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This one will go up to 14 (just not yet): Five Cool Things coming soon from Wheeltop, Enigma, Miche, Tailfin and Recall

In our latest haul of cool things, we've got a future-proofed groupset, a high quality helmet cam that can be bar or helmet-mounted and plenty more interesting bits of tech

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 14:48
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Ariel’s new bike comes a mere 92 years after its last – this latest one’s a 3D-printed e-bike

Each slick-looking £10k Ariel Dash will be hand-assembled and signed-off by a single technician

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 13:07
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Banning cyclists and pedestrians from Britain’s “most expensive street” slammed “a selfish and spiteful act” by Labour candidate standing for election in the area

The Crown Estate claimed the decision was made to "prioritise safety and wellbeing" after complaints about "dangerous" cyclists causing "near misses" and putting residents and diplomats "at risk"

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 11:06
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Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw cap at Mathieu van der Poel offered deal to avoid prosecution, must participate in rider safety campaign

The woman is accused of 'intentional assault and battery' for throwing a hat at the race winner's bike as he passed at high speed, the offer to avoid prosecution also requiring her to admit wrongdoing and volunteer with Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 10:06
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Police slammed for “victim blaming” post telling cyclists “road users can’t look out for you if you are in dark clothing”; Was Tour of Britain finish the most bizarre sprint ever?; Czech footballer out of Euro 2024 after bike crash + more on the live blog

What happened to the summer? He may only now be thawing out after a cold and wet weekend on the bike, but Ryan Mallon is back, base layer at the ready, with all your cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 09:17
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Residents call for delivery riders to wear numbered jackets to track down cyclists riding dangerously

The group has claimed these cyclists have e-bikes without speed limiters and called on the police and the Scottish parliament to take action

Sun, Jun 09, 2024 16:10
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Sportive organiser cites cycling industry’s “downfall” and sudden disappearance of loan offers as reasons for entering administration

Sportive HQ also claimed that it was asking for more riders to sign up just days before going bust in order to acquire more cash flow and stay afloat

Sun, Jun 09, 2024 14:23
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Prison “almost inevitable” for van driver who knocked and killed GB triathlete riding time trial

The driver thought the sound of the crash was just parcels falling down, and told police he “misjudged” the overtake

Sun, Jun 09, 2024 11:26
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“It will be like living next to a motorway!”: Residents oppose school’s BMX cycle track project out of fears that they’d lose their “peace” and “privacy”

The school insisted that it wants to encourage healthy lifestyles and active travel for its pupils, but the £150,000 project hasn’t gone down well with the nearby residents

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 17:01
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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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