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“We used to have a life”: Chants of “no more cyclists” at anti-tourism protest in Mallorca as residents complain of tourists driving up cost of living

As the Spanish island’s residents vow to fight back against record tourist levels and bust the myth of Mallorca depending on tourism to survive, foreign cyclists dropping by for some sunny rides are getting caught in the crossfire

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 15:26
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Cycling UK calls on Labour government to put “divisive rhetoric” around active travel to bed “once and for all” with “coherent and committed” investment for cycling

The cycling charity has asked the government to commit 10% of the total transport budget to active travel, arguing this would bring huge dividends for public health and the environment

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 11:17
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E-bike batteries: Government to tackle “unscrupulous overseas suppliers” who sell unsafe products via online marketplaces

"This bill has the opportunity to ensure those who have already lost their lives to these devastating fires did not do so in vain"

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 08:19
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“Never listen to Lance Armstrong about anything”: Phil Gaimon hits back at disgraced cheat’s “don’t give them a reason to doubt you” warning to Tadej Pogačar; Four-time winner Chris Froome convinces oblivious Tour security guard + more on the live blog

It's Blue Monday in the cycling world, the Tour de France done and dusted for another year — join Dan Alexander as he attempts to fill the void with your Monday live blog

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 08:08
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Mark Cavendish bows out at Tour de France, admits it was “likely” his last race

"I've been very, very lucky to have the career I've had. To work with the people I have, to meet the people I have and to be able to live a dream like everybody's dream."

Sun, Jul 21, 2024 15:01
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“I didn’t hear them say that last year”: Patrick Lefevere calls Visma-Lease a Bike “sore loser” after sports director says Tadej Pogačar “doesn’t leave much for others” and questions if Tour de France domination helps his “popularity”

Tadej Pogačar has won more than a quarter of Grand Tour stages so far this year, sports director Merijn Zeeman (whose team won all three Grand Tours in 2023) stating: "It's his choice, of course, but I don't know if that contributes to his popularity"

Sun, Jul 21, 2024 12:47
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Irish family told to remove “visual clutter” bespoke bike shed may now just park a trailer on driveway for storing bikes instead, after planning board claims “disorderly” timber-clad structure “would set an undesirable precedent”

The case was raised in the Irish Seanad this week, a senator questioning the logic of being permitted to "take up public space with my car outside of my house" but not when it comes to bicycles

Sun, Jul 21, 2024 10:00
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Cyclist criticises police car driver for “dangerous manoeuvre” while passing due to oncoming driver not moving aside or slowing down

The cyclist said he didn’t have time to unclip and come to a full stop, thus feeling a bow wave from the pass, but the oncoming driver didn’t pull aside despite the police car’s emergency lights being turned on

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 16:44
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“Cyclists dismount” sign put up as roadworks begin on “ham-fisted” bike lane repeatedly targeted by “brazen” cone-stealing vandals, despite road being open to motor traffic

Thieves had stolen over 600 cones from the cycle lane earlier to turn it into a third motor lane, with a Conservative councillor claiming that the bike lane had been done in “ham-fisted way” 

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 15:32
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“With the bottle like this, it’s not correct”: Giulio Ciccone hits out at Santiago Buitrago for ‘sticky bottle’ at Tour de France

The two riders from Lidl-Trek and Bahrain Victorious are embroiled in a battle for the 10th position at the Tour de France with only 10 seconds separating them

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:24
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Lidl unveils its latest bike bargains, including £8 saddles and £13 backpacks — plus Cav’s Damien Hirst-designed shoes, the bike with two chains, Pinarello’s latest TT weapon + more

With the cash you'll save on your Lidl haul, you can go right ahead and buy the all new Pinarello Bolide, right? Read on for this and all the rest of this week's cycling chalk and cheese tech news

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:00
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“I was new, I didn’t know the rules”: Delivery cyclists urge colleagues to follow rules as 37 riders issued £100 fines for cycling in city centre

While the public has welcomed the fines, Just Eat and Deliveroo riders have claimed that they weren’t informed of the cycling ban, with some riders just barely days into their jobs

