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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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Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group reportedly buys Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles for less than £10 million

Frasers Group, which also owns Evans Cycles and Sports Direct, has agreed to purchase WiggleCRC’s brand and intellectual property, leading to around 450 job cuts

Sun, Mar 03, 2024 10:56
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Cyclist slams “pure discrimination against people on bikes” after being refused entry to ferry and left stranded – despite paying for motorcycle ticket

“If you’re running a ferry and providing a service that motorists and motorbikes can access, then that should be made available to foot passengers and cyclists. They have silly, arbitrary rules… Motorists are prioritised and cyclists are an afterthought”

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 21:15
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“I’ve never seen something like this”: Is Tadej Pogačar’s “bonkers” 81km solo Strade Bianche victory modern cycling’s greatest ride?

The Slovenian superstar told reporters he would launch an epic long-range attack over Tuscany’s gravel roads at his first road race of the season. And nobody could stop him

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 15:37
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Blind cyclist fined for riding bike on dual carriageway while “extremely” intoxicated – months after crashing into car while cycling drunk

Gintaras Jankauskas, who is “clinically blind”, has been previously convicted for crashing into and damaging a car while cycling drunk

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 11:52
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“Rogue director” blamed and role terminated after women’s cycling team suspended by UCI for “fraudulent” dressing of mechanic as rider to avoid disqualification

Cynisca Cycling will not be appealing the UCI decision and apologised after an ill rider was replaced by a mechanic in disguise to sign on at a race

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 17:25
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E-bike proposals “a huge safety risk” says Cycling UK and would “blur the line between e-bikes and electric motorbikes”

Electrical Safety First also expresses concern as government acknowledges risk of “more severe battery fires”

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 16:55
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“Their priorities seem all wrong”: Calls for cycling ban to be lifted on key shopping street for “great boost to struggling high street”

Some councillors have spoken out against the proposal, claiming they are "totally opposed" to allowing cycling on the pedestrianised route due to safety concerns

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 12:28
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Supersapiens cancels all memberships and stops shipping glucose sensors amid “strategic restructuring”

Email sent to customers last night explained the decision came "after considerable efforts to navigate an increasingly challenging business environment"

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 10:34
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UCI looking into hookless rims safety as “matter of urgency” following De Gendt’s UAE Tour crash; Police calls video of “dangerous interaction” between cyclists and motorists “concerning”; Football fan vs works sign on cycle lane + more on the live blog

It’s March and the cycling season is fully upon us, Adwitiya is on duty for this Friday live blog before we ride into the weekend (I mean, onto the couch, in front of the tele, for Strade Bianche and Paris-Nice, and the Manchester derby of course)

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 09:56
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Panaracer introduces “fastest-ever” GravelKing tyre as it overhauls entire gravel range

Updated range includes new tread compound, improved hookless compatibility, better puncture protection, and a new X1 model

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 00:01
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Florida town temporarily bans e-bikes in response to death of local woman following collision with 12-year-old e-bike rider

Florida law allows individuals of any age to ride 28mph e-bikes

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 22:15
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Councillor urges delivery riders to learn the Highway Code to ward off licensing or insurance rules that would have a “detrimental impact” on cycling

The comments came after a Glasgow councillor proposed bringing in new licensing and insurance rules for cyclists to tackle with traffic offenders

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 17:58
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Spectator who threw cup of drink at Marianne Vos at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to be questioned by police

The Dutch multi-discipline star said after winning the race: “I did get something over me… It is a shame but yes, it happened”

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 14:41
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You can now trade in your old bike with Sigma Sports Part Exchange – and they’ll even come and collect it

The online retailer hopes the system makes "it easier for cyclists to upgrade to their dream bikes with a saving"

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 14:32
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Tory MP claims pedicabs have turned parts of London into the “Wild West”

A bill to regulate pedicabs in London had its second-reading in the House of Commons and has drawn unanimous support from MPs

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 13:17
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Tenways releases new urban electric bike with own-brand motor and a boost button

The CGO009 joins a line-up of well-priced city focused e-bikes, but UK customers will have to wait

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 12:57
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Government considering doubling e-bike motor power but retaining 15mph limit

Concern that proposed change could threaten the e-bike's legal status as a bicycle

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 11:28
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