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Review: Neat little bracket stashes the bare essentials on your frame, but lacks the protection of a pocket or seat bag
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Naked cyclists “the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet,” says US House Speaker – as Trump supporter claims: “It’s getting really ugly” (and he’s not talking about the riders)

Naked cyclists “the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet,” says US House Speaker – as Trump supporter claims: “It’s getting really ugly”; Children’s bike bus to school sparks helmet row; Sumo wrestler...

Apparently, according to my calendar, it’s only Wednesday. And with that grim detail in mind, Ryan Mallon will be doing his very best to keep everyone’s spirits up with all the usual cycling news, vie...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 5h

Review: Excellent headphones for indoor use – although covering the ears can keep a bit of heat in
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Locals described the barriers as an "eyesore" and "looking like a building site".

"Eyesore" Belfast bike lane barriers installed to prevent 'optical illusion' to be removed after more than two years

The temporary plastic barriers were first introduced to prevent an 'optical illusion' between the bike lane and the pavement kerb.

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 6h

Remco Evenepoel finished second at Il Lombardia, 1 minute and 38 seconds behind Tadej Pogačar. While the spotlight naturally falls on the winner, Evenepoel’s ride was remarkable for other reasons. Five years ago, at the same race, his career almost ended.

The invisible opponent: Remco Evenepoel had more than just other competitors to beat on his way to the Il Lombardia podium

As a cyclist, how do you begin to start descending with supreme confidence again after a life-threatening incident? Here's how Remco Evenepoel made a full psychological and physical recovery from his ...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 7h

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Find out how to pick the perfect groupset for your riding style and budget — from entry-level all the way up to the very top

Which groupset is best for your bike, and how much should you spend?

Everything you need to know about groupsets from Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM with our in-depth explainer

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 8h

Also on the lunchtime live blog:

GB’s four-time Olympic medal-winning track sprinter Jack Carlin retires from cycling at 28 after failing to “ignite that spark again” after Paris

Plus: Time trialling meets BMX at the Tour of Holland; Lotto and Intermarché merger updates + more!
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 8h

If Super Record 13 isn’t posh enough for you… Campagnolo introduces the £900 Ultra upgrade. Carbon chainrings, titanium sprockets, and ceramic bearings are designed to improve the performance of Campag’s top-level groupset, but they’ll cost you…

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 9h

End of an attacking era: Arkéa-B&B Hotels men’s and women’s teams set to fold after failing to find new sponsors, according to reports
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 10h

The organisers said Mario Aparicio's post "violated the spirit of sportsmanship, damaged the image of the race, and caused a serious negative impact".

Pro cyclist kicked off race in China after backlash over pig emojis in Strava post

Burgos Burpellet BH said the inclusion of a Chinese flag and pig emoji on Mario Aparicio's Strava post was a reference to his stage-winning teammate but Chinese social media users branded the emojis a...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 10h

“Why is the bloke not wearing a helmet, riding one handed, and why aren’t the kids wearing hi-vis?”

Video of children riding their bikes to school sparks inevitable helmet row… and complaints about holding up traffic

“No helmet? What a role model”: Video of children cycling to school sparks meltdown, as drivers blast Bike Bus leader for riding without a helmet and kids for not wearing hi-vis, cutting corners, and ...

Apparently, according to my calendar, it’s only Wednesday. And with that grim detail in mind, Ryan Mallon will be doing his very best to keep everyone’s spirits up with all the usual cycling news, vie...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 14h

Decathlon’s Van Rysel range gets Zwift-ready with new smart trainers, and they look like serious value for money

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Review: Knog Oi Prima bike bell
Ups the game on the classic – easy to install, with sleek looks and a clear sound
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

A trio of Conservative councillors have urged Westminster council to pause plans for London's new Cycleway 43 to be extended through a street in their ward of Marylebone, saying that it would be "irresponsible" to go ahead before the impact of a fully pedestrianised Oxford Street becomes clear.

"Deeply depressing and frustrating": London Tory councillors say extending £1.5 million cycle route to bypass pedestrianised Oxford Street would be "irresponsible"

Marylebone's Conservative Action group claims that "traffic plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street remain unclear", adding that the Cycleway C43 scheme "also ignores the needs of pensioners,...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

On today’s live blog:

Ineos Grenadiers carried out carbon monoxide tests two months after UCI warned against repeated CO inhalation

Plus: Who’s to blame for soaring house prices? Cargo bike owners, says TV critic; Cycling UK says station theft policy will “put people off cycling” + lots more!

Ineos Grenadiers carried out carbon monoxide tests two months after UCI told teams to avoid repeated CO inhalation, as hotel owner says he “knew nothing”; Who’s to blame for soaring house prices? Carg...

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. As long as nobody mentions last night’s football…

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Review: Rudy Project Rebel - performs very well, but finish should be better for the money
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

“We are not a medical facility”

Hotel owner and former pro Alexander Kolobnev claims he “knew nothing” about Ineos Grenadiers’ carbon monoxide rebreathing tests on his premises during training camp – which took place two months after UCI warned teams against “repeated CO inhalation”
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

All the gravel goodness from UCI Worlds

Hidden plugs, new tyres, spaced out cranks and battered bikes | 2026 UCI Gravel Worlds Tech Gallery

Riders prepared for flat out racing in Limburg

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Free shares for segment leaders?

Strava CEO says social fitness giant plans to go public to make "more and bigger acquisitions"

Michael Martin says an Initial Public Offering (IPO) would provide more capital to open up further growth opportunities for Strava, but didn't specify what those opportunities might be

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

On the lunchtime live blog:

“After a difficult few years, it feels like the right time to move on”: Former British time trial champion Lizzie Holden set to retire this week

Plus: Newspaper blames pony for crash; Bike frame fence; Chaos at Chinese stage races + more!
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Who’s to blame for the property crisis and soaring house prices? Well, according to one TV critic, cargo bike owners, apparently…

Who’s to blame for the property crisis? “Mouthy” wealthy cargo bike owners trying to “ringfence cities as active travel playpens for the better off”, says TV critic – but cyclists ask: “Would you let ...

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. As long as nobody mentions last night’s football…

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

“Impervia is more than a bicycle: it is a moving sculpture, shaped from CNC-milled aluminium, where geometric rigour meets fluid lines, standing as a true work of design.”

Apparently.

Check out the wildest bike you’ll see this week

Pard Design calls its Impervia gravel e-bike “a moving sculpture” – it’s certainly guaranteed to turn heads

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

While mountain biking accidents are more frequent, road crashes tend to be more severe, with a higher rate of serious head injuries - and the risk increases with age.

Road cycling causes more serious injuries than mountain biking, new study finds

While mountain biking accidents are more frequent, road crashes tend to be more severe, with a higher rate of serious head injuries — and the risk increases with age

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

On today’s live blog:

Remco, take notes… Tadej Pogačar ‘beaten’ up 15km mountain – by British hill climb supremo Andrew Feather

Plus: Don’t mention Merckx; Daft Decathlon embargoes; Mass rides to call for better cycle lanes for women; Gravel worlds chaos + lots more!

He is human after all! British amateur cyclist ‘beats’ Tadej Pogačar up 15km mountain… after five-minute head start; “I don’t really like the Eddy Merckx comparison”; Decathlon has two new smart train...

It’s Monday, and after a dusty, gravel-packed weekend, Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you into the week with all the latest cycling news and views (and the usual nonsense) on the Monday live blog

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