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Drunk Tour de France spectator who threw bag of crisps at Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard arrested for aggravated assault, with riders’ union set to take legal action “with pleasure”

The spectator had allegedly spent the afternoon drinking alcohol and was immediately taken away by the French police, as CPA President Adam Hansen called the incident “disrespectful”

Sun, Jul 14, 2024 10:55
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Fancy owning ‘the world’s lightest e-road bike’? That’ll be £16,800… plus Columbus makes custom bikes cable-tidy, new Cipollini endurance road bike + more

As well as a sub-9kg e-road bike, we're also bringing you news from Strava, urban helmet brand Dashel and Wolf Tooth in this packed edition of Tech of the Week

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:59
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British cyclists feel less safe and more dissatisfied with their cycle lanes compared to European riders, research finds

New survey finds British cyclists are less satisfied with cycle lane design and maintenance, feel less safe, and feel they face more barriers to making bicycle journeys than riders in the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Germany

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 09:30
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“Who the hell is going up there on a daily basis, unless they happen to be Chris Froome?”: Councillor slams hilly cycle path plan and claims those who do use it will be “flying up and down” using it as “racetrack”

The new route has been approved by the council who stressed it will provide "a safe, comfortable and attractive alternative" to a busy, narrow road nearby — however one outspoken local claimed "security" and "anti-social behaviour" are a "major concern"

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 16:44
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“This winter we will see more businesses go bust for sure”: Brompton boss warns bike industry woes not over yet

Will Butler-Adams said manufacturers and retailers remain at risk, the folding bike brand bucking the industry trend and posting profits up a third in its most recent financial report

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 14:43
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Irish family told bespoke bike shed is “visual clutter” and must be removed as it would “set an undesirable precedent”

During the planning dispute in Cork the owner argued "storing bikes in an easy-to-reach secure location helps to encourage adults and children to cycle more often", but has been told to remove the "disorderly form of development" by the council

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 10:39
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London bike shop fire believed to have involved multiple e-bike batteries

Several people left the building before firefighters arrived and there were no reports of any injuries

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 10:00
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The ‘glamorous’ life of a Tour de France cyclist: Horrible hotels, mouldy walls, foul smells, and peeing in bottles; Mark Cavendish “really upset and angry” with sprint relegation; Primož Roglič abandons Tour after heavy crash + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and while the rest of Northern Ireland has a day off, Ryan Mallon’s committed to the cycling live blog grind, setting a relaxed tempo on the front we head into a potentially decisive weekend in the mountains

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 08:42
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Cyclist not guilty of causing pedestrian’s death by “wanton or furious driving” after trial over “3mph” towpath collision

The son of the elderly pedestrian who died addressed renewed call for 'dangerous cycling' laws by suggesting legislation should be updated, but it's "crucial" that cyclists get more infrastructure and "a safe space to cycle" before any "punitive approach"

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 08:07
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Cowboy adds ‘Race’ game to its e-bike software – says it will be accessible “in a safe cycling environment, like a park”

Other games will involve maintaining a certain pedalling power or hitting a calorie burn target

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 18:08
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TotalEnergies bikes stolen overnight at the Tour de France

The French team had 11 Enve bikes and tools taken, police arriving at the hotel this morning following the break-in

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 11:32
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Shimano hit by delivery problems across Europe as brand admits “serious” logistical challenges, longer lead times and “lower service quality”

Issues concern warehousing and distribution which Shimano outsourced to Kuehne + Nagel last year, the components giant not holding back when identifying "problems" and the need for the logistics provider to "improve service levels"

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 10:58
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Cyclist undergoes surgery to reattach arm after gruesome criterium crash when limb caught barrier

Spectators rushed to treat the rider and used a belt as a makeshift tourniquet, the shocking incident at a US crit race reportedly almost severing the rider's arm near his shoulder

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 09:27
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Canyon steps into the cycling footwear market with new Tempr CFR racing shoes

The new shoes, Canyon's first cycling footwear, offer comfort, softness and stiffness with a dose of "race speed" according to the German brand, with road and off-road versions priced at £319.95

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 09:25
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Lidl-Trek pro grabs bottle and breaks finger in bizarre Giro d’Italia incident (and riders dodge soigneur standing in road); Mark Cavendish relegated in Tour de France sprint; Fred Wright’s “worst day of my life”; Bad Roglič crash + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the fight for the yellow jersey at the Tour de France is on (and it’s going to be epic), and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily helping of news and views on the live blog. Just don’t mention the football…

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 08:55
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Cycling club repeatedly harassed by same driver frustrated over lack of police action, saying incidents are “intimidating and causing stress and alarm to members”

The incidents have left some Westbury Wheelers cyclists too scared to ride through the small Wiltshire village of Coulston after repeated threats, with a club ride leader stressing the importance of running cameras to document video evidence for police

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 12:12
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Furious former Ferndown fish fryer fumes at fietsers — chippy owner blames bike lane for takeaway’s demise, despite roadworks ending last year and several negative reviews for “dreadful” food online

While some locals weren't convinced — one reviewer calling the food "the worst fish and chips I have ever had" — the shop's owner claims its demise is all down to bike lane construction stopping people coming in, works the council said ended last year

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 11:59
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Eight-year jail sentence for hit-and-run driver under influence of alcohol and cannabis when she killed cyclist

Jessica Berry fled the fatal collision but was arrested shortly after thanks to members of the public spotting her badly damaged vehicle before passing the collision scene nearby and alerting the police

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 10:07
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Local Conservative leader blasts “Active Travel Taliban” and brands cycle lane “a monumental waste of taxes”; Jonas Vingegaard beats Tadej Pogačar in epic Tour de France duel; Tour of Britain announced; ‘Cyclists dismount’ debate + more on the live blog

Football, what football? As we all know, the Tour and the Giro is where it’s at, and Ryan Mallon is back to keep you up to speed with all the racing action and your usual cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 08:36
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Cyclists left “shocked, saddened, and angry” after £26,000 worth of bikes stolen from cycling festival

Eight bikes, which were locked to racks in a campsite, have been reported stolen from the Enve Stone Circle gravel sportive at the end of June

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 18:32
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Anti-cycling campaigners “spreading misinformation” say councillors, after “factually incorrect and negative” rumours that trees are set to be cut down for new cycle lane quashed

The local authority says all trees will be retained, and an additional tree planted, during the bike lane’s construction

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 16:11
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road.cc Recommends updated with 14 awesome cycling products from Van Rysel, Suunto, Lazer, Muc-Off, Argon 18 + more

We had another bumper crop of high scorers bagging coveted road.cc Recommends awards in June

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 13:15
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Cyclists accused of causing “unlawful” damage to nature reserve by digging up “important habitat” to create mountain bike jumps

This latest appeal to young cyclists comes after residents in Wales threatened to “pop” the bike tyres of children who cleared a woodland of litter to create a cycle track – but which the local housing association claimed was causing “severe damage”

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 11:18
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Parcours launches aero-optimised FKT gravel wheelset

Parcours enters the aero gravel space with the fastest known gravel wheelset - the FKT.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 09:35
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Inverness e-bike scheme suspended with most bikes out of action following “obscene amount” of vandalism

The vandalism has caused approximately £100,000 of damage

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 08:23
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