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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 12m
British cycling lost one of its true greats this week, the original superdomestique (and the first ever British Giro d’Italia stage winner) Vin Denson, who died on Wednesday, aged 90 road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 57m
Jack Lindsay – who was at British Cycling between 2024-25 – claims that CEO Jon Dutton commissioned the rider and staff survey that revealed a “toxic” culture at the organisation because of a complaint he made about an executive member of its leadership team: road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 4h
24-year-old Aly Van Wyck-Smart, who represented Canada at the Tokyo Paralympics, was arrested “for mischief and obstructing police” after “repeatedly defying” orders to stop impeding workers attempting to dismantle the cycling infrastructure road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 4h
Australia already confirmed it would not be sending a team after the recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on the Saudi region road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"Pogačar’s dominance has reshaped how bike races are tackled in the 2020s. He attacks from afar, blows the race apart, and leaves scraps for his rivals. "The emergence of Paul Seixas, rather than heralding a new era, and a challenge to the legs-first tactical hegemony of the 2020s, cements it."
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Sure we could lead with Kingsman or Elton John, but neither capture attention like a Brit-flick about the second greatest underdog story of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics made into a feel-good comedy drama film. But we'd like to see the Jamaican bobsleigh team captured by CyclingMikey...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Pop to the shops, take the scenic route home, or venture onto a gravel trail just because you can – Scott’s all-new electric E-Ville range aims to make urban riding more comfortable, more practical, and a whole lot more appealing. Check it out on road.cc.
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The team also say it has commissioned an independent review into the team's culture. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The provincial government has attempted to remove 19km of the protected lanes, arguing "We need to restore them to vehicle lanes to stop the congestion." The cyclists disagree... road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Had the driver pulled out in front of the peloton or started driving in the opposite direction, there could have been a very different outcome... road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"This does not replace enforcement or mean all cyclists who go through a red light will avoid a fine. It is an additional tool for our officers." road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
How's that for car-centric content? road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“The highest standards of integrity and athlete welfare are non-negotiable when it comes to UK Sport’s commitment to winning well” road.cc/news/uk-spor...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“Everyone’s racing with the belief that they are going to win, and that motivates a lot of guys. It makes the races unpredictable,” says Ben Healy. But how much of an impact did Tadej Pogačar’s absence really have on this year’s autumn races? road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“I wasn’t desperate for it to end, which was odd,” the Australian said, after breaking the record for the 3,217km Pony Express, set in 1861 by the horse riders who delivered Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural address. So, a fairly normal Lachlan Morton achievement, then road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“I believe in clean sport. But I also believe that humanity, compassion, and respect should never be forgotten,” SD Worx rider Valentina Cavallar posted on social media road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
We’ve got news of head-up display glasses that weigh no more than a standard pair, aero bars specially designed for Zwift – no, honestly – Sidi shoes that don’t cost the earth, and how you can compete for a world title without leaving home. Head over to road.cc and all will be revealed.
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Ciccone had a contract with the team for next year but the press release announcing his departure was only two curt sentences, whilst cyclocross supremo Brand only paid tribute to the team's previous general manager in her departure announcement. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The same day that Bernal confirmed he was considering his future, two pros, 24 and 20, announced their retirement, citing mental health struggles. Were Simon Yates and Tom Dumoulin canaries in the coalmine for riders quitting when their heart isn't in it? road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Whilst Nigel Farage has criticised councils that spend "tens of millions on cycle lanes that no one uses", his councillor says this proposed scheme "represents the right direction of travel towards creating modern, people centred cities". road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Whilst wearing a helmet has become routine for elite athletes, the famously helmet-free Netherlands last year launched a campaign encouraging children and commuters to wear helmets to protect themselves from brain or skull injuries. road.cc/news/van-baa...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The council are hopeful of securing legacy funding from the Tour de France Grand Depart and are targeting an opening of the circuit in "Early 2028". road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“I was a pretty decent cyclist. Reached the highest pinnacle of amateur road racing. And in my prime, the power (watts/kg) that Tadej holds for an hour …. I could hold for exactly 4 minutes. Tadej, Remco, Demi, etc are utter freaks of nature.” road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The near-misses have reinforced criticism that the sport is not acting quickly enough to improve and ensure the safety of athletes... road.cc/news/italian...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Colnago's new G5-X is focused on the performance-oriented side of the gravel market and comes with clearance for chunky tyres and in-frame storage. Find out all about it over on road.cc.
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The team, which has five British male riders on its roster, has endured a torrid season, but faces the prospect of not racing any Grand Tours next year if the demotion goes ahead. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Look's new gravel model gets a lighter, stiffer carbon frame and race-focused build, but the French brand says real-world control, comfort and rider position matter more than deep aero tubes. Check it out over on road.cc.
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The new proposals are still opposed by more than 60 percent of consulted residents and follows a cross-party scrapping of a protected cycle lane that cost more than £2.7 million. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Italian climber stressed he had nothing against "champion" Evenepoel, but said he had yet to see "the photo finish that corresponds exactly to the actual finish line" on the road. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“The whataboutism about cars being dangerous doesn’t exactly mean we can just ignore the cavalier attitude that the dockless hire companies have taken to chucking their products onto every street corner." road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
An end of an era, and another blow for the British domestic racing scene... road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Submitted one to Surrey Police. They responded the following day [saying] 'we are proceeding'. No reference number, no indication of what action they might take. That was over a year ago and I never heard anything more about it." road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The businesses are also calling for a database to examine the link between illegal bikes and road safety. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Business Improvement District launched a consultation to gather the opinions of locals after being told their efforts to ban cycling due to dangerous cyclists had "insufficient evidence". road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's unclear if the funding would apply to the Maindy velodrome, where the likes of Geraint Thomas and Elinor Barker started cycling, but which has also faced the threat of demolition in recent years. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our compilation returns, examining the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving offences committed towards cyclists in the UK... road.cc/news/augsept...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A story as old as modern times... road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are you pro or anti a fully pedestrianised Oxford Street, with even bikes excluded?
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Team boss Mauro Gianetti says this weekend's comeback would be "too early". "Health is [a] priority so it won't happen." The Swiss ex-pro said. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bad parking, consistent rules and a “safety clampdown” all feature in the mayor’s vision for dockless e-bikes, but government plans are set to be delayed by a public consultation... road.cc/ebiketips/ne...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for Governor of Iowa, has since deleted his profile. It's not the first time a politician has been caught out by the exercise app's tracking and mapping features. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Shimano are not expected to launch their new groupset until the new year... road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Heidi Alexander also did not mention walking, cycling or wheeling when introducing her junior ministers, despite pledging new funding commitments last week. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Once a heptathlete training alongside Jessica Ennis-Hill, the Yorkshire woman became a "leader of the women's sprint squad" and "an impactful voice supporting and encouraging mothers in sport." road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Merckx, Roche, Van Vleuten, Pogacar, Vollering. The Dutch climber has reasserted herself as the best rider in the world and now sits in rather illustrious company... road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Is the Monday morning after the World Championships complete without gossip over the weekend's tactics? road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The temporary traffic order will prevent oncoming cars from halting cyclists attempting the slog. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
TV coverage of the crash shows Romo running back in the direction of the protester before cutting to a replay of the incident. The 27-year-old denies that he kicked and insulted the protester. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Cycling's governing body also says there is clear support for a 'solidarity mechanism' distributing race revenue to teams, though it's unclear how much money that would entail when large swathes of the calendar remain unprofitable. road.cc/news/cycling...
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"One bad turn of the steering wheel and that car would lose control and career right into the crowd.” Read more, and watch the incident, on our live blog! road.cc/news/cycling...
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