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Shane Sutton denies Richard Freeman’s claim that testosterone was for him as ex-Team Sky doctor’s tribunal finally opens

Shane Sutton has denied Richard Freeman’s claim that he was the intended recipient of testosterone patches ordered by the former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor as the long-delayed Medical Practitioners Tribunal Services hearing into him opened in Manchester today.Freeman’s lawyer, Mary O’Rourke QC, claimed today that the doctor had ordered 30 sachets of Testogel … Read more

Topeak Shuttle Cage X bottle cage

Topeak’s Shuttle Cage X 3K Carbon bottle cage takes a firm grip on your bottle and doesn’t weigh much. Like all carbon fibre cages it’s arguably a daft price, but if shaving grams is really really important to you then it’s worth considering, and it does have that carbon-weave look for tech points. Pro: Light, … Read more

HGV firms given 12 months to make lorries safer for London cyclists – or face fines

Businesses operating HGVs in London have been given a year to make their lorries safer for the capital’s cyclists – or face being fined for vehicles found to be non-compliant with the new standards.The requirements, introduced by Mayor Sadiq Khan alongside Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils, which represents the cities local authorities, mean … Read more

Hexr helmet

The Hexr helmet has safety as its primary aim. It sacrifices weight, though this isn’t the issue I thought it’d be, and the price is incredibly high right now. There are some wrinkles to be ironed out – the fit, while great across the head, sat very low causing issues with sunglasses, and the retention … Read more

Triban Long-Sleeved Merino Wool Bike Touring Jersey

The Triban Long-Sleeved Merino Wool Bike Touring Jersey from French sports giant Decathlon represents incredible value for money, harnessing all the qualities of the famous fine sheepswool and looking chic both on and off the bike. Pros: The performance of merino; functional and good looking; very competitively priced Cons: Those with longer arms might find … Read more

Belgian TV show takes politicians on a bike ride – then confronts them with 500 relatives of cyclists killed through poor infrastructure

Producers of a Belgian TV show that invited politicians on a bike ride as part of a discussion about how to make roads safer for cyclists had a surprise waiting for their guests – the show had gathered 500 relatives of people killed in road traffic collisions while riding their bikes.The Brussels Times reports that … Read more

Shocking moment driver crashes into lead rider in Brazilian road race, which leads to entire peloton staging an on-road protest

Shocking footage has emerged of the lead rider in a Brazilian road race being hit by a car, after the driver reportedly ploughed through a road block that wasn’t being monitored by authorities. In protest, the whole peloton subsequently abandoned the stage and laid their bikes in the road. Isso foi hoje na Volta de Garulhos. … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 323: Another London commute compilation

Back in September, we featured a compilation from road.cc reader Adrian of near misses filmed on his commute from Epsom to Blackfriars.Now, he’s sent through another one, and told us: “The last compilation attracted a diverse range of comments, so let’s see what everyone makes of this lot.”I took some those comments to heart and, … Read more

ETC Mizar Combo Lightset

The ETC Mizar is a slightly old-fashioned front and rear lightset with battery-pack boasting good run-times and remote control. Ultimately, though, its output is disappointing, its charging system is far from convenient, and the whole setup feels old fashioned. Pros: Run-times are OK, remote is easy to use, good waterproofing Cons: All-out power isn’t staggering, … Read more

Watch kid zoom up climb past adult roadies; Watts up! Laverack’s awesome power output wins UK Hill Climb Champs; Malaysian court acquits driver over killing of 8 cyclists; Crackdown on Newcastle Deliveroo riders + cool bikes & lots more on the Live blog

Welcome to Monday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.