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New cycling route sabotaged with wooden stake and nails, as “hazard” protesting new access granted to cyclists raises safety fears

Local mountain bikers campaigned for 10 years to get permission to ride cliff paths, the first trial ride halted by the concerning incident

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 10:35
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“Complete joke”: Cycling fans aghast as Mark Cavendish snubbed by BBC Sports Personality of the Year; “Slow down the bikes to save lives,” says team boss; Storey slams UCI amid 100/1 SPOTY odds; Pidcock still on Pinarello mtbs + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of two-wheel-themed news, views, and general silliness on the cycling live blog

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 09:11
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The bike Pogačar wins Milan-San Remo on? Colnago claims outlandish new aero road bike is “most aerodynamic in the WorldTour”

Colnago launches aero-focused Y1Rs, confirming leaked pictures showing eye-catching seatpost joint, new integrated handlebars and a revised design to "take advantage of new UCI rules"... and it's "significantly" better than its rivals, Colnago says

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 09:00
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“Why did the barriers completely fail to do exactly what they were fitted for?” Horror crash into crowd sees Olympic champion Katy Marchant suffer broken arm – months after taller safety barriers fitted around track following similar crash

British Cycling says the sprinter is in “good spirits” after her shocking crash during the keirin event at the UCI Track Champions League in London on Saturday night, as fans label new Perspex fences an “abject failure”

Sun, Dec 08, 2024 15:55
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Reilly’s £600 “incredibly lightweight” titanium balance bike… with carbon fork and custom decals, plus Scott “delighted” Tom Pidcock on its bikes next year, a crazy hoverbike, plus Rapha chamois cream “inspired” by Ventoux

All the hottest new tech from Rapha, Reilly, Festka, Tout Terrain, Scott and more

Sat, Dec 07, 2024 12:00
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Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner denounces “full-Sky-replica-kit cyclists” riding “three or four abreast in front of me” and “ignoring red lights” – and says cyclists “don’t contribute in vehicle taxes”

Seemingly at odds with her own roads policing team – who have regularly taken to Twitter in the past to correct myths around cycling – Lisa Townsend denied being anti-cyclist, but said creating better cycling infrastructure was “not a priority”

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 18:19
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Cyclist returns to UK after 6,000km ride across Europe… and has bike and possessions stolen outside noodle restaurant in Brighton

Phil Gallon, who had cycled to Turkey, says he’s “devastated” by the theft – which saw his late wife’s possessions stolen – and left “boiling with rage”, after police told him there was “no indication of CCTV at this incident”

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 16:38
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“It beggars belief”: Council slammed for raiding active travel funds to build “unnecessary, damaging” new road in small town

Councillors and campaigners have reacted with dismay to the local authority’s plans to use the bulk of its active travel budget to build a relief road instead of “investing properly in walking and cycling”

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 13:37
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“2025 is about to get lit”: Tom Pidcock signs three-year deal with second-tier Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team after leaving Ineos Grenadiers – and says he can now make “racing my bike a priority”

“This isn’t just a change of jersey, it’s the start of something special,” the double Olympic champion said after terminating his contract early with Ineos this week

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 11:48
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“Does anyone at the BBC watch cycling?”: Fans furious after Tadej Pogačar snubbed for World Sport Star of the Year shortlist, claiming cycling has “gone to the bottom, behind darts”; Spotify Wrapped: Giro d’Italia edition + more on the live blog

The weekend’s in touching distance — and so is Mariah Carey… Adwitiya’s taking the reins to the live blog this Friday to bring you all the latest cycling news, reactions and general chit-chat

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 10:26
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Cycle lanes boosting house prices by up to eight per cent, new study finds

Reducing the distance to the nearest cycle network by just one kilometre is linked to a significant increase in the value of houses in Greater Manchester, with house buyers willing to pay more to live near a bike lane, researchers say

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 17:12
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“I will always ride two abreast”: Pro cyclist stopped and fined by Italian police for cycling two abreast, as he says “I’d rather pay the fine than risk ending up under another car”

