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2023 Kask Elemento helmet

Kask officially launches Elemento helmet worn by Ineos Grenadiers this season

Kask says new lid features new technology and "delivers the very best in aerodynamics, ventilation and safety"

Wed, May 17, 2023 08:00
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Gleb Syritsa road rash

Astana pro shows off some of the worst road rash we’ve seen; “Hardest day of racing of my life”: Giro d’Italia peloton unimpressed by miserable stage 10 (+ S11 updates); Soudal Quick-Step lose FOUR more riders to Covid positives + more on the live blog

The sun's out, the Giro's on, summer's on its way... this is what we suffered those long dark winter months for! Without wishing to bring the mood down too much, Dan Alexander is back for your Wednesday live blog

Wed, May 17, 2023 07:49
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2023 Brompton C Line Explore – riding 4.jpg

Brompton confirms £19 million investment in first equity capital raise for 35 years

CEO Will Butler-Adams cited the "need to move faster" with "the impact of climate change being felt by us all" and the greatest carbon emissions coming from cities

Tue, May 16, 2023 15:44
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Giro d’Italia crash chaos as furious Alberto Bettiol taken out by staff member running across road

The helper was attending to the crash of Lukas Pöstlberger when he ran in front of the Italian, causing another fall

Tue, May 16, 2023 14:44
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Van driver narrowly avoids hitting cyclist, yells “f*** off” at Jeremy Vine

Van driver narrowly avoids hitting cyclist, yells “f*** off” at Jeremy Vine

"I was about to have a word with this van driver, and then decided I quite fancied getting home alive"

Tue, May 16, 2023 11:50
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1981 Brompton No 2 – 1

Would you spend £25,000 on a secondhand Brompton?

Rare early model from the British folding bike brand has gone up for auction… but you'll need plenty of the folding stuff to buy it

Tue, May 16, 2023 10:08
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Snake Pass Trespass (Image credit: Harry Gray/Twitter)

Cyclists CAN enjoy Snake Pass during latest landslip repairs, council confirms

Derbyshire County Council confirmed to road.cc that cyclists will be able to ride up to the road closure (and then descend back down) but reminded riders to take care as the road will not be completely traffic-free

Tue, May 16, 2023 09:51
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Deansgate cycle lane, Manchester

Need a bike repair after crashing? Bizarre cycle lane outside Evans shop; MORE riders out of Giro with Covid as rain wreaks havoc; Pubs to stay open for longer during World Championships in Scotland; Maintenance mishaps + more on the live blog!

It's Tuesday (Giro's back!) and Adwitiya's here to bring you all the latest cycling news (and every little tittle-tattle) on today's live blog

Tue, May 16, 2023 08:55
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Swytch and Cyrusher in trouble for misleading advertising

Swytch RRP and offer countdown ruled misleading; Cyrusher ads suggested its 750W e-bikes were road legal

Tue, May 16, 2023 07:27
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Tern Tow Bike Kit Side

Need to tow a second bike? Now you can with Tern’s Bike Tow Kit

Turn your Tern GSD Gen 2 into even more of a utility machine

Mon, May 15, 2023 21:45
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Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

“Is this a joke?”: Cyclists dismayed at council’s idea for painted cycle lanes where segregated infrastructure was controversially ripped out

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council ripped out the Kensington High Street lanes in 2020, prompting complaints and a High Court challenge

Mon, May 15, 2023 16:12
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15 May 5ct hero

Five cool things for when uncool things happen on your ride from Schwalbe, Wera, All Mountain Style and Squeeasy

Tyre levers, super mini pump, dual-use water bottle and frame protection

Mon, May 15, 2023 15:20
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Our Future City: Central Birmingham Framework 2040 (Birmingham City Council)

Green spaces and 120 miles of cycling and walking routes pledged in “most ambitious plan in a century”… but Mail claims “now Birmingham wages war on motorists”

Council leader Ian Ward said the 20-year plan would bring the city's cycling infrastructure on par with Copenhagen and see Birmingham "become as green as Vienna"

Mon, May 15, 2023 14:04
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VanMoof S4

The VanMoof S4 has turned up – and there’s an X4 too

New e-bike models are cheaper, simpler and more colourful too

Mon, May 15, 2023 12:55
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Angle grinder bike thieves (Ben Derbyshire/Twitter)

Cyclist fights off moped gang bike thieves armed with angle grinder

"I thought I was in danger": The 70-year-old managed to keep hold of his £2,500 Brompton while surrounded by "angle grinder-wielding rustlers"

Mon, May 15, 2023 10:07
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Westminster to reallocate car parking bays to e-bikes

The bays are being installed in a bid to tackle dockless cycles being abandoned on pavements

Mon, May 15, 2023 08:38
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Evenepoel at Giro stage 9 time trial (by Zac Williams/SWpix.com).JPG

“The tone of our message isn’t suitable”: Police delete tweet about “Lycra-clad cyclist”; Mask mandate back at Giro d’Italia after Evenepoel withdraws with Covid; Cars queue up at Richmond Park; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Monday blues? What Monday blues? Adwitiya's on live blog duty to get you through the first day of the week

Mon, May 15, 2023 08:26
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Evenepoel stage 9 Giro (by Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Remco Evenepoel OUT of Giro d’Italia with Covid

The Belgian regained the race lead during yesterday's time trial, but abandoned the race just hours later

Sun, May 14, 2023 15:47
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2023 Tour 21 RibbleUltra SL R Alumni Edition fork

Ribble Cycles hit by delayed deliveries again as customers complain of poor service

Several customers have had their delivery dates pushed without notifications and complained about poor customer service, with problems when ordering under Cycle to Work scheme also reported

Sun, May 14, 2023 14:42
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Mawney Road cycle lane, Romford, Essex (Twitter: @RantyHighwayman)

Councillor encourages cyclists to be “brave” on a 1.2m wide “safe” cycle lane

A London Conservative councillor has described the road as “easy to cycle”, despite drivers crossing over the white line and several people pointing out the dangers with the cycle path

Sun, May 14, 2023 11:25
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Ed Clancy joins South Yorkshire Police close pass operation (Ed Clancy/Twitter)

Three-time Olympic champion Ed Clancy joins police close pass operation

Now in his role as South Yorkshire Active Travel Commissioner, Clancy joined South Yorkshire Police targeting drivers who overtake cyclists too closely

Sat, May 13, 2023 15:47
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Cyclist abused by London bus driver

“Sexist, dangerous and misogynistic”: Cyclist says she was “verbally abused” by bus driver who made weight comments

"He was shouting at me out of his window, verbally abusing me and making me feel incredibly unsafe and uncomfortable"

Sat, May 13, 2023 11:21
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Giro helicopter ride

UCI “condemns” Giro d’Italia teams using helicopters to shorten post-stage travel

Soudal Quick-Step and Remco Evenepoel were pictured jumping into a helicopter for a quick getaway, the UCI saying "it goes against the principles of fair play [...] and carbon footprint reduction"

Sat, May 13, 2023 09:47
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Drink driver jailed after he ran over cyclist (Surrey Police)

Cyclist run over by drink driver in shocking footage released by police after man jailed

Steven Selwood, a former professional cricketer, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for hitting and continuing to drive over the elderly cyclist

Sat, May 13, 2023 08:27
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