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Dom Joly spreads bizarre (and completely false) story claiming CyclingMikey has been banned from reporting phone-using drivers; “Froomey told him never to f*** with him or the team again”: Luke Rowe on Froome vs Nibali; TdF S6 + more on the live blog

Another sunny July live blog with the Tour de France rattling through its first week — it doesn't get much better than this, and Dan Alexander will be keeping you across all the action + bringing you all the news from the wider cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 08:07
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“No one should suffer this heartbreak”: Family of cyclist killed in collision with a driver call for “immediate deployment of speed and road traffic cameras”

71-year-old Barry Shonibare became the fourth person to be killed cycling in London in 2025, with a cycling group adding the location of crash was known to be dangerous, “with high motor vehicle speeds and no protected cycling infrastructure”

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 15:20
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Security fears as Swedish PM’s home address leaked by bodyguards sharing cycling and running routes on Strava

Bodyguards shared information linked to Ulf Kristersson’s location, movement, and routes at least 35 times on the popular activity tracking and sharing app

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 12:14
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Evans Cycles slashes annual losses from £22.8m to £3.3m as company starts recovery from bike industry’s “well publicised supply chain issues”

The uptick in the company’s income comes despite a loss in revenue, with the Frasers Group business highlighting “operational efficiencies and tightening of costs” such as reducing physical retail space

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 09:01
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“If cyclists jump red lights, it’s because of these things”: Ashley Neal says he “gets” why cyclists jump red lights as driving instructor ignored by sensors for two minutes on bike; Should Tour de France pros wear ice hockey gear? + more on the live blog

It’s Race of the Truth time at the Tour de France – and while Pog, Remco, and the rest are busy focusing on watts and aero tucks, Ryan Mallon will be seeking out the truth (and some internet bants) from around the cycling world on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 08:56
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Knife-wielding man shot and arrested at Tour de France stage finish after suspect stabbed police officer

Prosecutor's statement says police officer uninjured "thanks to his chest protector" and the suspect was "slightly injured" having been shot in the leg and detained

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 19:02
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Hit-and-run driver jailed for 13 years for killing cyclist before torching car in attempt to destroy evidence

Keiran Hunt sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 15:54
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Cyclist suffers “significant and life-changing injuries” after rope tied across park path

Police release CCTV of two males who officers believe may be able to assist with investigation

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 13:53
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London low-traffic neighbourhoods cut deaths and serious injuries by a third, new study suggests

Low-traffic schemes associated with 37 per cent reduction in deaths and serious injuries, and "no evidence of a change in total injury numbers" on nearby boundary roads either

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 11:32
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Van Rysel launches new carbon endurance bike with 830g frame, 38mm tyre clearance, and prices starting at £4,000

Van Rysel’s new EDR CF Ultra is described as the “definition of what a true endurance bike should be,” combining a carbon frame and up to 38mm tyre clearance

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 09:58
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“We narrowly avoided disaster”: Police recover remaining bikes stolen from Cofidis at Tour de France, after team staff found five “dumped in woodland”

French team thanks Tour organisation and police "who did everything possible to find them", after £125,000 worth of Look bikes were stolen from a mechanics' truck during an overnight break in

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 09:08
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AI Bulls**t of the Day: Google (incorrectly) claims Jonas Vingegaard is out of Tour de France… based on last year’s crash report; Magnus Cort revives French hotel room reviews — as no toilet brush proves “catastrophic” for Van Aert + more on the live blog

Adwitiya’s back on the Tuesday blog — keeping tabs on cycling news, views, silly stuff, and of course, the mayhem and chaos of Tour de France

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 07:41
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Best Amazon Prime Day cycling deals live blog: Shokz OpenMove headphones down to £55; 20 High5 gels just £9.49; Gorewear bibs for £46; a Nespresso machine for just £89; 45% off Muc-Off bike cleaner; Cateye 150 rear light just £16.49 + more

