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Speculation as Sir Bradley Wiggins gets back on the boards at Lee Valley

Twitter users wonder whether he might be planning a new Hour attempt, or has an eye on the Madison at Tokyo Olympics

Wed, Jun 28, 2017 13:12

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Shimano Ultegra R8000: more news and updates

We got some more info about the new Shimano Ultegra 8000 groupset at a presentation yesterday, some good and some not so much...

Wed, Jun 28, 2017 12:59

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New British champion Steve Cummings asks Twitter: Black or white shorts?

The results are in ... and rain is forecast for the opening days of the Tour de France

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 20:49

Video: Woman taking tea at Bettys in York asks man to move – so she can get an eyeful of World Naked Bike Ride

Riders had stopped to stage die-in at city's St Helen's Square

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 18:59

Trek Segafredo’s Andre Cardoso out of Tour de France after testing positive for EPO

Portugeuse rider, due to support Alberto Contador, protests innocence and urges that B sample be tested "as soon as possible"

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 18:07

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Play inspired by death of London cyclist Eilidh Cairns seeks crowdfunding (+ video)

The White Bike is due to premiere in September but another £1,500 needs to be raised

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 17:18

Great cycling deals on GT, Brooks, Gore & more in the Wiggle DealCatcher Takeover

Bikes, saddles, sunglasses, and loads more feature in Wiggle's DealCatcher Takeover today!

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 17:10

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Brain stimulators and pocket labs – two of the unusual tools riders have been using in their preparation for this year’s Tour de France

Two teams' hi-tech efforts to seek out marginal gains

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 16:04

Updated: Merida launches all-new Reacto aero road bike

Top-level race bike now available with discs as well as rim brakes

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 15:36

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Women cyclists in Irish national road race told to pull over and let men past

Winner says small women’s bunch meant that a 17km gap at the start was not enough

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 14:37

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Peter Sagan joins Eurosport for Tour de France fan Q&As

Got a question for the world champion? Ask it online and he may answer you on TV

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 14:06

3T Strada: Aero, disc brakes, 30mm tyres and no front mech

3T’s new Strada is an aero endurance bike with discs, wide tyres and no front mech

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 13:52

Tour de France pros to follow on Strava

Team-by-team guide to who's sharing their rides on the social cycling website

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 13:33

Near Miss of the Day 8: Speeding BMW driver nearly hits cyclist head-on after overtaking car

Thames Valley Police have issued a Notice of Intended Prosecution against registered keeper of vehicle

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 12:37

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Video: The Biskiple – why not conceal your bike inside a pretend skip?

Taking the melancholy out of bikes dumped in skips

Tue, Jun 27, 2017 10:12

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Plans unveiled to rip out three of London’s most dangerous roundabouts

Transport for London opens consultation on proposed safety improvements at Lambeth Bridge and Waterloo

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 17:24

Five cool new products coming soon to road.cc

Some info on new gear from Schwalbe, Hill and Ellis, Rapha, Cole and Shimano, all out being tested by our roving team of reviewers…

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 15:28

First Look: Colnago unveils updated V2-r aero race bike

Updated aero bike gets stiffer frame design, revised brakes and 28mm tyre clearance

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 15:12

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Is Specialized set to unveil a new Tarmac SL6 race bike at the Tour de France?

If Specialized is set to unveil a new Tarmac SL6, and if so, what can we expect?

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 13:46

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Mark Cavendish and Steve Cummings confirmed for Tour de France

They'll be joined in Team Dimension Data's line-up by Yorkshire's Scott Thwaites, making his debut in the race

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 13:44

Two-time cancer survivor from Warwickshire breaks seven-day distance cycling record

James Golding from Rugby rode 2,842.2 kilometres in a week for new Guinness World Record

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 12:39

Near Miss of the Day 7: Cyclist almost crushed between lorry and wall

"Probably the worst incident I have endured in well over 100,000 miles on the roads over the years," says Nik Heathman

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 10:39

Specialized Allez revamped for 2018 – lighter frame, new carbon fork and mudguard mounts

Entry-level road bike redesigned for 2018, with lighter frameset, mudguard mounts and relaxed geometry

Mon, Jun 26, 2017 08:48

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Scot cycling around world on her own is mugged in Brazil

Ishbel Taromsari was unhurt but lost camera gear and precious memories following incident in Anchieta

Sun, Jun 25, 2017 20:59

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German teenagers fire BB gun at cyclists – but get more than they bargain for

Did the boys realise there was royalty in the cycling party?

Sun, Jun 25, 2017 20:16