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E-bike use predicted to grow by almost 40,000% by 2050, according to Halfords research

Researchers have predicted a huge surge in e-bike use is coming over the next thirty years in the UK, thanks to improvements in e-bike technology and a phasing out of fossil fuel-powered vehicles...

Fri, Jun 07, 2019 12:30
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Belgian e-bike rider fined for speeding on S-pedelec

The cyclist was caught riding an S-pedelec at 41km/h in a 30km/h limit, and subsequently fined by the local police

Thu, Jun 06, 2019 11:42
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Olympia unveils the Leader disc brake race bike with an 850g frame

The Leader's frameset is super light for a disc brake model, and uses three different carbon fibres for optimum power transfer, stiffness and efficiency...

Wed, Jun 05, 2019 20:31
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Live blog: Video interview with new cycling minister (and Laura saves him from Mr Whippy); 532-mile race from Aberdeen-Silverstone between e-bike and electric car; neutral service goes bit nuts (literally) in Scotland; Magnus Backstedt to ride RAAM + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Wed, Jun 05, 2019 18:11
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Five cool things coming soon from Wilier Triestina, Topeak, Zilfer, Effetto and Sportful

Another selection of the best bikes and gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Tue, Jun 04, 2019 08:10
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The Babboe Slim Mountain e-cargo bike is built to carry the kids – and one family have proved it by travelling 600km across Europe

The new e-cargo bike from Dutch brand Babboe can carry huge loads with its sturdy build and powerful mid-motor... and one family are proving so by riding from Amsterdam to Southampton with the kids strapped up in the front

Thu, May 30, 2019 09:38
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Live blog: Terrific Bombtrack Dirty Reiver video, Wife’s stinging response to cyclist husband who shaved his legs, Panini TdF album lands at road.cc Towers, Brailsford vs Mortirolo+ more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Wed, May 29, 2019 19:30
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Live blog: Swansea cyclist felled by fishing line stretched across seafront bike path; We take a punt on how Giro may play out; Best Twitter reply to study saying cyclists should wear hi-vis with big arrows to avoid close passes + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Tue, May 28, 2019 17:48
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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, SKS, Smith, Kali and Wearwell

Another selection of the best bits we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

Tue, May 28, 2019 15:58
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Cycling shorts are the hottest trend of the summer – here’s our cheeky guide on how to wear them for …maximum stylistic effect

Cycling shorts are back in fashion big time (again) …Great news for those of us who have always known how damn cool they are for years...

Mon, May 27, 2019 10:00
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