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Amo la Ruta is a new UK-based cycling clothing brand built around a "community driven" membership model aimed at making high-quality kit more accessible #cycling
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Cyclist whose racing career was cut short after being hit by drug driver launches clothing brand with "industry first" membership model
UK cycling brand Amo la Ruta is introducing a £79 a year membership that gives riders up to 50% off clothing, with the goal of "redefining premium" in cycling
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November 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Amo la Ruta is a new UK-based cycling clothing brand built around a "community driven" membership model aimed at making high-quality kit more accessible #cycling
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“A cap would have slammed the door on exactly the people we should be helping,” the Association of Cycle Traders said, after no changes were made in the Autumn Budget to the Cycle to Work scheme, which costs the Treasury £130m a year
Labour ditched Cycle to Work cap two weeks before Budget after deciding it “wasn’t worth the revenue”, as bike shops hail “common sense prevailing”
“E-bikes and cargo bikes cost more, but they’re the tools that make cycling practical for people who couldn’t otherwise manage it. A cap would have slammed the door on exactly the people we should be ...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“A cap would have slammed the door on exactly the people we should be helping,” the Association of Cycle Traders said, after no changes were made in the Autumn Budget to the Cycle to Work scheme, which costs the Treasury £130m a year
On the live blog at lunchtime... a perfect reply...
Online troll tells cyclist to 'get a proper job' to afford a car... only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his next flight
Online troll tells cyclist to 'get a proper job' to afford a car... only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his next flight
"I'd just like to reassure those people I can go at a proper speed": Online troll tells cyclist to 'get a proper job' to afford a car... only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his n...
The weekend's creeping closer and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Thursday with your latest live blog round-up of all the goings-on from the cycling world today
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November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
On the live blog at lunchtime... a perfect reply...
Online troll tells cyclist to 'get a proper job' to afford a car... only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his next flight
Online troll tells cyclist to 'get a proper job' to afford a car... only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his next flight
Will the 2018 Tour de France winner’s move upstairs help awaken cycling’s sleeping giant?
“A natural next step”: Geraint Thomas confirmed as new director of racing at Ineos Grenadiers – but will the Tour de France winner’s management role revitalise the struggling British squad?
The much-anticipated move into management will see the recently retired Thomas work alongside Dave Brailsford to provide “crucial input” into race strategy and rider recruitment and development
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November 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Will the 2018 Tour de France winner’s move upstairs help awaken cycling’s sleeping giant?
"That's a positive, although...": Your reaction to yesterday's Budget and the Cycle to Work Scheme's reprieve
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November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"That's a positive, although...": Your reaction to yesterday's Budget and the Cycle to Work Scheme's reprieve
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Online troll tells cyclist to 'get a proper job' to afford a car... only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his next flight
"I'd just like to reassure those people I can go at a proper speed": Cyclist wins the internet with mic-drop reply to online trolls... from the cockpit of his next flight + more on the live blog
The weekend's creeping closer and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Thursday with your latest live blog round-up of all the goings-on from the cycling world today
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November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Online troll tells cyclist to 'get a proper job' to afford a car... only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his next flight
Review: Sound (sorry!) choice - if you have the mount
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Topeak UTF Bellonside
Well-made and well-designed bell for UTF Multi-Mount users
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November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Review: Sound (sorry!) choice - if you have the mount
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#cycling
Crucially, those looking to invest in potential car-replacing electric bikes can relax as a touted reintroduction of a cap on the Cycle to Work scheme never materialised in the Autumn Budget. Hit the link in comments for the full story.
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Crucially, those looking to invest in potential car-replacing electric bikes can relax as a touted reintroduction of a cap on the Cycle to Work scheme never materialised in the Autumn Budget. Hit the link in comments for the full story.
Police stopped Gaviria at 1:15pm after he was spotted driving into oncoming traffic...
"One or two glasses from a coma": Tour de France stage winner given suspended sentence for drink-driving five times over the limit
Fernando Gaviria pled guilty to the charges and admitted he had "work stress and family problems"
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November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Police stopped Gaviria at 1:15pm after he was spotted driving into oncoming traffic...
It’s all about the Budget on today’s live blog…
Plus: Is the UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Chris Froome back on the road after crash; Tadej’s tattoo design; Wout’s busy week; Crazy bike set-up + more!
Plus: Is the UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Chris Froome back on the road after crash; Tadej’s tattoo design; Wout’s busy week; Crazy bike set-up + more!
“Good news for MAMILs”: Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”; UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Froo...
