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“Stoking cyclist hate will get him more publicity”: CyclingMikey hits back at Mr Loophole’s latest attack on “snitch society” camera cyclists

"I don't think a lawyer whose rather large income is based on getting bad drivers off their consequences based on technicalities has any moral high ground to be talking about what is right for society"

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 11:56
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Lotto Dstny sports director Allan Davis fired after sending “inappropriate” messages to women

The former professional rider apologised for "inappropriate" behaviour when it emerged he had sent unwanted messages and photos to women

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 09:39
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“That’s how this idiot wastes our money”: Bike companies face backlash over ULEZ offers; Luke Rowe “f***ing gutted” to miss out on Vuelta; James Corden’s shoddy bike parking; Thomas Gloag hit by motorist; More useless bike racks + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, and Ryan Mallon is here with more news and views on the live blog. And I promise there’ll be no more references to loopholes, or anything like that (maybe)

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 08:47
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Police warn of bike theft spate at popular holiday destination as five “high-end” bicycles stolen in two weeks

The most recent incident saw an £8,000 mountain bike stolen from the back of a holidaymaker's van

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 16:26
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Five cool bikepacking things from Cafe du Cycliste, Vaude, Blackburn, Carradice and Zefal

These are five of the most intriguing bikepacking and commuting accessories we're testing right now

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 14:02
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Tour of Britain insists “no issues” with potholes on stage route after councillor slams “dangerous” roads

Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Hodgkinson had called out "dreadful, dangerous" defects on nearby roads, but the race's organiser says the route to be taken by the pros on stage seven is safe

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 13:27
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Woman who helped authorities find body of charity cyclist who her boyfriend killed wants to sue police

Caroline Muirhead left a Red Bull can at the spot where boyfriend Alexander McKellar admitted burying Tony Parsons, helping police to find the body and secure a conviction, but says she was then pressured to spy on her partner for more evidence

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 11:01
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Lime e-bikes are most commonly used for commuting

Lime CEO has called London’s commuters the firm's "most important” e-bike riders

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 11:01
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“We don’t want to live in a snitch society”: Mr Loophole takes aim at camera cyclists and Cycling Mikey (again); Clip of shocking Tour de France crash raises questions about concussion protocols; Jumbo-Visma’s Vuelta super team + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and Ryan Mallon is back for another week of cycling news and views, and the occasional funny video, on the live blog

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 08:55
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Cyclists left baffled as “pointless” new bike route sends them straight towards locked gates

Newcastle City Council said that “additional safety works and inspections” had to be carried out before the gates could be safely left open

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 13:59
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Get your rocks off (by bike): Researchers encourage gig-goers to cycle by creating active travel and music map of Glasgow

By linking the bike lane to the mosh pit, the University of Glasgow’s Professor Matt Brennan hopes the Glasgow Music City map can inform conversations about how the city’s cultural life can align with its sustainable transport planning

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 09:14
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“Just as women’s cycling finally made it, my team failed”: Longstanding Paris-Roubaix winning women’s team set to fold at end of 2023 after losing key sponsors

The demise of EF Education-TIBCO-SVB means the futures of Zoe Bäckstedt and Hell of the North winner Alison Jackson are currently up in the air

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 17:25
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Bad weather and soaring costs blamed as ‘Boris Bike’ hires fall to lowest level for 10 years

The number of journeys made using London’s Santander Cycles hire scheme so far this year has also dropped by 33 percent compared to 2022 – as users point to rising costs introduced last year

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 15:29
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Councillor slams “dreadful, dangerous” potholes, as decision to host Tour of Britain stage on nearby roads branded “ironic”

“It’s ironic that some other roads not being used by the bikes are in a dreadful state. Cyclists would be seriously at risk if they used them,” said the councillor from Gloucestershire, which is set to host stage seven of this year’s race

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 12:37
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The anti-theft bike light that’s “more secure than most relationships”, a sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build, lush Leadville bikes, watt-saving chainrings + more of the week’s top tech news

A dazzling light that acts as your bike's own security guard? A sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build? Aldi telling us to measure our cassettes with digital calipers? It's all in our weekly tech round-up

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 10:00
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Cyclists concerned by “too long and too dangerous” diversion as cycle path closed

Oxfordshire County Council says it had "no choice" but to close the route for bridge repairs, but some have questioned why a "safe" diversion has not been directed through University Parks, with it instead visiting a notoriously dangerous roundabout

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 15:56
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More cyclists fined for riding bikes through town centre – months on from rider ordered to pay £1,100

The council's officers have previously been accused of targeting the "old and slow" and cyclists "they can get away with"

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 14:17
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Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g

Yep that's for the pair, and we weighed our test wheels at just 950g! Hunt has revived its Hill Climb SL wheels for disc brake bikes ahead of the hill climb season, and they might be the lightest disc brake wheels on the market

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 14:00
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Near Miss of the Day 871: Cyclist narrowly avoids head-on collision with overtaking motorist

Despite the incident being reported neither Surrey Police nor the Metropolitan Police could provide an update on how it was dealt with

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 11:27
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“Crosswalk referee” dishes out red cards to dangerous motorists who block bike lanes and crossings

Martin Reis says he "uses the universal languages of football and humour to address pedestrian safety, privilege and social interaction in dense urban settings"

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 09:32
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“It takes one lunatic to do you real harm”: Cyclists raise safety concerns about filming drivers; Spectator column labels cargo bikes as “dangerous”; Evenepoel’s helmet strap tan; Cycling in the rain, London edition + more on the live blog

Finally, the weekend! Adwitiya is on the road.cc live blog hot seat this Friday, bringing you all the silly cycling news from the silly cycling world

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 09:04
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Elite mountain biker who had £45k of bikes stolen hires private eye – but is frustrated that police haven’t followed up leads he gave them

Staffordshire burglary is one of three major break-ins in county in recent weeks in which thieves have stolen multiple bikes

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 18:17
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Around the world without a motor + How to save serious watts with Aerocoach’s Xavier Disley on the road.cc Podcast

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, we take a deep dive into all things aero (including whether we should start shaving our arms), and ask: What would it be like to give up on motorised transport? And travel around the world in the process?

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 15:49
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Scotland’s “unluckiest cyclist” wins compensation – after being knocked off his bike for third time (+ videos)

Rider’s solicitor says “he literally couldn’t have made himself any more visible if he tried” after driver crashed into him at junction

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 14:30
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Eurostar bike booking process branded “farcical”

Carriage of bicycles reintroduced on some services after suspension during pandemic – but reserving a place turned out to be far from straightforward for one cyclist

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 12:31
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