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Day: 17 August 2020

Posted on 17/08/202018/08/2020

Cyclists “getting away with” breaking the law claims Sunday Times

Enforcement in London up against drivers, down against cyclists, but there is a very good reason for it due to police targeting those posing the greatest risk

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Posted on 17/08/202018/08/2020

Pure Velo Short Leg Cycling Shorts

Comfort and femininity with a decent, minimal bulk pad, but the legs can slide up and they’re not cheap 7/10

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Posted on 17/08/202018/08/2020

4×4 driver reportedly swung trailer at cyclists on purpose, causing both to be hospitalised

Trailer knocked one rider from his bike, with the other crashing into him; police appeal for information

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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

dhb Aeron Lab XC Short Sleeve Jersey

Lightweight, performance-orientated jersey with off-road resistance 9/10

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Best electric gravel bikes: dirt loving drop bar e-bikes with added oomph

Best electric gravel bikes: dirt loving drop bar e-bikes with added oomph
Best electric gravel bikes

Could electric gravel bikes be the best and most versatile e-bikes on the market?

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Best road bikes 2020: top reviewed bikes for every price point

Best road bikes 2020: top reviewed bikes for every price point
best road bike

Our pick of the hundreds of bikes we’ve tested at Cycling Weekly

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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

AX-Lightness debuts 5.4kg disc road bike built for everyday riding

Benotti Vial Evo Disc is a one-percenter’s daily ride
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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

Cube releases details of 2021 bike range, here are the highlights

The new range includes a brand new carbon gravel bike, cyclocross bike and a commuter-focused road range

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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

Bike shops are waiting for payment under “nightmare” government Fix Your Bike scheme

50,000 vouchers worth £50 each were snapped up when scheme launched last month

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Remco Evenepoel will be off the bike for two months after Il Lombardia crash

Remco Evenepoel will be off the bike for two months after Il Lombardia crash
Remco Evenepoel at the 2020 Il Lombardia (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Remco Evenepoel will be off the bike for six weeks to two months, making it unlikely he’ll be able to race the Giro d’Italia.  

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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

Near Miss of the Day 455: Police act against close pass (police) driver, saying “a warning letter or a fixed penalty or a prosecution has been issued”

Avon & Somerset Police thank cyclist who submitted footage “for helping to keep our roads safe”

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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

Strava Goals update | Elevation targets, monthly goals and more

Monthly goals also introduced to premium-only feature
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Posted on 17/08/2020

Strava releases improved Goals feature 

Strava releases improved Goals feature 

Strava has now released an updated and improved Goals feature, to help you keep track of your cycling targets.  

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Gravel bike upgrades: the best improvements for your gravel bike

Gravel bike upgrades: the best improvements for your gravel bike
Best gravel upgrades

From quick and easy wins to significant component changes, here’s our pick of the best gravel bike upgrades you can make

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Posted on 17/08/2020

SunGod Vulcans TF cycling sunglasses

SunGod Vulcans TF cycling sunglasses

We test the extremely customisable glasses from SunGod

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Body found in search for Hampshire cyclist who went missing on gravel ride

Body found in search for Hampshire cyclist who went missing on gravel ride
Martin Turner from Totton (Picture: Totton Police)

A body has been found in the search for a Hampshire cyclist when went missing during a gravel ride.

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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

Goodyear adds to tubeless tyre range with entry-level and racing options

New tubeless-ready options for training and racing

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Posted on 17/08/202017/08/2020

Five things we learned from the 2020 Critérium du Dauphiné

Breathless racing builds the appetite for Tour de France

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Posted on 17/08/2020

LifeLine Adventure Handlebar Bag

Excellent weatherproofing, but basic straps can squash cables 6/10

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Posted on 17/08/2020

“No more trust in the UCI”: Jumbo-Visma manager in talks with other teams to introduce external course safety checks; Weekend catch-up + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday’s live blog. Jack Sexty is in charge as we kick off the week, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Best gravel bike wheels: options for your gravel or adventure bike

Best gravel bike wheels: options for your gravel or adventure bike
Best gravel wheels

What are the best wheels for your gravel or adventure bike? We round up the best options for you.

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Goodyear launches competitively priced, easy to fit tubeless tyres

Goodyear launches competitively priced, easy to fit tubeless tyres
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

The line up of four new tyres also includes tan wall clinchers, all weather tyres and entry level options increasing the cyclists offering by Goodyear significantly.

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Posted on 17/08/2020

Goodyear expands its ultra high performance range with ‘Tubeless Complete’ road tyres

New road tubeless range is said to improve on standard tubeless-ready designs
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