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Day: 10 August 2020

Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Selle Italia Flite Boost Kit Carbonio saddle

Comfortable, reasonably light and beautiful – the classic Flite reimagined for the 2020s – but it comes at a cost 8/10

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Drunk cyclist with defective brake jailed for injuring pedestrian in Norwich

Case contrasts with another from Norfolk in which drunk driver who killed cyclist was never even charged

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

The Giant Trance X 29 is a trail bike with enduro ambitions

We welcome the Trance 29’s aggressive younger sibling
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Posted on 10/08/2020

Road bike size guide: how to choose a bike that fits

Road bike size guide: how to choose a bike that fits

We run through the details of road bike sizes and fit, how to get a bike that’s the right size and how to fine tune it to your needs

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Specialized X Romance collaborates with artist D*Face to create custom Evade II helmets

Specialized X Romance collaborates with artist D*Face to create custom Evade II helmets
Specialized X Romance Evade II Collab

The Specialized S-works Evade II helmets will be sold online to raise money for charity.

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Posted on 10/08/2020

How to live stream the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020 – where to watch the major French stage race

How to live stream the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020 – where to watch the major French stage race
Jakob Fuglsang in yellow on stage eight of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 (Photo Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images)

The Critérium du Dauphiné is here after all the uncertainty and delays – find out how to watch the 2020 edition here.

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Five cool things coming soon from Mavic, Suunto, Kask, Topeak and Maxxis

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we’re testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon…

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

BikeRadar Meets podcast | GoCycle’s Richard Thorpe on Formula 1, bike design and urban ebikes

Warren chats to the man behind one of cycling’s most innovative bike brands
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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Near Miss of the Day 453: Punishment pass on two-abreast cyclists

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s London

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Meglio Grid Foam Roller

Literally gets stuck in and and irons out knotty muscles: this foam roller packs a great performance – with knobs on 9/10

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Critérium du Dauphiné 2020 start list: Froome, Alaphilippe, Bernal and Roglič go head to head

Critérium du Dauphiné 2020 start list: Froome, Alaphilippe, Bernal and Roglič go head to head
(Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Confirmed names for the pre-Tour form marker

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Chris Froome shares Strava stats from final stage of Tour de l’Ain 2020

Chris Froome shares Strava stats from final stage of Tour de l’Ain 2020
Chris Froome at the 2020 Tour de l’Ain (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chris Froome has always been a sporadic Strava user during his career.

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Bradley Wiggins says cycling could learn from athletics to avoid repeat of Fabio Jakobsen crash

Painted lanes could prevent sprinters from deviating from line; meanwhile team doctor hopeful Jakobsen will be back racing at some point

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Best gravel bike clothing: cycling kit for your gravel rides

Best gravel bike clothing: cycling kit for your gravel rides
Best gravel bike clothing

There’s no wrong or right answer when it comes to what to wear on your gravel rides. Nothing is stopping you from wearing your full road cycling kit or mountain bike gear, although some new developments may make the ride more enjoyable for you if you opt for clothing designed with gravel riding at front […]

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Critérium du Dauphiné 2020 route: Five days of summit finishes in pre-Tour de France race

Critérium du Dauphiné 2020 route: Five days of summit finishes in pre-Tour de France race
Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The last time the precursor to the Tour de France didn’t include a time trial was 1947

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Best women’s cycling jerseys: short sleeved cycling tops for summer

<div>Best women's cycling jerseys: short sleeved cycling tops for summer</div>
Female cyclist wearing a short sleeve jersey

A short sleeve cycling jersey that keeps you cool and comfortable is a necessity for enjoying—and performing on—warm weather rides. Even when narrowing your search down to jerseys with female specific cuts, there’s an overwhelming choice of brands, styles, fits and cuts. But this also means you will be able to find something to suit […]

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Quick-Step doctor confident Fabio Jakobsen can race again

Quick-Step doctor confident Fabio Jakobsen can race again
Remco Evenepoel (left) and Fabio Jakobsen at the 2020 Volta ao Algarve (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Fabio Jakobsen will be able to race again after an awful crash at the Tour of Poland, according to his team’s doctor.

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Fizik Terra Powerstrap X4 gravel shoes

Fizik Terra Powerstrap X4 gravel shoes

We get out on the gravel in these purpose designed shoes

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Greg Van Avermaet signs with Ag2r La Mondiale for 2021

Greg Van Avermaet signs with Ag2r La Mondiale for 2021
Greg Van Avermaet at the 2019 Ghent – Wevelgem
(Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA)

Michaël Schär will also make the switch from CCC Team to Ag2r Citrôen Team next season

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Romain Bardet will join Sunweb, team confirms

Romain Bardet will join Sunweb, team confirms
Romain Bardet ahead of the 2020 Tour Down Under (Sunada)

Romain Bardet will officially be joining Sunweb in 2021, the team have confirmed in a slightly unusual announcement.

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Posted on 10/08/2020

The new Wilier Cento10SL brings aero to the masses

The new Wilier Cento10SL brings aero to the masses

Wilier look to be trying to please all riders with its latest release, the Cento10SL. An aerobike at heart, the new Cento10SL follows in the footsteps of the Cento10Pro yet has a price tag that should appeal to riders looking to dip a toe in the world of speed machines. The new Cento10SL is a […]

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Wilier launches Cento10 SL as more affordable version of flagship aero road bike

New carbon wheels and clean cockpit also introduced for second-tier aero machine
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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

First ride review: Wilier Triestina Cento10SL

Find out about our early impressions of Wilier’s latest race bike

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Wilier goes all internal with new Cento10SL – that’s for rim brakes too

Wilier’s “mid-range” aero road bike has options for disc brakes and rim-brakes

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance tyre

Durable, great value and fast tubeless tyre for year-round training 8/10

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Makeshift cycle lanes appear in town centre; Weekend catch-up + more on the live blog

Monday’s live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening.

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Tech of the Week: Sagan’s stunners, new rubber and buyers guides galore

<div>Tech of the Week: Sagan's stunners, new rubber and buyers guides galore</div>

What’s new in the world of cycling tech over the last seven days

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Tern launches new and improved GSD cargo bike

Our favourite do-it-all ebike just got better!

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Posted on 10/08/202010/08/2020

Velocio Women’s Radiator SL Base Layer

Effective and comfortable baselayer, but warm for its intended hot weather purpose, and expensive 6/10

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