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“A definite vote-losing policy”: Cyclists blast Conservatives’ promise to scrap ULEZ, low traffic neighbourhoods and 20mph speed limits in latest press release

“We will empower drivers and local residents to challenge aggressive and punitive traffic-inducing measures, like low traffic neighbourhoods that were imposed without local consent,” the Prime Minister said in a press release

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 14:34
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Sir Bradley Wiggins’ medals and trophies set to be seized after being declared bankrupt

The five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner had accumulated debts totalling almost £1 million

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 12:06
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Mad bum-massaging saddles special: Is THIS the craziest bike seat ever? Plus the “lightest and fastest” tubeless-plugging tool, a new Zwift climb and tech news from DT Swiss, Xpedo, Zwift + more

If you thought we were done with weird saddles in 2024, we have not one, but two more eccentric seats to show you! We also take a look at some ENVE wheels, Xpedo's new SPD-SL-compatible pedals, a super compact tubeless tyre plugger and loads more

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 11:00
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“Do they ever tell drivers to get out and push?” Locals slam ‘Cyclists Dismount and Use Footway’ signs as cycle lane closed due to roadworks, leading to “horrifying” close passes – but council insists signs “comply to required legal standards”

“It’s so easy to sort out. But instead of telling drivers not to overtake cyclists because there isn’t room, they’ve told the cyclists to get out of the way and get on the pavement”

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 18:36
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road.cc CANCELLED by Ineos! What happened when we tried to take pics of the new Pinarello Dogma + Does cycling policy need a reset after the election?

On episode 79 of the road.cc Podcast, we go behind the scenes (and the team car) to discuss THAT incident with a well-known British squad at the Dauphiné, before assessing where cycling may or may not crop up in pre-election pledges

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 17:08
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Lore Cycle introduces the “world’s most advanced road cycling shoe”… and it’ll cost you over £1,000

The second-generation 3D custom-printed carbon shoes from Lore are designed to deliver a superior fit and enhanced pedalling efficiency, for a princely sum of cash

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:27
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“Read the Highway Code – that is not a safe pass”: Police say post advising drivers to give cyclists “an arm’s length” of space while overtaking was published “in error”

“Motorists should always give cyclists at least 1.5 metres when overtaking and always be cautious when approaching vulnerable road users,” Thames Valley Police said in response to the social media backlash

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 15:14
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Britain’s “most expensive street” bans cyclists and pedestrians – after complaints about “dangerous” cyclists causing “near misses” and putting residents and diplomats “at risk”

“This decision has been made to prioritise safety and wellbeing,” the Crown Estate said of the Kensington Palace Gardens closure

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 12:26
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Ridley launches first electric urban bike, the Urbx

It comes with a Bafang G310 hub motor and the option of a belt drive

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 11:05
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British squad hit by bike theft at Tour of Britain as all 14 bikes stolen from mechanic’s van – just days after team’s rider was hit and “threatened” by 4×4 driver

Lifeplus Wahoo will be able to continue at the four-day stage race, however, after several teams loaned the riders bikes and equipment ahead of today’s stage in Wrexham

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 08:57
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“Anyone got the route?”: Critérium du Dauphiné riders copy group rides everywhere and miss their turn; Camera shows 91km/h just before another crash hits race; Kopecky wins again at ToB; Castelli’s “aero sleeves” amuse us all + more on the live blog

You've almost done it, the weekend's just around the corner at the top of the last climb... Dan Alexander is here for one more live blog before we can all ride off into the sunset

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 08:09
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Bianchi’s new Arcadex doubles down on integrated frame storage for gravel and bikepacking adventures

New Arcadex brings endurance-type frame geometry and innovative storage solutions to the Italian brand’s range

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 19:19
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Scramble for refunds as cycling sportive organiser goes into administration after suffering heavy losses through the pandemic

Sportive HQ said it had been “fighting for the past three years since the pandemic to keep everything afloat” and had ran “out of personal funds”

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 16:38
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Like Colnago’s new Tour de France bike? It’ll cost you £20,000

Limited edition version of Colnago’s C68 road bike marks the Tour’s Florence grand départ at the end of this month; the number 1 model will be auctioned by Sotheby’s

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 16:30
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Roval says new Rapide CLX II Team is “the fastest race wheelset in the world”

Wheels used by Evenepoel and Vollering are finally released; Specialized-owned brand has shaved 130g off its existing Rapide CLX II wheels, retaining hooked rims because “hookless wheels can’t perform under our demanding high-pressure testing”

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 16:00
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Former pro cyclists showering between car doors arrested for “indecent” and “gay” behaviour while training for Unbound Gravel in Oklahoma

Laurens ten Dam and Thomas Dekker had to spend nine hours in prison after people noticed the duo spraying water at each other and getting a change of pants in a car park

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 13:28
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Mayor fined €100 for riding on street where cycling is banned by the council, while shooting ‘cycle to work’ video to encourage cycling in Barcelona

“Can you take this opportunity to remove the bans?” replied one cyclist under the video initially shared as a promotion for World Bicycle Day, but ended up receiving a Community Note on Twitter

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 11:54
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Critérium du Dauphiné stage CANCELLED following huge crash; Cyclist’s stolen penny-farthing returned after help from Jeremy Vine; Tour of Britain Women starts; Dogma-gate continues; “Leaked” kit rumours (+ Wout’s blue Cervélo) + more on the live blog

We're back for the Thursday live blog, your home of all the goings on in the cycling world as we edge towards the weekend... Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your news, reaction and more

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 08:00
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A lifetime of cycling can lead to less knee pain, new study finds

Researchers found that cyclists were less likely to experience frequent knee pain or knee osteoarthritis than those who don’t ride bikes, and concluded cycling should be encouraged to boost knee health

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 16:18
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Are drones the future of close pass operations? Police in Canada to use drones as part of attempt to clamp down on dangerous driving around cyclists

As part of Ontario’s Bike Month, officers are conducting “emphasised enforcement on both cyclists and motorists”, while also issuing warnings about drivers ‘rolling coal’ at people on bikes

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 14:43
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Fulcrum goes all-road with the wave-shaped Sharq wheelset

Fulcrum is celebrating 20 years of advanced wheelset development with a new aero all-terrain wheelset claimed to have unique riding benefits

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 14:05
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Out of the ordinary STOLEN BIKE ALERT! Penny-farthing pinched from London cyclist; UAE Team Emirates rider goes off course during Dauphiné time trial; “We need physical barriers between motorists & cyclists” + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hot seat for today's dose of cycling news, reaction and more

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 08:16
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Irish politician compares cycle lanes to Berlin Wall in “jaw dropping” attack on bike lanes branded “the worst reactionary anti-cycle rant”

Regina Doherty claimed cycling infrastructure has turned Dublin into a "spaghetti junction of cycle lanes that have divided the city like East and West Berlin", comments that caused disbelief among her rivals

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 16:45
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British cyclist to miss Tour of Britain after being hit by driver who tried to “squeeze huge 4×4 past at high speed” on country lane blind bend before returning to “verbally abuse and threaten” female rider

"Clearly the driver couldn't wait ten more seconds to overtake me"

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 14:24
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Cyclist in critical condition after collision on major motorway, second cyclist also taken to hospital

Police say the investigation into the incident on Sunday evening is "ongoing"

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 10:41
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