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“Insufficient, inadequate, circumvented”: Chinese e-retailer AliExpress fined €550 million for failure to enforce compliance checks against illegal, unsafe goods
“Insufficient, inadequate, circumvented”: Chinese e-retailer AliExpress fined €550 million for failure to enforce compliance checks against illegal, unsafe goods
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The Tour de France’s Montmartre experiment is the best thing to happen to cycling for years – but please, ASO, make it count for the GC next time; “It’s too hard to answer!” Pogačar and Evenepoel baffled by climate change question + more on the live blog
The Tour de France’s Montmartre experiment is the best thing to happen to cycling for years – but please, ASO, make it count for the GC next time; “It’s too hard to answer!” Pogačar and Evenepoel baffled by climate change question + more on the live blog
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All the gear? Check out the gearing choices of the top pros on cycling’s World Tour
All the gear? Check out the gearing choices of the top pros on cycling’s World Tour
What drivetrain does it take to be successful in the Tour de France? We take a closer look at the gearing choices of the pros
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Best cheap cycling computers 2026 — get GPS on the bike for less and record speed, distance + more on a budget
Best cheap cycling computers 2026 — get GPS on the bike for less and record speed, distance + more on a budget
Want some on-bike data without breaking the bank? There are loads of good quality, affordable bike computers out there nowadays, some even with GPS and Strava-sharing capabilities
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Proposed bike lane rejected in favour of temporary van dwelling site due to safety concerns
Proposed bike lane rejected in favour of temporary van dwelling site due to safety concerns
The rejection is a setback for local campaigners who have been calling for the cycleway for several years
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Police say “Operation SNAP has become so successful” as they continue not to investigate close passes without being able to measure passing distances
Police say “Operation SNAP has become so successful” as they continue not to investigate close passes without being able to measure passing distances
A year on from no longer issuing warning letters, Welsh police forces' inaction has been shared with us by road.cc readers
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Dealclincher x Zwift: Save over £100 on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 in Zwift’s Tour Fever Sale, now down to just £399!
Dealclincher x Zwift: Save over £100 on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 in Zwift’s Tour Fever Sale, now down to just £399!
Kick-start your indoor training with the sub-£400 Kickr Core 2, plus up to £200 off Zwift’s complete smart bike package.
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Assos Equipe RSR Bolide Bib Shorts S11
Assos Equipe RSR Bolide Bib Shorts S11
Convincingly premium in look and feel, airily comfy on the bike, but the legs can rise – and oh, that price
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Tour de France 2022 stage 21 Champs-Élysées

Tour de France’s final stage in Paris shortened due to “exceptional circumstances” caused by wildfires

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated as wildfires rage in France’s Gironde and Landes regions, as well as in parts of Spain

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    Fan struck by team car driver on Alpe d’Huez

    Tour de France fan hit by team car driver in chaotic scenes on Alpe d’Huez, as Movistar rider forced to quit race after slamming into back of UAE vehicle

    The spectator was treated by Tour medical staff after appearing to be hit in the leg just before turn 6 on the iconic climb

  • Collision
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    Daphne Schrager, 2024 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships (cropped)

    British Paracycling world champion handed two year doping ban despite proving banned substance was taken inadvertently, ingested through contamination and not performance-enhancing

    Daphne Schrager says she has "conducted her career with honesty and integrity" but that the burden of proof in cases such as hers is too high.

  • Doping
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    Unibet Rose Rockets targeted by thieves

    “It sucks”: Thieves smash window and steal bikes in raid on Unibet Rose Rockets cycling team van

    “Bike theft is, unfortunately, something that happens far too often in cycling,” the team said

  • Crime & Legal
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    Turkish governor sacked after row over tight cycling kit

    Turkish governor sacked after criticism for wearing “tight” cycling kit… while promoting cycling

    The politician’s dismissal has sparked an outpouring of support, with a petition calling for his reinstatement attracting over 10,000 signatures

  • Campaigning
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    Brandon McNulty posts photo of motorist allegedly involved in crash

    “When we ride the bike, we see people like this too many times”: UAE Team Emirates won’t take legal action against hit-and-run road rage driver who brake checked Brandon McNulty before Tour de France TT

    McNulty shared a photo of the motorist’s car on social media after he caused the American to crash shortly before Tuesday’s time trial. He later abandoned the race on Thursday.

  • Crime & Legal
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    20260714TDF2036_A.S.O.-Charly Lopez

    Tour de France nighttime doping tests “harming sporting integrity”, claims Visma sports director – after UCI insists 2am controls “justified” and essential to “fight against doping”

    Following criticism from the riders’ union, the governing body said it will “continue to support the ITA in carrying out its mission, in full and complete respect for its independence, in the service of a cleaner and more credible sport of cycling”

  • Doping
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    West Midlands Police criticised for seizing e-bike after faulty test

    Police to stop using “bogus” e-bike speed test as charges against delivery cyclist who had £6,000 cargo bike seized and destroyed are dropped

    The bike shop that loaned the bike to the cyclist has also been reimbursed, with West Midlands Police now saying it will explore “alternative testing” after admitting the method used by its officers was “not accurate”

  • Crime & Legal
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    Reviews

    2025-Cube-Nuroad-Pro-FE.jpg

    Cube Nuroad Pro FE

    Well-priced all-rounder for tarmac, touring and gravel that comes fully equipped for just about everything

    £1399.00
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    AKASO 360 Action Camera

