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Shane Sutton alleged to have used Coke can full of urine to avoid positive drugs test
Shane Sutton allegedly used a Coke can full of urine to avoid returning a positive drugs test during his racing career according to Mary O’Rourke QC, who is defending former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman at a medical tribunal in Manchester.Speaking at the hearing yesterday, O’Rourke also claimed that the ex-British Cycling … Read more
Strava’s Year in Sport report reveals UK gender divide in cycling
The gender divide in cycling is worse in the UK compared to the other European countries and is below the global average, according to Strava’s latest annual Year in Sport report, which also finds that women are more likely to run and cycle in groups due to safety concerns.The report tracks trends in activity from 48 … Read more
Epic ‘bloody cyclists’ thread; CadenceX dynamo charges loads of stuff as you ride; 60 STOLEN BIKES ALERT; Shocking close pass by bus driver; Beryl offers free rides to polling stations and more on the live blog
Welcome to Wednesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Canyon Commuter 5.0
The Canyon Commuter 5.0 looks like a true 21st century commuting bike. The spec is comprehensive and the core ride experience is perfectly decent. It’s just a shame that a couple of things, not least the drivetrain based around a Shimano Nexus hub gear, slightly dampen the joy of riding it. Pros: Fantastic spec, impressive … Read more
Spanish women’s team say it was THEM who ‘mimicked’ Bahrain McLaren jersey and apologise; Can distance measured in KM’s still be called ‘mileage’? Epic reindeer Strava art; Corbyn’s ‘Maoist bicycle’ +more on the live blog
Welcome to Tuesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Sportful Bodyfit Pro Jacket
The Sportful Bodyfit Pro Jacket has become one of my favourite pieces of clothing to wear on the bike. Not only is it incredibly warm and breathable, it is really comfortable and impressively lightweight. The quality also goes a long way to justifying the price; the only thing I would prefer is solid pockets. Pros: … Read more
Simon Mottram explains Rapha Cycling Club relaunch as brand aims for big growth in membership
In the third and final part of our interview with Rapha founder and CEO Simon Mottram, he explains how the business has repositioned its Rapha Cycling Club (RCC) membership scheme to make it more accessible to customers as part of a series of changes in the business following its change in ownership a little over two … Read more