It’s Budget Day! And Ryan Mallon’s back to keep your mind off all the economic doom and gloom by delving into his own red leather box, packed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesda...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It’s all about the Budget on today’s live blog…
Plus: Is the UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Chris Froome back on the road after crash; Tadej’s tattoo design; Wout’s busy week; Crazy bike set-up + more!
Plus: Is the UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Chris Froome back on the road after crash; Tadej’s tattoo design; Wout’s busy week; Crazy bike set-up + more!
“I wonder if Evans Cycles are sponsoring an MP?”
Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after source behind rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”
Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after source behind rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”
“Good news for MAMILs”: Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”; UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Froo...
It’s Budget Day! And Ryan Mallon’s back to keep your mind off all the economic doom and gloom by delving into his own red leather box, packed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesda...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“I wonder if Evans Cycles are sponsoring an MP?”
Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after source behind rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”
Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after source behind rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”
Review: Great choice if going fast on the gravel is your bag – bar the slicks…
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#cycling
Cervelo Aspero-5 Red AXS 1
Gravel racing machine that's fast and nimble but let down by tyre choice
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Review: Great choice if going fast on the gravel is your bag – bar the slicks…
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#cycling
UPDATE: The Treasury has confirmed there is "nothing announced on Cycle to Work at the Budget." road.cc/content/news...
No change to Cycle to Work Scheme in Budget, Treasury confirms — despite reports spending cap would be introduced
Reports hinted a spending cap would be re-introduced to the tax-relief scheme, but Cycle to Work Alliance "happy to confirm no changes" to scheme
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
UPDATE: The Treasury has confirmed there is "nothing announced on Cycle to Work at the Budget." road.cc/content/news...
Cycle to Work Alliance "happy" Budget suggests "no changes" to scheme
No mention of Cycle to Work in Rachel Reeves' Budget despite reports spending cap would be introduced
Reports hinted a spending cap would be re-introduced to the tax-relief scheme, but Cycle to Work Alliance "happy" Budget suggests "no changes" to scheme
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November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Cycle to Work Alliance "happy" Budget suggests "no changes" to scheme
Government sources had briefed there would be a clamp down on “tax breaks for high earners riding £4,000 e-bikes in the Surrey Hills”.
No mention of Cycle to Work in Rachel Reeves' Budget despite reports spending cap would be introduced
Reports had suggested a spending cap would be re-introduced to the tax-relief scheme
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November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Government sources had briefed there would be a clamp down on “tax breaks for high earners riding £4,000 e-bikes in the Surrey Hills”.
On the lunchtime blog:
Four-time Tour de France winner, double world champion, 10-time monument winner, and now… tattoo artist? Tadej Pogačar shows off new set of skills by designing triathlete’s latest GOAT tattoo
Plus: Shared-used van paths; Craziest bike set-up ever? + lots more!
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Four-time Tour de France winner, double world champion, 10-time monument winner, and now… tattoo artist? Tadej Pogačar shows off new set of skills by designing triathlete’s latest GOAT tattoo
Plus: Shared-used van paths; Craziest bike set-up ever? + lots more!
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November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On the lunchtime blog:
Four-time Tour de France winner, double world champion, 10-time monument winner, and now… tattoo artist? Tadej Pogačar shows off new set of skills by designing triathlete’s latest GOAT tattoo
Plus: Shared-used van paths; Craziest bike set-up ever? + lots more!
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Four-time Tour de France winner, double world champion, 10-time monument winner, and now… tattoo artist? Tadej Pogačar shows off new set of skills by designing triathlete’s latest GOAT tattoo
Plus: Shared-used van paths; Craziest bike set-up ever? + lots more!
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The project has been criticised for both the lack of local demand, and for making the road too narrow for combine harvesters
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"North Korean style" cycle lane project that locals say has "no purpose" blamed for more than 40 incidents
Residents are also concerned by a proposed increase in the speed limit and the lack of street lighting along the R488
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November 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The project has been criticised for both the lack of local demand, and for making the road too narrow for combine harvesters
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“It’s been a tough road back… but it feels so good to finally be out here spinning the legs and on the road again”
Chris Froome reveals he’s back on his bike, three months after life-threatening crash into road sign… Is the four-time Tour de France winner planning to race on in 2026?
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Chris Froome reveals he’s back on his bike, three months after life-threatening crash into road sign… Is the four-time Tour de France winner planning to race on in 2026?
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November 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“It’s been a tough road back… but it feels so good to finally be out here spinning the legs and on the road again”
Chris Froome reveals he’s back on his bike, three months after life-threatening crash into road sign… Is the four-time Tour de France winner planning to race on in 2026?
