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Lance Armstrong’s old boss accuses UCI of “hypocrisy” after governing body hits out at Tour de France for granting access to controversial Belgian — despite lifetime doping ban

Lance Armstrong’s former boss Johan Bruyneel has accused UCI president David Lappartient of “hypocrisy” and reignited a long-running personal feud after cycling’s governing body issued a statement saying it was “closely following” his unauthorised presence in a restricted area at the start of stage 12 of the Tour de France.Despite the Belgian serving a lifetime … Read more

Ribble’s CGR range of acoustic and electric “do-it-all” bikes get 50mm tyre clearance, internal cable routing and start at £1,649

Ribble has announced the launch of the third generation of its Commute, Gravel, Road (CGR) bikes. The new-look collection includes carbon fibre, aluminium and titanium models across electric and acoustic options. The CGR models have been around since 2017, and are designed as do-it-all bikes, for commuters, road riders and gravel riders alike. The updated range … Read more

Cyclists fined for riding on pavement beside “very dangerous” road into London, as rider claims they are being made to “choose between £100 and my life”

Cyclists using a pavement to avoid what has been described as a “very dangerous” junction on the A4 in west London are being fined by private enforcement officers working on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), after the council designated the area a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) zone without visible … Read more

Lusso Unisex Paragon Jersey

The Lusso Unisex Paragon Jersey is well made and comfortable, and is best suited to mild conditions, with an understated look and a fit that isn’t restrictive. From a woman’s perspective, it will appeal if you find female-specific jerseys too short in the body.> Buy now: Lusso Unisex Paragon Jersey for £105 from LussoLusso has gone from offering its … Read more

road.cc is introducing a dynamic paywall: here’s what that means for you, why we’re doing it, and how it’s going to work

Back in the mists of time (2014 perhaps?) I first wrote a thing about how we make money at road.cc. Another spoiler… it was the ads and, in the main, it still is. The landscape is always changing if you’re an independent publisher on the open web, though, so over the years we’ve added new ways of making … Read more

The Giant on the Giant: When the Tour de France’s tallest, heaviest rider conquered Mont Ventoux – and held off Marco Pantani

On Tuesday afternoon, when the Tour de France finishes atop Mont Ventoux, the brutal, iconic climb known as the Giant of Provence, it is highly likely that the metaphorical giants of grand tour racing – Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vinegegaard – will battle it out for supremacy on one of the sport’s most mythical ascents.But … Read more

Unlicensed driver who inhaled laughing gas before and after killing 81-year-old cyclist at pedestrian crossing jailed for more than 11 years

A 20-year-old man who had never held a driving licence and inhaled laughing gas while behind the wheel has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for killing an 81-year-old cyclist in South Yorkshire earlier this year.Cain Byrne was driving a Volkswagen Golf at speeds believed to be up to 80mph — significantly over … Read more

Tadej Pogačar riding special edition Colnago Y1Rs as Tour de France hits Mont Ventoux: paper-thin finish, sprint shifters and weight-saving accessories complete unique build

Tadej Pogacar may not look like he needs a helping hand as he arrives for stage 16 of the Tour de France in Montpellier over four minutes up on his closest rival, Jonas Vingegaard; however, his team and bike sponsor are leaving no stone unturned in the Slovenian’s quest to secure a fourth yellow jersey, unveiling another … Read more

Two eras, one climb: Pogacar’s Colnago vs Armstrong’s Trek on Mont Ventoux

Tadej Pogacar could all but cement his fourth Tour de France title on Stage 16 of this year’s race from Montpellier to Mont Ventoux, and we thought it would be a great opportunity to compare the Slovenian superstar’s modern-day Colnago bikes with the Trek 5900 that Lance Armstrong rode up Ventoux back in 2000. Things … Read more

Hot out? Rapha introduces Ghost range for riding in extreme heat

Today isn’t the hottest day of the summer in the UK, but with another heatwave forecast for later in the week, Rapha has launched its Pro Team Ghost clothing that’s designed to offer “advanced thermoregulation that cools body, engine and mind”. Rapha says that the fabric is the lightest and thinnest it has ever used, providing “an … Read more