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“Sky chucked me under a bus… It’ll come out”: Bradley Wiggins says doping accusations enabled team to “protect someone else”

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 13h

“There was something greater going on,” the 2012 Tour de France winner said

“There was something greater going on,” the 2012 Tour de France winner said in an interview detailing his cocaine addiction, bankruptcy, and the sexual abuse he suffered as a teenager

DealClincher x Sigma Sports takeover: save 38% on Vittoria's most durable road tyres, £2,000 off the Specialized Aethos Expert, Assos chamois cream down to just £15 + loads more

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 14h

Review: Restrap Switch Pannier 5L - does exactly what it promises to do – securely carries stuff and keeps it dry – and does it really, really well
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 17h

Looking to upgrade your bike, or even invest in a whole new one? Lucky you, because Sigma Sports is running a flash sale packed with huge savings! #ad

Sigma Sports is offering huge savings on brands like Specialized, Castelli, Assos, Basso, Trek, and more in their flash sale

Are cyclists “extremely selfish” for not pulling over for drivers? Or do motorists have a “responsibility to drive with care for others”? Clip of lorry driver ranting about “spread-out” cyclists holdi...

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 18h

Are cyclists “extremely selfish” for not pulling over for drivers? Or do motorists have a “responsibility to drive with care for others”?

Clip of lorry driver ranting about “spread-out” cyclists holding up traffic divides opinion and more on today's live blog!

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It’s Friday, and Megan is back with your latest updates in today’s cycling live blog

Former Israel-Premier Tech rider Derek Gee facing €30 million damages claim after terminating contract with team on “safety and personal belief” grounds

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 18h

“It strengthens my belief that leaving the team was the right decision, regardless of the recent announcement of branding changes and cosmetic structural shifts,” Gee said

Gee says the team’s decision to seek damages “strengthens my belief that leaving was the right decision, regardless of the recent announcement of branding changes and cosmetic structural shifts”

SRAM wins legal challenge to suspend “harmful” gear restriction trial – but UCI hits back by claiming “riders’ safety does not appear to be a shared objective”

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 20h

“Perhaps things like making sure parked (and still moving) vehicles are not on the race course, blind corners with rock piles in the apex are not on race courses, and motorcycles aren’t part of the peloton take precedence over gear restrictions, sock lengths, and handlebar width?”

The governing body says it will appeal the decision by the Belgian Competition Authority to suspend the planned trial at nest week’s Tour of Guangxi, prompting EF boss Jonathan Vaughters to accuse the...

"The only self-balancing bike" is here to give your child the earliest possible start on two wheels

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

For when a balance bike isn't enough to nurture your mini Vos or Pogacar, how about a self-balancing bike?

Kids bike specialist woom says the woom Wow can be used from as early as 9 months to "help your child safely develop their motor skills and build confidence", on its own to start with and combined wit...

“Cyclists are not the problem”: Plan to ban all bikes from city centre due to safety concerns about delivery riders on illegal e-motorbikes slammed – but locals say “anyone with common decency would g...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

On today’s live blog:

“Surely there are better grounds not for banning cyclists, but for banning the delivery companies?” Bike ban plans due to concerns about e-motorbikes slammed

Plus: Are runners who use the cycle lane selfish?; Del Toro domination; Israel-Premier Tech to miss Lombardy + more!

Welcome to the Thursday live blog! Ryan Mallon will be on duty to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news and views as we freewheel towards the weekend

Sidas Custom Bike Pro Ultra insoles

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Can anyone stop UAE Team Emirates at Il Lombardia?

“If I blow up, I blow up!” Mexican wonderkid Isaac del Toro mimics teammate Pogačar with dominant solo attack to ease to Gran Piemonte win and continue staggering season
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Review: Game-changing extra foot comfort and support, though expensive and they need to be professionally fitted
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Close as I've come to awarding a perfect score – should be your next purchase if you're looking with an up-to-date bike fit

Do you have a bit of road you just hate? An attempt to explain this unusual phenomenon

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Does every cyclist have sections of road they just hate? I do. Not loads, but some. Here’s why...

