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Wilier unveils its “lightest ever bike”, the Verticale SLR… and it’s (we think) even lighter than the Specialized Tarmac SL8

Wilier's new all-rounder is a climber's dream with a brand new lightweight cockpit and frame, and you'll need at least £9,000 to own one. By our calculations, the frame, fork and seatpost combined are a shade lighter than Specialized's flagship road bike

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 14:00
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Wahoo ditches coin cell batteries and goes rechargeable with new Trackr heart rate monitor

The Trackr Heart Rate is the inaugural product in Wahoo's newly branded Trackr line-up, replacing the Tickr

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 13:48
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Total cost of hosting Glasgow World Championships to exceed budget by 20% as reports claim Scottish Government spent £9 million to improve cycling facilities

Holyrood is expected to pay almost £40 million after spending during Scotland’s ‘mega-worlds’, which brought in a total revenue of £205 million, went over budget “most notably due to inflation”

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 12:31
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Garmin claims new Edge 1050 is “brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever”… but there’s less battery life and no solar option

The Edge 1050 is priced at £649.99, with new features including a built-in speaker that can act as a bike bell, the ability to receive road hazard alerts and the use of Garmin Pay, though it comes with a shorter battery life than the outgoing Edge 1040

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 11:00
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“Is Tom Pidcock wasting his talent and time racing off-road?” asks former Vuelta winner – after British star dominates mountain bike races a week before Tour de France starts; Snow on the Galibier a week before the Tour arrives + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, there’s snow on the Galibier, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 09:07
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Police claim they don’t carry out close pass operations on A roads due to “safety element involved towards police cyclists” — after cyclist complains of dangerous driving and “20 closes passes in a day” on national cycle route

The response came after a cyclist contacted them to alert about dangerous driving on an A road — that is also part of the National Cycle Network — where he was close passed by several drivers

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 16:55
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The “fastest and most protective helmet in the peloton”, a new high-end turbo and mid-priced Merida: Five Cool Things we’re reviewing right now

This week we're previewing a helmet worn by the pros, a shiny new road bike, camo gravel shoes and more, with full reviews dropping soon

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 15:31
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MSP complains e-bikers from cruise ships are “more focused on the scenery than the road” in Orkney and Shetland

Jamie Halcro Johnston says local residents find themselves "stuck behind large groups of e-bikes"

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 11:47
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“Have a bit of this”: Cyclist camping overnight in field sprayed with slurry from tractor by “annoyed” farmer who wanted to teach a “lesson” to trespassing campers

The beef and sheep farmer saw the cyclist camping against the hedge and drove his tractor to spray a wall of manure on him, saying: “You won’t be staying in anyone’s fields ever again”

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 11:28
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“Despite my dislike of cyclists, that’s shocking”: Farming community divided over “arrogant, entitled” farmer spraying camping cyclist with slurry; Mark Cavendish confirmed for final Tour de France; No fish for unlucky British pro + more on the live blog

The Tour de France starts this week. I repeat, the Tour de France starts this week. And Ryan Mallon’s here to get the countdown underway with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. As long as he can contain his excitement, of course…

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 09:25
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Air quality improved both inside and on boundary roads of low traffic neighbourhoods, but Labour MP claims more LTNs will worsen congestion

A report has shown that low traffic neighbourhoods had an impact in reducing NO2 pollution by 14%, however incumbent Labour MP expressed her concerns about “LTNs’ ability to displace traffic onto arterial roads”

Sun, Jun 23, 2024 10:30
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Contactless wheel hub locking system could “set a new benchmark for e-bike security”

New system combines digital and physical security to deter would-be e-bike thieves

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 10:00
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Near Miss of the Day 910: Cyclist “let down” by police response to shocking close pass by speeding driver

The cyclist said the incident left him "shaken", and says Essex Police are yet to respond to his complaint

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 09:05
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Cycling and the General Election: Do the UK’s political parties care about cycling and active travel? We take a deep dive into the 2024 manifestos

On this special election-themed episode of the road.cc Podcast, we dissect the good, bad, ugly, and non-existent when it comes to cycling in each party’s manifestos and ask, why are all their active travel policies so vague?

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 15:53
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Gates, barriers, and chicanes being installed on Britain’s “most expensive street” to keep cyclists out

The temporary measures will be monitored for “several weeks” as the Crown Estate looks for a longer-term solution to “prioritise safety and well-being” of Kensington Palace Gardens residents

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 13:16
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Drunk driver with six empty beer cans in SUV rams two cyclists, before driving over stricken rider, in shocking hit-and-run in Texas

The driver has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and driving while intoxicated, as cyclists call the incident “attempted murder”

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 11:39
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Nick Sanders MBE completes his round the world e-bike challenge atop the Yamaha Wabash RT

Renowned explorer finishes his 20,000 mile trip aboard his electric gravel bike

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 11:00
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Coming to a head near you soon? Cycling helmet with integrated airbag is one step closer to reality as POC patent approved

Following Hövding's bankruptcy last year, fellow Swedes POC and Autoliv have taken their own airbag helmet concept one step closer to production

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 10:50
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“Feels like cycling coverage is about to go back to the dark ages”: Cycling fans blast “disgrace” as Eurosport Player set to shut down after Tour de France; Froome acts (again) and misses Tour; Visma/Intermarché bike colour wars + more on the live blog

The Tour de France is fast approaching, England’s biennial footballing meltdown is underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Friday live blog – what more could you want on the longest day of the year?

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 08:45
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Cyclists “incredibly disappointed” as councillors vote to reopen formerly notorious junction to taxis – despite casualties dropping to “virtually nil” seven years since restrictions introduced after cyclist’s death

“There’ll be increased road danger for those walking and cycling, and we’ll see fewer people ambling, sitting, snacking and a wall of cabs instead,” Simon Munk from the London Cycling Campaign said in response to the proposed trial at Bank Junction

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 18:57
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“We are sorry if we have not always got it right”: Council waives penalties for cyclists fined by “cowboy” wardens for riding on pavements and town centre streets

The local authority admitted that “responsible” cyclists were issued £100 fines despite not committing a “significant breach” of the city’s PSPO, and that education – not fines – should be prioritised

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 15:39
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New Pinarello Dogma F: the secret’s out… so is it a secret you’d want to keep?

Ineos Grenadiers’ updated race bike is lighter than before but the real gains come through reduced drag, says Pinarello

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 14:00
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Team GB star Katie Archibald set to miss Paris Olympics after tripping over garden step and breaking leg, ripping ligaments, and dislocating ankle in “cruel” fall

The double Olympic gold medallist had surgery on Wednesday to pin the bones in her leg back together and reattach the ligaments, and confirmed she will miss this summer’s Games

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 12:57
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A Vanmoof imitator, children’s e-bikes, an e-cargo bike with a roof, Tenways’ new mid-motor e-bikes, a full-suspension Shark + more e-bike highlights from the 2024 National Cycling Show

Birmingham's NEC saw e-bikes aplenty on the stands and on one test track in particular

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 10:23
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