Leisure

Bath golfers outraged that loss-making course could be turned into cycling centre

Every round at the Entry Hill course costs the taxpayer £8

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Garmin Connect ransomware attack – site still down after 24 hours

US firm yet to officially confirm cause of downtime with several of its other services also hit

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Everything that’s wrong with the Daily Mail’s article on Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie’s bike ride

This morning, the US arm of Britain's most-read tabloid published an article online about Dennis Quaid heading out for a ride with his fiancé. We've got a few bones to pick...

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Mail accused of distorting truth in “MAMIL madness” Regents Park cyclists story

Newspaper claims Regent’s Park cyclists are ignoring Government advice and riding in groups

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Zwift adds second daily guest world due to congestion

Also announces the return of the Zwift Classics

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Full Kit Ranker round 1: Your chance to vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

From vintage wool beauties to modern classics, here's the shortlist of 16 of our favourite cycling jerseys of all time, in round one of our quest to crown the best ever to be zipped up in the pro peloton...

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“Best to avoid cycling in case you fall off” says director of motoring group

British Cycling says riding your bike can be “a safe form of local transport and gentle recreation”

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Strava launch new Routes premium feature

As part of a wave of updates in 2020 for their Summit subscribers, Strava now provide personalised route recommendations using OpenStreetMap technology

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Golfer Rory McIlroy is “a bona fide Peloton stud”

Did world number one golfer produce 354 watts for 45 minutes on his indoor bike?

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Video: Pro Cycling Manager 2020 trailer – the official videogame of a race that might not happen

Pro Cycling Manager 2020 and Le Tour de France 2020 out in June

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Campaigners ‘delighted’ after Transport Secretary says he’ll stop Queensbury Tunnel from being filled – but he seems unconvinced by plans for a cycle route

Minister floats light rail line idea as an alternative to proposed cycleway

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5 Cool Things coming soon from Specialized, Cube, BIKND, Cycles Berthoud and Vel

Some of our favourite bikes and bits that are getting the road.cc review treatment at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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The world’s first ‘Tesla Cyberbike’: Casey Neistat rides e-bike that draws inspiration from the Tesla Cybertruck

The YouTube star decided to get creative when he got to try out a yet-to-be-released Super73 e-bike... by hiding the bike's chassis with a cover that looks like the infamous Tesla Truck!

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Alan Sugar heads out on his Pinarello Nytro just eights weeks after knee replacement

The business magnate and Apprentice star say's he covered 20 miles on his e-road bike just eight weeks after a knee replacement

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Highways England accused of “ruthless vandalism” and abuse of emergency powers over filling of Queensbury Tunnel

“We’ve been advised that the material being tipped down the shaft could be removed and used as the foundations for the cycle track”

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Top 10 cycling stories you might have missed this week

Some of the highlights from another action-packed week on two wheels in our road.cc recap...

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(Another) Leeds golf course to be turned into cycling facility

Cycling is the new golf (again)

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Black Mountain launch two new convertible kids’ bikes

Incorporating their UP:SCALE tech which allows the frame to be extended as your child grows, Black Mountain say the new Kapel and Hütto models "fit better and lasts longer" than their existing bikes

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E-bikes aren’t cheating, says Sir Bradley Wiggins

2012 Tour de France winner says he has a new laid-back attitude to cycling - which apparently involves ensuring that two-hour rides are *precisely* two hours

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National Cycle Network added to online OS Maps

Users can now select option to view 16,575-miles of UK cycle routes

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Cycling App of the Week: Refill

A super handy app that allows users to find locations where they can refill water bottles for free, now with over 20,000 locations nationwide and growing...

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Government plan to relax UK’s £1,000 Cycle to Work limit to make it easier to buy e-bikes

Rejoice! Cycling Minister Michael Ellis has announced a revamp of the Cycle to Work Scheme to include purchases of over £1,000, making it easier for commuters to consider buying an e-bike and ditching the car...

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The best cycling films on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

From docs to dramas to adventure epics, here's a selection of bike-related films that are well worth a watch...

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National survey reveals decline in cycling for leisure, sport and travel

Active Lives survey aims to provide snapshot of the nation’s sport and physical activity habits

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Review: Gazelle Grenoble C7+ HMB

The verdict: A luxurious, sedate city bike that's set up for cruising in style... it's a cracker!

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Islabikes launches new ‘Icons’ range for older riders

Specially designed rides for the over 65s

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World Naked Bike Ride London date announced for 2019

Event will coincide with the Queen’s official birthday

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50-room Scarborough hotel to become first Bike and Boot Inn geared towards cyclists and walkers

Active leisure hotel chain planning to expand into coastal towns and national parks across the North

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New Continental GP 5000 tyre is 4.3 watts faster than outgoing GP 4000 say aero testing specialists

Aero testing specialists say Continental's new GP 5000 is 4.3 watts faster than the old GP 4000 in aero and rolling resistance testing

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Zwift launches futuristic New York world

Central Park gets skyways and hover taxis in latest Zwift revamp

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