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Egan Bernal and Pope Francis (picture courtesy Vatican Media)

“Christ on a bike!” Vatican City officially becomes a UCI cycling federation; Some cyclists are rejoicing at UK petrol shortages; Ineos switch to Bioracer for 2022; Disc brake ‘conspiracy’ comments; Ex-pro banned for 9 years + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty will be blogging you through the morning and afternoon before we all clock off for the weekend

Fri, Sep 24, 2021 08:16

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Taxi driver hit cyclist then did factory reset to hide his use of two mobile phones

“This was not a momentary act of stupidity,” judge tells motorist who left rider with multiple fractures to his spine

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 16:46

Australia investigates snapped handlebar that caused Olympic crash

Governing body looks to pinpoint cause of snapped bar that led to Alex Porter smashing into the boards of the velodrome at 65km/h

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 16:40

Near Miss of the Day 639: Close pass not close enough for police to act

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

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 13:37

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Journalist who seriously injured cyclist while test-driving McLaren supercar loses appeal against jail sentence

Judge tells Amelia Hungerford she and passenger acted like “excited children at a fun park rather than grown-ups test driving a motor vehicle”

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 11:26

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Nicolai unveils the Argon GX Pinion – A gearbox driven gravel bike

Nicolai's new Argon GX gets the Pinion treatment

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 11:21

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Colnago to use blockchain tech on 2022 bikes

New digital passports are designed to ensure the validity and proof of ownership of new Colnago frames, starting with the bike that Tadej Pogačar will ride at the World Championships this weekend

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 09:49

Endura expands the GV500 collection for year-round gravel adventures

GV500 range expands to keep you warm and dry during those big gravel epics

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 09:45

Specialized’s Turbo Tero is an ‘everyday’ e-MTB with an emphasis on comfort and utility

Firm also delivers makeovers of its Como and Vado e-bikes

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 09:08

Cyclists “drive motorists somewhat insane”, claims councillor; LTNs ‘need time to settle’; Tokyo broken bar probe begins; Kangaroo rescued by cyclists caught attacking cyclist; Brighton bike lane debate; Gravel champs reaction + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Jack Sexty is your live blogger today for old time's sake. Bear with me, I'm a little rusty...

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 08:30

“I just didn’t feel safe in cycling anymore” – Tony Martin opens up on why he’s retired

“You start questioning if it’s really worth it,” says German after clinching fifth rainbow jersey in final race of career today

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 18:47

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Rapha to move to new headquarters in north London

Refurbished warehouse near Archway will provide almost twice as much space as existing premises for cycling brand

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 16:56

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BMC brings out carbon frame versions of all-road Roadmachine X

32mm WTB Expanse tubeless ready tyres and Fizik’s gravel-specific Terra Argo X3 saddle feature on the updated carbon mixed terrain bike

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 15:00

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Austrian junior rider hurt in crash involving bus at World Championships

Incident happened as 17-year-old Leila Gschwentner recced road race route with team mates

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 14:41

Remember that Harley-Davidson tribute e-bike? Serial 1 are selling it as a limited edition

Motorbike manufacturer’s e-bike brand finally does a version of its distinctive prototype

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 13:37

Lockdown sees cycling gender gap narrow, government statistics reveal

Men still made twice as many trips by bike as women last year – but it was three times as many in 2019

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 12:10

Sassy traffic report warns of major delays…or six-minute cycle; Jeremy Vine spots Uber driver taking bike lane shortcut; Eating with tyre levers; Cycle path news; Josh Quigley fan club; Tony Martin bags fifth world title + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for the Wednesday live blog, his last before he disappears for a few days off...

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 07:37

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Dame Sarah Storey joins South Yorkshire Police on close pass operation – and almost one in five drivers get pulled over

Officers invited Sheffield’s active travel commissioner – and Britain’s most successful Paralympian – to accompany them last Friday

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 18:17

Here’s how to (virtually) ride the same Flandrian roads the pros will compete on at the Worlds for free at home

RGT Cycling has added a new 15km road called Leuven City, Flanders so you can experience the course virtually on your turbo

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 16:00

Specialized brings 3D printed Mirror tech to the £390 S-Works Romin saddle

The 3D tech comes at a hefty premium with this S-Works model, but Specialized is promising "a statistically significant reduction in pressure"

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 16:00

Sir Dave Brailsford at Team Ineos launch

Sir Dave Brailsford reportedly stepping aside from Ineos Grenadiers role to oversee team owner’s entire sports portfolio

Rod Ellingworth said to be taking over the reins as team boss moves upstairs

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 15:44

Fox News pundit slams Joe Biden bike ride – but ignores the hundreds of golfing trips Donald Trump took in office

Cycling is definitely not the new golf for right-wing channel as it casts doubts over President’s fitness for office

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 13:35

Rapha partners with Poc for special edition helmets with SPIN safety technology

Omne Air Spin (£140) and Ventral Air Spin £220) now available in Rapha colourways to complement its apparel collections

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 11:00

Cube has developed BMW’s tilting e-cargo bike concept (+ video)

Vehicle billed as the first dynamic ‘pick-up’ cargo bike

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 10:31

Near Miss of the Day 638: Two incidents in less than a minute including an extremely close undertake (video includes swearing)

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

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 10:23