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Day: 26 August 2020

Posted on 26/08/2020

Best cycling socks: the coolest designs that will turn heads

Best cycling socks: the coolest designs that will turn heads
Best cycling socks
Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images

From the ultra funky to the subtle and stylish designs, from the bright to the toned down colours, we have rounded up the best cycling socks

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Posted on 26/08/202027/08/2020

Bioracer Epic Bibshort Women

Well-made, comfortable shorts with a unique approach to quick comfort breaks – preferably in the great outdoors 8/10

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Posted on 26/08/202027/08/2020

Two thirds of people believe cyclists should be made to have insurance

The fact is, most bike riders are already insured for third party liability … though that seems lost on many who don’t cycle

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

Grand Tour winners on the pitch as Ineos Grenadiers launch in Nice ahead of Saturday’s start of the Tour de France (+ video)

Ineos rolls out its stars from other sports (and its 4×4 vehicles) as team’s new kit and bike officially unveiled

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

Top waterproof bike covers for protecting your bike

Waterproof bike covers to protect your ride from the elements
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Posted on 26/08/2020

Team Ineos unveils new kit for Tour de France 2020 as they rebrand as Ineos Grenadiers

Team Ineos unveils new kit for Tour de France 2020 as they rebrand as Ineos Grenadiers
Chris Froome in the new Team Ineos kit (Picture: Twitter/ Chris Froome)

Team Ineos has unveiled their new kit for the Tour de France 2020, as they undergo a rebrand and name change.

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Jumbo-Visma and Team Ineos facing fines for missing Bretagne Classic 

Jumbo-Visma and Team Ineos facing fines for missing Bretagne Classic 
Team Ineos and Jumbo-Visma lead the peloton at the 2019 Tour de France (GodingImages/PA Images)

There were two big teams missing from the Bretagne Classic this week, as both Team Ineos and Jumbo-Visma opted to skip the French one-day race. 

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Team Ineos and Pinarello unveil new Grenadiers Dogma F12 for Tour de France

Team Ineos and Pinarello unveil new Grenadiers Dogma F12 for Tour de France
The new Ineos Grenadiers Pinarello

Team Ineos and Pinarello have unveiled their new Grenadiers Dogma F12 ahead of the Tour de France 2020.

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

This is the bike Ineos Grenadier will ride at the Tour de France

Fresh colour scheme for the newly-named team’s Pinarello Dogma F12
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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

Slicy Custom Top Cap review

Stylishly-done customisation for staring at on hateful climbs 7/10

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

Near Miss of the Day 463: Close pass by driver on phone (includes swearing)

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

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Giacomo Nizzolo wins European Championships road race in dramatic sprint finish

Giacomo Nizzolo wins European Championships road race in dramatic sprint finish
Giacomo Nizzolo wins the European Championships ahead of Arnaud Démare and Pascal Ackermann (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Nizzolo beat Arnaud Démare and Pascal Ackermann to become the 2020 European champion

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Posted on 26/08/2020

‘Disappointed, but not surprised’ – How Cycling Weekly readers reacted as Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas miss Tour de France 2020 

‘Disappointed, but not surprised’ - How Cycling Weekly readers reacted as Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas miss Tour de France 2020 
Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas at the 2017 Tour de France (Picture: Getty Images)

The 2020 Tour de France kicks off in Nice this weekend, but there will be some very notable absences on the start line.

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

Near Miss of the Day 463: Close pass by driver on phone

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

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Best lightweight bike locks: a buyer’s guide

<div>Best lightweight bike locks: a buyer's guide</div>
best lightweight bike locks

Don’t lug around a lock that weighs more than your wheels. Here are the lightest and best bike locks

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Posted on 26/08/2020

McLaren is pulling out of headline sponsorship at Bahrain-McLaren, team confirms 

McLaren is pulling out of headline sponsorship at Bahrain-McLaren, team confirms 
Bahrain-McLaren win stage three of the Saudi Tour (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

McLaren is pulling out of Bahrain-McLaren at the end of 2020, after just one season in cycling.

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Posted on 26/08/2020

What are better: cycling bib shorts or cycling waist shorts?

What are better: cycling bib shorts or cycling waist shorts?
cycling bib shorts vs waist shorts

Most cyclists opt for bib shorts, but what do waist shorts have to offer? We delve into the pros and cons of each of these styles

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Team Ineos vs Jumbo-Visma: how does each team match-up ahead of Tour de France 2020 showdown?

Team Ineos vs Jumbo-Visma: how does each team match-up ahead of Tour de France 2020 showdown?
(Maximiliano Blanco / Stringer – Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

We pit the two super-teams head to head before they meet in the Tour de France 2020

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

The best saddles you can buy for mtb and gravel bikes – tried and tested

Our pick of the top saddles you can buy for gravel and MTB

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Five key stages that will define the 2020 Tour de France

Where this year’s Tour de France could be won and lost
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Posted on 26/08/2020

These are the British riders to look out for at the Tour de France 2020 

These are the British riders to look out for at the Tour de France 2020 
The Brits at the 2020 Tour de France (Picture: Getty Images/PA Images)

This year’s Tour de France will certainly be missing some of the biggest British names, but there are still some UK riders that will be worth keeping in mind during the race.

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

Tour Tech 2020: 10 ways bikes have changed over 10 editions of the Tour de France

How Peter Sagan’s Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 differs from the Tarmac that Alexandre Vinokourov rode back in 2011

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Posted on 26/08/202026/08/2020

Cyclist accused of killing pedestrian appears in court

Ermir Loka faces charges including manslaughter in relation to the death last month of Peter McCombie

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Best cycle clothing for kids: a buyer’s guide

<div>Best cycle clothing for kids: a buyer's guide</div>
Best kids' cycle clothing

Best kids’ cycle clothing

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Transport Minister who launched National Cycling Strategy calls TfL cycling and walking ad “thoughtless wokism”; More Fix Your Bike Woes; McDonalds trialling bike-in service for cyclists + more on the live blog

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Strava and Le Col team up to offer discounts for every kilometre you ride 

Strava and Le Col team up to offer discounts for every kilometre you ride 
Earn rewards for riding with Le Col and Stava

Strava and Le Col have joined forces to offer a new type of discount that rewards riders for every kilometre on the bike.

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Best cycling shoe deals: Get up to £100 off a set of high end shoes

Best cycling shoe deals: Get up to £100 off a set of high end shoes

We’ve searched for the best road cycling shoes deals available now

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Posted on 26/08/2020

A tale of two Lizzies: how Brits took one – two in Plouay

A tale of two Lizzies: how Brits took one - two in Plouay
Lizzy Banks (Equipe Paule Ka) and Lizzie Deignan (Trek-Segafredo) lead the 19th GP de Plouay, Lorient Agglomeration Trophee Ceratizit on August 25, 2020. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

British women’s cycling in excellent health after Deignan and Banks top the podium in France

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Transport Minister who launched National Cycling Strategy calls TfL cycling and walking ad “thoughtless wokism”; McDonalds trialling bike-in service for cyclists + more on the live blog

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

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Posted on 26/08/2020

Open MIN.D. 2020

Brilliant frameset for fast climbing, and it’s comfortable too 9/10

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