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Geraint Thomas rides unreleased disc brake Pinarello Bolide TT bike to victory ahead of Tour de France

Geraint Thomas rides unreleased disc brake Pinarello Bolide TT bike to victory ahead of Tour de France

The Tour de Suisse is a key warm-up race for the Tour de France

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Hit-and-run driver who left cyclist “for dead” has prison sentence overturned

Hit-and-run driver who left cyclist “for dead” has prison sentence overturned

The motorist, who claimed that he thought he hit a bollard after seriously injuring 51-year-old cyclist Cathal O’Reilly, was also banned from driving for 12 months

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One-star reviews galore as National Cycling Show disappoints on debut; "You'll never forget your first time" on Leith Walk's bizarre zig-zag cycle lane; Racing argy-bargy; Hire a Brompton for £1 during rail strikes + more on the live blog

One-star reviews galore as National Cycling Show disappoints on debut; "You'll never forget your first time" on Leith Walk's bizarre zig-zag cycle lane; Racing argy-bargy; Hire a Brompton for £1 during rail strikes + more on the live blog

Get your sun cream ready it's another scorcher on the live blog this week...Dan Alexander is kicking things off...

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Near Miss of the Day 787: “It’s a cycle lane, innit?” Driver punishment passes cyclist for not riding on notorious Priory Road bike lane

Near Miss of the Day 787: “It’s a cycle lane, innit?” Driver punishment passes cyclist for not riding on notorious Priory Road bike lane

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s London

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road.cc Recommends episode 15 is LIVE! - Watch our monthly YouTube show now

road.cc Recommends episode 15 is LIVE! - Watch our monthly YouTube show now

We’ve refreshed our selection of the best bikes and kit to cover June 2022. Find out which items have made the cut this month and watch our fantastic monthly YouTube show to see them in all their glory

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Peter Sagan tests positive for Covid-19 – for third time in 18 months

Peter Sagan tests positive for Covid-19 – for third time in 18 months

The three-time world champion is the latest rider to abandon the Covid-ravaged Tour de Suisse, with fewer than 80 riders expected to start today’s final time trial stage

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“Sparks flying in broad daylight”: Thief attempts to steal Labour MP’s bike using angle grinder

“Sparks flying in broad daylight”: Thief attempts to steal Labour MP’s bike using angle grinder

The brazen bike thief was thwarted by a local councillor and staff working at a nearby restaurant

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Near Miss of the Day 786: “They have been behind you for some time” – Police say close pass isn’t careless as cyclist didn’t change direction

Near Miss of the Day 786: “They have been behind you for some time” – Police say close pass isn’t careless as cyclist didn’t change direction

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it’s Gloucestershire

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“This could be his GC over”: Joe Biden falls off bike after getting foot caught in toe straps

“This could be his GC over”: Joe Biden falls off bike after getting foot caught in toe straps

The US President was cycling with his wife near their holiday home in Delaware when he stopped to greet a crowd of well-wishers

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Is this the new Giant Propel?

Is this the new Giant Propel?

Former world time trial champion Tony Martin has set tongues wagging after posting photos of himself on a mysterious new bike…

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UCI downgrades RideLondon Classique due to “unacceptable lack of respect” for teams and riders

UCI downgrades RideLondon Classique due to “unacceptable lack of respect” for teams and riders

World cycling’s governing body says limited TV coverage of the Women’s WorldTour stage race breached UCI regulations

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How many miles do you get from your tyres? Plus new stuff from Hutchinson, Santini, Le Col, HUUB, and loads more

How many miles do you get from your tyres? Plus new stuff from Hutchinson, Santini, Le Col, HUUB, and loads more

Check out all the new products that we've heard about over the past seven days, including a shedload of clothing

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Driver who killed cyclist was using hands-free phone at time

Driver who killed cyclist was using hands-free phone at time

Lauren Hughes claimed she did not see Michael Roff when she crashed into him near Cambridge

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Cyclists in Austin to get paid for reporting drivers who park in bike lanes

Cyclists in Austin to get paid for reporting drivers who park in bike lanes

Austin, Texas to pay citizens who flag up illegally parked vehicles a quarter of the fine imposed on owner

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Speeding motorbiker jailed for killing London cyclist during lockdown

Speeding motorbiker jailed for killing London cyclist during lockdown

Lewis McNeice was riding at more than 60mph on Euston Road when he crashed into Tom Whittaker

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Halfords offering free e-bike loans to beat the rail strikes

Halfords offering free e-bike loans to beat the rail strikes

Only around 20 per cent of trains will be running

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UCI tightens rules on transgender female cyclists by extending transition period to 24 months

UCI tightens rules on transgender female cyclists by extending transition period to 24 months

Riders such as Emily Bridges transitioning from male to female will now have to wait two years before competing in women’s races

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"Blame cyclists for stoking the flames of the road culture war": Telegraph columnist writes; Tour de France concerns as Covid positives rock Tour de Suisse (Pidcock and race leader Vlasov OUT)... but stage six goes ahead + more on the live blog

"Blame cyclists for stoking the flames of the road culture war": Telegraph columnist writes; Tour de France concerns as Covid positives rock Tour de Suisse (Pidcock and race leader Vlasov OUT)... but stage six goes ahead + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, Dan Alexander will be bringing it home with your final live blog of the week

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James Golding abandons Race Across America after testing positive for COVID-19

James Golding abandons Race Across America after testing positive for COVID-19

Ultracyclist and two-time cancer survivor had aimed to become first British rider to win coast-to-coast race

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Drug-driver admits seriously injuring PCSO after knocking her from bike

Drug-driver admits seriously injuring PCSO after knocking her from bike

PCSO Rita Purkayastha is continuing to undergo rehabilitation after suffering serious head injuries in October 2021 crash

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Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 groupset breaks cover

Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 groupset breaks cover

Despite Shimano's repeated denials that 105 would go electric, newly released documents confirm electronic shifting is coming to the super-popular mid-range groupset

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Only one in five competitive cyclists aware that helmets do not protect from concussion, according to new research

Only one in five competitive cyclists aware that helmets do not protect from concussion, according to new research

Researchers say that marketing of helmets should highlight their limitations

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Pestering PR people at the Dauphine, the new Trek Madone + Hugh Carthy talks bike tech on the road.cc Podcast

Pestering PR people at the Dauphine, the new Trek Madone + Hugh Carthy talks bike tech on the road.cc Podcast

Find out how Trek-Segafredo react when you're trying to photograph every angle of their unreleased bike, and hear Hugh Carthy talk about racing, bike tech and favourite bikes from his personal collection

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What's magic about Decathlon's Magic Bike concept?

Decathlon explores idea of 'easiest to use' e-bike

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Near Miss of the Day 784 updated: Even Mr Loophole can’t see a loophole here

Near Miss of the Day 784 updated: Even Mr Loophole can’t see a loophole here

Celebrity solicitor says close pass driver who landed himself with £4,500 bill was “ill advised not to accept the course offered”

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