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Tour of Britain stage neutralised and diverted after motorcyclist suffers “serious injuries” in unrelated crash on route

The race’s final stage was halted as the breakaway crested the top of the Bwlch mountain, with 84km to go to the finish in Caerphilly

Sun, Sep 10, 2023 13:58
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Campaigners blast “hugely disappointing” decision to abandon “failed” cycling schemes, four years on from hosting world championships

Harrogate District Cycle Action claims that “almost all the cycling elements have been removed” from two active travel schemes in the North Yorkshire town

Sun, Sep 10, 2023 12:44
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“I’ve got three balls, anyone need a spare?” Tom Pidcock laments Tour of Britain abandon due to infected saddle sore

“I’ll be back to get past stage six!” the 24-year-old Ineos Grenadiers rider posted on social media after failing to start today’s stage in Gloucestershire

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 17:26
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New barriers on infamous ‘car park’ cycle lane vandalised, as councillor calls for “robust” protection “before someone gets seriously hurt”

Plastic bolt down barriers were introduced as a trial two weeks ago on the much-maligned city centre bike lane, which the government claimed would now be “inaccessible to cars”

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 14:23
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Is this the ultimate bike-packing machine… or a very cool 1990s mountain bike? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Trek, Bianchi, Orbea, Muc-Off, Fizik and loads more

Check out the top-secret Bianchi race bike, Rapha’s surplus fabric clothing collection, Trek’s wheels made with “100% recyclable” fibre, and just-released models fitted with Shimano’s new 105 12-speed mechanical groupset…

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 11:00
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“Almost like the plane ran over it!”: UCI Worlds Gran Fondo rider’s Cervélo wrecked in flight transit, but Air Canada denies any responsibility

“I understand these things happen, but people need to take responsibility for it. It’s okay to say ‘We ruined your bike,’ but let us make it right”

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 15:50
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“Depressing” decrease in cycling traffic due to government’s “flawed” decision to slash active travel budget, says Cycling UK

New statistics showing a 5% fall in cycling from last year should be a “wake-up call for the government”, according to Cycling UK

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 12:42
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Mass protest calls for Battersea Bridge to be made safer for cyclists

London Cycling Campaign says current safety proposals for river crossing where a cyclist was killed last month are inadequate

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 11:17
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Shocking video shows multiple cyclists getting hit by “unaware” drivers on a contraflow cycle lane

"How did this junction remain unchanged?", asked cyclists as footage makes campaigners renew calls to ban cars in Brighton city centre

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 11:01
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Trek lightens entry-level Domane AL road bikes

Endurance range now has internal cable routing and space for 38mm tyres – and there's a model with Shimano's new 105 R7100 12-speed/mechanical groupset

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 09:10
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Already more London e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2023 than in the whole of last year

Of the 73 e-bike fires in the first six months of 2023, 40% are believed to have involved a converted e-bike

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 08:36
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Ridley combines light weight and aerodynamics on new Falcn RS road bike

Belgian brand is the latest to offer an all-round high-performance bike aimed at all kinds of road rides – you can even fit tyres up to 34mm wide

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 08:00
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“Stop this”: Jeremy Vine appeals to motorists over manoeuvre “making it dangerous to use a bicycle”; Cross your fingers for no stomach issue DNFs — Tour of Britain pros cool off in the sea; How many watts to keep up with Van Aert? + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here so top up that sun cream and prepare for an early start if you want to get out on the bike this weekend... alternatively, join Dan Alexander and the live blog from the comfort of a cold, dark room

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 07:54
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Auto Trader expands to include e-bike listings

Automotive marketplace site welcomes e-mobility with option to buy e-bikes

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 14:39
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Trek reveals plan to accept used bikes and sell second-hand as part of sustainability drive, even if it “means making and selling less”

Trek's Sustainability Report outlines the brand's commitment to a more sustainable future, calls for "scepticism" about companies' net-zero pledges, and commits to ending use of carbon offsets to calculate its carbon footprint

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 14:12
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“One of the only safe road cycling routes”: Cyclists object to complete closure of “key part” of National Cycling Network

Cycling UK has urged people to oppose the proposed closure, which would force vulnerable road users to use a busy A-road "hemmed in by walls with fast flowing traffic and heavy goods vehicles" as the "only alternative"

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 11:25
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Cycling sales down at Halfords as retailer shifts focus to car repairs

The retailer said its cycling sales had been "adversely affected by unfavourable weather and low consumer confidence"

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 09:16
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“Drivers will weaponise hatred and take it out on cyclists”: CyclingMikey blasts police on Jeremy Vine show for misinformation about “speed-limits”; Jumbo Visma not “put under pressure” at Tour of Britain; La Pietà at Vuelta + more on the live blog

Is it summer? Is it autumn? Who knows anymore, but either way it’s a good weather to be reading this live blog! Join Adwitiya this Thursday for all the latest cycling news and of course, the usual complaining too

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 08:59
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Naked cyclist arrested while riding bike along coastal path slams “upsetting” public negativity

44-year-old naturist Stuart Gilmour was reported to the police during a fundraising cycle for mental health charity Mind

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 18:37
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Turning right “most dangerous manoeuvre” for cyclists, resulting in over 10,000 collisions in ten years, new study finds

Moving off and going ahead on a right-hand bend were the next most dangerous manoeuvres for cyclists on the list, accounting for a combined 9,500 collisions between 2012 and 2021

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 16:54
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“Cyclists are entitled to use the road as much as anyone else”: Councillors and locals blast “discriminatory” ‘Cyclists Dismount and Proceed with Caution’ signs at temporary traffic lights

“Cyclists are legitimate road users. Maybe all road users should proceed with caution”

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 13:57
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A titanium treat! road.cc Recommends updated with 10 great products from products from Van Nicholas, Spa Cycles, Landrace, Liv, Merida + more

The best of the best for August have been awarded the road.cc Recommends badge. Here are the 10 newest additions....

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 10:37
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“Organising cycle races in the UK is harder than ever before”: Tour of Britain hits back at critics calling race “dull”; Jake Paul seen in Jumbo-Visma kit aboard a Cervélo… no, really; ‘Speeding cyclists’ talk reaches day three + more on the live blog

In between regular intervals of melting in the September sun and watching multiple bike races, Dan Alexander will be putting together Wednesday's live blog updates

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 08:11
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CCTV footage shows horrific crash as cyclist sent flying by driver overtaking at traffic lights

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care, and driving with excess drugs

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 14:00
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More than motors – Yamaha launch their e-bikes in the UK

They will be sold through both their motor dealerships and online

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 10:41
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