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Day: 11 August 2020

Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Brest to host Grand Depart of next year’s Tour de France

Breton city to host start of race for fourth time after UEFA Euro 2020 clash forced Copenhagen to withdraw

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Velocio Recon Wallet

Stylish and water-resistant phone wallet, but a tight fit means a lack of room for much else, and no padding 6/10

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

UK universities ranked on cycling – who came out on top?

Institutions were ranked on factors including provision of secure parking and accessability of local bike shops, with points deducted for theft rates and air polliution

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Fabio Jakobsen now able to travel to hospital in the Netherlands

Fabio Jakobsen now able to travel to hospital in the Netherlands
Fabio Jakobsen (Photo by LUC CLAESSEN/Belga/AFP via Getty Images)

Fabio Jakobsen’s condition has further improved, allowing him to travel to a hospital closer to his home.

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Five things to look out for at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020

A big week of climbing on the cards for riders at this year’s Critérium du Dauphiné

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Liv Devote: new machine from Giant’s sister brand stakes a claim in gravel

<div>Liv Devote: new machine from Giant's sister brand stakes a claim in gravel</div>

We’ve been hitting the trails on the Liv Devote – Giant’s sister brand’s first dedicated gravel machine

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Liv unveils Devote gravel range

Giant’s women-specific brand offers new models built about both aluminium and carbon frames

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Zipp SL Sprint stem

Incredibly stiff and not too heavy, a very good – if expensive – option for racers 7/10

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Richmond Park reopens to rat-running drivers after almost five months of car-free roads

Campaigners slam “reckless and drastic” move by Royal Parks

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Wahoo’s new Kickr smart trainer is its ‘most accurate’ yet and no longer needs to be calibrated

Tighter power error margin, auto-calibration and new tilt mechanism
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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

The Procycling Tour de France 2020 preview is out now

Procycling magazine’s 2020 Tour de France preview is out now

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Posted on 11/08/2020

New Wahoo Kickr smart trainer boasts greater accuracy and improved ride feel

New Wahoo Kickr smart trainer boasts greater accuracy and improved ride feel

The Wahoo Kickr smart trainer receives an update

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

First Ride: Wahoo KICKR V5 trainer

We’ve had a go on Wahoo’s latest trainer – how does it stack up?

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

Wahoo releases “most accurate”, “more natural” KICKR V5 smart trainer with new Axis feet

Power accuracy up to just +/-1% and Axis feet allow 5º of left/right tilt

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Check out the Jumbo-Visma squad that will challenge Team Ineos at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020

Check out the Jumbo-Visma squad that will challenge Team Ineos at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020
Jumbo-Visma at the Tour de l’Ain (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

After taking the fight to Team Ineos in France last week, Jumbo-Visma will be hoping to repeat the success at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020.

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Annemiek van Vleuten close to Movistar transfer, according to reports

Annemiek van Vleuten close to Movistar transfer, according to reports
Annemiek van Vleuten (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

The world champion is out of contract with Mitchelton-Scott at the end of the season

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Posted on 11/08/2020

British Cycling recruiting for ‘one of the best jobs in British sport’ as CEO steps down

<div>British Cycling recruiting for 'one of the best jobs in British sport' as CEO steps down</div>
Lee Valley VeloPark (photo by Barry Lewis/InPictures via Getty Images)

Julie Harrington will take up the CEO role with the British Horseracing Authority in the new year.

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Posted on 11/08/202012/08/2020

2021 Canyon Sender CFR doubles down on descending performance

Changes inspired by Canyon Factory Racing include mullet options, reach adjustment and new suspension kinematics
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Posted on 11/08/2020

After child skids into wall on her scooter, are Bath Two Tunnels cyclists and other users of greenway being deliberately targeted with oil?

Patches of oil in both tunnels, as well as surrounding park land

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Bath Two Tunnels cyclists and other users of greenway being deliberately targeted with oil?

Patches of oil in both tunnels, as well as surrounding park land

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Posted on 11/08/2020

What’s the correct road bike tyre pressure?

<div>What's the correct road bike tyre pressure?</div>
Tyre pressure

With riders electing to use various widths of tyre, there’s no longer a ‘one size fits all’ pressure at which to pump them up. Here’s our guide to road bike tyre pressure and how it affects performance

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Posted on 11/08/2020

6.2kg Ultimate CFR | Introducing Canyon’s new flagship sub-brand

Canyon introduces new halo label for pro-level bikes
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Posted on 11/08/2020

The best hip packs you can buy for gravel riding – tried, tested and reviewed

off-road.cc run down the best bum bags you can buy

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Posted on 11/08/2020

This is the Team Ineos squad for the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020

This is the Team Ineos squad for the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020
Geraint Thomas at the 2020 Tour de l’Ain (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Team Ineos have just one more opportunity to stretch their legs ahead of the 2020 Tour de France, as the Critérium du Dauphiné gets started this week.

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Canyon unveils 6.2kg Ultimate CFR road bike

Two disc brake-equipped models are built around a 675g frame

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Transport Minister pledges change after official survey reveals two thirds ‘think cycling is dangerous’; Bins blocking the bike lane; Cyclist dies after being hit by lorry + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Two thirds ‘think cycling is dangerous’, according to government survey; Bins blocking the bike lane; Cyclist dies after being hit by lorry + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Yeti Cycles’ 2021 range spans from downcountry whippet to big-hitting hucker

2021 sees the SB100 replaced by recently-released SB115, and a brand-new ARC hardtail
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Posted on 11/08/2020

Rapha Brevet Lightweight Jersey

The highly-rated Rapha Brevet loses some weight for summer – and is arguably even better for it 9/10

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