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Police patrol canal in bid to uncover new evidence which may explain cyclist’s death

Police patrol canal in bid to uncover new evidence which may explain cyclist’s death

Last night’s patrols follow the release of CCTV footage which shows Paul Morris riding his bike moments before his body was found in the canal

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Morvélo relaunches F**k Cancer socks with all profits donated to charity

Morvélo relaunches F**k Cancer socks with all profits donated to charity

So far £35k has been raised, with all profits going to Cancer Research UK, Macmillan and St Gemma's Hospice

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"Damned if you don't, nearly killed if you do": Impatient driver beeps 20mph cyclist for not using bike lane; Pro cyclist arm wrestling; MacA-skills; 30s cycleway or car park?; Formolo's wild boar training crash; Unique bike theft + more on the live blog

"Damned if you don't, nearly killed if you do": Impatient driver beeps 20mph cyclist for not using bike lane; Pro cyclist arm wrestling; MacA-skills; 30s cycleway or car park?; Formolo's wild boar training crash; Unique bike theft + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Dan Alexander is back today, trying to keep the standard high after Ryan's strong start to life on the blog

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"For all he knew I could have been dead": Cyclist searches for hit-and-run driver

"For all he knew I could have been dead": Cyclist searches for hit-and-run driver

John Spear had lights and was wearing high-vis clothing when a van driver slammed into him before speeding off

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Near Miss of the Day 694: King of MGIF drivers just has to get in front at congested roundabout

Near Miss of the Day 694: King of MGIF drivers just has to get in front at congested roundabout

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

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Cyclist on 1,600-mile South American adventure killed by lightning strike

Cyclist on 1,600-mile South American adventure killed by lightning strike

German Neculman was struck on the second day of his nine-year in the making 2,600km cross-Argentina epic

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Musguard updates its removable, rollable bike mudguards with increased compatibility

Musguard updates its removable, rollable bike mudguards with increased compatibility

The mudguards made from a 0.8 mm thin sheet of recycled polypropylene are claimed to remain stable on any bicycle and rough terrain too

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No Tour de France record for Mark Cavendish in 2022 — teammate Fabio Jakobsen says Manx Missile will race Giro d'Italia

No Tour de France record for Mark Cavendish in 2022 — teammate Fabio Jakobsen says Manx Missile will race Giro d'Italia

Dutch sprinter reveals Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl plan to take him to the Tour de France as their sprinter, leaving no room for Cav

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Weird Mamnick gun ad breaches code; gravel riding still on the up; more accidental Partridge; sock review causes mayhem; distracted drivers; tenuous political references + more on the live blog

Weird Mamnick gun ad breaches code; gravel riding still on the up; more accidental Partridge; sock review causes mayhem; distracted drivers; tenuous political references + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday so Ryan Mallon is here, coffee in hand, to provide the updates on today's live blog

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Cars to be banned from "race track" shortcut to promote cycling

Cars to be banned from "race track" shortcut to promote cycling

Nottinghamshire County Council believes banning drivers will help promote cycling for all ages

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New Forest could ban e-bikes from cycle trails

New Forest could ban e-bikes from cycle trails

Equestrian groups argue it would be a small step from electric bikes to allowing other motorised vehicles

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Near Miss of the Day 693: MGIF driver ignores oncoming vehicle for unholy overtake outside Ripon Cathedral

Near Miss of the Day 693: MGIF driver ignores oncoming vehicle for unholy overtake outside Ripon Cathedral

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's North Yorkshire...

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Rubbish! Angry residents hit back at council's cycling solution to bin strike

Rubbish! Angry residents hit back at council's cycling solution to bin strike

Coventry City Council suggested people use bikes to take their rubbish to drop-off sites if they don't have a car

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Strapless cycling bib shorts, huh? Adidas’ bib shorts that don’t actually have bibs…

Strapless cycling bib shorts, huh? Adidas’ bib shorts that don’t actually have bibs…

Did you know the ‘bibs’ of bib shorts refers to the shoulder straps?

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Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Pinnacle, 100%, NoPinz and Cushion Aid

Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Pinnacle, 100%, NoPinz and Cushion Aid

Here’s your latest look at the hottest cycling kit and gear we’ve had delivered to the road.cc HQ, with full reports coming soon…

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“Why does a local authority want to kill children?” Scary cycle lane slammed on social media; Nico Roche dons sequins on Dancing with the Stars; Fun in the mud at CX champs; Blunt NY cyclist goes viral; Saudi Tour cancelled? + more on the live blog

“Why does a local authority want to kill children?” Scary cycle lane slammed on social media; Nico Roche dons sequins on Dancing with the Stars; Fun in the mud at CX champs; Blunt NY cyclist goes viral; Saudi Tour cancelled? + more on the live blog

Cycling and Dancing expert Ryan Mallon is here to help you through the second Monday of the year on today's live blog

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Police release CCTV of cyclist riding along towpath moments before body found in canal

Police release CCTV of cyclist riding along towpath moments before body found in canal

Paul Morris' death is being treated as 'unexplained' after an inconclusive post mortem

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Essex shop changes test ride rules after thief rode off on £5,000 e-bike

Essex shop changes test ride rules after thief rode off on £5,000 e-bike

Elsewhere thieves have used fake ID to secure test rides

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Check out these innovative new Tensione shoes from Italian startup Udog

Check out these innovative new Tensione shoes from Italian startup Udog

Laces connect to straps that run between the insole and the outsole, designed to improve comfort and support

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Take a look at Specialized’s Roubaix Pro which aims to prove that ‘smoother is faster’

Take a look at Specialized’s Roubaix Pro which aims to prove that ‘smoother is faster’

Specialized says: “Don’t call it a comfort bike, because performance was behind every engineering decision we made”...

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Garda commissioner quashes sanctions against two police officers accused of negligence in hit-and-run case which killed cyclist

Garda commissioner quashes sanctions against two police officers accused of negligence in hit-and-run case which killed cyclist

The motorist who killed 23-year-old Shane O’Farrell was out on bail from three courts and had been arrested two weeks earlier

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Cycling Twitter unites to condemn racist comments from La Flamme Rouge account

Cycling Twitter unites to condemn racist comments from La Flamme Rouge account

Site claims co-owner responsible for the inflammatory tweets is now ‘inactive’

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SMART Tire Company unveils new second-generation prototype of ‘space-age’ metal tyres

SMART Tire Company unveils new second-generation prototype of ‘space-age’ metal tyres

The start-up’s founders pitched the puncture-proof tyres to investors on TV show Shark Tank, but failed to receive an offer

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2022 edition of Tour de France sportive L’Etape UK cancelled

2022 edition of Tour de France sportive L’Etape UK cancelled

Organisers blame cancellation on a lack of resources due to ongoing effects of pandemic

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“Expect a ticket”: Drivers obstructing cycle lanes fined by Merseyside Police

“Expect a ticket”: Drivers obstructing cycle lanes fined by Merseyside Police

Police crack down on illegal parking in new experimental bike lane on Kingsley Road

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