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Live blog: Zwift launches pro cycling league; the most active region in the UK; can Dave Brailsford ‘reach into the toilet and pull out chocolate’? + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 20:17
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MyCyclingWeekend – Get your entries in!

Time for another great #MyCyclingWeekend

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 16:37
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Leeds Headrow and Town Hall (credit Welcome to Yorkshire www.yorkshire.com)

Cyclists the least exposed to air pollution on congested routes into Leeds city centre

When the roads are busy, it’s by far the quickest way to travel

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 16:06
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Dr Richard Freeman tells Jess Varnish tribunal that British Cycling coaches had ‘complete’ control over riders

Varnish is seeking to establish that she was an employee of British Cycling and not an independent contractor

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 14:38
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Glasgow cabbie given warning after punching cyclist

“I signalled to him to move into the side so I could pass him. The man then kicked my cab”

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 11:25
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Video: SEAT demos 4×4 that can recognise cyclists and brake to avoid collision if driver ignores warnings

System is "no substitute for the driver's obligation to remain alert… reduce speed and maintain the safety distance when passing a cyclist", says engineer who developed it

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 10:38
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Video first look at Rapha’s new Waterproof Frame Pack – will it pass the hosepipe test?

A quick first look video at Rapha's brand new Waterproof Frame Pack

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 20:02
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Live blog: Ultra runner to run marathon in every US state and cycle in between, Quick-Step Floors try their hand at football (with mixed results), Dani Rowe takes up running after cycling retirement (and breaks foot), Team Sky’s open letter to fans

We also hear that Yorkshire is attempting to hammer out a deal with the Vuelta to host the opening days of the grand tour in the next four years, and we've some bike porn from Wilier for you...

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 18:14
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Near Miss of the Day 231: Driver overtakes cyclist on country as car approaches from other direction

Our regular feature of close passes from around the country - today it's Wiltshire

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 15:28
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Le Col launch their first cycling shoes

Yanto Barker's premium cycling apparel brand have introduced the Pro Carbon road shoes to their range, with a full carbon sole and PU Leather upper...

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 12:42
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Geraint Thomas says he “always had 100 per cent trust” in Chris Froome

Reigning Tour de France talks about team-mate and four-time winner's salbutamol case

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 12:42
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Like to win with dhb! Head over to our Facebook page for the chance to win a Rain Defence jacket and bib tights worth £210

We've teamed up with dhb to give away some fantastic kit that will be perfect for the chillier months... and all you have to do to enter is like a post on Facebook!

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 12:32
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Liam Phillips tells Jess Varnish tribunal that GB cycling success came at “huge cost” to athletes

Ex-BMX world champ says coaches were "jealous" of riders' earning potential and sponsorship deals ; riders merely cogs in British Cycling's business model

Thu, Dec 13, 2018 10:44
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UK and Irish cyclists ride 1 billion kilometres on Strava in 2018

Social network's annual Year in Sport report reveals Box Hill is most popular segment worldwide

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 19:00
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Sportful launches Peter Sagan clothing range

Now you can look as dapper as Peter Sagan

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 17:03
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Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome on Tour de France podium (via YouTube)

Live blog: Full reaction to Sky pulling sponsorship including Brailsford and Froome, Thomas looks back on Tour de France success, Vaughters says news a “wake up call” to the sport + more

"I don’t think there’s anything negative at all" says Team Sky boss; in other news, Bahrain Merida and McLaren chiefs give more details of their collaboration

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 16:48
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Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Dr No-show – ex-British Cycling medic Richard Freeman pulls out of testifying at Jess Varnish hearing

'Jifffy Bag' doc skips tribunal after legal advice - though British Cycling QC points out he has previous form for non-appearance

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 16:39
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Near Miss of the Day 230: Cyclist squeezed between parked vehicles and close-passing van (includes swearing)

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

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 12:23
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Sky to end sponsorship of Team Sky next year

Move follows takeover by Comcast; team says it will continue if another backer can be found

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 10:21
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Enve’s new G23 carbon gravel wheels – Video First Look

Hands-on with Enve's brand new carbon fibre gravel-specific wheels

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 10:04
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Mark Cavendish says “pressure off” in next year’s world championships – and that mistreatment of illness hampered recovery

Ex-world champ says there won't be same expectations as when Tour de France hit Harrogate in 2011

Tue, Dec 11, 2018 17:49
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Near Miss of the Day 229: Shocking left hook by taxi driver

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

Tue, Dec 11, 2018 16:16
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Video: Mike Cotty climbs the mighty Tourmalet in latest Col Collective film

Pyrenean ascent has featured in Tour de France for more than a century - this time Cotty rides it from the west

Tue, Dec 11, 2018 15:36
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Jess Varnish and Victoria Pendleton (pic copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Live blog: Jess Varnish tells tribunal of British Cycling’s “extreme control” ,first look video of Pearson ALLMODCONS bike, top Italian junior rider in coma, Zwift’s Tour of London is back + more

All today's news from the site and beyond

Tue, Dec 11, 2018 15:26
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Ex-British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman to testify at Jess varnish hearing – and faces GMC tribunal in February

Medic at centre of Jiffy Bag probe to appear as witness in former track sprinter's unfair dismissal case

Tue, Dec 11, 2018 13:44
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