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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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"Because we were not comfortable making a profit from this kit, we have decided that every dollar of profit from this IPT collection will be donated directly to the UN World Food Programme to help feed children facing famine and severe hunger in Gaza"
"We're not comfortable making a profit from this": Pro Kit Club to sell Israel-Premier Tech kit and donate proceeds to UN Gaza programme
Owner of website that sells team-issue pro cycling kit to fans at a discount says "we have agonised over the decision to release this kit for almost a year", but will do so "to help feed children faci...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Because we were not comfortable making a profit from this kit, we have decided that every dollar of profit from this IPT collection will be donated directly to the UN World Food Programme to help feed children facing famine and severe hunger in Gaza"
“It’s changed my life without question, but I think in some ways it’s improved my life”
Sir Chris Hoy says cancer diagnosis has “changed my outlook on a lot of things”, and that he’s focusing on “enjoying the moment”
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Sir Chris Hoy says cancer diagnosis has “changed my outlook on a lot of things”, and that he’s focusing on “enjoying the moment”
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“It’s changed my life without question, but I think in some ways it’s improved my life”
Sir Chris Hoy says cancer diagnosis has “changed my outlook on a lot of things”, and that he’s focusing on “enjoying the moment”
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Sir Chris Hoy says cancer diagnosis has “changed my outlook on a lot of things”, and that he’s focusing on “enjoying the moment”
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“Million-pound bike lane and the cyclist still uses the road!”
Phone-using van driver blasts cyclist for holding up traffic and ‘ignoring’ cycle path – which locals say is “not fit for purpose” due to loose stones
Phone-using van driver blasts cyclist for holding up traffic and ‘ignoring’ cycle path – which locals say is “not fit for purpose” due to loose stones
“Drivers hate being told they can’t go anywhere they desire”: Phone driver blasts cyclist for ignoring “million-pound bike lane” branded useless by locals; Does the Tour de France care about nature? V...
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 1:37 PM
“Million-pound bike lane and the cyclist still uses the road!”
Phone-using van driver blasts cyclist for holding up traffic and ‘ignoring’ cycle path – which locals say is “not fit for purpose” due to loose stones
Phone-using van driver blasts cyclist for holding up traffic and ‘ignoring’ cycle path – which locals say is “not fit for purpose” due to loose stones
On the lunchtime live blog:
Does the Tour de France care about nature? Environmentalist’s Col de Sarenne petition divides cycling fans
Plus: “In Italy, I could be arrested for that”: Matteo Jorgenson’s lunch offends an entire nation; Wout Can Aert: Belgian star’s toilet ad + more!
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Does the Tour de France care about nature? Environmentalist’s Col de Sarenne petition divides cycling fans
Plus: “In Italy, I could be arrested for that”: Matteo Jorgenson’s lunch offends an entire nation; Wout Can Aert: Belgian star’s toilet ad + more!
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November 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
On the lunchtime live blog:
Does the Tour de France care about nature? Environmentalist’s Col de Sarenne petition divides cycling fans
Plus: “In Italy, I could be arrested for that”: Matteo Jorgenson’s lunch offends an entire nation; Wout Can Aert: Belgian star’s toilet ad + more!
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Does the Tour de France care about nature? Environmentalist’s Col de Sarenne petition divides cycling fans
Plus: “In Italy, I could be arrested for that”: Matteo Jorgenson’s lunch offends an entire nation; Wout Can Aert: Belgian star’s toilet ad + more!
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Mash together the 'compliance junction' of the Specialized Sirrus X, a bit of Lapierre road bike at the seat cluster, some Trek Y-Foil for nostalgia and stick a battery on, you get something approaching the curious-looking Ebi Panorama. Sort of... ebiketips.road.cc/content/news...
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Mash together the 'compliance junction' of the Specialized Sirrus X, a bit of Lapierre road bike at the seat cluster, some Trek Y-Foil for nostalgia and stick a battery on, you get something approaching the curious-looking Ebi Panorama. Sort of... ebiketips.road.cc/content/news...
“But motorists hate low traffic neighbourhoods and being told they can’t drive anywhere they desire…”
“Cycle paths aren’t for every journey”: Phone driver blasts cyclist for riding on road instead of “million-pound bike lane”, which locals say is “not fit for purpose” + more on the live blog
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 10:40 AM
“But motorists hate low traffic neighbourhoods and being told they can’t drive anywhere they desire…”
“Nature is not a stadium… the organisers of the Tour de France don’t care about nature”
“It’s hard to find a worse place”: Tour de France’s double Alpe d’Huez finale under threat as thousands sign petition against use of “beautiful and wild” climb
“The organisers of the 2026 Tour de France want to transform the Col de Sarenne into the world’s largest stadium. They don’t care about nature,” the environmental campaigner behind the petition said
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November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“Nature is not a stadium… the organisers of the Tour de France don’t care about nature”
"People were basically one step on from blaming me. It was like I deserved it and that it would be nice if they finished the job or if it happened again, and that's hard to read."
