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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! Once-in-a-lifetime VIP trip to the Tour de France with Decathlon plus Van Rysel kit worth £440

Fancy getting the VIP treatment at the Tour de France's Hautacam summit finish? We've got flights, accommodation, VIP access, hospitality and £440 worth of Van Rysel kit to give away thanks to our friends at Decathlon

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 11:00
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Cyclist ‘doored’ by passenger of driverless taxi illegally parked in bike lane sues Google-owned company after tech failure caused “violent” crash

The San Francisco cyclist, who slammed into another cycle lane-blocking self-driving car after being hit, suffering brain and spine injuries, says Waymo knows its cars are dooring cyclists

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:59
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“Nice way to sponsor ‘safety’ on the bike”: Alberto Bettiol criticises Tom Pidcock for 115kph tow rope stunt with motorbike champion and says “cycling is already an extremely dangerous sport without doing this” + more on the live blog

The weekend’s within touching distance, but Adwitiya’s chained to the desk bringing you the latest news, views, and everything in between from the world of cycling

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 09:09
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Canyon revives the sub-£1,000 road bike: new £949 Endurace AllRoad is “most versatile road bike possible at best possible price”

With this new 'entry level' model, Canyon aims to shake up the endurance scene with "one road bike that can handle a bit of everything"

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 09:00
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Cycling club cleared of liability over time trial collision as High Court judge rules negligent driver solely at fault

Judge rules Ferryhill Wheelers met its duty of care, after driver who seriously injured cyclist in 20mph collision accused club of negligent risk assessment and insufficient signs and marshals

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 16:02
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Orbea Terra gravel bike gets new geometry, UDH compatibility and starts at £2,599

The Terra has had a big redesign for 2026, but where does it sit in the gravel market?

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 15:52
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Cutting road to three lanes for cycling route puts city “in danger of grinding to a halt”, claims politician — but cycling group says drivers should back plan as they’ll “no longer get caught behind cyclists”

Council proposes new two-way protected cycle lane, safer crossings and improved pavements, but Conservative councillor bemoans money "spent on cyclists who often do not stick to cycle lanes" and "endanger" pedestrians

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 14:13
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UCI to trial maximum gearing rule — but will it really make racing safer?

Junior gear-style system could be entering the WorldTour with riders limited to 54x11, a move that hits SRAM setups hardest, in an attempt to improve safety

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 12:25
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One year in jail for hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist before trying to cover his tracks

Police also found videos on George Ivers' phone of him driving at high speed and skidding his car

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 11:19
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“Cycling faces a crucial turning point”: Thousands sign petition urging UCI to rethink unpopular new 40cm bar rule

Critics argue limiting all riders to 40cm bars "does not account for variety in body types" and may "inadvertently place riders at risk of injury"

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 10:07
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“It’s just ridiculous”: Geraint Thomas says Tadej Pogačar’s 7.2 W/kg power for 20 minutes is “insane” – and admits he could only manage world champion’s “effortless” intensity for 7 minutes “at my very best”, sparking doping debate + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the weekend is approaching, and it’s very sunny – so, instead of getting out on his bike, Ryan Mallon’s spending his day keeping you up to speed with all the latest developments in the cycling world. Lucky him…

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 09:12
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Licence to nick? Two men arrested for trying to steal bike from UK’s high-security spy base… while looking for beers

The pair said they were taking a shortcut to Asda — but ended up inside the perimeter of GCHQ, home to Britain’s cyber spies and guarded by armed police

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 16:46
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Cyclists submit record number of close pass videos, as road safety charities warn over half of drivers still don’t know the Highway Code’s minimum passing distance

Operation Snap submissions have more than doubled in two years, with more than 15,000 incidents reported in 2024 and over half of reported drivers receiving notices of intended prosecution

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 14:11
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Speeding driver who broke cyclist’s back while trying to overtake handed suspended sentence and four-year driving ban

The motorist was reported to be driving with defective tyres, and claimed he had to pull out of the overtaking manoeuvre on the bend because he didn’t see an oncoming van

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:03
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“Do you know the rules of the road?” Irate cyclist brands radio DJ a “f***ing idiot” for arguing he “has to cycle in single file” and claiming she pays ‘road tax’ to “drive on the roads” – as motorist asks “Am I in the wrong here?” + more on the live blog

After celebrating Eddy Merckx’s 80th birthday by inadvertently going out for a ride in a Molteni jersey and Faema socks, Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news on the Wednesday live blog. Dressed head to toe in Peugeot gear, of course…

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 08:52
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Near Miss of the Day 929: “Shocking” close pass which left cyclist “shaken” lands driver with awareness course

"The danger caused by this driver left me shaken, so much so I had to stop for a little while, after turning off the road, to calm down and collect my thoughts."

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 17:11
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“Free up some of this space”: Hire bike company wants parking for second cars to be ditched for e-bike bays

Should spaces for second cars be turned over for cycle parking in cities?

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 16:24
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Rouvy raises subscription from £12.99 to £17.99 per month, making it the same price as Zwift

Users can, however, choose to lock in cheaper prices now with an annual subscription to avoid the hefty 38% price increase

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 15:05
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Is this the most aerodynamic gravel bike ever made? Cervelo claims all new Aspero-5 will save you 37 watts vs previous version

Cervelo's new Aspero-5 is built to top gravel podiums, and the watt-saving claims versus the previous iteration are certainly lofty if they are to be believed

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 15:00
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Ribble launches five new gravel bikes with up to 53mm tyre clearance, various frame materials, e-bike options, and prices from £1,699

The Ultra-Grit race model and Allgrit adventure bikes come with up to 53mm tyre clearance at the front and 50mm at the rear, fully internal cable routing, suspension fork compatibility, and an array of mounting options

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:05
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SRAM trickles top-level Red tech down to Force and Rival groupsets, offering faster shifting, lighter weights, and braking with just one finger

Lighter weight, improved ergonomics, faster shifting, single-digit braking (if you want to)… SRAM reckons it is delivering top-tier performance at more accessible prices

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:00
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BBC edits headline after backlash over claim cyclist knocked off bike by drink driver using phone was an “accident”

Cyclist left with "devastating" facial injuries is to be one of the first patients to benefit from a unique NHS body parts 3D-printing centre, but article heavily criticised for claiming injuries were sustained in an "accident" involving drink driver

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 12:24
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Protester blocks London to Brighton charity bike ride… after missing Father’s Day plans because of “chaotic” road closures

Police called after disgruntled local blames charity ride for him missing Father's Day celebrations, prompting impromptu pelican crossing protest — but event organisers point out "as much notice as possible" given to residents and businesses

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 10:35
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“Best use of space?”: Cyclist converts dead e-bike into pedal “snackerie”, complete with beer and biscuits; Fans debate “is cycling better off without Pogačar?”; Au revoir: Critérium du Dauphiné renamed; Chris Froome’s drone video + more on the live blog

It’s looking nice and sunny out there, but Adwitiya’s holed up in the live blog cave, making sure you’ve got all the latest news, views, and reaction from the cycling world

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 08:22
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Will the UCI be forced into an embarrassing U-turn on narrow handlebar rule? Governing body’s “crazy” one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t make sense, riders say

Let’s be honest – has the UCI stuffed this one up?

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 19:44
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