The dust has settled on Big Jeff's ridiculously ostentatious Venice wedding bash, which means he's had a bit of free time to sit down and draw up a list of great cycling products to discount for this Prime Day extravaganza

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 07:21
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Cervelo says new S5 is “at least 5 watts faster than the bikes of our competitors”

Road bike raced by Jonas Vingegaard’s Visma–Lease a Bike team in the Tour de France gets frame tweaks, a one-piece cockpit and new wheels to make it both lighter and more aero than previously, says Cervelo

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 07:00
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National Police Chiefs’ Council insists there’s no reason for police in Wales to stop taking action on cyclists’ close pass videos

Clarification comes after GoSafe Wales temporarily suspended taking action on evidence submitted to Operation SNAP showing a driver passing a cyclist "too closely", claiming National Police Chiefs' Council guidance was to blame

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 16:43
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Can a cycling helmet really be one-size fits all? Lazer reckons its latest entry-level lid is, plus more new helmets from Met, Rudy Project, HJC and Unit 1

Affordable helmets, commuting helmets, climbing helmets, and helmets worn by the pros - we have them all covered in our latest haul of products for review

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 13:13
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Two spectators airlifted to hospital after track cyclists crash into crowd at 60km/h during German national championships

Meeting abandoned as 12 people injured, including the two track riders who "flew over the guardrail" during race

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 10:30
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Molly Weaver sets new outright British circumnavigation world record, cycling entire 7,700km coastline in 21 days

Previous record beaten by 17 hours as former professional cyclist averages around 350km-a-day and climbs equivalent of eight Everests

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 09:06
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“That looked absolutely horrible”: Jasper Philipsen abandons Tour de France after heavy crash; “I didn’t realise how fast we go”: Cavendish’s first experience as Tour spectator; Fans “disgusted” with UAE Team Emirates’ AI helmet + more on the live blog

From Philipsen’s drag-strip opener to MvdP’s punchy sprint, the Tour’s started at full tilt… Adwitiya’s on hand to kick off the week with all the Tour de France chaos, plus everything else happening across the world of cycling

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 08:28
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Thieves steal 11 Cofidis bikes worth £125,000 at the Tour de France

Value of stolen bikes estimated at around £125,000 as Look reveals King of the Mountains leader Benjamin Thomas was unable to ride a polka dot-decorated 795 Blade RS due to the theft

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 07:46
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Chaos as Tour de France riders crash while lunging for King of the Mountains point

Sprint for the line ends in disaster as Cofidis pro takes the single point on offer, but crashes and takes down rival in the process

Sat, Jul 05, 2025 14:29
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“£30 to watch adverts… absolute joke”: Cycling fans furious as TNT Sports scraps advert-free feed for Tour de France

Broadcaster inundated with complaints online as UK fans paying £30.99-a-month only given option of main feed with adverts or multi-screen without

Sat, Jul 05, 2025 13:56
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A £1,250g, 292g titanium crankset, the “world’s lightest road cycling pedals”, plus… “Of course we’ll have a look!” Castelli does football with AC Milan cycling kit + loads more

We've got some super light Ti cranks from Wert, some unusual 58g road pedals, an even more aero Canyon Aeroad and new stuff from Look, Vision and Classified to show you this week

Sat, Jul 05, 2025 11:00
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“People need to see the human cost of collisions”: Cyclist who suffered life-changing injuries shares camera footage of horrific high-speed crash caused by van driver

Motorist involved avoided jail and was banned from driving for a year, having claimed they didn't see David Walters, that despite the cyclist wearing hi-vis clothing and using lights when the van driver smashed into him from behind on a B-road in Wales

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 15:05
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“I’d rather not watch than pay £31 for 21 days”: Just 18% of road.cc readers to watch Tour de France on TNT Sports, as UK fans say farewell to ITV’s free-to-air coverage

After 2025 the Tour de France will be broadcast in the UK exclusively on TNT Sports, requiring a £30.99-a-month subscription and ending the summer tradition of free coverage and highlights on ITV

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 11:16
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