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Specialized prototype tubeless tyres for the (pro) win!

Specialized tubeless tyres “feel much faster” says Specialized sponsored Deceuninck – Quick-Step team rider following Tour of California stage win

Thu, May 16, 2019 18:00

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Vancouver to trial 30 km/h speed limit – and cyclists will have to comply as well as motorists

Amendment to original motion sees pilot scheme extended to ""all vehicles"

Thu, May 16, 2019 16:59

Ampler are offering a free bike to lucky riders who complete a test ride challenge of up to 1000km

If you're one of the lucky ones chosen to complete a 'test ride' of up to 1000km, Ampler will give you the bike they've supplied you to take it on for your efforts!

Thu, May 16, 2019 15:15

Giro d’Italia Stage 6: Valerio Conti takes overall lead, Fausto Masnada wins stage (+ reaction and video highlights)

Primoz Roglic in early crash and his Jumbo-Visma team lets break - and maglia rosa - go

Thu, May 16, 2019 15:10

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First Look: Kinesis Tripster AT complete bike

Adventure classic now with updated fork, fully built

Thu, May 16, 2019 15:09

Australia’s MAMIL trend sees middle-aged cyclists soar as percentage of injured riders admitted to hospital increases

45-64-year-olds now make up more than a quarter of hospital admissions -- quadrupling since turn of century

Thu, May 16, 2019 13:33

On your bike! Cycling expenses MP hits back at critical media coverage

Matt Western urges fellow MPs to follow his example and get in the saddle

Thu, May 16, 2019 11:28

The world’s lightest inner tubes? First look at Tubolito’s lightweight inner tubes + video

First look at Tubolito's very lightweight inner tubes

Wed, May 15, 2019 22:59

Bradley Wiggins at 2014 Tour of Britain (picture credit SweetSpot)

Live blog: Sir Bradley Wiggins back on the road for 12-date UK theatre tour this autumn (tickets on sale Friday), Tom Dumoulin out of Giro but “not ready to go home,” UCI investigating Alessandro Petacchi for blood doping + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Wed, May 15, 2019 20:39

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Avon and Somerset Police highlight horrific crash as close pass operation launched – but not everyone is impressed

“The first time I saw the remains of my bike, I cried,” says cyclist hit by overtaking driver

Wed, May 15, 2019 18:23

Giro d’Italia Stage 5: Ackermann wins, Roglic maintains lead (+ reaction and video highlights)

Rain-soaked roads see organisers take GC times with 10km remaining

Wed, May 15, 2019 17:41

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Lazer MIPS beats new Bontrager WaveCel helmet in helmet safety test by US university

New helmet test reveals interesting results in battle between competing helmet safety innovations

Wed, May 15, 2019 17:37

British Cycling unveils new Mental Health Strategy for members of GB Cycling Team

Governing body outlines preventative approach to managing athletes' mental health and wellbeing

Wed, May 15, 2019 12:14

Utrecht cyclists (picture credit Visit-Utrecht.com)

Utrecht tops global cycling cities index, Bristol leads UK

German insurer ranked 90 cities worldwide on criteria including safety and infrastructure

Wed, May 15, 2019 08:36

Helmet Row (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

INCOMING! Cycle Assist offer cycle safety advice… it starts with ‘h’; Cav on Tour of California stage – “like sitting on the indoor trainer for 7 hours”; Giro – no broken bones for Dumoulin, Wiggins sticks oar in on Viviani; Bike it like Beckham & more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Tue, May 14, 2019 20:27

Jack Bobridge at the 2015 Santos Tour Down Under (picture credit Regallo)

Ex-world champion Jack Bobridge admits taking cocaine before races

Retired pro on trial for supplying ecstasy claims other Australian riders also took drug before competing

Tue, May 14, 2019 20:26

20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Scottish government tells campaigners it won’t back default 20mph speed limit

Campaigners criticise Scottish government's refusal to back 20mph bill, saying higher speeds make for "feral" roads

Tue, May 14, 2019 20:22

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Jeremy Vine highlights how road layouts put cyclists in danger

Broadcaster tells campaigners how minor changes on one street "made a huge difference"

Tue, May 14, 2019 17:32

Giro d’Italia Stage 4: Carapaz wins, Roglic takes time on rivals, Dumoulin says challenge over after crash (+ reaction and highlights)

Big crash in closing kilometres splits peloton apart, Dumoulin struggles to finish stage

Tue, May 14, 2019 15:36

Bike Bins launch on Kickstarter, offering lockable, weather-resistant containers to replace pannier bags

Bike Bins claim their British-made creation offers more weather protection and capacity than standard textile panniers

Tue, May 14, 2019 15:15

Santa Cruz updates Stigmata and releases new women’s Quincy gravel bike

Room for fatter rubber and better suited for gravel adventure

Tue, May 14, 2019 07:02

Near Miss of the Day 274: Turning driver almost hits cyclist riding in bus lane

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

Mon, May 13, 2019 20:29

Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Repente, Tubolito, Bell and Northwave

Some more picks of the road.cc test pile before the full verdicts are revealed...

Mon, May 13, 2019 19:04

Live blog: Samuel Sanchez handed two-year doping ban, #BloodyCyclists – bike commuter in India praised for leading ambulance through traffic jam, (£10k) Bikes Under The Hammer + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start a new week

Mon, May 13, 2019 17:39

Giro d’Italia Stage 3: Viviani first but relegated as Gaviria awarded win , Geoghegan Hart loses time

Team Ineos co-leader Geoghegan Hart loses time as he is caught behind a crash with 5 kilometres left

Mon, May 13, 2019 15:54