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“Shifting with hopes and dreams”: Mechanic shares chainring horror (+ tri-bike brought in for “just a tune-up” with crumbling headtube); Philipsen “doesn’t blame” Coquard for Tour-ending crash; CyclingMikey hits out after fake news + more on the live blog

The Tour de France peloton hits the brakes for rest day number one — and University Challenge is back with a bike brakes bonus round last night — join Adwitiya for Tuesday’s live blog of cycling news, reaction, and whatever else stops by

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“The assumption was Wiggle Chain Reaction wasn’t going anywhere”: Ex-employee talks “shock” at retail giant’s demise, plus THAT Visma Giro helmet discussed on the road.cc Podcast

In episode 72 of the road.cc Podcast, we go behind the scenes at Wiggle CRC to find out what really went on at the beleaguered retailer over the last few gloomy months, while Jamie and Ryan dissect pro cycling’s latest controversy: ugly time trial helmets

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Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group reportedly buys Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles for less than £10 million

Frasers Group, which also owns Evans Cycles and Sports Direct, has agreed to purchase WiggleCRC’s brand and intellectual property, leading to around 450 job cuts

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Mike Ashley set to take over Wiggle Chain Reaction as administrators “close the shutters” amid mass redundancies, sources suggest

The latest job cuts at the beleaguered online giant mean that “almost everyone is gone”, former employees have posted online, as Evans Cycles owner Ashley prepares takeover

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Christmas gifts for cyclists: Last minute gifts, very last minute gifts, and lots more

All you need to know if you've left it late: winning cycling gift ideas, final purchase dates for online retailers and major brands, and other vital present-buying information

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Can you see yourself on one of these hand-painted Stella McCartney x Cannondale bikes? Plus Orbea’s revamped gravel bikes, DT Swiss’s updated wheels, new smart trainers, and a shedload of new clothing…

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

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‘The world’s biggest bike ride’ to take place on 30th May

Anyone can take part in the event - all you need to do is sign up online and get cycling

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Deals for the Dirt from Giant, Brand X, Maxxis, Stans and Evans

Money off and cash back deals...

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5 great cycling deals on Bianchi, Altura, Fulcrum & events

Get your hands on a Bianchi's Intenso Athena, bibs, jackets, wheels & 3 for 2 sportives with the DealCatcher

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Great cycling deals on NeilPryde time trial bikes, Colnagos, computers, clothing & more

Your weekly round-up of the best bargains

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