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Mon, Feb 28, 2022 12:00
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Zwift U-turns on ban for user who exposed weight-doping hack

Luciano Pollastri had received a partial ban from Zwift, but Zwift’s CEO Eric Min lifted the ban and apologised to Luciano

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 11:33
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Shokz launches OpenRun Pro headphones with enhanced bass and five-minute quick charge feature

"Unrivalled sound quality" is promised from these bone-conducting headphones, along with an increased battery life of 10 hours and a quick charge function

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 11:15
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E-bikes banned from the Houses of Parliament due to fire risk

Labour peer says he believes decision is based on misinterpretation of advice from Transport for London

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 09:38
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Kyiv cyclist spotted training “surrounded by tanks” (+ Strava activities); Mega Tour du Rwanda crowds; Van Vleuten and Van Aert steal Opening Weekend; Damage-proof mounts; Drum & Bass On The Bike; Snack storage; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week on the live blog, Dan Alexander is here for all your Monday news, reaction and (hopefully) entertainment

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 09:00
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Near Miss of the Day 723: Driver overtakes family of cyclists and almost collides with car pulling out of junction

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Greater Manchester...

Sun, Feb 27, 2022 18:08
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Thieves attempting to steal bike using angle grinder thwarted by passing locals

The thieves were caught on camera trying to steal a nurse’s bike from a busy city centre street in Edinburgh

Sun, Feb 27, 2022 14:51
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The problem is cars – not time trial bikes, says Matteo Trentin

Responding to Chris Froome’s suggestion that TT bikes should be banned for safety reasons, the Italian rider said that “sharing the roads has to be nicer than it is now” and called on his fellow pros to “send a message”

Sun, Feb 27, 2022 13:08
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Lothian cycling campaign Spokes launches election manifesto promoting safe cycling in Edinburgh

The manifesto calls for the creation of a comprehensive, protected cycle network and a 30 percent reduction in motor traffic in the city

Sat, Feb 26, 2022 18:58
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New ‘smart bridge’ over River Wear to encourage walking and cycling in Sunderland

The pedestrian and cycling bridge, which is scheduled for completion in 2024, will include cutting-edge technological features such as augmented reality

Sat, Feb 26, 2022 17:30
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Driver failed to brake or take evasive action before fatally striking cyclist, court told

The motorist has also been charged with driving a vehicle in dangerous condition after a 66-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision in August 2019

Sat, Feb 26, 2022 16:39
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Ineos Grenadiers’ Russian pro Pavel Sivakov denounces invasion of Ukraine

24-year-old says that most Russians “only want peace” and that “we shouldn’t be targets of hate just because of our origin”, as UCI faces calls to sanction the Gazprom-RusVelo team

Sat, Feb 26, 2022 13:02
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Near Miss of the Day 722: Bus driver in needless and dangerous overtake

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

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 16:54
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Cyclist killed after touch of wheels on group ride sent him into path of car, inquest hears

Matthew Reeves died at scene of crash in Somerset while riding with fellow members of Bath Cycling Club

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 14:24
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Shooting the messenger? Zwift bans user for exposing in-race ‘weight doping’ hack

Tech firms usually thank users for exposing loopholes, but Zwift has cited a breaking of its terms of service and imposed a ban. Updated with Zwift's responses

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 11:47
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Aussie Olympic handlebar failure: inadequate spec and fatigue testing to blame

3D-printed titanium base bar was exposed to far greater forces than it was designed to handle, incident resulting in a crash in men's team pursuit qualification

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 11:41
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Brompton unveils plans for new eco-friendly factory and HQ in Kent as it aims to double capacity

Facility in Ashford will lie within new nature reserve and include visitors’ centre, museum and café

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 09:40
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Why you shouldn’t blame ’empty cycle lanes’ for congestion; Mathieu van der Poel ramps up post-injury training with 205km ride climbing 4,000m…averaging 29kph; Jakobsen: No Cav rivalry; Cycling opinions; Ian Stannard’s famous win + more on the live blog

It's Opening Weekend eve, one of the best Fridays of the year in our book...just 24 hours until the Classics return to our TV screens...Dan Alexander will be taking you through to a cycling-packed weekend on the live blog

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 09:00
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Bedford cycling ban to remain despite consultation showing most people want it scrapped

Deputy mayor accused of ignoring evidence after recommending council keep PSPO in place for three more years

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 19:41
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Strava rolls out 3D maps to mobile to help riders prepare for tricky terrain in advance

Strava reckons this will help riders “make informed decisions on the go” about their route choices depending on what type of challenge they want

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 18:00
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Van der Poel and Philipsen spotted using new Shimano shoes – the RC903 perhaps?

Van der Poel hasn’t been hiding them on his Instagram or Strava and Philipsen has been winning in them at the UAE Tour

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 17:26
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Driver convicted after reversing into cyclists and calling them “English bastards”

Gareth Jones will be sentenced next month regarding incident near Beaumaris on Anglesey last year

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 16:19
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DT Swiss unveils hardwearing ‘Hybrid Utility’ wheels for e-bikes

HU 1900 Spline has been developed to cope with the demands imposed by e-touring bikes

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 15:29
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Ridley launches cut-price versions of its Noah Disc and Helium Disc

The bikes get the same geometry and frame features as the World Tour level machines but use a different carbon layup that also leads to a slight increase in weight

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 14:00
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Near Miss of the Day 721: “I thought my number was up” says cyclist after bus driver’s shocking overtake

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

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 12:41
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