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“Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport”: Transgender cyclist accuses president of “fixating hate” on trans athletes instead of working to “elevate, fund or support women athletes”

While announcing his Keeping Men Out of Women's Sport executive order, Trump commented on Austin Killips' victories in the US as "a male cyclist posing as a woman" and "obliterating records"

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 10:25
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“Out of respect for Remco”: Tadej Pogačar carries spare jersey on training rides to avoid wearing rainbow stripes on time trial bike; “Amazing sh*thousery”: Breakaway rider going in opposite direction waves at peloton at UAE Tour + more on the live blog

Like Filippo Ganna at Volta ao Algarve, Adwitiya has the right finish line to this week in his sights, as he brings to you your daily dose of cycling news, views, and reaction

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 09:55
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Near Miss of the Day 922: Double trouble as cyclist gets close passed TWICE within the space of a few minutes — first by lorry driver and then by pick-up driver

“Two close passes for the price of one…”

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 18:53
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Garmin announces record revenue and $1.6 billion operating income in 2024, citing strong demand for smartwatches and other wearables

The sports and fitness tech giant enjoyed 20% and 46% increase on revenue and operating incoming over previous year, and said that it expects “continued strong momentum” in 2025

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 18:06
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Could a pro cyclist lose a race because their power meter has been hacked? Study suggests cyberattacks on smart trainers and cycling computers could manipulate riders’ data and even put them at risk

Power data manipulation, resistance setting modifications, and ride tracking interferences were highlighted as some of the issues vulnerable to attacks over Bluetooth, potentially disrupting virtual and real-world racing events

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 14:06
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“It’s going to take a fatality for something to finally happen”: Cyclists call for “complete rethink” of “very dangerous junction”, after father and child hit by driver on bike lane in shocking collision

The footage was captured on a camera set up by a resident concerned by the frequent collisions at the junction, with the council now agreeing to review the “unacceptable”50mph speed limit

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 14:03
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“Just a flesh wound”: Cyclists spot Cervélo TT bike for £820 on Facebook Marketplace which owner claims to have ridden “for years without problem”… despite giant crack in carbon downtube; Fallout to farcical Algarve sprint chaos + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander is charging towards the keyboard like Filippo Ganna at an ill-fated stage race, ready to bring you all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 09:14
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Road rage driver who killed e-bike rider “to teach him a lesson for doing wheelies” found guilty of murder and set to be sentenced for life

The driver chased Liam Jones before ramming him with his car, throwing the rider into a bollard, and then left him to die

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 16:17
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Silca is so confident in its new sealant, it’s willing to give $500 to the first sponsored rider who gets a puncture that doesn’t seal

Silca's 2.0 sealant is now finally injectable through the valve, and can last over six months even in "desert conditions" according to the brand's claims

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 15:00
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Canyon opens two new ‘customer experience locations’ in the UK

If you’d like to try a Canyon before you buy or have your new bike assembled by a professional, the direct-to-consumer brand announces two new centres in London and Sheffield to make it happen

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 10:00
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“Most bizarre finish we’ve seen”: Farcical finish to pro race… after “total chaos” sees almost entire peloton miss turning during sprint and end up on wrong side of road; Supreme launches SpongeBob kit + more on the live blog

Halfway through the week, keep going and the weekend will be here before you know it... Dan Alexander is on the live blog for all your cycling news this Wednesday

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 09:10
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Drug driver took tranquiliser Xanax before smashing into cyclist, breaking rider’s back and leg

Cameron Johnstone — who has previous drink-driving conviction and claimed drug use was to address alcohol withdrawal — has been jailed for 14 months for a double collision which left a cyclist in hospital with serious injuries

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 17:01
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Locals furious after car-shaped bike rack replaces disabled parking bay, demanding “give us back our parking spaces”

Council cools backlash with promise of another vehicle space "in due course", explaining that the cycle parking was installed "as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability by encouraging cycling"

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 14:49
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Second-hand e-bikes: Upway says it would be “difficult” to bring its refurb business to the UK

Cheap e-bikes refurbed to industry standards? Not for a while...

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 12:42
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Tadej Pogacar debuts ultra-sleek computer mount integrated into Colnago Y1Rs aero bike cockpit

You need to take care of aero details if you want to win the big races

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 11:16
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“Unrealistic” cycling targets and “great swathes of unused cycle parking” holding back new London developments, property association claims

City Property Association bizarrely claims number of cycle spaces mandated for new office buildings will be a "spectacular eco-own-goal" and worsen carbon impact of building

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:39
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“If he’s a cyclist, he gets two years and is written off from everything”: Former pro cyclist blasts tennis number one Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban as “scandalous” and asks “how can you negotiate a suspension?” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the still cold (and wet) live blog seat with the latest cycling news and views — bear with him as he figures how to do it all over again…

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:04
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“Space taken for cars to drive faster… cyclists and pedestrians just brushed aside”: Controversial changes make roundabout “considerably more dangerous”, NHS staff and cycling campaign warn — as council accused of ignoring its own safety audit

Audit warned narrowness of path "could lead to conflict between cycles and pedestrians at busy times", a width that has not been addressed — a campaign saying that and numerous other issues "make a mockery" of claim changes will improve cycle journeys

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 17:19
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Tribunal orders former Scott Sports CEO to sell shares, ending bizarre “power struggle” which saw police called to HQ over “dispute between managers”

International Chamber of Commerce rules Beat Zaugg should cede his 47 per cent stake in the company to its majority owner

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 12:34
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It’s Home Mechanics’ Week on road.cc — learn your way around your bike, save time and money and become a more confident home mechanic

We'll be bringing you a series of features, guides, reviews and more to help you work on your bike this week, from going tubeless to bleeding your disc brakes

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 12:00
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Cyclists blame “hostile” NIMBYs as council abandons protected cycle lane plan after resident backlash over £1.4m “biggest waste of money” project they claimed would “devastate community”

Local cycling community left "very disappointed" by decision to ditch proposal for cycle route "properly segregated with priority at side roads" — as council sides with local opposition and NIMBYs "impervious to reason"

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 11:12
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“Nobody has ever said people will have to give up their cars and cycle everywhere”: Cyclists hit out at “vitriol and lies” spread about active travel; Geraint Thomas to retire: Strictly on the cards?; “Cycling doesn’t help itself” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and just like Sam Bennett, Ryan Mallon’s ready to hit the ground running and sprint into another new week of cycling updates and opinions on the live blog

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 08:41
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Cyclists’ hi-vis clothing invisible to some car brands’ automated emergency braking systems, shocking crash prevention study finds

“It’s untenable that the clothes cyclists wear to be safe may make them harder for crash avoidance technology to recognise,” a road safety researcher said, after finding that a Honda model failed to slow at all when confronted with reflecting clothing

Sun, Feb 16, 2025 15:58
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The latest aero derailleur cage is here (yours for £395)… plus Kryptonite claims New York Diamond lock is “the next generation of bicycle security”, custom carbon gravel wheels + more

This week we've got newness from Kogel Bearings, Lake shoes, Rudy Project, Cycling Souvenirs & more...

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 11:59
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Ultra-distance cyclist killed in collision with bus driver during “dream come true” attempt to break world record for fastest South America crossing by bike

Mohit Kohli, who took part in last year’s Transcontinental ultra-cycling event, was attempting to cycle the length of South America in under 41 days when he was killed in Chile on Wednesday

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 18:45
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