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الثلاثاء، 30 يونيو 2020

Rapha's new eyewear range has something for roadies, gravel riders and commuters

All pf the glasses use a proprietary lens technology designed to work in bright and low light conditions

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Now Mathieu van der Poel takes on Tour of Flanders day after Roubaix recon

Mathieu van der Poel on his way to fourth place in his debut Tour of Flanders (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)
Just a day after a big recon training session on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel crossed the border for another 138km on the stones.

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‘Parks should not be for cars to cut through’: Should motor vehicles be permanently banned from Richmond Park?

Richmond Park during lockdown (Photo: Richard Gray/EMPICS)
The news that cars would be temporarily banned from Richmond Park will have been a welcome announcement to cyclists, before riders were banned too.

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The Strava dilemma: Is it money well spent?

Now that Strava is charging £4 per month for full access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds assesses whether, in terms of motivation and training benefits, it’s money well spent

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Cyclist killed after being hit by van driver was NHS nurse volunteering in intensive care

Police tape
A cyclist killed after he was hit by a van driver was an NHS nurse who had been volunteering in intensive care during the coronavirus crisis.

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Laka unveil 'Recovery' insurance providing physical and mental support for cyclists

Laka, the cyclist’s insurance company which foregoes fixed sums in favour of a collective monthly contribution, has introduced a new ‘Recovery’ insurance option. >>> Bike insurance: everything you need to know The company operates as a collective – so cyclists pay more if there are lots of payouts, and less if there are very few. […]

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Mathieu van der Poel shares his Paris-Roubaix recon on Strava

Mathieu van der Poel (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Mathieu van der Poel has his eyes firmly focused on the road season as he hit the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix for a recon ride.

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الاثنين، 29 يونيو 2020

Choose your own Tour de France challenge and help fund life-saving research

Geraint Thomas at the 2018 Tour de France (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
With two months until the French Grand Tour begins, you've got the time to spare

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Specialized tells owners to stop riding certain Sirrus models over safety concern

Owners should visit a Specialized dealer to have their cranks checked

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‘Kids love competition, so start from there’: Why getting cycling into schools could be the future of the sport  

Members of the Greenwood Secondary School cycling club in Canada (Picture: Getty Images)
How can we broaden the appeal of cycling?

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Zwift announce first ever Virtual Tour de France for both men and women featuring Chris Froome, Egan Bernal and Marianne Vos

Zwift has announced the first ever Virtual Tour de France (Picture: Zwift)
Zwift announce first ever virtual Tour de France for both men and women featuring Chris Froome, Egan Bernal and Marianne Vos

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Nairo Quintana fears managers exploiting young Colombian riders to find next Grand Tour star

Nairo Quintana (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Nairo Quintana has revealed his fears that managers could be exploiting young Colombian riders in search of the latest Grand Tour superstar.

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CSC team-mate reveals Schleck brothers' feud with Carlos Sastre at 2008 Tour de France

Carlos Sastre with Frank and Andy Schleck at the 2008 Tour de France (Photo by Alexandre Marchi/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Kurt-Asle Arvesen reveals the internal feud inside CSC at the 2008 Tour as they claimed the yellow jersey

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Philippe Gilbert confirms his revised 2020 racing schedule

Philippe Gilbert (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
The Belgian will be aiming to seal all five Monuments with a Milan - San Remo victory

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Julian Alaphilippe’s dad dies after long illness

Julian Alaphilippe at the Tour of Colombia (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)
Julian Alaphilippe’s dad has died after suffering from a long illness.