Maybe it's a patch of ungodly-sized potholes like in the image below, or perhaps something a lot more innocuous that irritates you specifically, for no major reason. Our tech editor shares the bits of...

“Cyclists are not the problem”: Plan to ban all bikes from city centre due to safety concerns about delivery riders on illegal e-motorbikes slammed – but locals say “anyone with common decency would g...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

Are runners who use cycle lanes “selfish pricks”?

Cyclist’s rant about runner avoiding pavement and “forcing people on bikes into car lanes” divides opinion, as other riders say: “We shouldn’t be having a go at people who are also vulnerable to drivers”
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 1d

“Cyclists are not the problem, it’s the unregulated chipped e-bikes and e-scooters that are the problem”

Welcome to the Thursday live blog! Ryan and Jack will be on duty to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news and views as we freewheel towards the weekend

Lezyne Digital Check Drive

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

Review: Well designed, well made, and offers consistent readings, but expensive
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Very easy to use and very well made – but uncompetitive on price

Near Miss of the Day 939: Driver prosecuted after turning across a bike lane without warning

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

"I was very clearly not in the mirror's blind spot"

Name of Ineos doping links carer spotted on special Geraint Thomas retirement jersey in ‘friends’ section; Tom Pidcock accused of “setting bad example” by overtaking driver; Pogačar’s Gary Glitter gaf...

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

Well, this is awkward…

Name of Ineos Grenadiers carer who left Tour de France due to doping links spotted on special Geraint Thomas retirement jersey in ‘close friends’ section – as 2018 Tour winner admits team’s handling of controversy “wasn’t great”

Thankfully, for the state of cycling internet discourse, there aren’t any bike races for Tadej Pogačar to dominate today. But there’s still plenty of cycling news and views about, and Ryan Mallon will...

Shimano launches special edition CUES 1x10-speed groupset with polished silver finish

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

One for the retro-grouches (who don't mind a bit of modernity)...

Good news for traditionalists and retro-grouches alike... Shimano's versatile CUES groupset has been given the shiny silver treatment

Some big selling points, but also some big drawbacks

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

Review: An alternative to more expensive computers from brands like Garmin and Wahoo, but a few software and design quirks hold it back
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Bryton Rider S810

Former Tour de France white jersey winner hit by lorry driver who “didn’t see him coming” while training for final race

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

The former maillot blanc crashed when he was hit by a lorry driver's rear-view mirror.

Pierre Latour was taken to hospital after his arm was caught by a lorry's rear view mirror. His father suspects his career is now over.

"Cervélo or Specialized are faster": Former pro cyclist claims Van Rysel "limiting" French wonderkid Paul Seixas — bike brand responds

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

On the lunchtime live blog:

Should somebody tell him? Tadej Pogačar celebrates Tre Valli Varesine victory… with bizarre Gary Glitter-themed Instagram gaffe

Plus: Halloween bikes; Cyclocross sand spills + lots more!
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

“It’s getting more dangerous out there. The goal isn’t to start a debate, it’s to disrupt”

Indoor cycling organisers claim road races can be “exploited by bad actors” and “violent protests” after Vuelta pro-Palestine demonstrations
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

"Sceptical" former pro accepts invitation to Van Rysel HQ and promises to make grovelling apology if the brand changes his mind

Mason unveils Definition Integrale endurance bike: a sportier evolution of its aluminium classic

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

"Sharper, faster, and cleaner, while still true to its endurance roots”: Mason unveils Definition Integrale endurance bike, a sportier evolution of its aluminium classic

British brand says that the new variant is “sharper, faster, and cleaner, while still true to its endurance roots”

"They just smashed the window and pulled the bikes out," burgled shop has £35,000 of bikes stolen at new shop

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 2d

"We’ve grown massively since moving here, but it does mean you have more eyes on you." Bike shop reopens after £35,000 burglary

Matthew Abbott only moved into his new bike shop in April but says he's received "so many messages of support".