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 15:26
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“Expert” driver who does “stunts for Channel 4” banned from driving for a year and fined £300 for causing serious injuries to cyclist

The driver denied any collision with the cyclist who had his shoulder blade broken and sustained irreparable damages to his £6000 bike, but a witness claimed otherwise, saying that the driver kept saying “I did not see him” after the collision

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 11:40
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Is the new Canyon Aeroad truly aero? Canyon unveils all new Aeroad CFR, an all-rounder yet “the fastest bike in the WorldTour peloton”

With subtle updates to the components and frame, the 4th-gen Aeroad is ever more race-focused, but at the same time aiming to be a bit of an all-rounder. So, what exactly is going on with aero bikes in 2024?

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 09:00
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Visma-Lease a Bike earn plaudits for “nice gesture”, giving water to Tour de France pro on another team; Latest mind-boggling Pogačar mountain destruction; Olympic athlete photos or police mugshots?; Stolen cargo bikes appeal + more on the live blog

Summer's well and truly arrived in the UK and in proper British style Dan Alexander is now going to spend the full day complaining about being too hot... great conditions to sit inside and watch a monstrous day of Tour de France mountain climbing

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 08:22
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What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is the entire Tour de France talking about it? Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard insist it’s “nothing suspicious” and “just a simple test”, but others are less convinced

UAE Team Emirates, Visma-Lease a Bike and Israel–Premier Tech all admitted using the controversial test during altitude camps, raising health and ethical questions — but is it safe and are the concerns justified?

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 15:04
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SkateHut launches electric BMX bike…but don’t do any stunts or jumps on it

Designed for riding in “urban terrain”, the Flow Street9 eBMX is certainly unique

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 14:03
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Yet another cyclist ordered to pay £500 for cycling through town centre, as council insists those who “have not followed the rules” will be “rightly punished”

Hefty fine follows other incidents in Grimsby which saw riders ordered to pay £500, and in one case £1,150, the council's enforcement officers having previously been accused of targeting the "old and slow" and cyclists "they can get away with"

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 10:28
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“It’s not like we’re breathing exhaust pipes every day”: Tadej Pogačar confirms carbon monoxide rebreather test (+ reacts to ‘Mou’ team mole rumours); “A massive failure”: Cyclists organise solidarity ride calling for safer roads + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the sun is shining, the profile looks good for another breakaway win at Tour de France, and Adwitiya is back with your daily helping of news and views on the live blog

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 08:43
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Ribble aims to “redefine road” with new Allroad range, with up to 38mm tyre clearance, “world-class” aerodynamics and endurance geometry

The three-bike range, including an e-bike model, features Ribble's patented Ultra handlebars, internal storage and endurance-specific geometry

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 07:59
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Near Miss of the Day 912: Police forward case for prosecution after driver’s “ridiculously close pass” on cyclist

Cyclist involved told the case was put to the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland, recommending that the driver be prosecuted for careless driving and required to pay a fixed-penalty notice or undertake a driving training education course

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 16:02
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Islabikes launches spare parts website, as founder returns as “100%” owner “motivated by idea of keeping all Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”

"Every time I pack a part and send it out I enjoy the thought that it is keeping a bike in use," returning owner Isla Rowntree commented, nine months on from the much-loved children's bike manufacturer ceasing production

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 11:18
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“Insanely reductive framing of an entire continent”: Cycling fans react to Biniam Girmay being asked about not having money growing up; TfL bus driver claims cyclists should only use bike lanes; Tour de France pros do keepie uppies + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog, Adwitiya is your host today for all the latest cycling news and reaction as the Tour de France heads into the French Alps

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 08:57
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Cycling your commute can lower risk of death by 47%, as long as you aren’t hit by a driver

Researchers conclude findings "reinforce need for safer cycling infrastructure", as people who commute by bike enjoy physical and mental health benefits, but have "twice the risk of being a road traffic casualty compared with non-active commuters"

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 08:53
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Bike shop staff threatened with knife and shears during “appalling ordeal”, as e-bikes worth £22,200 stolen during shocking robbery

Incident comes as police in the area are also investigating a separate robbery on a cycle path which saw a man threatened with a knife and a bike stolen

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 17:08
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