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DealClincher x Pearson Cycles Black Friday special! Save up to £2,000 on Pearson On And Off e-gravel bikes with carbon frame and range extender Sponsored

There are some big savings to be had this Black Friday, but perhaps few as big as Pearson’s eye-catching discounts of up to £2,000 on its cutting-edge e-gravel bike range

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 15:44
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Percentage of cyclists killed or injured on UK roads dropping more than any other road user, new government figures reveal – but safety campaigners say number of fatalities “remain stubbornly high”

According to the DfT’s latest road casualty stats, released on the same day Labour launched its new Integrated Transport Strategy, cyclist fatalities have dropped by five per cent compared to 2023, while the number of injured cyclists fell by six per cent

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 15:16
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Teenage cyclist killed in collision with bus driver after parked cars blocked cycle lane – but coroner blames 16-year-old for cycling on pavement, not wearing a helmet or bright clothing, and being “distracted” by earphones

“The importance of using a cycle lane cannot be understated. Teenagers often do not want to look uncool by wearing a helmet,” the coroner said, while a police officer noted that the Highway Code states that cyclists should not ride on the pavement

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 12:06
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“Was it a sticky latte?”: Ex-pro cyclist Phil Gaimon returns coffee to driver… who’d left it on their car roof; ‘Marco Pantani’ takes Alpe d’Huez Strava KOM… and gets flagged; How not to fuel for a big ride + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog! Dan Alexander is on duty, bringing you all your news from the world of cycling as the weekend creeps closer

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 09:22
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Van driver forces cyclists into ditch, shouting “Watch this!” with “purposeful attempt to intimidate or harm” during gravel race

“We are relieved to report that all the riders are okay, but it’s frightening to think that with just one more inch, the outcome could have been very different,” the race organisers said

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 18:16
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“Dishonest and farcical”: Campaigners accuse council of rejecting “safer” cycling infrastructure plans as it will be “too difficult” for pedestrians to cross two-metre cycle path

The campaigners said that the council was giving all the space reclaimed from cars to pedestrians and “next to nothing” to cyclists, but council believes the project is “once in a generation” opportunity

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 14:00
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Mark Cavendish out, Chinese bikes in at Astana? Contador beats Froome on BKOOL, bucket hats from Pas Normal Studios + more

All the hottest new tech that has caught our eye this week from Zwift, Pas Normal Studios, MAAP, Cube, Cervélo, Met and BKOOL

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 11:30
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“Don’t take the p***, you’ll still have a team”: Former DS blasts “tyrant” management as fans lament demise of last British pro team; Dutch cycling season in danger… thanks to two-day NATO summit; Alpe d’Huez Strava KOM smashed + more on the live blog

Winter has definitely arrived and Ryan Mallon’s making sure he’s all layered up for a frosty edition of the Wednesday cycling live blog

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 10:27
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Cyclists who jumped red light in front of police stopped and fined, as force shares footage with “red means stop” warning

Surrey Police officers spotted the riders "ignoring a red light" and issued a fixed penalty notice

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 17:07
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No discounts! Bike shops boycott Black Friday as majority of independent bike shops ‘believe event negatively impacts their businesses’

Association of Cycle Traders reports 69% of independent bike shops to avoid Black Friday discounts as local businesses "caught between rising operational costs and the pressure to match unsustainable online discounts"

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 15:08
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Scott unveils new 5.9kg Addict RC road bike… the same weight as the 2008 version

The updated model is available with frame weights as low as 640g, says Scott, and complete bikes weigh as little as 5.9kg... which just so happens to be the weight of the first Scott Addict released 16 years ago

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 15:00
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Dangerous driver who killed cyclist in “horrific incident” jailed for four years

The driver who had no licence or insurance continued to drive with the victim's bike underneath their vehicle until they were stopped by another motorist

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 13:03
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DealClincher x Zwift Black Friday takeover! Take 20% off Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE with our exclusive Black Friday code, down to £959.99 Sponsored

