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Bags and sunnies for cycling from Rapha, Apidura, Chrome Industries, Tifosi and Jack Wolfskin

We've got four cool bags and a pair of neat shades on test right now, so here's what you need to know about them before the full reviews land

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 15:24
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Tony Blackburn responds to latest Jeremy Vine cycling video, says he was “nearly knocked down by a cyclist” while using crossing

The veteran DJ said his "near miss" happened as he crossed the road towards the BBC's New Broadcasting House

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 11:36
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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! Over £500 worth of kit from Trek and Bontrager up for grabs including helmet, shoes and lights!

We've got one great big bundle of goodies to take your riding up a level this summer. Simply fill out the entry form for your chance to win

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 11:00
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Police warn of 14-year-old cyclist’s lucky escape after riding into barbed wire trap that “could have killed” him

Wiltshire Police said the potential injuries could have been "catastrophic", the teenager riding into the trap strung between trees on Ministry of Defence land

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 10:28
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“Didn’t even have space to open my suitcase”: Tour de France pro says French teams are favoured for better hotels; Arsène Wenger says footballers don’t suffer like cyclists; Not a good Look? Coquard’s bike handlebar snaps in half + more on the live blog

A well-deserved rest day at Tour de France, but only the beginning of the week for Adwitiya as he kicks off the road.cc live blog

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 09:16
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Tour de France week two recap: Pogačar and Vingegaard on deuce as Tour for the ages set for final week tiebreaker

In a race synonymous with chaos, the leading pair’s compelling cat-and-mouse game of marginal gains seems the only constant

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 20:08
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Near Miss of the Day 869: U-turning motorist veers into cycle lane and almost hits cargo bike rider and seven-year-old daughter

“I think you can see her dab the brakes a little in a moment of indecision before ploughing ahead anyway”

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 15:14
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Selfie-taking spectator causes huge crash at Tour de France

Jumbo-Visma’s Sepp Kuss appeared to collide with the fan’s phone, sparking the pile-up

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 13:28
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Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Bike manufacturer Scott loses trademark case against late AC/DC singer’s estate

Bon Scott’s family had sought to register the legendary frontman’s name as a trademark for merchandise – but Swiss company Scott claimed it could lead to “customer confusion”

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 12:18
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Councillor slams cyclists riding “at breakneck speed” on pavement, as police officers increase patrols targeting people on bikes during road closures

According to the council, there have been “many reports of people being injured or near misses” due to cyclists failing to follow diversion signs

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 10:40
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Motorbikes that foiled Tadej Pogačar attack thrown off Tour de France for one day, as UAE Team Emirates blast “unacceptable” lack of distance from riders

“I wasted a bullet there… It is what it is,” Pogačar said after the finish in Morzine

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 19:01
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Drivers at fault in almost three-quarters of all collisions between cyclists and motorists, new data shows

The figures, collated by Cycling Scotland, also show that cyclists “wearing dark clothing at night” were at fault for only 19 collisions between 2015 and 2021

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 16:39
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Tour de France stage neutralised after mass crash in opening kilometres

British champion Fred Wright and third-placed Jai Hindley were among the riders to hit the deck, while Romain Bardet and James Shaw abandoned after a later crash

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 12:09
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“It’s like I’m going into the void with no control”: Tour de France pro says he feels “completely paralysed” and “scared to death” on descents

TotalEnergies rider Pierre Latour has opened up about his fear of racing downhill, and claims disc brakes have made descending more dangerous

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:26
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Are podium shades a thing now? Plus new Mapei X Santini kit, Hunt’s “premier performance” gravel wheels, Ribble, Reynolds, new Lumos lids + more

Find out about Ekoi's limited edition shades worn by Michael Woods on the Tour de France podium this week, plus a new Ribble Endurance SL R colourway and plenty of new kit

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:00
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Surgeons reattach boy’s head after he was “internally decapitated” by motorist while cycling

Doctors in Israel say 12-year-old Suleiman Hassan’s head had “almost completely detached from the base of his neck” in the collision

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 16:28
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Highway Code updates, low traffic neighbourhoods, and 20mph zones behind cyclist fatalities falling to lowest number in 30 years, says Cycling UK

“These figures prove the tragic death toll on our roads isn’t inevitable. They show the government could save hundreds of lives by taking more action to reduce road danger,” the charity claims

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 14:26
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UCI bans transgender female cyclists who have transitioned after puberty from competing in international women’s races

The governing body says its previous rules, which required “at least two years of gender-affirming hormone therapy”, are not “sufficient to completely eliminate the benefits of testosterone during puberty in men”

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 12:58
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Chris Froome “absolutely not value for money”, says Israel-Premier Tech co-owner

“Chris isn’t a PR tool, he’s supposed to be our leader at the Tour de France and he’s not even here,” said team boss Sylvan Adams, who added that Froome is currently riding like a “pedestrian domestique”

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 11:36
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Cowboy launches Cruiser e-bike with upright riding position

The Belgian e-bike brand developed the new model following feedback from its urban rider community

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 11:23
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“We introduced him to rugby”: Police boast of tackling cyclist who jumped red light; Tour de France stage 13: Bastille Day summit finish; Reaction to e-bike ban on popular path; Got a TT bike Uganda can use at World Champs? + more on the live blog

It's Friday and we've got a Bastille Day summit finish at the Tour de France, what a way to end the week! No bias here at the Thibaut Pinot fan club, sorry I mean Dan Alexander's road.cc live blog...may the best 33-year-old Frenchman riding for FDJ win...

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 08:15
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New Specialized road bike leaked with unique oversized head tube — is this the new Tarmac SL8 or a revamped Roubaix?

Are Soudal Quick-Step training on a new Specialized? Here's everything we know (and don't know) so far about this mysterious bike

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 16:31
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“Danger” cycle lane to be resurfaced after cyclist’s crash

Darlington Borough Council found parts of the infrastructure "not to be of the required standard"

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 15:38
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E-bikes and e-scooters to be banned from part of Thames Path

Hammersmith and Fulham Council says the PSPO will be in effect soon, with exemptions for disabled people using mobility aids and parents transporting children

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 14:29
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Chris Froome “let down” by Tour de France snub, blames “frustrating” equipment issues

The four-time winner once again expressed disappointment at his omission by Israel-Premier Tech, saying his "only real chance to show myself" was hit by mechanical issues

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 11:26
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