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Slovenian National Championships had no coronavirus safety measures, says Jani Brajkovic

Janez Brajkovic in 2016 (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)
Slovenia held the first races in Europe since March

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الأحد، 28 يونيو 2020

Tadej Pogačar beats Primož Roglič to Slovenian time trial title

Tadej Pogačar (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The UAE Team Emirates rider gets his revenge as he reverses the result of the road race

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The story of Britain's first-ever Tour de France team

Team boss Cozens chats to his riders (clockwise from top left): Steel, Maitland, Hoar, Robinson, Mitchell and Krebs (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sixty-five years ago Britain sent a full team to Le Tour for the first time. Giles Belbin tells the story of Team GB’s historic debut

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'In a peloton it is impossible not to ride in each other's snot': Teams nervous ahead of racing return

Sam Bennett at a Deceuninck - Quick-Step training camp in June 2020 (Getty)
Deceuninck - Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere worries cycling may be returning too soon

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Nicki Sorensen on his doping: 'I'm embarrassed by what happened'

Nicki Sorensen at the Vuelta a España in 2017 (Tim De Waele/Getty)
The Dane opens up for the first time about his decision to dope during his career

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Seven riders have already beaten Philippe Gilbert's La Redoute Strava KoM

Philippe Gilbert and La Redoute (Eric Lalmand/AFP via Getty Images)
The Liège-Bastogne-Liège climb has seen a flurry of KoM attempts in the last week

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I lost my hearing in a crash, 12 years later I returned to cycling

Morgan Fox (Daniel Gould)
After losing his hearing 12 years ago, former champion rider Morgan Fox could not have imagined the miracle cure and return to pro cycling that awaited him

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Sunday trading: Big discounts on Zipp wheels and Schwalbe tyres

We've scoured the online retailers to find the best discounts this Sunday

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السبت، 27 يونيو 2020

Chris Froome transfer a matter of 'when' not 'if', according to report

Chris Froome (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Italian media also suggests Froome is not currently guaranteed a place in the 2020 Tour squad

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Tour de France will have male and female podium hosts for first time, as battle to save race revealed

Julian Alaphilippe on the podium at the 2019 Tour de France (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
As kisses are banned, the post-coronavirus Tour de France begins to take shape

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Case closed after no hidden motors found in peloton after two years

UCI check for hidden motors at the 2016 Tour de France (Getty)
French authorities announce they ceased investigating mechanical doping at the start of 2020

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'I could not postpone it again': Peter Sagan visits art gallery in preparation for Giro d'Italia debut

Peter Sagan (Giro d'Italia)
In the latest offbeat promotional video from the Slovakian, Peter Sagan soaks up Italian culture

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الجمعة، 26 يونيو 2020

10-hour work shifts before training: What it took for Oliver Naesen to turn pro at 25

Oliver Naesen (Getty)
'If they'd given me a contract for 10 years I would have signed it,' says the Belgian, as he re-lives his journey to becoming a cyclist for a living

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Switzerland 2020 World Championships given green light after coronavirus uncertainty

The podium of the Yorkshire Worlds women's road race (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The 2020 World Championships will go ahead as planned in Switzerland, despite the uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gamers to compete in eTour de France this July

eTour de France (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images/Lukas Pauly/Styros)
Being in the virtual yellow jersey takes on a new meaning this summer

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Bike sales have surged during lockdown, but e-bike boom is slowing

An e-bike cycling tour in Kent (Photo by Andrew Aitchison / In pictures via Getty Images)
We’ve seen a huge surge in the number of people riding bikes during the coronavirus lockdown and new sales figures have confirmed cycling’s popularity.

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Tweets of the week: Down on the farm with Thibaut Pinot

Thibaut Pinot and Egan Bernal (Thibaut Pinot/Egan Bernal/Instagram/Twitter)
Egan Bernal also unveils a new bottle opener ready for his Tour 2021 victory

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Council responds to backlash after removing cycle lane because drivers complained

Part of the new pop-up cycle lanes on the A56 (Picture: Transport for Greater Manchester)
The council that removed a cycle lane after 48 hours because drivers complained has responded to the backlash.

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Boardman unveils 2021 offering with limited edition £1000 carbon, Shimano 105 bargain

Boardman SLR 8.9
Boardman offers a vast array of bikes, catering for everyone from full-on pros to first-ride beginners. Which is right for you?

