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Shimano hints new Cues entry-level drop bar groupset coming in “early 2025” after tech leaked in Cube gravel bike launch

A glimpse at the future of Shimano Cues? Components giant teases "more information will be shared in early 2025"

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 10:03
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“So much anger at evidence”: Chris Boardman hits back at “nasty troll” accusing him of “pushing ideals on public”; Roglič says he didn’t want to win stage… after winning Vuelta stage; Sarah Storey makes history at Paralympics + more on the live blog

Like a country that’s won its first football match in 20 years, Adwitiya is jubilant to inform you that it’s a Friday and he’s on the live blog duty with all the cycling news, reaction and more

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 08:46
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BBC “sorry” cyclist “did not appreciate” headline branding crash which saw drink driver kill ice hockey star and brother while cycling a “car accident”

The broadcaster has changed its description of the fatal collision to “bike and car crash”, after readers pointed out the original vocabulary used in the story was “biased and incorrect”

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 16:33
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Are No.22’s titanium mudguards the most expensive in the world? Fancy fenders that “last a lifetime” start at over £750

These mudguards are designed for both road and gravel bikes, with a range of finishes available... and for that price it's just as well

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 16:26
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HGV driver who left cyclist with “permanent and irreversible” injuries after hitting him and causing bike to “fire off” road handed four-month suspended prison sentence and banned from driving for a year

The cyclist was hospitalised for six months and remains in “constant pain” following what the motorist’s barrister described as a “terrible miscalculation”

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 12:33
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Pensioner cyclist “punched in face” by lorry driver after dangerous overtake which forced him onto pavement says investigation was dropped because police “are not interested”

The driver eventually turned up to a voluntary police interview, but no officers were available to take a statement at the time, with the investigation later downgraded then ultimately dropped

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 11:04
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Traffic-calming speed bumps don’t go down well with locals… who claim road safety measure could ruin brass band contest and “make a total mess of the historic high street”; Insane crash save at Tour of Britain + more on the live blog

Welcome to a very autumnal-feeling live blog, the rain battering against the windows as I write this intro ahead of another packed day of cycling news, reaction and more, with the Tour of Britain, Vuelta and plenty more non-racing stuff too

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 08:16
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Irish Prime Minister slams €336,000 bike shed at Parliament with 18 cycle stands — where your bike may still get wet in the rain — as “inexcusable and inexplicable”, as government orders review into “astronomical costs”

The bike shed at Leinster House was built last year and has caused a furore in the Oireachtas, with ministers from all parties, including Minister of Transport Eamon Ryan questioning how were the costs justified

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 18:14
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Bling wheels from Enve, Merida magic and a top quality kids bike: road.cc Recommends updated with ten top cycling products

We've a healthy spread of stuff in our August Recommends selection, with all these products scoring rather good, very good or excellent (and even one getting a perfect 10) in road.cc reviews

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 17:18
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Campaigners accuse council of “ignoring evidence” after allowing traffic on bus and cycle lane which halved collision numbers and reduced journey times

After the decision taken by the Conservative-led council, the bus and cycle lane will be in operation from 7am to 7pm, but other road users will be able to use it outside of those times

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 15:38
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Cube’s lightweight Bosch SX-powered Nulane Hybrid e-bike is a flat handlebar cousin of its Nuroad gravel bikes

2025 Cube range also features updated Kathmandu, Reaction and Supreme

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 15:08
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Virtual racing revamped, more hardware and more roads: here are 6 things you need to know about Zwift as it turns 10

Time to hang up the summer wheels and dig out your whopping great fan again... here's what's changing on the biggest indoor cycling platform of the lot as it celebrates a decade of virtual riding

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 14:58
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Box Hill Strava KOM smashed (again) as cyclist conquers iconic climb at 33.7km/h

Former Irish champion Rory Townsend had taken the coveted crown last week, but has already been usurped after a bonkers effort from Foran CT riders, with Dom Jackson knocking eight seconds off the previous record

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 10:38
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OnlyTifosi? Doping bust pro cyclist creates OnlyFans account after being sacked by team; Drivers fume at “waste of money” AI traffic lights for cyclists; Sarah Storey slams “appalling” Paralympics course; Tour of Britain thriller + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog (while doing his best to keep up with the Tour of Britain and the Vuelta, of course)

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 08:58
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The best value road bike of the decade so far? Cube’s new Attain C:62 SLT with Ultegra Di2 shifting launches with €2,999 price tag

The German brand has launched an all new carbon Attain, along with a revamp of its Nuroad gravel models. With the carbon Attain priced at around £2,500 with Ultegra Di2 shifting, is this another sign that bike prices are still coming down?

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 08:13
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Woman who drank “five pints and measure of spirit” before killing cyclist on drive home from pub jailed for six years

Vicky Hardy hit Ali Reza Ghaisar while driving drunk at 38mph on a 30mph road, before fleeing the scene

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 13:15
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Israel-Premier Tech cycling team confronted by pro-Palestine group at Tour of Britain, with more protests planned this week

Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign activist confronted team on the eve of the race and accused staff of "sportswashing" and "supporting genocide"

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 09:42
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New AI tech to give cyclists “smoother uninterrupted journey” through traffic lights and priority over drivers; GB News slams Tour of Britain “6 days of traffic delays”; Van Aert crashes out of Vuelta; Rubbish bike lanes; Cav 3.0? + more on the live blog

With the first stage of the Tour of Britain and an epic Vuelta stage on Lagos de Covadonga on the schedule, Ryan Mallon’s got the popcorn ready for a busy day of racing on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 08:45
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Beryl’s e-bikes in Cornwall are going to get solar charging hubs

Operator says the project could help generate up to 50,000 more e-bike trips by reducing the need for battery swaps

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 20:15
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Suspended sentence for drunk cyclist who knocked pedestrian unconscious, as Mr Loophole uses case to call for new laws and bicycle number plates

Carwyn Thomas admitted two charges of causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving and was sentenced to 14 months in jail, suspended for two years for the pavement collision

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 17:18
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Five cool things for whatever the weather from Fizik, Michelin, Van Rysel, Jack Wolfskin and CHPT3

We have some bright shoes, white shoes and lots more cycling accessories to use in our latest round-up of cool stuff we're testing right now

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 13:44
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Disability charity says e-cycle bans are an “inappropriate, disproportionate and discriminatory” response to the low fire risk they represent

“We must ensure that measures taken to reduce fire risk are evidence-based, proportionate and appropriately targeted.”

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 13:15
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World’s most competitive Strava KOM Box Hill smashed by pro cyclist Rory Townsend

Former Irish national champion enjoys "a nice confidence booster" ahead of this week's Tour of Britain as he's "not been well the last few weeks"... by knocking seven seconds off previous best and conquering iconic climb at 32.7km/h (20mph)

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 11:09
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100+ bike shops pledge to sell and repair only UK legal and safety-checked e-bikes

The E-Bike Positive campaign is aiming to help people identify high-quality, legal e-bike products

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 10:23
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Is cycling with a Bluetooth speaker “rude and entitled” or is it “no different to a car engine”?; Weird debate erupts as driver claims cyclists “don’t care” – because of “bald tyres”; Cyclists slam Telegraph red light jumping story + more on the live blog

After a weekend spent slogging up some nearby hills on his bike (and failing miserably to get tickets for a certain gig next year), Ryan Mallon’s back on the Monday live blog with enough cycling news and views to crash the Ticketmaster site

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 09:02
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