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Parkrun organisers apologise after runners direct “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians and “barge” a female rider on her way to work

Organisers of Swansea Bay parkrun have apologised after receiving what they described as the worst feedback in the event’s history, including multiple reports of runners directing “abusive language” at cyclists and “barging” a woman cyclist on her commute.In a Facebook post published on Saturday, the volunteer-run group said it had received complaints from participants, marshals … Read more

Motorist urges “anti-car people” to “have a bit of consideration for drivers” – but baffled cyclists slam “entitlement” and say “nobody is coming for your cars!”; “He wants Demi in a gilded cage”: Tour rivals blast Vollering’s team + more on the live blog

Jespr Cycling Computer

The Jespr Cycling Computer is the new kid on the cycle computer scene – it’s from a Swiss startup that thinks it’s found a niche in the market. It’s a cycle computer that’s bigger than almost anything else, and its USP is that it wrangles information to present it simply, so you can cycle without … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 934: Cyclist told video reporting portal now “so successful” team can no longer keep up with bad driving

A cyclist who reported footage to Operation SNAP of “bad driving” on a recent ride was disappointed to be told that the portal “has become so successful that the team is no longer able to manage the demand submitted by the public”.It means the driver — who would have previously received a warning letter, according to … Read more

Artists turn Tour de France penises into Le Tour Femmes plugs

What do school teachers and Tour de France chiefs have in common? A seemingly never-ending battle with penis graffiti, of course. Well, in a helpful development one of the race’s major partners Škoda has come up with an ingenious solution to tackle immature road paintings and promote the Tour de France Femmes at the same time.It’s one of the … Read more

Optimize Graphite hot wax

Optimize Graphite Hot Wax is the most affordable of such options from the German manufacturer, and comes with impressive claims of 800-1,000km longevity. It requires no special application method and kept the drivetrain exceptionally clean – even for a hot chain wax – but failed to come close to that claimed lifespan, even when used … Read more

Is the Tour de France Femmes easier than the Tour de France? The differences between two of the most prestigious races on the pro cycling calendar (and why that question may be the wrong one)

Having been out in Brittany ahead of the Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ, I was lucky enough to ride along the same route as the pros on the first two stages with The Route. The Femmes might be a lot shorter than the men’s Tour de France – with nine stages making up the former as … Read more

The real prize? Tadej Pogačar took 362 Strava KOMs during the Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar is heading off for his post-Tour holiday with a fourth maillot jaune, four stage wins, plenty of prize money and… 362 Strava KOMs.The ride-sharing app has today revealed the damage the Tour de France peloton did to amateur riders’ dreams across France, 1,809 KOMs nabbed by the pros during the three weeks of racing, … Read more

Cop who borrowed passing cyclist’s bike to catch thief wins Police Officer of the Year award

A police officer who borrowed a passing cyclist’s bike to chase after and arrest a suspect linked to the theft of £90,000 worth of jewellery has received a Police Officer of the Year award.PC Paddy Connell brought the suspect to justice in January, leading a car pursuit before continuing the chase on foot and hopping on a passer-by’s … Read more

“Not only hypocritical but politically motivated”: Lance Armstrong’s old boss accuses UCI of being “comfortable honouring authoritarian regimes with well-documented human rights abuses”; No Tour-Vuelta double for Tadej Pogačar + more on the live blog