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Hunt brings its new H_Core tech to gravel with the 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheelset, offering greater strength and space for mtb tyres

New 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheels come with strength-boosting H_Core tech and can seat up to 65mm (or 2.5in) rubber Hunt brings its new H_Core tech to gravel with the 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheelset, offering greater strength and space for mtb tyres

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 14:06
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Is this the next big rival to the Insta360 X5? DJI enters action camera market with new Osmo 360

DJI's first 360 camera boasts native 8k 360 video recording, and is the first to do so.

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 13:15
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Jeremy Vine says ex-footballer Joey Barton paid out “at least” £500,000 over “bike nonce” tweets

The former Manchester City player apologised and paid Vine £110,000 in damages last year to settle the broadcaster’s defamation case and pledged to pay his legal costs – before claiming they were “too high”

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:52
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“Jesus, it’s like a horror movie”: Bike mechanic despairs at “one of the worst” worn tyres they’ve ever seen; 85km/h crash footage goes viral; The Tour de France Femmes hits the climbs + more on the live blog

It's the final live blog of July (where's all that time gone?!), Dan Alexander back in the hot seat for this Thursday's round-up of all the goings on in the world of cycling

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 08:04
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Canyon rolls out bike customisation for European customers, promising riders “increased fitting options and dream-level spec choices” (but only if you’re buying an Aeroad CFR)

Canyon suggests more models may be added in the future, with MyCanyon currently including custom paint schemes, component and wheel choices, and fit tweaks like stem length (if you're happy to spend even more on your dream bike)

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 14:24
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Former pro cyclist sues driver for £1m after dooring incident on bike lane left him with “brain injury” that led to the “loss of his cycling career”

James McLaughlin, who finished in the top ten at the Commonwealth Games twice, claimed that the accident led to depression, memory loss, fatigue, and PTSD, deterring him from returning as a pro

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 14:18
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DT Swiss and Swiss Side issue safety recall on wheels

Riders of affected wheels advised to stop using them immediately due to risk of "serious injury or death" due to rim delamination

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 14:06
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Parkrun organisers apologise after runners direct “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians and “barge” a female rider on her way to work

The organisers noted that they “do not pay for the right to have exclusive use of the path”, and that the matter will be taken up with both parkrun HQ and Swansea Council

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 09:59
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Motorist urges “anti-car people” to “have a bit of consideration for drivers” – but baffled cyclists slam “entitlement” and say “nobody is coming for your cars!”; “He wants Demi in a gilded cage”: Tour rivals blast Vollering’s team + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is flying, Lorena Wiebes-style, into the middle of the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and opinions on the live blog

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 08:59
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Near Miss of the Day 934: Cyclist told video reporting portal now “so successful” team can no longer keep up with bad driving

Cyclist says they were told driver would previously have received a warning letter but "the team is no longer able to manage the demand submitted by the public"

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 16:21
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Artists turn Tour de France penises into Le Tour Femmes plugs

"We're turning an unwanted problem into a powerful opportunity to promote women's cycling"

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 15:14
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The real prize? Tadej Pogačar took 362 Strava KOMs during the Tour de France

Strava says Tour peloton set 1,809 new segment bests during the Grand Tour, dropping dreaded 'Uh oh!' emails into amateur riders' inboxes across France

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 12:19
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Cop who borrowed passing cyclist’s bike to catch thief wins Police Officer of the Year award

Footage of pursuit went viral and was even featured on Gogglebox after PC Paddy Connell swapped his squad car for a drop bar

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 10:35
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“Not only hypocritical but politically motivated”: Lance Armstrong’s old boss accuses UCI of being “comfortable honouring authoritarian regimes with well-documented human rights abuses”; No Tour-Vuelta double for Tadej Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back at the keyboard with all the latest cycling news, Tour de France Femmes updates, and whatever else the day decides to throw up

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 09:01
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Cyclist’s £100 fine for riding on cycle route cancelled after rider accuses council of “insidious” money-making “trap”

Latest example of private council officers enforcing cycling rules incorrectly, as spokesperson admits fine "issued in error" and investigation underway to check if other cyclists have been wrongly penalised

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 16:13
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Law firm hails “important judgement” for local cycling events after judge throws out claim club was liable for driver seriously injuring time trial participant

High Court judge rules negligent driver solely at fault and club's risk assessment was carried out "properly and sufficiently", the ruling said to provide reassurance and "sensible guidance for those who give their free time to help organise events"

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 14:49
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“It’s better to follow your morals”: Former Israel-Premier Tech rider “relieved” to no longer represent team, urges cycling world “to show awareness of what’s going on in Gaza”

Comments follow protest at Tour de France which accused race of being "complicit in genocide" and "helping restore the image of the Israeli colonial regime" by allowing Israel-Premier Tech to participate

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 11:15
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“A sad day for cycling”: Gutted fans bid adieu to ITV’s iconic Tour de France coverage and mourn “scandalous” loss of free-to-air cycling in UK due to “corporate greed”; Tadej Pogačar hints at retirement plans; Tour Femmes sprint + more on the live blog

It’s the day after the rainy, chaotic night before, and Ryan Mallon – feeling like he’s raced for three weeks around France – has hauled himself to the keyboard for the start of another week of non-stop cycling live blogging

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 09:16
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“Prankster” who invaded Tour de France finish gets suspended sentence and ordered to pay €500 damages to police officer who tackled him

The man in his 30s has also been banned from sports venues for five years, after he climbed over barriers during Wednesday's stage and rode to the finish in Valence moments before the peloton contested the sprint

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 09:06
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What is going on with the Ineos Grenadiers at the Tour de France?

And no, this time we’re not talking about the off-road stuff…

Sun, Jul 27, 2025 13:51
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Check out Demi Vollering’s ‘Dreaming’ Specialized S-Works SL8, a sub-7kg TDF TT bike, titanium/carbon beauty from Parapera & loads more

Bikes, bags, pedals, and a sprinkling of Tour de France tech… we’ve got something for everyone in this week’s roundup

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00
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“Grossly insensitive” council trying to sweep cyclist’s unsolved hit-and-run death “under the rug” after destroying ghost bike, cycling campaigners say

Activists say the ghost bike could have encouraged witnesses to come forward, while also encouraging drivers to slow down

Fri, Jul 25, 2025 14:37
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No cyclists fined in part of town centre where cycling ban sign was wrongly placed, council confirms – as more riders slapped with £300 penalties for breaching controversial bike ban

“Whilst some suggest these measures are too harsh, there are clear examples of why these PSPOs are in place”

Fri, Jul 25, 2025 11:59
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Canyon goes bananas with another crazy cockpit creation for all new Grizl adventure bike

Canyon is no stranger to 'interesting' handlebars and fancy power supply tech, the German brand's latest Grizl coming with both of these innovations plus suspension options

Fri, Jul 25, 2025 10:44
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“Appalling behaviour for a pro cyclist”: Thibaut Pinot joins fans in slamming Lenny Martinez’s “absurd” triple sticky bottle; “My body said enough”: Remco Evenepoel reveals he was racing with sinusitis during Tour de France + more on the live blog

As one Tour reaches its brutal Alpine crescendo, another is about to roll out tomorrow— join Adwitiya for the final mountain stage of the men’s race and the calm-before-the-storm build-up to the women’s on the Friday live blog

Fri, Jul 25, 2025 08:11
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