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Alberto Contador gets custom Trek Emonda SLR bike for final race (+ gallery)

Seven-time Grand Tour winner also looks ahead to Vuelta, which starts tomorrow

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 19:38

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Dan Martin signs for UAE Team Emirates on two-year deal

Irish rider finished sixth overall at the Tour de France last month

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 15:52

Amazon to produce Tour De France series focusing on work of Orica-Scott chef Hannah Grant

Grant is the author of The Grand Tour Cookbook

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 15:05

Great cycling deals on Specialized, dhb, & Science in Sport

The deals don't stop here at road.cc - today we've got summer cycling socks, brand new recovery mix from SiS & a bargain Specialized Diverge

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 14:18

Bristol woman to cycle around the UK and US with giant 90kg piggy bank

Rosie Mai Iredale’s journey will begin with a ride from Bristol to Brighton, departing on Monday 21st August, before a planned cycle around the UK and across the USA in 2018.

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 13:04

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Video: Team Sky unveil two-storey “Race Hub” at Vuelta

Portable structure includes kitchen, dining room, meeting room and more

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 12:38

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Campaigners say London’s Nine Elms cycling proposals are “woeful”

Walking and Cycling Commissioner encourages cyclists to respond to consultation

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 11:55

Victory Chimp team up with See.Sense for new Reflective City Socks

The new socks are made with a highly reflective yarn for some extra visibility on the road...

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 11:49

UK startup Iris Bicycles offers Zero titanium road bike

New ti bike is aimed at racers and chaingangers

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 11:10

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Sussex Police refuse to watch their own CCTV footage of bike theft

Likely use of staff time judged to be “not proportionate to the nature of the offence”

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 10:50

Fixed-gear cyclist on trial for manslaughter of pedestrian says he did not know law on brakes

Charlie Alliston also denies riding dangerously and being inspired by 'alleycat' films of Lucas Brunelle

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 10:37

POC ramps up helmet safety with SPIN rotational impact technology

SPIN is Swedish company's simplier take on MIPS helmet safety feature

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 10:18

Video: First look at Pearl Izumi’s PI Dry technology

We've got some early samples featuring Pearl Izumi's new PI Dry waterproof fabric, and quickly tested the waters before sending them off for review...

Fri, Aug 18, 2017 10:07

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Updated: More than 9 in 10 drivers complying with Bank Junction ban

MP had accused City of London Corporation of banning vehicles for financial, not safety reasons

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 14:58

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Samuel Sanchez provisionally suspended after failing anti-doping control

BMC Racing rider and former Olympic road champion had been due to start Vuelta on Saturday

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 13:02

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Trek Segafredo sets up development team in partnership with Alberto Contador Foundation

UCI Professional Continental team will be managed by two-time Giro d’Italia champion Ivan Basso

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 12:49

Cycling app of the week: Endomondo

This app has many uses and provides a rounded tracking and training experience to help you reach your goals

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 12:48

Vuelta 2012 S1 Jonathan Castroviejo in leader’s jersey (copyright Unipublic:Graham Watson)

Spanish pair Jonathan Castroviejo and David de la Cruz to join Team Sky

New recruits announced on eve of Vuelta - a race in which they have both worn the leader's jersey

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 12:05

Near Miss of the Day 27: Tailgaiting driver inches from rider’s rear wheel – then issues threats

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s London's Old Kent Road

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 10:11

Videos: 13 of the weirdest things carried on bikes

We’ll be honest, it’s mostly fridges

Thu, Aug 17, 2017 07:00

See James Hayden’s Transcontinental Race-winning bike at Rapha in London’s Spitalfields

Fairlight Strael on display at Rapha Cycle Club on edge of City ... but other riders had their rides stolen after finishing race

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 22:02

Great cycling deals from Giant, Campagnolo & MET

Helmets, road bikes, and 2018 edition Campag clincher wheels feature in today's deal round-up courtesy of the road.cc DealCatcher

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 18:16

Video trailer: Orica-Scott documentary set to hit cinema screens

Film premiering on 24 August follows first six seasons of Australian UCI WorldTour outfit

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 17:07

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UCI says Lance Armstrong ban means he cannot partner with race organisers for podcasts

Organisers of the Colorado Classic withdrew association but Armstrong still covered the race

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 15:40

Kona updates Jake cyclocross carbon and aluminium race bikes for 2018 season

It's disc brakes only for Kona's revamped Jake cyclocross race bike range, with carbon and aluminium options

Wed, Aug 16, 2017 15:16