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road.cc live blog: Highway Code tweet sparks a bit of a discussion, Martyn Ashton gives inspirational talk and more

"Give motorcyclists and cyclists plenty of room. If they look over their shoulder they may need to change direction."

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Five cool things coming soon from Gore, Reynolds, Pedal Plate, Scott and SilverLabel

A preview of gear we've got on test at the moment, with reviews coming in shortly...

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First Look video: Mason Definition2

Jack takes a closer look at the new Definition2 from Mason, and gives his early impressions of this high-end aluminium road machine after a first ride…

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David Walsh says he has lost trust in Chris Froome due to Salbutamol case

Irish journalist who authored book Inside Team Sky had "fraught, difficult" phone call with rider on Friday

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Former British time trial and road race champion Sharon Laws dies aged 43

Road race title came days after being dropped from Great Britain squad

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Brian Cookson confirms he knew about Chris Froome test result

Bahrain-Merida team manager says most teams would have suspended rider

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Juan-Jose Lobato hospitalised after taking sleeping medication and may lose contract

Three riders sent home from LottoNL-Jumbo training camp

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11 things we’ve learned this week

11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

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Bradley Wiggins’ wife calls Chris Froome a ‘slithering reptile’

Accuses Team Sky of sacrificing her husband to protect star rider

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“Open, honest and transparent” – Tour of Flanders invites Lance Armstrong as special guest

Texan stripped of seven Tour de France titles and banned from the sport for life invited to speak ahead of big race

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Chris Froome faces ban and losing Vuelta title after failed drugs test

Team Sky star had twice the permitted level of anti-asthma drug Salbutamol in his system

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Giro d’Italia organisers draw up plans to move Big Start from Israel

President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital has sparked fresh wave of unrest in the country

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Campagnolo release new performance clothing range

The Italian component maestros have branched out further into apparel, offering an extensive line of "performance technical wear"

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Five cool things coming soon from Xplova, ArroWhere, Garmin, TaoTronics and Giro

A selection of kit, gizmos and tools that are currently out with our reviewers

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Peter Sagan’s team manager gets Peter Sagan tattoo after bet on World Championship hat-trick

Ralph Denk’s body art outed by world champion at Bora-Hansgrohe team presentation

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Sir Bradley Wiggins finishes 21st on competitive rowing debut

James Cracknell says his time was some way short of that of an elite rower

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Geraint Thomas ‘listening to offers’ as he struggles to fulfil goals at Team Sky

Hoping to lead Team Sky at Vuelta a Espana after riding as back-up in the Tour de France

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Some more facts, figures and musings from this week in the world of road.cc...

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James Cracknell: Giving Sir Bradley Wiggins an Olympic rowing place “a gamble worth taking”

Double Olympic champion believes Wiggins’ medal-winning experience could benefit Team GB rowing squad

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Sir Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky should have their reputations “reinstated” says Brian Cookson

“Ukad have not been able to put a case together so that's the end of the story"

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Pirelli launch online shop for their new tyres and announce Castelli kit collaboration

Pirelli are now selling the P Zero Velo tyre range on their own web shop, and have also announced that new kit in partnership with Castelli and MTB tyres are imminent

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UCI and Peter Sagan end dispute, agree Tour de France crash with Cavendish wasn’t deliberate

World Tour races to make use of video specialist to aid race jury

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Ex-US Marine rides 415 miles in 24 hours – on a fixed wheel bike

Joe Lawhorn from Ohio is now targeting next year's Race Across America

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Man who until recently was sleeping rough breaks five world records at Maindy velodrome

Celso Fonseca is planning another attempt at 24-hour record

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11 things we’ve learned this week

It's been another busy week on two wheels - so without further ado, here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Cycling app of the week: GoPro Quik

Want a quick snapshot of an epic ride from your GoPro? This app takes away the hard work if your editing skills leave a lot to be desired...

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The Christmas Deal Clincher’s Best Cycling Deals on Coffee Machines

Father Clinchmas is here to spread some Christmas cheer - check out these offers of coffee machines for the uncaffeinated in your life

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road.cc live blog: Froome talks Giro, plus procyclists face off

Also, speeding motorists and a speedy cyclist plus People Protected Bike Lane comes to Islington

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Giro 2018: Froome confirms participation

Confirms plans via a video message at official route presentation

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