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Nine-year-old cycles up the Col du Galibier

Alfie Earl seems to have a few more climbs in mind for the coming years too

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 14:31

Sean Conway aims to break record for riding across Europe from West to East

Adventurer sets target of 24 days for 4,500-mile unsupported ride from Portugal's Atlantic Coast to Russia's Ural mountains

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 13:15

First Ride: Merida’s updated Reacto

We take the revamped aero road bike out for a spin in the rain, and we're impressed

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 11:46

DHL driver denies causing cyclist’s death by careless driving

Also charged with failing to stop

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 11:27

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Brailsford says elite teams need to guard against getting “too fluffy” and “too PC”

Says he is “all for athlete welfare” but doesn’t want to lose “the very essence of what it took to win in the first place”

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 10:57

Near Miss of the Day 20: “Close encounter of the bum nipping kind”

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Middlesborough

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 10:52

Bianchi to team up with Ferrari for new range of top-end bikes

The legendary Italian bike and car makers will collaborate for the 'Bianchi for Scuderia Ferrari' range, which will include road, mountain and e-bikes amongst others

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 10:49

Wet Hook Crit

The Red Hook Crit crashes into a rainy London

Tue, Jul 25, 2017 08:55

Campaigners slam Dublin tram operator for “irresponsible cyclists” video

Speculation that campaign showing poor riding is timed to deflect from criticism of Luas over cycle safety

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 16:43

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Tour de France 2017 in numbers

Fascinating figures from this year's race (some more fascinating than others, admittedly)

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 15:50

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Aston Martin backer reportedly makes £200m bid for Rapha

Italy's Investindustrial said to be on shortlist to by upscale clothing business - as is the firm behind WeightWatchers

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 14:49

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Shimano dominates the 2017 Tour de France – winning every stage and jersey

Team Sky weren't the only dominant force at the 2017 Tour - we take a look at how Shimano's Dura Ace groupset has conquered the pro peloton

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 14:18

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Videos: Chris Froome helps man propose after Tour de France win – while AG2R rider pops the question en route to Paris

“I’ve been carrying this around for three and a half weeks,” jokes Tour de France champion

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 12:41

Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview prior to our verdicts on the latest products from Pirelli, Pearl Izumi, Ekoi, Specialized and PRO...

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 11:19

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Will Garmin Edge 1000 replacement offer real-time aerodynamic data?

Gamin has acquired Alphamantis Technologies Inc, a Canadian aerodynamic testing company, leading us to speculate on the replacement for the Edge 1000

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 10:47

Pinarello reveals details of new Dogma F10 X-Light

Frame used by Team Sky in Tour de France weighs just 760g

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 09:30

Chris Froome wins 4th Tour de France title, Dylan Groenewegen wins on Champs-Elysees

Fifth win in Paris in six years for Team Sky as cycling's biggest race reaches its climax

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 17:45

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Sir Dave Brailsford apologises to reporter for “Stick it up your arse” tirade

Team Sky principal says: “We're in battle mode, but I let myself down"

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 12:59

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Tour Tech: Simon Yates gets Scott Addict RC white jersey special edition for Tour de France finale

Orica-Scott rider set to succeed twin brother Adam as best young rider at three-week race - and gets a bike to celebrate it

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 11:38

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Forestry commission apologises for ‘unsuccessful’ resurfacing of National Cycle Route in Scotland

National Cycle Network 1 is now a mess of treacherous large stones, says cyclist

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 08:26

Canadian cyclist charged with fraud after crowdfunding fake booby trap injuries

Stelianos Psaroudakis, 37, said he was garrotted while mountain biking

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 08:15

Video: Drivers in Canada save cyclist from grizzly bear attack

Young and hungry bear was following cyclist up a slow climb

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 07:54

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Irish police stop DIY enthusiast riding mountain bike fitted with petrol engine

It’s not just cyclists who have been making dangerous modifications to vehicles either

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 14:49

British Cycling will retain public funding after approving governance changes

Many had predicted national council would vote against reforms

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 13:52

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Mixed reaction to plans to transform Scarborough’s Cinder Track into a “cyclists’ motorway”

Concern that cyclists’ speeds will increase considerably on shared-use path

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 13:22