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road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

Some of our highlights from another week on two wheels...

Sat, Jan 19, 2019 11:00
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Live blog: Gangland killer caught because he recorded recon ride on his Garmin; VOTE! What’s your favourite bike colour? Sheffield active travel; Pippo Pozzato launches new career in… roller hockey + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 20:46
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Naked cyclist v London traffic by Cy Wol (video still)

World Naked Bike Ride London date announced for 2019

Event will coincide with the Queen’s official birthday

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 16:04
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fCX9ptAHg

Near Miss of the Day 238: Exeter motorist barges in at roundabout

Warning: Video contains strong language

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 14:32
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#MyCyclingWeekend – Dodging the snow?

It might just be a weekend for Zwift...

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 12:31
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish disappointed at losing tribunal but proud she helped create “a better and fairer environment” at British Cycling

“I’m happy I was the catalyst for other athletes to speak up and challenge their coaches and organisations”

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 11:40
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new year resolutions strava year in sport

Have you given up your New Year’s resolutions yet?

Strava stats reckon you might have....

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 07:29
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Cycling App of the Week – Icycle: On Thin Ice

Public indecency? Penny Farthings? This game is as weird and as entertaining as it sounds!

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 19:25
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John Adams Way (via StreetView)

Police say driver “may not have realised” that Lincolnshire cyclist was pushed into railings

“Thankfully cuts and bruises repair and metal is replaceable,” says cyclist’s partner

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 15:49
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Wing mirror clip

Live blog: Video: Cyclist clipped by wing mirror – no action taken; Whoopi Goldberg says bike lanes are “screwing up” New York, Twitter post threatening to “run over” cyclists backfires, important Lance Armstrong lavatory news + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 14:45
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Spanish actor releases truly shocking video of French motorist smashing into him and another cyclist from behind… amazingly they weren’t seriously hurt

Dani Rovira, who was taking part in charity challenge, was somehow back on his bike the following day

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 14:08
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Jess Varnish fails in attempt to prove she was employee of British Cycling and UK Sport

British Cycling says its culture has improved since Varnish raised concerns and it hopes to ‘welcome her to national cycling centre’

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 11:30
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Video First Look: Specialized Tarmac Disc Sport – the cheapest Tarmac with disc brakes (not that it’s actually cheap)

David takes a first look at the £2,350 Tarmac Disc Sport road bike

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 11:20
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Wilier Jena gravel bike

Wilier launch new Jena gravel bike

Carbon gravel goer designed for a variety of surfaces

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 10:33
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Vielo V+1 Rival gravel bike

First Look: Vielo V+1 Rival gravel bike

There's another V+1 available and it's more affordable......

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 10:28
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Jess Varnish celebrates a gold medal and world record (© Dene Percy)

Live blog: Jess Varnish loses employment tribunal case, Wiggo does 10 year challenge… like a fine wine; West Mids cop does close pass challenge; More Campag 12-spd; Yorkshire UCI Road Worlds sportive; new Rapha shoes?; Sound of 80km/h on a bike + more

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

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 18:43
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Bristol wheelie (via BBC News).JPG

BBC video highlights Bristol youths wheelieing through city and how it helps them keep away from knife crime

“There’s a lot worse stuff that we could be doing and other people would be doing if it wasn’t just doing a wheelie”

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 18:19
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Ryan Anderton at Beleach Na Ba

Yorkshire cyclist to retrace the late Lee Fancourt’s record breaking ride across Europe to raise awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention

Ryan Anderton says cycling has helped him overcome his own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 16:23
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Poc introduces Ventral Air helmet

New lid focuses on a high level of ventilation and low weight

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 15:49
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hyper 1x 3

SLF Motion launch the Hyper 1X oversized pulley wheel system for gravel and adventure riding

The Hyper 1X System claims to reduce drivetrain friction and increase durability, and is recommended for gravel, TT and mountain bikes

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 14:59
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Man arrested after hit-and-run cyclist leaves Bristol pedestrian seriously injured

Incident that left woman with injuries thought to be "life-changing" happened in Bedminster yesterday

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 13:46
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Fire & Rider

Yorkshire Dark Skies returns for 2019

Race through the night on North Yorkshire's finest gravel

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 13:18
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Near Miss of the Day 237: Very close pass at Glasgow Airport

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country - today it's Scotland

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 12:34
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Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Email claims testosterone patches sent to British Cycling “in error” – but is dated five months after delivery

Ex-Team Sky and British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman is alleged to have contacted supplier to ask them to send message

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 11:19
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Live blog: Cyclist pops wheelie, falls off, almost gets run over, US study finds local news “subtly, but consistently, blames vulnerable road users for crashes”, Twitter acronym tribute to legendary Liggett TdF commentary, Video: crit carnage + more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 15:43
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