Upgrade your indoor cycling setup with big savings from Zwift, including the Zwift Ride smart bike, plus discounts on Zwift Play controllers, accessories and apparel. Don't miss out

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 10:52
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Wiggle administrator reveals beleaguered cycling retailer made £10.4m profit during administration

Heavy discounting and clearance promotions led to £41m in sales in the year since Wiggle entered administration, Mike Ashley's Frasers Group buying the brand's intellectual property for £3m at the start of 2024

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 10:43
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EF boss Jonathan Vaughters slams “fat cats who have never raced so much as a child’s tricycle” after Tour de France director blames crashes on “riders going too fast”; Premier blasts bike lanes for congestion caused by Santa parade + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday on the live blog, Rod Stewart’s playing Glastonbury, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily helping of cycling news, views, and whatever else he stumbles upon while trying to keep warm

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 10:00
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“Drivers like this are going to kill or seriously injure someone”: Cyclist knocked off bike claims police “completely unwilling to prosecute” drivers who hit cyclists

Having made a complaint to West Yorkshire Police questioning if there is an "institutional lack of understanding, or perhaps even prejudice, towards cyclists" — the rider was told the force is "satisfied" with its initial decision

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 17:25
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DealClincher x Engwe Bikes Black Friday takeover! Up to £800 off Engwe e-bikes and the chance to win your money back on your order Sponsored

​Grab some big savings on Engwe Bikes across their e-bike range, plus some exclusive discount codes, mystery gift boxes and a chance to win back your entire order value

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 12:58
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How can shoes cost nearly as much as a bike? Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Vision, Santini, Gorewear and Carrera

Top-of-the-range cycling shoes, a sub-£500 road bike, 60mm carbon wheels and winter gear, check out the latest products we're testing right now

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 12:44
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“I get more abuse on my bike than in my work”: Cyclist death sparks MP to highlight “dire situation of underinvestment” in cycling, urges some drivers to change “irrational attitudes”

Politician Claire Hanna said the fatal collision has left many cyclists "very frightened" and suggested without better infrastructure it will "deter more people" as there are dangerous routes "no matter how cautious or competent the cyclist"

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 11:48
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“Thank you, whoever you are”: 4×4 driver stops to give stranded cyclists lift across flooded road; Was cycling during Storm Bert putting “strain on emergency services”? Or was it safer due to lack of cars?; Paddy’s got “biking bug” + more on the live blog

Another week’s underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and nonsense on the Monday live blog. As long as Ed Sheeran doesn’t interrupt us halfway through the day, of course…

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 09:58
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Burglar avoids jail for stealing bikes worth $100,000 from Lance Armstrong

The six bikes stolen from a storage unit in Austin in Texas were collectively valued at $105,800 and included a 2010 Trek Madone raced by Armstrong

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 09:53
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Are Nimbl’s new Urano shoes the most premium gravel kicks yet?

Italian boutique shoe brand Nimbl, has finally revealed a product specifically designed for gravel riders.

Sun, Nov 24, 2024 16:00
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Cambridge tops list of UK cycle theft hotspots, new crime data analysis reveals – as large student population and cycling culture blamed for “thriving” bike theft environment

Eight bikes are stolen per 1,000 people in Cambridge, the data suggests, with Oxford and Hackney following close behind in the race to be the UK’s cycle theft capital

Sun, Nov 24, 2024 10:15
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You can now log your LSD, ketamine and magic mushroom intake on Whoop; another new take on the tyre lever promises to tackle even the toughest tyres + more

All the new tech that's caught our eye this week, including Whoop's drug-tracking and new stuff from Visma-Lease a Bike, Rouvy, Enve, Colnago and Smart Lever

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 12:00
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Will the ride quality be as silky smooth as his dribbling skills? Lionel Messi reportedly set to launch £10,000 custom bike

The Barcelona legend is apparently teaming up with an unnamed “world-class” pro cyclist to create his first high-end bike. Which means only one thing: a rival Cristiano Ronaldo bike is just around the corner, too

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 18:17
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