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 12:42
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“People, stop giving him sh*t!” Tadej Pogačar calls for calm after Uno-X rider left “terrified” by social media “hate” following world champion’s Tour de France crash

Tobias Halland Johannessen admitted the online reaction to the crash was “very scary”, though Pogačar later dismissed it as a “racing incident” (only for his teammate to tell the Norwegian to “keep the line!”)

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 10:33
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“A major and unexpected and extremely costly blow”: Swiss Side urges UCI to rethink new rim depth policy as brand’s latest race wheel would be banned under “ineffective” new equipment regulations

Wheel brand requests “an urgent reconsideration of the recent change to the equipment regulations” and asks that the cycle industry is involved in future decision-making due to impact on retailers, brands, and the end consumer

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 16:57
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Extinction Rebellion protester disrupts Tour de France sprint finish wearing “Israel out of the Tour” shirt

After Tadej Pogačar crashed inside final 5km, the stage eleven finale descended into chaos as a protester opposing Israel-Premier Tech’s participation in the Tour ran on the road as Jonas Abrahamsen and Mauro Schmid were sprinting for victory

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 15:42
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