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Growth in number of New York cyclists has made cycling safer – study

City has also increased investment in cycle infrastructure in recent years

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Dolomites ski resort experiments with bike-only days for major mountain pass roads

Roads are traffic-free but cyclists have no timed course to cover

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Flexispot to launch Kickstarter for desk with built-in exercise bike

It's a part-exercise bike, part-standing desk that you can set up in a minute and even includes resistance levels for a cycling workout at work...

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Kickstarter campaign for one-size-fits-all stem launched

Aero Swiss Design are seeking investment for a stem with interlinking blocks that can shift the position of your handlebars

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Brompton launch their first e-bike

The iconic folding bike manufacturer have launched their first e-bike, that can be reserved now for an early 2018 delivery

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Merida issues product recall for carbon forks on 2017 Scultura models

Company warns that selected models of the forks could break under stress

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Alexander Kristoff RideLondon win rounds off capital’s cycling weekend

Fifth annual Olympic legacy event sees 100,000 people of all ages take to city's streets

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Froome approaching immortality, motorway madness and no one's ashamed of tan lines. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Video: Unboxing the Lazer Bullet helmet

The Bullet from Lazer is an aero road helmet with a sliding vent, and was used by the Lotto Soudal team at the Tour de France. We unbox it and take a closer look...

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Ekoi promising “no more tan marks” with new Solair jersey

The Solair jersey blocks out harmful rays and lets the good ones in, so Ekoi say, in order to leave you free of unsightly tan lines...

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Cycling App of the Week: What to Wear Cycling

This app gives handy recommendations for what attire you need to be comfortable on the bike depending on weather conditions and your personal preferences...

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Quarq launch new power meters for Dura-Ace 9100 and Specialized cranksets

The new options mean you can have Quarq power with a Dura-Ace 9100 groupset, and you can also upgrade with an adapter

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Openreach driver adds van sticker implying filtering cyclists are suicidal

Firm says driver was ‘trying to promote safety’ but matter has been ‘dealt with’

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Nine-year-old cycles up the Col du Galibier

Alfie Earl seems to have a few more climbs in mind for the coming years too

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Sean Conway aims to break record for riding across Europe from West to East

Adventurer sets target of 24 days for 4,500-mile unsupported ride from Portugal's Atlantic Coast to Russia's Ural mountains

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview prior to our verdicts on the latest products from Pirelli, Pearl Izumi, Ekoi, Specialized and PRO...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Raleigh flamed, order restored at Le Tour and British Cycling woes: here's 11 things we've learned this week

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Strava Premium: loads of perks and free insurance thrown in

Upgrade your Strava experience with a new Premium portal

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Cycling abroad and relying on Nationwide travel insurance? You’ll need to wear a helmet, or you won’t be able to claim

Building society makes helmets compulsory for people riding bikes on holiday - even in the Netherlands

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Cycling app of the week: Komoot

This app gives you navigation, voice commands and shareable data all in one place...

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Enve reveal latest SES Aero Road handlebar with Di2 integration

The SES Aero Road Bar from the high end component brand now takes a Di2 junction box on the bar end, and they've also released a new titanium quick release skewer

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Kids caught cycling anti-socially face exclusion from Birmingham school

Head teacher delivers “hard-hitting assembly” and says disciplinary action will be taken against pupils breaking the law

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Chapter2 release limited edition Tere frame to commemorate Stage 17 of the Tour de France

New Zealand-based Chapter2 have given the Tere a very tour-specific paint job, with the elevation details of Stage 17 painted onto the frame

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Pinarello unveil Dogma F10 disc

Team Sky's bike of of choice is now available with discs to meet current demand for snappier stopping power

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Sven Cycles announce modification service… so their bikes can fit inside a rucksack or briefcase

Dorset-based handmade bike brand Sven Cycles are proving it's not just Bromptons that are train and plane friendly with the announcement of their modification service...

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A sneak peek at new stuff we’ve just had in from Pro, Castelli, Canyon, Craft and American Classic that are getting the road.cc ridearound…

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Sufferfest release new ‘Complete Training System’ app

The update includes a 10 week mental training programme alongside the current range of comprehensive virtual training sessions

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Ribble launch new clothing range

The British online build-you-own bike retailer have launched their Nuovo clothing collection, consisting of jerseys and shorts with more to follow soon

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Cycling app of the week: Rain Alarm

An app that tracks your location and gives you quick and simple weather alerts, Rain Alarm could help you avoid a downpour on your next ride...

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Raleigh recreate classic Team Aero Pro Burner BMX for bike’s 35th anniversary

Raleigh are selling a limited run of the classic BMX that was a huge hit in the 80's

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