"How could a human being write that to another person?": Politician in New Zealand knocked off bike and suffers broken leg, only to face "cruel" abuse on social media; Kittel: Cycling absolutely not c...
Dan Alexander is kicking off a new week on the live blog, rounding up all your news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Monday
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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"People were basically one step on from blaming me. It was like I deserved it and that it would be nice if they finished the job or if it happened again, and that's hard to read."
Keep yourself warm in winter and cool in summer with our pick of the best base layers for road cycling #cycling
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Wick away sweat and stay comfortable with one of the best cycling base layers
For many riders, a good base layer is an essential part of our cycling wardrobe. It brings warmth in winter and helps to wick sweat away in summer. All-year round, however, they can help you stay comf...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Keep yourself warm in winter and cool in summer with our pick of the best base layers for road cycling #cycling
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RideLondon cycling event boss resigns from board after careless driving conviction for seriously injuring cyclist
“We extend our sincere thanks to Terry for his commitment and contributions over the past five years,” London Marathon Events said
“We extend our sincere thanks to Terry for his commitment and contributions over the past five years,” London Marathon Events said
RideLondon cycling event boss resigns from board after careless driving conviction for seriously injuring cyclist
Terry Duddy’s resignation from London Marathon Events’ board, as well as its charitable foundation, comes after he stepped down as chair of BBC Children in Need last week in the wake of his conviction
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November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
RideLondon cycling event boss resigns from board after careless driving conviction for seriously injuring cyclist
“We extend our sincere thanks to Terry for his commitment and contributions over the past five years,” London Marathon Events said
“We extend our sincere thanks to Terry for his commitment and contributions over the past five years,” London Marathon Events said
Review: Ergon SR Allroad Comp Men – Well-made and comfy male-specific option for road and gravel riding
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November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Review: Ergon SR Allroad Comp Men – Well-made and comfy male-specific option for road and gravel riding
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Final cost of Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel refurbishment reported as £11m more than expected, but local authority stresses 'length and complexity' of project
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November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Final cost of Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel refurbishment reported as £11m more than expected, but local authority stresses 'length and complexity' of project
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"Damn, it was cold. I think it’s maybe the coldest conditions I’ve ridden in in the UK. There was ice in my beard. My bottles turned to slush, valves froze. Not that I was sweating out a lot of water that I needed to replenish, luckily. I think I got through a bottle and a half in twelve hours."
The coldest conditions I’ve ridden in in the UK: Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #9
Where have my fingers and toes gone?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Damn, it was cold. I think it’s maybe the coldest conditions I’ve ridden in in the UK. There was ice in my beard. My bottles turned to slush, valves froze. Not that I was sweating out a lot of water that I needed to replenish, luckily. I think I got through a bottle and a half in twelve hours."
“What scares me is that I don’t remember anything. I don’t remember going for a ride, I don’t remember texting my loved ones before hitting the road…”
“I’m in a pretty bad way”: Pro cyclist struck head-on by driver says he came “within a hair’s breadth of being in a wheelchair” after breaking back in 30mph training crash
“For almost four hours after, it's a complete blank. I have no recollection whatsoever,” Arkéa-B&B Hotels rider Thibault Guernalec, who also broke a finger and suffered concussion in the crash, said
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November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“What scares me is that I don’t remember anything. I don’t remember going for a ride, I don’t remember texting my loved ones before hitting the road…”
"I don't believe that cycling is clean now. Absolutely not. You would be very ignorant about the facts."
"You would be very ignorant about the facts": Marcel Kittel says cycling "absolutely not" clean; Cyclist spots locked bike snapped in half... but how was bizarre damage caused?; "Rim brakes would've s...
Dan Alexander is kicking off a new week on the live blog, rounding up all your news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Monday
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November 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"I don't believe that cycling is clean now. Absolutely not. You would be very ignorant about the facts."
This week's Five Cool Things is a tech-packed edition with some intriguing new gadgets on test. Here’s a sneak peek, with full reviews coming soon #cycling
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The Oakley Meta Vanguard head-up display glasses arrive for review — plus Pakbrite’s carbon fibre storage capsule, a “hurricane power” bike dryer + more
The latest cycling tech hits road.cc HQ - here’s a sneak peek, with full reviews coming soon
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November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This week's Five Cool Things is a tech-packed edition with some intriguing new gadgets on test. Here’s a sneak peek, with full reviews coming soon #cycling
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The coroner recommended that the council review the colour of sandbags used in the anchoring of warning signs, before encouraging the Road Safety Authority to “reiterate the rules of the road for cyclists” as part of a public campaign
Cyclist killed after crashing into sign blocking bike lane, as family questions why warning to drivers about malfunctioning traffic lights wasn’t placed on ‘no parking’ zone
The cyclist, who had 84mg of alcohol in his system, hit a black sandbag blocking over two-thirds of the cycle lane, described by the family’s barrister during the coroner’s hearing as “difficult to no...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The coroner recommended that the council review the colour of sandbags used in the anchoring of warning signs, before encouraging the Road Safety Authority to “reiterate the rules of the road for cyclists” as part of a public campaign