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الخميس، 25 يونيو 2020

Nine ways to keep your cycling motivation going

How to stay motivated (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
Over the last few months, we’ve seen huge numbers of people jumping on the bike for the first time.

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Driver admits killing cyclist after being told not to drive because of failing eyesight

Cyclist Hanno Garbe Picture: Police Scotland
A driver has admitted killing a cyclist after he was stopped from driving due to his failing eyesight.

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Tour de Yorkshire under threat as organiser requests bail-out

Stage one of the Women's Tour de Yorkshire 2019 (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
The Tour de Yorkshire is under threat as the organisers are seeking a financial bail-out.

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Sean Yates signs with French squad Nippo Delko One Provence as a coach

Sean Yates and Bradley Wiggins on a Team Sky training ride in 2010 (Picture: Getty Images)
Sean Yates has joined French squad Nippo Delko Provence as a coach.

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Tour de France director gives update on safety measures for fans and riders

The view from the Tourmalet during the 2019 Tour de France (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
As the Tour de France approaches, both cycling fans and the pros will be wondering what the postponed edition will look like.

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الأربعاء، 24 يونيو 2020

Why summer 2020 could be the perfect time to start a cycling training plan

Why a cycling coach is worth considering (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)
So far 2020 has been a daunting and unpredictable year.

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Hot weather cycling: five tips to help you keep your cool

Cycling in hot weather
A spell of hot weather needn't stop you enjoying your riding, as long as you take some precautions to prevent over-heating and dehydration

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Best Bikepacking bags 2020: A buyers guide for multi-day adventures

Gravel riding
Seat, frame, bar and everything in-between. We share the best bikepacking and multi-day adventure bags and how to choose the best for you.

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CW5000 Finishers club

If you've completed the CW5000 be sure to let us know. You can email us at cycling@futurenet.com or post on the CW5000 Facebook page. Be sure to let us know where and when you hit the target and any other stats about your riding this year. For those who aren't close to the target, don't worry, there's still a long way to go this year.

More and more CW5000 riders are now reaching the target mileage so here is our hall of fame. If you’ve signed up to the challenge and completed the mileage, send a screen grab of your Strava profile page (or whatever mile logging tool you use) and we’ll add you to the list. Email cycling@futurenet.com. Ross […]

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Cyclist spends 30 hours on 500km Veloviewer tile challenge only for his GPS to fail

Elmar Hogenboom completed a monster ride, but things didn't go according to plan (Picture: Strava/ Elmar Hogenboom)
Most of us have suffered the dreaded GPS failure on a ride.

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Rapha pairs with lifestyle fitness brand to create new women's range

Rapha/OV shot by Cait Oppermann
The Rapha x Outdoor Voices range comes alongside marketing images that make us want to gather out mates up for a relaxed spin

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Council removes pop-up cycle lane after two days because drivers complained about traffic

The pop-up cycle lane on the A56 (Picture: Trafford Council)
The coronavirus lockdown has suddenly put cycling at centre stage, as the government tries to get the nation moving again without causing gridlock on the roads.

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Tour de France 2020 start list: Teams for the 107th edition

Here are the riders taking to the start of the 2019 Tour de France (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP/ Getty Images)
Here are the provisonal squads for the 2020 Tour de France

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Geraint Thomas says Chris Froome transfer rumours ‘affect him indirectly but don’t keep him up at night’

Geraint Thomas (left) and Chris Froome at the 2018 Tour de France podium ceremony (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)
Geraint Thomas says rumours of Chris Froome’s transfer affect him indirectly” but added that they don’t keep him up at night.

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الثلاثاء، 23 يونيو 2020

‘Is cycling good for you?’ - you asked Google, and we’ve got the answer

General cycling
One of the most common questions people ask about cycling on Google is ‘Is cycling good for you’, so we've got the answer

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Andy Murray reveals he has turned to cycling during lockdown

Andy Murray has been out riding Box Hill during lockdown (Picture: Getty Images)
Andy Murray has added his name to the list of celebrities to enjoy cycling during coronavirus lockdown.

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