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“Who said sprinters can’t climb?”: Cav’s coach shares training footage of Manx Missile powering uphill; Are you a ‘Rapha Paul’?; A classic of the bad bike lane genre; Transfer rumours; Elinor Barker returns to road racing + more on the live blog

Happy Tuesday! The live blog is back for another day of action with Dan Alexander at the helm

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 07:58

Supersapiens launches Energy Band to give real-time glucose data and help you maximise performance

Energy Band is the world’s first wearable device built specifically for sports performance that displays glucose data directly from Abbott’s biosensor

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 16:17

CHPT3 and Vielo join forces to launch V+1 Gen 2 gravel bike with 1x Campagnolo groupset and unique paintjob

Millar’s personal bike painter lightly removes thin layers of paint to give the playful, disruptive finish

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 16:05

MPs and peers call for new Highways Act to support active travel in England

All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking publishes report ahead of forthcoming second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 16:03

Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Tacx, Van Rysel, Pearson x Lake and Sundried

Another preview selection of indoor trainers, shoes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 15:30

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Ineos Grenadiers are racing on disc brakes… finally

Disc brake version of Pinarello’s Dogma F will be making its WorldTour debut at tomorrow’s GP de Denain…

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 14:40

Has an Aussie cyclist finally found the way to stop magpies attacking riders?

Gardening bird scarer tape on helmet said to prevent 75 per cent of attacks

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 13:45

Swapping vans for e-cargo bikes – London firm offers test rides to raise awareness of government’s eCargo Bike Grant Fund

Funding covers up to 40% of the total cost of an e-cargo bike, up to a maximum of £2,500 for two-wheel models and £4,500 for three-wheel models

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 11:22

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Eroica Britannia switches to Goodwood from next year and will include motor racing venue’s iconic hill climb

Launch of 2022 edition of retro cycling festival took place at Goodwood Revival this weekend

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 11:00

Josh Quigley celebrations Guinness World Record

Josh Quigley breaks seven-day cycling distance world record by two miles; Danish rider dedicates win to Chris Anker Sørensen; Councillor warned of door zone cycle lane; TT reaction; New LTN; Jennifer Aniston’s bike messenger past + more on the live blog

It's live blog time...Dan Alexander is back for another week of anything and everything from the cycling world

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 08:04

Filippo Ganna retains world time trial title in style

Italian Team Ineos rider averaged nearly 55kph on way to securing back-to-back rainbow jerseys

Sun, Sep 19, 2021 20:57

“Refugees Welcome” – British cyclists complete world’s largest GPS artwork

Georgie Cottle and David Charles have raised more than £50,000 through 2,200-mile trip

Sun, Sep 19, 2021 17:56

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Danish ex-pro Chris Anker Sørensen killed while riding bike in Belgium

37-year-old was in Flanders to cover next week’s road world championships for Danish TV

Sun, Sep 19, 2021 12:08

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Military bikes make comeback in e-bike form, featuring handlebar-mounted gun holders

At the world's largest arms trade show in London, a number of exhibitors were showing off e-bikes optimised for use by special forces

Sat, Sep 18, 2021 14:59

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Triathlete urges drivers to “think twice” after shocking dashcam footage shows moment bike was catapulted into the air from collision

Remarkably Jack Schofield came away with no lasting damage from the crash, but warns: "Today I witnessed first hand how a simple mistake can be almost fatal"

Sat, Sep 18, 2021 13:16

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Hopes for bike industry supply chain as Vietnam lockdown lifts – but it could be ‘five or six months’ before production returns to normal

Vietnam, a crucial part of bike industry supply chain, is officially out of lockdown... but complicated process where factories must apply for permission before reopening will cause further delays

Sat, Sep 18, 2021 11:35

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Mark Cavendish to remain at Deceuninck–Quick-Step and could stay on after retirement from racing, says team boss

Patrick Lefevere says he has reached an agreement with Cavendish to race for at least another season, after talks had previously stalled for financial reasons

Sat, Sep 18, 2021 10:45

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Hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist jailed for almost 10 years

Ben George was uninsured and unlicensed when he killed Jeffrey Davis in January last year

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 16:44

Drink at Your Desk Live! with Ned Boulting is live on YouTube next Friday at 4.30pm

One of the most familiar voices in cycling will be joining us next Friday for the latest edition of Drink At Your Desk Live! Be sure to set a reminder and send in your questions

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 15:27

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Cycling UK wins appeal to secure judicial review of removal of West Sussex bike lane

Court of Appeal decision overturns High Court judge’s earlier ruling on pop-up cycle lane in Shoreham-by-Sea

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 14:00

“Victim blaming garbage” – Police Scotland slated after sharing “cycle safety” video of HGV driver left-hooking cyclist

Five-year-old clip sparked outrage when it first appeared in 2016 – and it’s getting a similar reaction now

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 11:45

Strava expands ‘My Gear’ mileage tracker for bikes so you’ll know when to repair and replace components

Riders can now track how much distance they have racked up on each component

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 10:40

“There is no way on earth I can ride up that”: 36 per cent monster Britain’s new steepest climb?; “What active travel looks like”: Shared-use path van dodging; Celeb cycling chart; Readers’ pro tales; Josh Quigley; Count the bikes + more on the live blog

It's the end of another hectic week on the live blog, join Dan Alexander for the Friday edition before we can all ride off into the weekend

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 08:03

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Video: “Nutjob” cyclist attacks another rider for overtaking him on London’s CS3 (warning: contains extreme language)

Perpetrator receives suspended sentence following shocking incident on flagship cycle route in July 2020

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 16:44

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Last chance to give views on planned major West Sussex cycle route

Engagement process on six-mile route from Chichester to Emsworth ends next week

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 14:23