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Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso’s Aurum brand launches ‘more affordable’ Magma Essentia race bike

Aurum's second bike borrows features from the top-of-the-range Magma but is (a bit) easier to obtain, with full builds starting from €5,699

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 12:00
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Geraint Thomas rides unreleased disc brake Pinarello Bolide TT bike to victory ahead of Tour de France

The Tour de Suisse is a key warm-up race for the Tour de France

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 09:17
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Cargo bike cyclist rear-ended in traffic jam…by police; Covid forces Adam Yates and Jumbo-Visma out Tour de Suisse; Roadside fan’s impressive bottle catch; Who’s got the best commute?; Van der Poel NOT targeting green at the Tour + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat (literally, this week) for your live blog action

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 08:07
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Near Miss of the Day 785: “Gobsmackingly brutal” close pass forces driver to apologise

Today’s close pass was accompanied by that rare beast on the roads: an immediate apology from a motorist…

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 16:39
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82-year-old cyclist attacked by “out of control” cow – which passer-by managed to fend off using victim’s bike

The animal, which was protecting its calf, charged at the cyclist after escaping from a field near a Hampshire towpath

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 14:52
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Fulcrum unveils Speed 25 wheelset weighing just 1,285g

Full carbon climbing wheels have a 26mm deep profile and use Fulcrum’s USB ceramic bearings

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 14:00
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2022 Eroica Britannia cancelled due to “logistical and supply chain challenges”

The retro cycling festival, which has not been held since 2019, was scheduled to take place in early August at its new home of Goodwood

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 12:06
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Restrap brings out the Bumper Bar – a new way of mounting things on your bike

The new accessory will give you extra bar space and clearance

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 11:37
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“I missed the start of a wedding… because of LTNs”; “I was struggling”: Peter Sagan reflects on first WorldTour win in 13 months; Timmy Mallett hammers the Highlands; You can’t carry that by bike! + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday, folks! A very sunburnt Dan Alexander (yes, he forgot to put cream on his back...) is back on live blog duty today, soothing his pain with aftersun and cycling content...

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 08:02
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“It seems cycling is a typical backup story for slow news days”: Cyclists react after media reignites cycling licence ‘debate’

Yep, they're talking about those cycling licences (that the government said won't happen) again...

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 16:07
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New KTM road bike emerges at Dauphine – but was it hiding in plain sight at Paris-Roubaix?

The Tour de France warm-up race has been a hotbed for new bikes this year, and we couldn't help thinking this one from KTM looked a bit familiar...

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 15:40
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Five cool things coming soon from Vielo, Lezyne, Swiss Side, Altura and Wolf Tooth

Check out the most interesting products that we’re currently reviewing on road.cc

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 15:01
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Steve Cummings suspects Team Sky used him as Sir Bradley Wiggins’ ‘extreme diet guinea pig’

In his new autobiography, the retired pro turned sports director claims he trialled 'crash diets' of 1,000 calories per day, eating just fruit and skimmed milk

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 12:46
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Near Miss of the Day 784: Another close pass driver refuses awareness course… only to get £1,152 fine and four points in court

Caught on camera close passing a cyclist? Offered the £85 awareness course slap on the wrist? Probably best not to take it to court...

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 10:53
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“Ridiculous” segregated cycle lane under fire from club cyclists — but will it encourage more people to ride?

The three-metre-wide two-way cycle lane has been labelled unsafe and unnecessary by some, although Adam Tranter, West Midlands Cycling and Walking Commissioner, says less-confident riders "appreciate this set-up"

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 09:35
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“RTA language policing = instant ban”: Local news editor blocks Twitter users criticising report of cyclist injured in “accident with a van”; Britain’s favourite climbs; Sagan’s back; Niche punctures; Not all car drivers are bad + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, and Ryan Mallon is once again in the live blog hotseat with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 09:20
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Near Miss of the Day 781 update: Police say they couldn’t act against passenger who may have tried to push cyclist off bike – because it wasn’t captured on film

Staffordshire Police insist it isn’t force policy to require footage from more than one camera

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 18:12
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Mark Cavendish unlikely to race Tour de France but promises to be ready if required

The Manx Missile told Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team boss Patrick Lefevere he will be ready should something go wrong with first-choice Fabio Jakobsen

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 16:37
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Majority of drivers unaware of Highway Code changes, new study suggests

A study of 2,000 UK-based motorists found more than 50 per cent were unable to identify a single new Highway Code rule

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 15:10
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“Tougher measures required”: Low Traffic Neighbourhood planters repeatedly tipped over by vandals

Vandals, believed to be disgruntled motorists, have repeatedly targeted the wooden planters since their installation, prompting calls for them to be replaced by concrete structures

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 11:47
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Cycling licence ‘debate’ reignited by Channel 4 show and Scotland Tonight

Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch ran a poll asking viewers if cyclists should need licences to ride on main roads, while last week Scotland Tonight hosted a debate on the subject

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 10:14
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Survey: Seven in 10 back moves to encourage cycling and walking

An identical proportion also claim they need a car to support their lifestyle though

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 09:22
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Government says Belfast cycle lanes blocked by parked cars are merely “advisory”; Albert-oh no! Bettiol’s blunder; Teslas in Tunnels expands; Fuel prices and the psychology of habits; Hayter decimates the Baby Giro; Bardet’s back + more on the live blog

Just like the inevitable Jumbo-Visma attack on a summit finish, it’s Monday again – and Ryan Mallon is here with all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week…

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 08:41
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Middle class Danes cycle because they “can’t afford to drive a car”, claims former US ambassador to… Denmark

Carla Sands has been ridiculed for failing to realise why Danes might actually want to choose cycling over driving, despite living in the country for a number of years

Sun, Jun 12, 2022 16:05
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Near Miss of the Day 783: aggressive close pass driver offered speed awareness course ends up with £2,460 fine and 6 points after losing two appeals

Whether he meant it or not, this driver's attempts to get out of his original punishment for close passing followed by ranting aggressively at a cyclist arguably led to retribution truly befitting of the crime

Sun, Jun 12, 2022 13:30
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