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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour predictions, too may near misses and a glowing endorsement of the humble fiver. Here's 11 bike-themed things we've learned this week...

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Got a big garden? Bicycle Wall of Death for sale on eBay! (+ video)

Alternatively, you could do what the Bomberdrome's builders intended - and take it round festivals and teach people to ride it

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

The lowdown on new gear from Lauf, Tifosi, Rapha, Quad Lock and Limar, all being reviewed soon on road.cc...

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Police seek cyclist who was wearing tartan cap – and nothing else

Man was spotted riding around Devizes last Tuesday

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Pirelli launches PZero Velo road tyres – launch and first ride

The Italian tyre giants have returned to cycling with three new road tyres, made from a patented silica compound. We got a first ride at the launch in Milan...

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Cycling App of the Week: Bikefit Foot Calculator

This handy new app shows you ideal pedal to foot connection angle and then recommends a solution to optimise your foot fit

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of the coolest new gear we're testing right now from Bont, Shimano, Watteam, Efneo and Ashmei...

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#mycyclingweekend – Sagan & Rainbow Jersey Fever

We asked you to show us your colours this #mycyclingweekend, one of you showed us the best colours in the world!

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Video: Mike Cotty tackles Catalonia’s Coll de La Creueta

Latest Col Collective video features 21km ascent with average gradient of 5.3 per cent and maximum ramp of 13 per cent

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Limited edition Maglia Rosa TCR frameset up for grabs from Giant

To celebrate Tom Dumoulin's Giro victory, Giant are offering one lucky winner the chance to become the proud owner of a limited edition TCR frameset in Maglia Rosa colours

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Show your colours this #mycyclingweekend

With election week behind us are you celebrating or commiserating? Get your colours out and show us those cycling smiles!

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Bike-themed election promises, Team Sky uncertainty and security debates in London - here's 11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

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New study provides more evidence that drinking coffee gives your cycling a boost

Professor Bruno Gualano reckons a few cups can save minutes in a time trial

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Tackling one of the world’s toughest climbs – on a tandem

Richard and Ruth Peploe take on Italy's fearsome Scanuppia - the hardest climb they've ever ridden

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HTech release design for AerOne Concept wooden aero road bike

It might be made of wood, but innovative Aussies HTech are claiming “one of the world’s most aerodynamic bike frames” with their AerOne Concept…

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Italian football manager who led club to Serie A safety to cycle 1,300km to fulfil vow – and remember his son, killed while riding bike

Davide Nicola kept Crotone in Italy's top flight when they seemed doomed - now he will ride length of country

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Unboxed: Ribble R872

Ribble's updated version of their hugely popular R872 carbon road bike

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Is this the hardest road cycling climb in the world? (+ video)

The Pozza San Glisente in Lombardy is 10.2km long ... and has an average gradient of 18.1 per cent

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A socktastic #mycyclingweekend

For many of you the weather this weekend wasn't at its summery best, but it didn't stop you getting out and showing off your footwear!

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Show us your sexy socks this #mycyclingweekend

WIN a pair of road.cc socks this weekend by sending us a shot of you in your favourite pair!

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Dumoulin's a champ, a change of colours for Team Sky and dreaming of a team of Cavs...

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Shimano Quick Links now available to buy

The Quick link SM-CN900 for Shimano 11 speed chains is available now

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Ultracycling legend Mike Hall is taking his last ever ride – follow his ‘dot’ through online tracker

Ashes of rider killed in March are being taken by bike from Harrogate to Mid-Wales – and ride is being tracked online

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Nine-year-old boy becomes youngest to ride from London to Paris

Alfie Earl has now set his sights on the Col du Galibier in July

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Great #mycyclingweekend climbs

This weekend we saw you lot make some serious ascents. Here are our favourite photos!

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Video: Mike Cotty heads to Spanish Pyrenees to tackle the Vallter 2000

Highest climb in Catalonia has been used in Vuelta a Espana

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Elite launch limited edition bright pink Drivo trainer

Really want to show off your love for all things Giro? This outlandish pink Elite Drivo trainer could be for you...

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#mycyclingweekend – Get up those hills!

This #mycyclingweekend we want to see you climbing! Send us photos of your local or most favourite inclines and you could win some road.cc swag!

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Transcontinental Race to go ahead, Mike Hall to take his final ride

Friends and family of ultracyclist will gather in Wales next month, with his ashes brought down by bike from Yorkshire

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Video: “Bloody hell, Mum. Thanks.” Cyclist reacts to parental “advice” as he tackles the Angliru

Footage goes viral in Spain - "This mother is every mother"

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