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Frome Catalunya Crash via Eurosport

Live blog: Froome loses 14 mins in Catalunya crash, German govt digs in over “sexist” cycle helmet ad, Jeremy Vine cut up by cab vid sees HIM get riding advice, Green MP takes aim at new Team Sky owner Ineos, Thomas de Gentd lays down the power +more

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

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 19:06

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Near Miss of the Day 174 revisited: What happened next after this “super close pass” … ?

Cyclist saw "little point" in reporting very close pass to police - but changed mind thanks to fellow road.cc readers' comments

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 16:49

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Bike theft hotspots – police chiefs release official list for England and Wales

London figures heavily but numerous other cities also identified as gold mines for cycle thieves as top cop vows to "stop the scourge of cycle crime"

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 16:39

Salsa Warroad

New Salsa Warroad endurance all-road bike launched today

And it looks fit for long bikepacking trips

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 15:35

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More potholes getting fixed – but funding still woefully short

Meanwhile Cycling UK says this month's Pothole Watch week saw reports of defects double

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 15:03

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Parents of cyclist killed on main road in Dorset call for cycle lane

Family's appeal is echoed by police inspector and van driver involved in fatal crash

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 08:56

Bike Thief I Hate You (CC licensed image by SR Crawford:Flickr)

Stop thieves! Police announce national strategy to tackle cycle theft

Police cycle theft lead announces roll out of UK-wide strategy – initial focus on hotspots – as part of serious and organised crime division

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 08:43

Tao Geoghehan Hart (picture copyright Simon Wilkinson, SWPix.com via Britishcycling.org_.uk)

Live blog: “outrageous claims” – Tao Geoghegan Hart lays into Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby, cyclists blamed for countryside litter – Twitter responds, Colnago e-bike, Jason Kenny, Jeremy Vine on close-passes, TdY teams, Peloton baby + more

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

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 17:52

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Video: come to the road.cc Italy Week!

We always have a great time. And so will you.

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 17:30

Sustrans Big Pedal 2019

Two thirds of teachers want parents banned from driving up to school gates to help reduce air pollution

Survey results published as Big Pedal 2019 begins, with record 2,200 schools taking part

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 16:41

Look 795 Blade RS

Five cool things coming soon from Sweet Protection, Lusso, BTR, Bkool and Look

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 15:28

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#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon

We have a winner!

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 15:00

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Near Miss of the Day 268: Three incidents in 90 seconds

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

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 14:01

Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome on Tour de France podium (via YouTube)

Sir Bradley Wiggins rejects talk of salary cap

2012 Tour de France winner reacts to Ineos takeover of Team Sky in latest podcast episode

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 12:08

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Fancy owning your own wind tunnel? HED Cycling’s wind tunnel is up for sale

For sale spacious wind tunnel, two careful owners, located in US, used by HED Cycling, $500,000

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 11:18

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BMC Roadmachine 02 TWO – First Look

BMC’s carbon endurance bike arrives for testing, here’s a first look

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 21:43

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Near Miss of the Day 267: Close uphill overtake

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

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 21:43

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Porn Pedallers to carry on riding – despite being stripped of British Cycling affiliation

Club's name fell foul of UCI regulations - "but that’s our whole identity,” says founder

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 21:42

Fabio Aru

Surgery to force Fabio Aru to miss Giro d’Italia

Constricted iliac artery is being blamed for underperformance of UAE Team Emirates rider

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 19:14

Looks like shit – But saves my life

“Looks like shit. But saves my life” – German government’s helmet advert sparks sexism row

Ad shows model dressed in just helmet and bra

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 18:11

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Review: Gazelle Grenoble C7+ HMB

The verdict: A luxurious, sedate city bike that's set up for cruising in style... it's a cracker!

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 09:05

Julian Alaphilippe wins Milan-Sanremo

Julian Alaphilippe sprints to Milan-Sanremo win

Deceuninck – Quick Step’s 19th win of the season

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 16:24

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Shanaze Reade named as the first West Midlands Cycling and Walking Ambassador

Reade returned to racing in January, winning the team sprint at the National Track Championships

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 15:31

Bristol taxi driver

Bristol taxi driver who cut up cyclist and braked in front of him has licence revoked (+ video)

Incident has also been reported to the police

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 14:42

Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, on the Champs-Elysees (copyright Simon Wilkinson:SWpix.com)

Sir Gary Verity steps down from Welcome to Yorkshire for health reasons after “errors of judgement” with his expenses

Decision comes just weeks before the most high profile Tour de Yorkshire yet

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 11:55