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UK Anti-Doping retests British riders’ samples in wake of Richard Freeman case

Agency has massively ramped up retesting of blood and urine samples over past 14 months

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Kids threatened with fines for cycling in London park

Richmond Cycling Campaign says children have been riding bikes on path on Sheen Common for more than four decades

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It’s showtime: cool new stuff from Pearl Izumi, Park Tool, 100%, Thule, Elite & more

This year’s iceBike show has gone online and become digiBike. Here are the highlights

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Gocycle G4 folding e-bike range launched with updated motor and lightweight construction

New bikes offer same rapid fold as the award-winning GXi

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Campagnolo double front disc brake April Fools

Campagnolo launches "groundbreaking" second front disc brake; Regent's Park velodrome; National Supertuck Champs; Around-the-world cyclist reunited with stolen bike two years later; High traffic neighbourhoods; April Fools gags + more on the live blog

It's Thursday the 1st so join Dan Alexander for all the April Fools' Day ridiculousness and some real news sprinkled in, if he can work out the difference

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Could these recycled shorts make you go faster on your bike? Pro rider Dan Bigham thinks so

25 per cent off your personal best on first ride, or you get a refund

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Bike boom set to continue beyond pandemic, according to Halfords survey

Retailer believes there has been a “permanent change in the market” as people switch to two wheels for daily journeys and exercise

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Specialized launches Turbo Como Super Light

Hub gears, belt drive and a ‘grab handle’ plus Specialized’s own lightweight motor system

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British Cycling appoints its first ever Chief Medical Officer

Dr Nigel Jones, who joined as Head of Medical Services for national team in 2017, takes on expanded role

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Near Miss of the Day 562: Three blokes in a van speed through chicane, forcing cyclist riding uphill with priority to swerve

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

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2021 Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 shifter - maybe, closer! - 1

Could this be the new Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 dual control lever?

Unidentified component makes an appearance on Specialized's website

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Cyclist killed after falling into path of oncoming car, inquest hears

Coroner says motorist was “presented with a situation she could not avoid” when Huw Jones lost control of his bike

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Ribble unveil four new gravel bikes for off-road performance and choice

The new range from the British brand includes titanium, carbon and aluminium frame options…

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Crystal Palace LTN (YouTube)

BBC presenter criticised for LTN claim; Bus-ted chasing Strava KOMs; PM gives cycling club shout-out; CyclingMikey's fanclub; CYCLOPS junction; All Bodies on Bikes; Dowsett's Olympic dream; Jake Stewart injured in Bouhanni incident + more on the live blog

It's another stunning day to get started on those tan lines and catch up on the live blog with Dan Alexander

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Shimano steps up efforts to beat counterfeiters

Hard-to-copy packaging design and unique QR codes among measures being taken to beat the fakers

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Hammersmith Bridge on evening of full closure

Replacement ferry service confirmed for Hammersmith Bridge - but it won't start operation until late summer

Service will be operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and is expected to have similar fares to buses

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Three highlights from the 2021 La Passione range

More bold designs and an expanded range of women's kit from La Passione

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French police sting finds suspect linked to hundreds of bike thefts working at Russian Consulate

Investigation reveals that bikes worth total of €100,000 may have been stolen in Strasbourg

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Factor reveals issue behind sheared Ostro Vam steerer tube on Israel Start-Up team bike

Canyon is not the only one having technical incidents; Factor's steerer tube failure occurred at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

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Another 150,000 Fix Your Bike vouchers released – after last batch went in 48 hours

Nearly 400,000 of the vouchers giving £50 towards getting bikes back on the road have now been issued

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CyclingMikey confronted by angry passenger for stopping corner-cutting cabbie; Grant Shapps' strange Fix Your Bike promo vid; Gridlock traffic chaos replaces LTN; Rwanda World Champs?; Incredible KHS scenes; Spring sunshine + more on the live blog

It's a hot and sunny Tuesday here in the UK, so get out on the bike once you've had your daily fix of cycling news from Dan Alexander on the live blog

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Jeremy Vine penny farthing

Jeremy Vine's penny-farthing mishap; Close pass campaign met with barrage of anti-cyclist comments; Wiggo hails "next British star" Adam Yates; Good vs bad driving; Dangerous sprinting; Deceuninck-Sick-Step; LTN data; New rules + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Monday on the live blog

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Group rides of up to 15 cyclists now allowed in England – but clubs are urged to treat it as “a limit, not a target”

Organised sport returns as lockdown restrictions eased – for other rides, the Rule of 6 applies

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UKAD reportedly alerted in 2019 that British Cycling had conducted own investigation into suspected doper

News follows claim that member of GB Cycling Team tested positive for elavated levels of nandrolone in 2010

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Veer Split Drive

Retrofit belt drive for e-bikes investment crowdfunder launches with slightly bonkers video

The Veer Split Belt said to be the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted to most frames

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