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NorthCape 4000 2019

Live blog: Video revisits last year’s NorthCape 4000 ultracycling race, “Your bike is better than mine”, says wheelsucker, Deceuninck–Quick-Step will be using Bryton computers in 2019, are Vielo launching a road bike? + more

Is it ever ok to wheelsuck? One commuter believed he was perfectly within his rights to do so because his windblock was riding a better bike!

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 16:26
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The new red Boris bike livery (©Steve Bardens:Getty Images for Santander)

Live blog: Do kids who take hire bikes just want to ride? Amazon Alexa bike; record breaking year for Boris Bikes + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Fri, Jan 04, 2019 09:48
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Veltop

Live blog: Removable windscreen for urban bikes; banned driver charged after Essex cyclist was killed in New Year’s Eve crash, Chris Froome to ride Tour de Yorkshire + more

Meanwhile, we've been reading up on some impressive stats from the Netherlands that outline just how beneficial cycling is to the economy.

Thu, Jan 03, 2019 18:21
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Live blog: Mail columnist examines “crazed prejudice” against cyclists, Farmers Weekly in e-bike review, 12 speed Campagnolo EPS spotted on Valverde’s new bike? Strava reveal ‘Quitter’s day’ when we give up on New Year fitness resolutions + more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start 2019 with a two-wheeled bang...

Wed, Jan 02, 2019 16:45
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Live blog: Wiggins says he doesn’t want to live past 60; Scotland appoints former pro mountain biker Lee Craigie as Active Nation Commissioner; anti-cycling attitudes linked to ‘pro-automobility’ attitudes; Transcon winner suffers punishment pass + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Fri, Dec 21, 2018 20:04
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ubyk

Live blog: Specialist bike shop Ubyk reportedly ceases trading – but has it found a buyer? Team Sky sacrifice aero gains for festive spirit; County Down cycle lane cleared by ‘bloke with shovel’ + more

In today's cheesy festive pro promo vid of the day, Team Sky are apparently 'cold' in Mallorca, so the wagon stepped in to give them something festive to warm up...

Thu, Dec 20, 2018 15:19
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Live blog: Will Norman corrects reporter who claimed London cycling in decline, Trek says its Domane+ e-bike does Tour de France speeds, Strava says 50-59s clock up most bike miles +more

Meanwhile, Chris Froome is today's unlikely source of banter on social media as he compares his legendary jog up the Ventoux to Christmas shopping!

Wed, Dec 19, 2018 16:36
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Bike Lane Symbol

Live blog: Belgium’s word of the year? “Murderstrip” – a painted bike lane, pump track cycle lane, Geraint Thomas the Grogg + more

After the BBC's blunder of editing out G's Welsh flag as he celebrates his TDF victory, national pride is restored after we spotted that he's proving so popular as a Grogg you'll have to wait five months for one!

Tue, Dec 18, 2018 17:01
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Jeremy Vine very close overtake (via Twitter).PNG

Live blog: Jeremy Vine films “The most life threatening moment I’ve ever had on my bike,” 2,000 years for Santa to do his rounds by bike, pro rider’s top save, reaction to Thomas SPOTY win + more

Broadcaster subjected to shockingly close overtake on hos commute this morning

Mon, Dec 17, 2018 18:20
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Kiss Super League

Live blog: Zwift launches pro cycling league; the most active region in the UK; can Dave Brailsford ‘reach into the toilet and pull out chocolate’? + more

All the cycling news from this site and beyond…

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 20:17
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