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A belated tribute to the iconic Zefal HPX: a bike pump that actually worked, gone but not forgotten

VecchioJo mourns the passing of his constant ride companion and saviour. Zefallan hero, if you will

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“It was cringeworthy how Mark Cavendish sold his own farewell,” claims columnist who believes Manx Missile’s exit from pro cycling was “toe-curling” and “like Elvis’s last tour through shady casinos in Las Vegas” + more on the live blog

It's Thursday on the live blog and the weekend is creeping closer... Dan Alexander is in the hotseat today as we bring you everything worth knowing (and plenty you could probably do without) from the world of cycling today

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Snake Bite: Taking on the epic Seven Serpents unsupported gravel ride (and failing)

850km of riding featuring mud, slop and terrifying trails with 16,000 metres of climbing? It went about as nicely as it sounds for the intrepid VecchioJo

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Essential cycling tools and accessories you need to fix any problem

Whether it’s getting air in your tyres before you leave home, keeping air in your tyres on the road or making sure your bike is working right, Topeak will keep you riding

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Are the wrong inner tubes costing you time?

Find out why switching to Tubolito tubes could mean lower rolling resistance and fewer punctures

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Psst… 23 puncture-fixing hacks to get you out of trouble – for tubeless too

Think you know the best way to mend a puncture? Plus more emergency fixes than you can shake a thorny stick at

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Psssssst! What happens when a rider punctures in the Tour de France?

More than you might think... a 15-second wheel change isn’t the full story of what happens to rider and equipment when the puncture fairy strikes at the world's greatest bike race

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Everything you need to know about tubeless repair kits – Trailside puncture repair for tubeless tyres

Tubeless repair kits explained

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Muc-Off Puncture Plug Repair Kit

A compact and easy get-me-home kit for all kinds of tubeless tyres

£13.00
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Muc-Off launches new Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug kit

A tubeless repair solution that hides in your bar ends

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