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Tadej Pogacar beats Primoz Roglic to the line in Stage 15 of 2020 Tour de France (picture credit Cor Vos/SWpix.com)

Tadej Pogacar stuck (most of) his Tour de France rides on Strava

Turns out he’s faster than you

Sat, Sep 26, 2020 10:44

Hackney councillor sent death threats over support for low traffic neighbourhoods

“Threatening to kill a councillor because you can’t drive your car exactly where you want, when you want. Appalling” says Diane Abbott MP

Fri, Sep 25, 2020 15:27

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

British Cycling among 100 organisations calling for Sports Recovery Fund in response to coronavirus crisis

Letter says sport and fitness sector is “an essential service as our nation recovers from the damage caused by Covid-19”

Fri, Sep 25, 2020 14:06

Penis paintings around potholes ‘less offensive than council failing to do repairs’

“Driving into Wivenhoe is now an obstacle course, at least this new graffiti marks out the potholes to avoid”

Fri, Sep 25, 2020 12:25

The Bicycle Repair Shop, Acton (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

Fix Your Bike: Just 28,000 more vouchers in second release “in the coming months”

Golden Age of Cycling seemingly involves large numbers of people waiting around to get their bikes fixed

Fri, Sep 25, 2020 11:28

Phillip Schofield claims helmetless cyclists cost the NHS; Chloé Dygert reveals horrific leg gash after crashing out of worlds; Filippo Ganna wins TT world champs; Porte + Pidcock sign for Ineos; Specialized Diverge gets 13 speed + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with other members of the team chipping in intermittently...

Fri, Sep 25, 2020 08:29

Are these the best-looking city bikes yet? Lemond Bikes return with sleek Daily and Dutch carbon fibre e-bike models

Featuring the Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and colourful carbon frames, Lemond has launched two striking, lightweight carbon city bikes that are sure to turn heads

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 17:54

9 in 10 road users haven’t read Highway Code in past 3 years, survey finds

Insurer Admiral also finds that less than half are correct in saying cyclists aren't required to wear a helmet

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 17:34

Orbea launch revamped Gain e-road bike for 2021, with fully internal cables and integrated lighting

The Spanish bike brand have completely revamped their e-road racer, featuring the new eBikeMotion X35 Plus motor system and plenty of impressive components

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 15:22

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Anna van der Breggen wins dramatic worlds time trial as Chloe Dygert crashes out while leading (+ video)

USA's defending champion seemed set to retain her crown in Imola before crashing over barrier

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 14:59

Marco Pantani (Wikimedia Commons:Hein Ciere)

Marco Pantani: New court hearing on Camorra’s role in 1999 Giro d’Italia exclusion

Court in Naples to consider whether crime syndicate manipulated blood test that saw defending champion thrown off the race

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 14:16

Near Miss of the Day 472: Illegal overtakes at pedestrian crossings

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

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 12:21

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Campagnolo turns it up to 13 with Ekar gravel groupset also featuring tiny 9T cog

Campag says that its new 1x13 groupset is the world’s lightest for gravel

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 11:39

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First ride review: Campagnolo Ekar 1×13 Gravel Groupset

Does Campagnolo's new gravel groupset impress Matt Page?

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 11:00

Blind downhill mountain biker hoping to turn pro; Have you watched the latest Lance Armstrong documentary?; Tel Aviv builds bike lane overnight; Crappy tech solution to dooring; Why hill climbers shouldn’t print their own numbers + more

Today's live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 08:04

Strava Metro made free to cities worldwide, including UK, to help encourage sustainable travel post-pandemic

New data reveal 162 per cent year-on-year rise in cyclists in UK during May, with Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow leading the way

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 18:50

New trade body campaigns on independent bike dealers’ Cycle to Work scheme concerns

Initiative’s “financially unsustainable” commission model will be initial focus of Bicycle Dealers Association

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 16:45

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Are a truck tyre company stopping Specialized from launching a new bike? Trademark application refused due to naming similarities

A trademark application from Specialized for a possible new product named 'Aethos' has surfaced amid rumours of a new bike model, with the application currently refused due to "potential confusion" with an existing mark named Athos

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 13:48

Near Miss of the Day 471: Builder’s truck driver in illegal right turn across cyclist’s path (includes swearing)

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

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 12:39

Amazon denies “Prime Bike” launch and distances itself from connected fitness brand Echelon

It appears Echelon put a bit too much spin on its description of the product

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 11:20

Stedman sets British Everesting record; Do you prep your bike for autumn?; Council installed “dangerous” barriers on cycle route due to Strava KoM; Quintana denies doping; Chris Hoy in cake form; ‘Shimeng’ cassette + more on the live blog

Wednesday's live blog is served to you by Jack Sexty this morning and through the afternoon, with Simon MacMichael rustling up your evening course later on

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 08:22

Amazon launches Peloton rival Prime Bike – at fraction of the cost

Online giant enters connected fitness market with $499 bike in collaboration with Echelon – but you’ll need your own iPad or laptop to take part in workouts

Tue, Sep 22, 2020 19:07

Near Miss of the Day 470: Terrifying head-on close pass (+ video)

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

Tue, Sep 22, 2020 16:01

Nairo Quintana (centre) with Arkea-Samsic team mates at Tour de France

Two in custody as Arkea-Samsic manager distances team from doping probe

Investigation launched after raid on hotel rooms of riders including Nairo Quintana at Tour de France

Tue, Sep 22, 2020 14:06

Cyclist says his shoulder was broken when bus driver veered into him on purpose

Passengers pleaded with driver to stop after incident in east London last Wednesday

Tue, Sep 22, 2020 11:44