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“The Tour de France is bigger than cycling. And we’ve done it”: Record-breaker Mark Cavendish’s greatest ever Tour de France stage wins

On a gentle right-hand bend in the small commune of Saint-Vulbas, nestled peacefully on the banks of the Rhône, it happened.After three years of frustration, anger, and heart-wrenching near misses, and a handful of kilometres of constant jostling, jumping, and fighting for position amid the chaos of a typically frenetic Tour de France sprint finish, … Read more

Cyclists call out latest bike lane vandalism as city named ‘worst in Europe for green transport’

On Thursday 6th July Trafford Council replied to a road.cc request for comment, a spokesperson for the One Trafford Partnership saying: “We understand the importance of safe travel provision, which is why our traffic team regularly check the lanes to replace any missing cones. However continual theft and vandalism of cones means we’re unable to replace them … Read more

First ride: FLIT M2 e-folder now smaller and lighter thanks to weld-free technology

Pothole and loose gravel danger leaves sportive organiser frustrated as council refuses to let him repair route defects

The organiser of a Scottish sportive has expressed disapointment at the council’s decision to opt against works to address road defects and loose gravel on Ride the North’s route ahead of next month’s event, also barring him from hiring contractors to fix the issues himself, including prohibiting sweeping the road.With less than 50 days to go … Read more

Jonas Vingegaard uses 1x gearing for Tour de France opening stages

Should cycling websites leave results out of their Tour de France reports?; Councillor claims cycle network is “at risk of collapse”, but locals say “it’s long dead”; Should Jonas have worked for Wout?; When drivers block your PB + more on the live blog

Chrome Industries Union 2.0 Short

Chrome Industries’ Union 2.0 shorts have a relaxed fit and work well on and off the bike. They are made from a durable stretchy fabric that is perfect for cycling shorts and promises to last a long time. Just as well, as at full price they are not cheap.Check out our guide to the best … Read more

Check out Mark Cavendish’s custom Wilier Filante SLR for his final Tour de France

Riding for Astana Qazaqstan in his final Tour de France, Mark Cavendish swaps his usual blue marble Wilier Filante SLR for this special edition, white marble and gold Wilier Filante SLR TDF23. Could this be the bike upon which Cav takes the outright record for the most Tour de France stage wins by an individual rider in history?Cavendish … Read more

Tour de France hit by tack attack, Lilian Calmejane calls out “morons” who endangered riders

Intermarché–Circus–Wanty rider Lilian Calmejane shared a furious social media post showing the state of his front tyre after today’s Tour de France stage in the Basque Country, his front wheel covered with tacks that were spread on the road.“Thank you for this kind of human bullshit,” he wrote. “I don’t think I was the only victim of … Read more

Amazing underdog Victor Lafay lands Cofidis first Tour de France win for 15 years

Cofidis have ended their Tour de France drought after 15 long years, Victor Lafay outfoxing Wout van Aert, Jumbo-Visma, Tadej Pogačar and Tom Pidcock with a late attack to win the second stage of the race.Not since Sylvain Chavanel on the 25th July 2008 had the peloton stalwarts won a stage of their home Grand Tour, but … Read more