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Disturbing footage allegedly shows teenager kill cyclist in shocking hit-and-run

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder in relation to the incident which saw retired police chief 64 year-old Andreas Probst killed in Las Vegas last month

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 10:39
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“Transfer your pulsing rage directly onto cyclists,” urges bizarre anti-cycling column; Fans celebrate as ‘nice guy’ Sepp Kuss wins Vuelta; Wacky conspiracy theories abound as Wales introduces 20mph speed limit; Thriller in Madrid + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and the Vuelta may be over, but Ryan Mallon’s ready to hit the live blog week with all the optimism of someone following an early Remco Evenepoel attack

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 08:51
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Near Miss of the Day 876: Oncoming driver tells cyclist to “get off the f***ing road”, as rider blasts police inaction

“Do British police forces consider cyclists legitimate road kill?” asks the cyclist, who claims he’s “never had one follow up” after years of reporting close passes

Sun, Sep 17, 2023 18:25
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Cycling campaigners slam “outrageous” council plan to hold road scheme meetings in secret, arguing it will “erode trust”

The controversial decision to discuss travel projects behind closed doors comes in the same month activists called for segregated bike lanes and 20mph limits after three cyclists were killed in one week

Sun, Sep 17, 2023 15:55
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“Luckily I saw it in time”: Cyclist narrowly avoids rope and bramble trap on popular bridleway

The cyclist was riding at 30kph on a fast section of the trail when he spotted the act of sabotage

Sun, Sep 17, 2023 13:59
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Sepp Kuss says “cheating or doping is out of the question”, as Jonas Vingegaard insists Jumbo-Visma teammates are “not taking anything”

“One of the most important things about sports is accepting that sometimes you’re not good enough,” Kuss, who is set to become the second American to win the Vuelta a España later today, told reporters

Sun, Sep 17, 2023 11:34
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Council coughs up £36 for puncture repairs after local waged year-long campaign over poorly maintained cycle path

The local authority initially refused to clear the path, claiming that the hedge cuttings and debris are the responsibility of the landowner

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 17:00
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“The council would have done more if their lorry killed a dog”: Widow blasts “inhuman” local authority which claimed that cyclist husband killed in collision with bin lorry was “100% to blame” for death

RAF veteran William Ronald’s wife was awarded over £1.3 million in compensation last month, though this was reduced by 58% after a jury concluded that the cyclist was partially responsible for the fatal crash

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 13:17
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Never puncture again! NASA-derived tyres that use shape-memory alloy instead of air hit Kickstarter + £70 titanium mech hangers and loads more tech news

Check out updated bikes from Pinarello, Trek and 3T, cool new stuff from Sidi, Rudy Project and Pirelli, Silca’s €85 titanium derailleur hanger & loads more…

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 11:00
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Intra Drive seeks crowdfunding for new e-bike mid-drive with 8-speed gearbox

The new drive unit claims 470% gear range and 600W peak power

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 15:11
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Tory MP who touted 15-minute city conspiracy in Parliament claims cycling routes have turned city into a “ghost town”

Nick Fletcher MP has previously attacked 15-minute cities with conspiracy theories and claimed cycling infrastructure is “rarely used” and “takes away from drivers”

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 13:07
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Councillors slam “ludicrous” and “cockamamie” idea of cycling path next to elderly people’s club and children’s park

The council leader said that he “couldn’t think of anything worse”, but one councillor accused members of being “anti-cycling” and called the decision disappointing

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 10:52
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Bianchi combines light weight and aero credentials with updated Specialissima road bike

Italian brand offers the new design in three different frameset levels, claiming that the high-end Specialissima Reparto Corse weighs just 6.6kg

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 08:28
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“No one cares if you’ve won three, four, five Vueltas”: Geraint Thomas weighs in on Jumbo-Visma leadership debate; “Always been there”: CyclingMikey rubbishes claim that camera cyclists cause more hatred + more on the live blog

One more stage — sorry, I've been watching too much cycling — one more day until the weekend, Dan Alexander on live blog duty for your Friday round-up of everything going on in the cycling world

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 08:02
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Giant launches “lighter, smoother and more efficient” Defy endurance road bike: first ride

Three-tier range features a geometry that’s less relaxed than previously and a top-level Defy Advanced SL with a 785g frame; check out our first ride impressions

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 16:00
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Near Miss of the Day 875: Red-light jumping driver almost hits cyclist, responds with denial and abuse

UPDATE: Cyclist bemoans "very depressing" police inaction, as officers say no further action was taken as they could not be certain what colour the driver's traffic light was

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 15:44
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Wilier introduces cheaper versions of Filante aero road bike

Filante SL comes out of the same mould as the top-level Filante SLR but is made from less expensive materials to bring the cost down... although the price tag is still pretty hefty

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 15:00
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The Campag Kid on building retro masterpieces, trickle-down tech, and getting hit by a car you helped design on the road.cc Podcast

On episode 60 of the podcast, we chat to the internet’s favourite drillium enthusiast about his “alter ego”, spending 18 months sourcing a chain, and why a steel bike with rim brakes is really all you need…

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 13:26
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HGV driver assisting police with enquiries as 13-year-old boy cycling to school tragically killed in collision

The teenager suffered multiple injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 12:26
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Councillor urges police to charge “tourist cyclists” coming on cruise liners and “running around unsafe”

The island’s locals have complained of the “hazard large groups of cyclists can pose to motorists”

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 11:07
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UK legal CYC Photon mid-drive e-bike conversion kit now available

Light, powerful mid-drive kit now on sale in the UK

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 10:11
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Cube’s Longtail Hybrid – a capable looking addition to their utility e-bike range

A welcome addition for those looking for a Bosch-powered carrying machine

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:03
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Not Near Miss of the Day: How to safely overtake cyclists… while driving a tank; “It was about protecting Sepp”: End of Jumbo-Visma civil war as Vingegaard and Roglič work for Kuss (+ Remco wins); Huge sinkhole swallows bike lane + more on the live blog

Another day, another Vuelta mountain stage... join Dan Alexander on the Thursday live blog for all of that, plus everything else that's going on in the cycling world today

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 08:14
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“Not every person on a cycle can dismount”: Questions asked of ‘cyclists dismount’ signs on national cycle route during works

A councillor has criticised the signs, which have been put up while bollards are installed, saying she has been left "disappointed"

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 16:01
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New Liv Avail Advanced endurance bike has 38mm tyre clearance, goes more aero and sheds some weight

Priced from £2,299 up to £5,999, the 2024 Avail Advanced range now also has full internal cable routing and updated D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 16:00
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