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Chris Froome reveals he’s back on his bike, three months after life-threatening crash into road sign… Is the four-time Tour de France winner planning to race on in 2026?
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“Poor sprinters! Another rainbow jersey guaranteed for Pogi”
Cycling fans outraged at reports UAE is building ‘artificial mountains’ on Abu Dhabi world championships course to help Tadej Pogačar “win at home”
Cycling fans outraged at reports UAE is building ‘artificial mountains’ on Abu Dhabi world championships course to help Tadej Pogačar “win at home”
“Poor sprinters!” Cycling fans outraged at reports UAE is building ‘artificial mountains’ on Abu Dhabi world championships course to help Pogačar “win at home”; Froome’s back on his bike; Crazy “chin ...
It’s Budget Day! And Ryan Mallon’s back to keep your mind off all the economic doom and gloom by delving into his own red leather box, packed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesda...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
“Poor sprinters! Another rainbow jersey guaranteed for Pogi”
Cycling fans outraged at reports UAE is building ‘artificial mountains’ on Abu Dhabi world championships course to help Tadej Pogačar “win at home”
Cycling fans outraged at reports UAE is building ‘artificial mountains’ on Abu Dhabi world championships course to help Tadej Pogačar “win at home”
Review: Boardman Winter Gloves - v.good in terms of warmth & windproofing, less good on dexterity
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November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Review: Boardman Winter Gloves - v.good in terms of warmth & windproofing, less good on dexterity
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On today’s live blog:
“Drivers hate being told they can’t go somewhere”: Motorist’s cycle lane rant sparks debate – as cyclists ask why van driver “wasn’t using motorway”
Plus: Reform’s Lee Anderson vs “flashers on bikes”; Does the Tour de France care about nature? + lots more!
“Drivers hate being told they can’t go somewhere”: Motorist’s cycle lane rant sparks debate – as cyclists ask why van driver “wasn’t using motorway”
Plus: Reform’s Lee Anderson vs “flashers on bikes”; Does the Tour de France care about nature? + lots more!
“Cycle paths aren’t for every journey”: Phone driver blasts cyclist for riding on road instead of “million-pound bike lane” deemed “useless”; Reform’s Lee Anderson vs “flashers on bikes”; Does the Tou...
It’s Tuesday, the sun’s out (at least where I am), and Ryan Mallon’s back for a lovely, crisp day of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On today’s live blog:
“Drivers hate being told they can’t go somewhere”: Motorist’s cycle lane rant sparks debate – as cyclists ask why van driver “wasn’t using motorway”
Plus: Reform’s Lee Anderson vs “flashers on bikes”; Does the Tour de France care about nature? + lots more!
“Drivers hate being told they can’t go somewhere”: Motorist’s cycle lane rant sparks debate – as cyclists ask why van driver “wasn’t using motorway”
Plus: Reform’s Lee Anderson vs “flashers on bikes”; Does the Tour de France care about nature? + lots more!
Is this the biggest political battle of the week? Lee Anderson versus “flashers on bikes”…
Police can’t ignore “flashers on bikes”, says Reform MP Anderson, who claims “our streets have become a freak show” following petition to ban World Naked Bike Ride
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Police can’t ignore “flashers on bikes”, says Reform MP Anderson, who claims “our streets have become a freak show” following petition to ban World Naked Bike Ride
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November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Is this the biggest political battle of the week? Lee Anderson versus “flashers on bikes”…
Police can’t ignore “flashers on bikes”, says Reform MP Anderson, who claims “our streets have become a freak show” following petition to ban World Naked Bike Ride
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Police can’t ignore “flashers on bikes”, says Reform MP Anderson, who claims “our streets have become a freak show” following petition to ban World Naked Bike Ride
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Review: Gorewear Swiftride Thermo Bib Tights Mens - a bit light on reflectivity, but otherwise excellent winter #cycling wear at a great price
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November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Review: Gorewear Swiftride Thermo Bib Tights Mens - a bit light on reflectivity, but otherwise excellent winter #cycling wear at a great price
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“Cycling today is very inhumane”
Newly retired Ineos rider Omar Fraile believes long careers will become a thing of the past due to “mental and physical fatigue” of increasingly demanding sport
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Newly retired Ineos rider Omar Fraile believes long careers will become a thing of the past due to “mental and physical fatigue” of increasingly demanding sport
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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Cycling today is very inhumane”
Newly retired Ineos rider Omar Fraile believes long careers will become a thing of the past due to “mental and physical fatigue” of increasingly demanding sport
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Newly retired Ineos rider Omar Fraile believes long careers will become a thing of the past due to “mental and physical fatigue” of increasingly demanding sport
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