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CyclingMikey loses out to Hitler for the title of the “worst person in history” in bonkers Twitter poll; The great helmet saga continues as Giro and Visma hit back at UCI; Evenepoel calls head sock ban “laughable”; Strava for dogs + more on the live blog

Join Adwitiya for all the news, reaction and more on the road.cc live blog this Thursday, your one-stop shop for everything that’s happening in the world of cycling today

Thu, Mar 07, 2024 09:54
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Police vow to clamp down on “unacceptable” drivers flouting bus gates and putting vulnerable road users at risk, after child knocked off bike by motorist in low traffic neighbourhood

The decision to undertake “random and unpredictable enforcement” at the bus gate has been welcomed by campaigners, who last month acted as “human bollards” to enforce the closure

Wed, Mar 06, 2024 19:12
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No cycling! (or walking) but Jeremy Hunt’s budget delivers £5 billion giveaway to drivers

Fuel duty freeze “just tinkering around the edges” of necessary transport changes and “disproportionately” benefits wealthiest motorists, says influential IPPR think tank, as Cycling UK slams short-term thinking on sustainable transport

Wed, Mar 06, 2024 16:25
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Police apologise as charges against “dangerous” cyclist accused of “riding on the wrong side of the road” while filming phone driver dropped on eve of trial

The Met Police say the footage submitted by the cyclist – who was told that he “posed a danger to other road users” – has been used for internal training purposes

Wed, Mar 06, 2024 15:17
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“A load of tosh”: Cyclists’ reaction as latest person ordered to pay eye-watering fine for riding bicycle through town centre; Tory candidate’s questionable LTN claim; Remco cools criticism of ex-teammate; Froome crash update + more on the live blog

Ridiculous aero helmets, new bikes, a couple of bike races, and everything else that's happening in the world of cycling this Wednesday — it's going to be a busy day for Dan Alexander on the live blog...

Wed, Mar 06, 2024 09:06
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Giant unveils the “lightest, most efficient TCR ever” – but is it enough for it to remain the brand’s flagship road race bike?

Less weight, hidden cables, lower drag. It's make or break for the TCR and here's everything you need to know...

Wed, Mar 06, 2024 00:01
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Near Miss of the Day 893: Impatient driver damages van while trying to squeeze past cyclist on narrow country lane

To make matters worse for the driver involved, the cyclist's camera footage of the incident was sent to the police, and they were offered a Safe and Considerate Driving (SCD) course

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 17:58
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Babboe recalls City and Mini cargo bikes as thousands of owners enquire about legal action

Law firm Birkway is investigating whether cargo bike owners can receive compensation, with over 8,500 people so far coming forward

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 16:41
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Grizl:ON is Canyon’s new carbon e-gravel adventure bike

Canyon has created a new all-terrain e-bike for riders who yearn for self-supported gravel adventures, without sacrificing that aero riding position.

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 15:55
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UCI to review design rules in light of Team Visma-Lease a Bike helmet and “ever more radical designs”

"It raises a significant issue concerning the current and wider trend in time trial helmet design, which focuses more on performance than the primary function of a helmet, namely to ensure the safety of the wearer in the event of a fall"

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 15:06
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Look’s new Keo Blade Power is “the lightest power meter pedal on the market”

New system “instals in just 30 seconds”, comes in single- and dual-sided options, and is priced from £600

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 14:00
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Cyclist ordered to pay £500 for riding bicycle through town centre as councillor claims hefty fine is “great result for our enforcement teams”

The fine comes from the same council that was accused of targeting "old and slow" cyclists after another person was ordered to pay £1,150

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 12:54
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Rapha unveils “fastest jersey” it’s ever produced as part of latest Pro Team collection

Refreshed Pro Team collection focuses on performance, sustainability and light weight – with new range topper said to deliver a 7.8 watt saving over other jerseys

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 12:00
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Firefighters issue another safety warning after UPP e-bike battery sparks fire

"We’re asking people to check whether they have a UPP battery at home. If you do, stop using it right away, and contact the seller"

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 11:36
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Cyclists slam council’s “biased survey” asking “how much of a nuisance and danger e-bikes” are to residents

Answers to the survey would "help us shape our strategy", the council claimed, but it was met with a barrage of critical replies — one saying it is "a disgrace that any council is wasting energy on this bilious nonsense"

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 10:22
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“Allowing cyclists to ignore 20mph zones makes a dangerous situation so much worse”: Mr Loophole calls for “kamikaze cyclists” to be forced to adhere to 20mph speed limits and wear number plates; The great garish TT helmet poll + more on the live blog

Did anyone hear some rumours about a new time trial helmet design? I could have sworn I saw something… Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s back with more helmet (I mean cycling) news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 10:19
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“It looks like discrimination”: Disabled cyclists’ campaign group calls relaxing of planning laws to allow bike storage units in front gardens “very worrying”, if larger designs for adapted cycles are not allowed

The government has launched a consultation proposing a change that would enable homeowners in England with no back garden to install bike stores without the need for planning permission, and comes after several high-profile 'Shedgate' disputes

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 18:20
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“Our systems are proven safe”: Zipp joins hookless rim discussion — as photo appears to show Lotto Dstny rider suffer issue at Strade Bianche

Statement comes as Lotto-Dstny rider pictured carrying bike at Strade Bianche, the tyre and foam insert completely detached from his Zipp wheel

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 15:58
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Is Jonas Vingegaard’s latest time trial helmet one step too far?

Team Visma-Lease a Bike rode the Tirreno-Adriatico time trial in new alien-esque Giro TT lid, while Bahrain Victorious debuted an unreleased helmet from Rudy Project

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 13:40
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Irish Transport Minister demands safer “cycling culture” that respects pedestrians and the law

Eamon Ryan agreed with a local who suggested walking is dangerous because of cyclists who "really don't care about ­pedestrians"

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 11:35
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Riese & Muller launch not-so-long john e-cargo bike – the Carrie

Brand suggests it’s an "entry level" offering... at £5,469

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 11:26
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Bizarre anti-cycling column by schoolchild bemoans “plagues of two-wheeled vermin” on Box Hill, making them late for music lessons; “I quit”: Visma’s crazy “AI-generated” TT helmet divides cycling world; Women’s Freedom Ride + more on the live blog

Paris-Nice is underway, Sean Kelly is back on comms, and everything is right with the world. Oh, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 10:04
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Are bike shed planning sagas set to become a thing of the past? Government proposes to relax planning laws to allow bike storage units in front gardens

The proposed change will enable homeowners in England with no back gardens to install bike and bin stores without the need for planning permission, and follows a number of so-called ‘Shedgates’ in recent years

Sun, Mar 03, 2024 20:25
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“Panicked” motorist who mounted grass verge to undertake cyclist banned from driving for 12 months

The pick-up driver claimed he made the manoeuvre because he didn’t want to collide with the driver in front, who was overtaking the cyclist safely and “in the normal way”

Sun, Mar 03, 2024 18:08
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“What the f***?” Tom Pidcock stunned and Mathieu van der Poel “scared” after Tadej Pogačar left “dead bodies everywhere” with stunning Strade Bianche attack

“It felt like we were in the grupetto,” the 2023 champion said after Pogačar’s jaw-dropping solo raid, as Mathieu van der Poel jokingly admits on Instagram that he’s “scared” of the Slovenian’s dominance

Sun, Mar 03, 2024 14:00
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