Domenico Pozzovivo, who suffered a broken arm and leg after being hit by a driver in 2019, was training with Diego Ulissi when he was fined €18.50 for cycling on the “left side of the road”, which the Italian says makes him more visible to motorists

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 15:27
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“I live the reality of the danger of cycling in traffic almost every day”: Tadej Pogačar joins international road safety campaign urging drivers to respect cyclists by not texting or drinking – while calling for cyclists to wear helmets

The world champion’s involvement in the UN campaign, which aims to protect cyclists from “predictable and preventable” collisions, comes in the same week rival Remco Evenepoel was injured in an apparent ‘dooring’ incident

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 11:57
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“Dysfunctional clown show”: Cycling fans react to Tom Pidcock’s departure and accuse Ineos Grenadiers of “complete lack of ambition” and “monumental” decline; How to cross a bridge like Danny MacAskill + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and behind the fifth door of the road.cc advent calendar is... another live blog... Dan Alexander is on duty for today's round-up

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 09:28
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Cyclist denied car insurance claim for fitting bike carrier with removable towbar

The insurance company cancelled the claim, the cyclist saying he was accused of “trying to deceive them”, leaving him with a “potential six-figure cost and incredible stress and anxiety”

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 18:23
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Tom Pidcock to leave Ineos Grenadiers at the end of 2024

The double Olympic gold medallist will part ways with the British team with three years still left on his contract, bringing the tumultuous transfer saga to a close

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 16:31
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Campagnolo returns to cycling’s WorldTour to support one of the “biggest teams”, signing four-year agreement with Team Cofidis

After a one-season hiatus, the storied Italian components brand has signed a four-year agreement to supply Team Cofidis with Campagnolo groupsets and wheels from 2025

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 13:59
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“You’re literally playing with somebody’s life”: Daughter of cyclist killed by “reckless and foolish” elderly motorist with poor eyesight renews calls for mandatory driver eye tests

The cyclist’s family is campaigning for a law change after a driver who could not read a registration plate three metres away, hit and killed 70-year-old cyclist Jim Tassell

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 13:54
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O-KOM Boomer! Older cyclists nab more Strava records and cover greater distances than Millennials and Gen Z; Tom Pidcock set to leave Ineos; Evenepoel’s “long journey” to recovery after ‘dooring’ crash; Pogačar planking (kind of) + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog! Ryan Mallon’s once again on duty to keep you all updated with all the midweek news and views from around the cycling world

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 10:00
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Pashley’s new e-bike share scheme is solely for residents of London’s Green Quarter

A local e-bike share scheme… for local people

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 08:47
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Race bikes, e-bikes, gravel bikes and more: road.cc Recommends updated with 10 top products

Here’s our November roundup of top cycling products that earned the Recommends seal of approval

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 13:46
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Wahoo officially unveils supersized, £550 Elemnt Ace bike computer with built-in wind sensor… but how big is too big?

The feature-packed future of bike computers, or an overstuffed, bulbous brick for your bars? Our head of video and connoisseur of all things cycling tech got his hands on Wahoo's new flagship device ahead of time to offer some initial impressions

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 13:00
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Dangerous bus driver banned from driving for a year after hitting 13-year-old cyclist “into the road” before fleeing the scene

Driver of double-decker bus hit rear wheel at junction "and the bike was pushed into the road", the teenage cyclist fortunately avoiding injury as the professional driver failed to stop at the scene

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 12:30
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Remco Evenepoel taken to hospital after ‘colliding with swinging door of postal truck’ while training

Double Olympic champion Evenepoel suffered multiple fractures in the incident, after pictures from Belgium showed the Soudal-Quick Step rider being treated by paramedics and helped towards an ambulance

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 11:13
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Tandem hearse blues as funeral home struggles to fulfil late cyclist’s wish for “final ride” to burial spot with friends; Shocking video shows Aussie cyclist run over by lorry driver cutting across bike lane; London bike theft map + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya’s your host with all the cycling news, views and more

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 10:42
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