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Rehook wins Queen’s innovation award for tool that aims to make refitting a dropped chain easy

Innovative chain-reseating tool for keeping your hands and fingers clean has been recognised with enterprise award

Thu, Apr 21, 2022 07:00

Florian Sénéchal, 2022 Tour of Flanders (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“Demoralised” Quick-Step pro claims he was sprayed with urine at Paris-Roubaix

Florian Sénéchal’s comments rounded off a frustrating Hell of the North for the Belgian team, after Yves Lampaert collided with a spectator while in contention for a podium place

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 16:49

Garmin launches vivosmart 5 fitness tracker with larger display and extended battery life

Developed for all-day and all-night wear, this watch is for those who value simplicity and prefer a comfy option for sleep tracking purposes

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 16:00

Can you tell it’s an e-bike? Wilier launches Filante Hybrid e-road bike with all new miniature motor

The button and display of Mahle’s new iWoc interface have been hidden into the stem of the integrated aero handlebars

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 14:00

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“This will kill people”: Proposed Highway Code changes will allow self-driving car users to watch TV

The interim measures, which are set to come into effect in the summer, also include making insurance companies, not individual motorists, responsible for crashes involving self-driving cars

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 13:35

Ukraine conflict set to impact cycle clothing market

With some major brands relying on production from Ukrainian factories, the war is likely to lead to supply problems later in the year

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 11:30

Parent of child hit by drug driver calls for greater police powers to stop offenders

Six-year-old Noah Herring was cycling on an off-road bike lane when he was struck at 60mph by a motorist who had been arrested twice before for driving under the influence of drugs

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 11:10

The next Tadej Pogačar? 15-year-old boy smashes 340km at 27km/h; Should you use WD-40 on your chain?; Aero bars; You can’t park there, Sir; Mur de Huy hell; Commute checklist; “A cycling city” + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, no, it's Wednesday...being closer to the weekend than you think is another bank holiday perk, isn't it? Dan Alexander is here for your middle of the week live blog...

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 08:07

Laporte broken Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 wheel 2

What’s going on with Shimano’s wheels? Two carbon Dura-Ace wheels fold in half at Paris Roubaix

The wheels were ridden with flat tyres, exposing the carbon to the harsh cobbles... we try to dissect what might have gone wrong

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 15:43

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Five cool things coming soon from Pearson, Giro, Galibier, Stolen Goat and Cobags

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 15:30

Coach driver who close passed cyclist avoids fine thanks to incorrectly worded police letter

Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) admits "procedural error" meant 14-day Notice of Intended Prosecution window passed

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 14:39

Property on London cycle routes more expensive

Similar picture for rental market where cost of living close to main cycle routes is 20 per cent (£353 per month) greater than average

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 11:50

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Giant expects more bike delays due to lockdown in China

“It is a hell of job,” says Giant’s Chairperson Bonnie Tu as manufacturing plants in China are temporarily closed

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 10:31

Honbike: The e-bike with no chain and no belt drive

Japanese firm says its shaft drive system is ‘maintenance free’

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 08:48

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‘It’s got worse since the Highway Code changes’: Essex cyclists bemoan ‘aggressive’ driving and increased ‘fear factor’; Roubaix reaction; Is London’s cycling infrastructure better than Paris?; Cycling helps you live longer + more on the live blog

It’s good to be back! After a delightful Easter weekend spent riding the bike, watching Paris-Roubaix and stockpiling mini eggs, Ryan Mallon is back at the helm for the first live blog of the week

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 08:27

Sir Bradley Wiggins alleges he was groomed by a coach as a teenager

"I was groomed by a coach when I was younger – I was about 13 – and I never fully accepted that... It all impacted me as an adult… I buried it"

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 08:19

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Cyclist sustains serious head injury after unprovoked attack by gang

Assault happened in Renfrew near Glasgow ion Saturday evening; police appeal for witnesses

Mon, Apr 18, 2022 18:12

Near Miss of the Day 751: Close pass with oncoming traffic … but no action from police

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Northern Ireland

Mon, Apr 18, 2022 17:31

Escape from Colditz – Blind cyclist riding 800 miles on tandem from notorious prisoner of war camp to West Bromwich

Charity fundraiser Dave Heeley plans to complete trip from Germany in seven days

Mon, Apr 18, 2022 14:53

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Inquest hears how cyclist died after head-on crash with bus

Dr Andrew Fowell lost control of his bike on descent in Snowdonia, with bus driver unable to avoid fatal collision

Mon, Apr 18, 2022 12:05

Near Miss of the Day 750: Close pass on bend in the rain

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Leicestershire

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 20:21

Dylan van Baarle wins 2022 Paris-Roubix – Copyright A.S.O., Pauline Ballet

Dylan van Baarle wins Paris-Roubaix for Ineos Grenadiers

29-year-old Dutch rider goes solo to win fastest ever edition of the Hell of the North

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 15:10

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New Forest cyclist hospitalised after crash with three deer

Iain Gee says he had no time to stop after seeing animals’ eyes lit up ahead of him

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 14:21

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The best pro bikes of Paris-Roubaix – with all of the best hacks

Liam Cahill has been out snapping the bikes but did he get the winner’s? We’ll find out later today …

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 12:11

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The best bikes of the 2022 Paris-Roubaix Femmes

All the best bikes from down on the ground at the Hell of the North

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 07:05