    The ideal camera for those who are 360-curious, at a very reasonable price

    £199.99
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    Coast Optics Nita XL Photochromatic

    Top class performance, keen pricing and frames that are more eco-friendly than many

    £129.99
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    Van Rysel Taaien photochromic cycling glasses

    Rock solid and dependable glasses that make up for in performance what they lack in features

    £89.99
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    vanRaam Easy Rider Compact Tricycle

    Superb design for easy and practical riding if you're looking for three-wheeled electric assistance

    £6430
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    Altura Airstream Men’s Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey

    Nicely executed, versatile summer jersey at an appealing price

    £40.00
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    2026-Gobik-Envy-2.0-Flame-jacket.jpg

    Gobik Envy 2.0 Flame jacket

    Fantastic performance in varied conditions from a jacket that you’ll probably wear more than you think

    £190.00
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    Gloria All Gravel Titanium SRAM Force

    Highly capable do-it-all titanium gravel machine at an exceptional price

    £4849.00
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    Merida Crossway L 300
    Berk Lupina Short 144 Saddle

    The best cycling gear, reviewed by road.cc and curated for you.

    Merida Silex 8000
    Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que Long Sleeve Jersey

    Tech News

    2026 July 25 Tech of the Week

    What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

    From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here's all this week’s cycling tech

  • Events
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    Silverback SilverRider gravel bike full

    This wild new German gravel bike could “redefine gravel racing and everyday adventure riding”, claims its creator

    The SilverRider is the latest bike from Silverback incorporating the brand's patent-pending 'S-Shape Skeletal Structure', said to strike a fine balance of power transfer and comfort... all while looking extremely distinctive, of course

  • New products
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    2026 Tour de France Colnago TT2 Tadej Pogacar complete bike

    Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago TT2 time trial bike: ready to win the Tour de France?

    We take a closer look at the Colnago TT2 that Tadej Pogačar used for the 2026 Tour de France’s only individual time trial, complete with Enve wheels, custom aero extensions and a huge Carbon-Ti chainring

  • Racing
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    Mercian’s new all-road bike, Old Man Mountain’s updated bikepacking setup plus more cool things for adventure from Rapha, Thule and Topeak

    This week's selection of cool things out for review has an adventure riding theme, including bikepacking gear, an all-road bike and more

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    Buyers Guides

    Best MTB sunglasses 2026: Top eyewear for gravel and mountain biking
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    Best road bikes under £2000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes balancing performance and value
    Best road bikes under £2,000
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    Best gravel wheels: Find fresh speed and finer handling with our pick of the top wheelsets for gravel riding
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    Best gravel bikes 2026 — off-road and adventure-ready steeds to take you from tarmac to trail
    gravel bikes guide
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    Best saddlebags and top tube bags 2026: pack tools, snacks, and extra kit for everything from short spins to multi-day rides
    Best saddlebags and top tube bags April 2026 v2
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    Best cycling backpacks 2026 — carry your stuff the simple way for daily commutes and weekend adventures
    2026 Best cycling backpacks
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    Features

    Remembering Greg LeMond’s Look KG86 from 1986, the first carbon fibre bike to be ridden to Tour de France victory
    Remembering Greg LeMond’s Look KG86 from 1986 July 2026
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    A tale of two Alpes: My relationship with cycling’s most legendary climb, from Pantani to Pogačar
    Tadej Pogacar and Marco Pantani, Alpe d’Huez 2026 and 1997
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    The Far East is rising rapidly, but there’s still plenty of cycling innovation here in the UK: Here are some of the best British brands pushing bike tech forward
    Five British cycling brands still pushing bike tech forward May 2026
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    How to win at the Tour de France – the EF Education-EasyPost way
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    What happens when a rider crashes at the Tour de France?
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    City of London cracks down on poor e-bike parking, Fox’s e-MTB dropper, free e-bike rides for Mancs + more
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    1. Tour de France’s final stage in Paris shortened due to “exceptional circumstances” caused by wildfires

    2. What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

    3. Tour de France fan hit by team car driver in chaotic scenes on Alpe d’Huez, as Movistar rider forced to quit race after slamming into back of UAE vehicle

    4. British Paracycling world champion handed two year doping ban despite proving banned substance was taken inadvertently, ingested through contamination and not performance-enhancing

    5. “It sucks”: Thieves smash window and steal bikes in raid on Unibet Rose Rockets cycling team van

    6. Tadej Pogacar smashes Marco Pantani’s Alpe d’Huez record with epic solo win; Trek announce new e-bike standards allowing 20mph on the pavement; Chris Froome’s next project; Alpe d’Huez mayhem + more on the live blog

    7. Kali’s Kru helmet gets world first titanium chin-bar to blend DH protection with lightweight

    8. Turkish governor sacked after criticism for wearing “tight” cycling kit… while promoting cycling

    Opinion

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    “It’s like a football stadium on a mountain”: The chaotic duality of Alpe d’Huez

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    This year’s Tour de France route does the race organisers no favours

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    Steve Thomas-

    My newest bike is a 21-year-old Giant XTC… and that’s good enough for me

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    DeTourmalet: A timely reminder that the Tour de France is about so much more than the yellow jersey (and Tadej Pogačar)

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    Steve Thomas-

    The mainstream drop bar mountain bike is officially here, and you may think it’s pointless… but I want one!

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    Ryan Mallon-

    The day I got peed on at the Tour de France

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